UPCOMING EVENTS
Advancing Disability Inclusion and Workplace Adjustments in Employment
When: 17 September, 10.00am-11.45am AEST
Where: Parramatta Square Business & Events Centre, Podium Level 2, Parramatta NSW
How much: Free
Anti-Discrimination NSW (ADNSW) is hosting a free event as part of their Thought Leadership Series, which can be attended in person or online. This event aims to explore disability inclusion in employment, the role of workplace adjustments, the remaining challenges, and the practical application of inclusive workplace practices in order to improve meaningful disability inclusion in the workplace. Captions and Auslan interpreters will be available during the event.
Enabling Ability in Greater Western Sydney
When: 30 October, 9.00am-4.00pm AEDT
Where: Western Sydney University – Bankstown City Campus. Level 8, Conf. rooms 1 & 2, 74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown NSW
How much: Free
The Faculty of Health at Western Sydney University is hosting the second Enabling Ability Conference. This event intends to bring together people with disability with researchers, community members, employers, services providers, students and other allies. The event will explore ideas and connect people, with the aim of improving disability inclusion in current systems and environments, and the role that universities can play as agents of change.
Community Attitudes Webinars
When: Various
Where: Online
How much: Free
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is hosting free Community Attitudes webinars for anyone in government, community services, education or business who are interested in embedding intersectional inclusion and safety in their workplaces for LGBTIQA+ people with disability. These webinars will explore what intersectionality is, how to create affirming and accessible spaces for LGBTQIA+ people with disability, how to become a stronger ally, and practical ideas to put into action. Each webinar features the same content, so attendees will only need to attend one.
Seniors & Centrelink
When: 22 September, 2.00pm-4.00pm
Where: Online
How much: Free
Welfare Rights Centre is running this community worker online training session for community, aged care, and legal workers. The session will outline Centrelink retirement payments including Age Pension and Carer support, as well as special provisions for older people receiving JobSeeker Payment. Key eligibility criteria and common issues affecting older Australians will be discussed, including residency requirements, member of a couple rules, and income and assets tests.
