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June 2020
AIFS 2020 Conference (Mel) / postponed
The preliminary conference program PDF is now available. This year’s conference features five pre-conference workshops, six plenary sessions and a further 212 oral presentations. Our e-poster program is coming soon. Please note: The preliminary program is subject to change. Full program details with links to abstracts will also be made available soon. Download program PDF
Find out more »Webinar: What will it take for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to live vibrant, joyful lives?
Taken directly from AIFS's website link: This webinar will discuss SNAICC’s work in policy development and advocacy to help more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children. What will it take for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to live vibrant, joyful lives? Richard Weston This webinar will discuss SNAICC’s work in policy development and advocacy to help more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children. This webinar is presented by Richard Weston, CEO, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children.…
Find out more »COVID-19 and how it affects young people
Information below has been taken directly from the event organiser. This webinar will discuss the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on young people, looking at both the immediate and long term. This collaboration between AIFS and the Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) will feature YACVic CEO Katherine Ellis and a panel of young people discussing the impacts of COVID-19 on young people in Australia. Katherine will speak on the disproportionate impacts that COVID-19 is having on young people, looking at both…
Find out more »September 2020
Save the date: 2020 ECA National Conference (BRIS)
Young Citizens: the right to play, learn and be heard is the theme for Early Childhood Australia’s (ECA) National Conference, to be held in Brisbane, Queensland, from 30 September—3 October 2020. In 2020 we celebrate young children as citizens with rights. Throughout this conference we will explore how we respect and support those rights – particularly through play, play based pedagogy and child-informed practice. This builds on the QLD Branches leadership in the development of the 2014 Statement of Intent…
Find out more »October 2020
4th Australian Universal Design Conference (Mel)
Centre for Universal Design Australia is delighted to bring you the 4th Australian Universal Design Conference. After the success of previous conferences we have set our sights across the wide world of universal design. This year the theme is, “Thriving with Universal Design: Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday”. The theme provides opportunity for anyone working with or researching universal design and inclusive practice to contribute to this growing body of work. This conference comes with a promise to broaden delegates’ thinking about the many ways…
Find out more »November 2020
GYST 2020 – NDIS conference (Syd)
GYST2020 is the first-of-its-kind national conference – for everyone working in the disability sector. 2 days immersing yourself in NDIS strategy with the sector’s experts Networking with like-minded compadres Up to date policy information and analysis Live podcast recording ‘Shark Tank’ style pitch session Hypothetical Royal Commission ‘cross examination’ Conference dinner (with a surprise entertainer!) To have fun and leave feeling inspired
Find out more »February 2021
2020 Autism Conference Series: Achieving Meaningful Inclusion (ADL)
Dr Stephen Shore is an internationally renowned educator, consultant, and author on lifespan issues in the area of education, relationships, employment, and self-advocacy. Currently the Professor of Special Education at Adelphi University in America, he is known for his groundbreaking work in the autism field. Stephen is also now a powerful autistic advocate for the wider community. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Educators, clinicians, professionals, parents, family members, individuals and anyone who supports a person on the spectrum will benefit from attending…
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