Access Ignites Panel Event
Event description
The event will include music by local artist Sophie Zimmermann, a panel discussion with special guests, as well as networking and canapes and drink on arrival.
Guest speakers include:
- Brendan Somerville from Spinal Life
- Christopher Kerrisk from Cerge
- Stephanie Whelan from Equity Works
- Payge Hollis from Here, Now, Next
- Verena Olesch (CEO) from the Maleny Botanic Garden and Bird World
The panel discussion will talk about employment for people with disabilities and how to become a more accessible and inclusive tourism destination.
Spinal Life Australia has 60 years experience striving to change the way disability is perceived, while also advocating for a fairer Australia.
Cerge offers digital solution for venues, destination, people with disabilities, parents, carers and support workers to overcome barriers to participation.
The Access Accelerator program is an initiative between Spinal Life Australia and Cérge, this program is designed to help businesses implement changes in order to better understand and serve people with disability, creating an accessible and inclusive workplace that benefits everyone.