Event

It’s a royal to-doo: What can we expect?

Time: 1:30pm - 2:50pm

Location: The Hall

Facilitated by: Leah van Poppel, Chief Executive Officer, Women with Disabilities Victoria

  • Speaker: Gerard Brody, Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Action Law Centre
  • Speaker: Kristy McKellar, Family Violence Advocate
  • Speaker: Dr Meg Clement-Couzner, Senior Policy Officer: violence prevention & access to justice, People with Disabilities Australia

The long awaited Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of people with disability is about to kick off. How do disability advocates best support their clients to feel safe in sharing their stories? What have past Royal Commissions taught us about this process?

In this session we will hear from advocates who have been involved with past Royal Commissions. They will share their words of wisdom, experience and top tips so that we are prepared and confident to make the most of this historical event and drive the real change that is necessary and overdue to improve the lives of people with disability in Australia.

 

 


After the session, Meg and Kristy caught up with Marie McInerney, the Roving Reporter on the day.

 

 

Photos from the day. click any image to enlarge it.

 

Strengthening Disability Advocacy Conference 2019

Advocacy under pressure

Where:
NAB Hall, 700 Bourke Street, Docklands
When:
Monday 2nd September, 2019