Expect Respect is a drama based peer education project that aims at engaging young people in a discussion about legal issues and the laws dealing with relationships and sexual relations. The project will train at least 8 young people, between the ages of 18 and 21, to become Expect Respect Peer Educators. The peer educators will then work together with lawyers in delivering the Expect Respect workshops to young people.

March 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010

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Disability and Ageing Expo

DIRC is hosting the Disability & Ageing Expo in Mt Gambier. There will be information on advocacy, ageing and support services, arts, pathways from school, further education, employment assistance, day options, products, aids and equipment, transport and recreation. For more information Contact DIRC on (08) 8236 0555 or claudia@dircsa.org.au

March 12, 2010 9:00 AM to March 12, 2010 5:00 PM

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PILOT GENDER ANALYSIS WORKSHOPS WITH WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES

The pilot workshops will provide women with disabilities attending with an introduction to gender analysis. Participants will consider key concepts and a selection of gender analysis frameworks, approaches, tools and questions. Opportunities will be provided for participants to apply and further develop their gender analysis skills through the application of selected tools to policy, project, service delivery and community related case studies. The workshops will also provide an introduction to important international instruments including Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol. Registration is free and will include a light morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Participants must meet their own travel and accommodation expenses.

March 18, 2010 9:30 AM to March 19, 2010 4:30 PM

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UmbellaFest at LeFevre

UmbellaFest at LeFevre presents a mix of FREE fun, entertainment and activities.There is a great line up of music and entertainment and a FREE BBQ lunch! The event kicks off from 10:30 am 'till 2pm, at 541 Victoria Rd, Osborne.

March 19, 2010 10:30 AM to March 19, 2010 2:00 PM

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Prader-Willi Syndrome Workshop

The workshop is about 'understanding the person, understanding the syndrome' and will be presented by Linda Thornton, National Director of the PWS Association of New Zealand. The cost is $25 (including lunch) or free for individuals living with disability and their families (although a voluntary $10 contribution towards catering would be appreciated). Venue: DIRC, 195 Gilles Street, Adelaide. For further information about the workshop, call Sandy Hanley (0418 477 389) or Jinny Wagner (0488 585 167). Registrations close on 17th March.

March 24, 2010 9:30 AM to March 24, 2010 4:30 PM

Arts Activated National Conference

Arts Activated National Conference provides an opportunity for those passionate about the arts and disability sectors to come together to explore, debate, discuss and connect ideas and practice. The conference will also celebrate the accomplishments of and provide showcase opportunities for artists with disability.

March 25, 2010 9:00 AM to March 26, 2010 5:00 PM

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Special Olympics 2010 National Games

Adelaide will host the 2010 Special Olympics National Games for athletes from all over Australia. Events will include athletics, aquatics, basketball, bocce, football (soccer), golf, gymnastics, sailing, tennis and tenpin bowling. Equestrian will also be included in the National Games as a demonstration sport.

April 19, 2010 8:30 AM to April 24, 2010 8:30 PM

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Towards Social Inclusion Conference

The conference will cover issues such as what government and non-government organisations are doing to make social inclusion reality, details of the initiatives highlighted as best practice in the Social Inclusion Toolkit, how governments and the third sector can work together to build a more inclusive society, and strategies for weaving a social inclusion focus into policies and programs. Attendees will take away a greater understanding of Australia’s social inclusion agenda, strategies for weaving a social inclusion focus into policies and programs going forward, a greater understanding of other sectors with whom it is important to collaborate, and practical advice on how to focus your organisations work to build a more socially inclusive Australia.

April 20, 2010 8:30 AM to April 21, 2010 5:00 PM

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8th National Deafblind Conference

Able Australia Services is proud to be hosting the 8th National Deafblind Conference - a major calendar event for people with deafblindness, their families and service providers - on behalf of the Australian Deafblind Council (ADBC.) The 3-day Conference in Melbourne aims to explore new ideas, directions and solutions on how best to support people with deafblindness, and their families, in order to have influence on the development of policies that support and strengthen their roles in the community.

April 28, 2010 8:30 AM to April 30, 2010 5:00 PM

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Association of Consultants in Access Australia Conference

THE THEME FOR THE 2010 ACAA CONFERENCE IS: CHALLENGES, ACHIEVEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES The aim of the conference is to provide opportunities to share challenges, achievements and opportunities for learning in improving access. Speakers are invited to share their experiences in working on a variety of projects that have established ‘best practice’, challenged the boundaries in access provision and/or created opportunities to learn (maybe by making some mistakes!) to provide access for all.

April 28, 2010 8:30 AM to April 30, 2010 5:00 PM

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Australasian Mobility Conference 2010

The 4th Australasian Orientation and Mobility Conference will take place between 24-26 November 2010, and will be hosted by Guide Dogs NSW/ACT at The Women's College within the University of Sydney. This is a conference for the professional development of Orientation and Mobility specialists.To register your interest, please contact Guide Dogs via email at amc2010@guidedogs.com.au

November 24, 2010 8:30 AM to November 26, 2010 5:00 PM

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