We've been advised today that due to a nation-wide shortage, our provider is unable to provide Auslan interpreters for this event. We apologies for any inconvenience.
Are you a person with disability? Are you on the NDIS or not on the NDIS? Perhaps you're a carer, friend, family member, or just interested in disability inclusion?
Do you want to know more about local opportunities for people with disability and how to remove barriers to inclusion?
The expo includes:
- Support services
- Social inclusion
- Arts
- Sport
- Recreation
- Housing
- Education
- Employment
Celebrating International Day of People with Disability, come along to Inclusive Connections.
The expo, in Function Room 1 and 2, starting at 12.00pm
We'll have many service providers for you to connect with. Discover what services and programs are available for people with disability in Manningham.
Speaker program, in Function Room 3 , starting at 12.20pm
There’ll be three live talks and a panel on during the event. Topics include:
- Navigating the NDIS, with Christine Scott from VALID
- An easy guide to the Social Model of Disability, with Mark Glascodine
- Inclusive fashion, with JAM the label
- A panel discussion about barriers and enablers to access and inclusion, with the Manningham Disability Advisory Committee
Art exhibition, in the foyer
Art by world renowned artist with disability, Alan Constable, in the foyer of the Civic Centre. This exhibition will run from 17 November to 17 December.
Plus, don't miss the film screening at Doncaster Library!
After the event, break for some dinner and then come back at 6.30pm to watch the screening of Australian disability advocacy film Defiant Lives, at Doncaster Library!
This is a mask friendly event and includes a quiet space.
If you have any questions, or need to request a language interpreter, please contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.au.
If you need a language interpreter, please request this before 28 November 2022.