Conference Conversations to focus on living with disability
LIVING with a disability at a time of travel and celebration will be the theme of this afternoon's first in a series of Conference Conversations.
The CEDAR Centre has been a long-time supporter and educator of those with a disability and to end 2017, they have organised drinks and canapes and a line-up to carry on the Christmas conversation - 'Living with a disability at a time of travel and celebration'.
The event is being sponsored by the Newlands Group and The Office and is the first of what is planned to be a series of 'Conference Conversations' in 2018.
This session will take place today from 3-4.30pm at The Office in Duggan Street, Toowoomba, and people from care organisations, senior and frontline staff, teachers, employers with or planning to recruit staff with a disability, church groups, those interested in seeking employment in the disability sector and individuals and families living with a disability, are all encouraged to come along.
Guest speakers include:
- Sharon Boyce, founder of Discovering Disabilities and Diversity
- Anna Nicholls, CEO of CEDAR Centre
- Jen Shaw, Founder of 'Emerge', author and food celebrity
- Carolyn Hunter, founder of Ben & Co and mum of Ben Hunter
- Anne Button-Smith, Local Area Coordinator with Toowoomba NDIS
After some short presentations, an open Q&A style discussion will be facilitated, then networking.
Anna Nicholls, CEO of CEDAR Centre said Christmas was a busy time for everyone, especially for families with disabilities.
"We wanted to have a relaxed event that allowed the conversation for awareness to take place and for those in the industry or curious about it, to have a networking opportunity to come along and ask questions," she said.
Please RSVP to the CEDAR Centre on 07 4512 6770.
