Sharon Granek

Sharon Granek is the coordinator of the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit which began operation in early 2007. She has previously worked in various capacities always in the field of diversity including case management, residential and respite care, policy development, housing, education, training and employment, public health and advocacy. She has completed 3 research reports:
  • The Accommodation Needs for People with Huntington’s Disease
  • Housing for Life – Planning for Accessible and Adaptable Homes in Victoria
  • Embedding a Human Rights Based Approach Across Organisations
Sharon currently sits on the Leadership Plus and Women with Disabilities Victoria Board and has recently completed a Masters in Social Science – Human Services and Public Policy.

Session

Employment for people with disability

Time: 3:00am - 4:00am

Location: Red Room

Explore the facts, statistics and experiences of people with disabilities in open employment, supported employment, unemployment and under employment both here and New Zealand.

Let’s talk about sex

Time: 3:30am - 5:00am

Location: River Room

Your accessible accommodation or mine? Get ready for a frank panel discussion about the ways people with a disability express their sexuality and needs within relationships. The covers are peeled back and the panel will look at challenges faced by people with a disability when asserting their right to a fulfilling life.