Disability Advocacy Conference 2012: You be the Judge!

When:   Monday 26 & Tuesday 27 March 2012
Where: Melbourne Park Conference Centre, Batman Ave, Melbourne
Register: Online tickets now available at: http://youbethejudge.eventbrite.com/
Cost: Earlybird registrations are open until December 31 so get in early to receive a 10% discount. Earlybird rates are: Advocate (includes carers and community sector workers) - $225.00, Corporate/Government (includes workers from public or private sector organisation) - $360.00, Concession (must be DSP recipient) - $60-00.
The program is still evolving but we can confirm the following speakers:
• Johnny Crescendo, Disability Advocate, Musician, Comedian (UK & USA)
• Ian Grey, Chief Magistrate
• Cindy Johns, National Manager, People First (New Zealand)
• Michael Aldridge, National Chair, People First (New Zealand)
This conference provides a great opportunity to consider the effects some of the new legislation could potentially have on people with disabilities. This includes the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the new Guardianship laws.
The conference is for anyone who undertakes advocacy in their working or personal lives. This includes disability advocates, self advocates, people with disability, legal workers, government and non government officers, community workers and allied health professionals.