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The Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre is hosting a forum on Advocacy for carers of people with a disability. It is titled: "Advocacy - The Way Forward". It will discuss issues like the lack of long term suitable accommodation options for adults with a disability and the need for the
National Disability Insurance Scheme. It focuses on different advocacy activities that carers can be involved in, particularly in the lead up to the State Election. The flyer is attached. Current advocacy opportunities available to carers Discussing the options for future advocacy activities Sharing your ideas and thoughts with other carers.
Speakers:
Penny Paul:
Penny is the Coordinator - Carers' Consultations with Carers Victoria with extensive knowledge and experience in advocacy.
Christine Scott:
Christine is a Project Manager from VALID, an advocacy group for adults with Intellectual Disabilities and their families
Date: 31 August 2010
Time: 10:00 am registration
Start: 10:30 am Finish 2:45 pm.
Venue: Patterson River Country Club,
The Fairway, Bonbeach Vic
RSVP to 9076 1611 by Monday 23 August
A light lunch is included
Respite can be provided upon request
Contact Name: Michael Boymal
Contact Phone: 9076 1617
Contact Email: m.boymal@cgmc.org.au
Attached file 1:
Please see attached flyer
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