Disability Research Symposium
Description
Since 2018, the Melbourne Disability Institute has proudly supported a wide range of interdisciplinary research projects, each grounded in collaboration and designed with impact in mind. This symposium shines a spotlight on four of these projects to showcase the power of collaboration between researchers and people with lived experience of disability.
In four short presentations, each project team will take us through their journey from original idea through to key findings, impact, and what's next.
Whether you're a researcher, practitioner, advocate, or simply curious about how lived experience is driving meaningful change in disability research, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from teams who are leading the way in community engaged research.
Accessibility: We arranged for live captions by Captioning Studio. We will also have Auslan interpreters from Auslan Services joining online. If you would like any other accessibility supports, please let us know when you register or email us at md-i@unimelb.edu.au
Agenda
- 10:30 am - 10:40 am
Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country and Introduction
Professor Kirsten Deane, Deputy Director, Melbourne Disability Institute
- 10:40 am - 10:55 am
Presentation 1 - What does inclusion look like in BMX? A co-design project.
- Dr Dave Camilleri, Senior Lecturer in Education, School of Learning Sciences, Faculty of Education - Dr Rachel Toovey, Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences - Ms Miriam Yates, Research Assistant, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
- 10:55 am - 11:05 am
10 minute rapid Q & A
Moderated by Professor Kirsten Deane
- 11:10 am - 11:25 am
Presentation 2 - Towards Inclusion: Working together for better communities.
- Dr Lyndal Hickey, Department of Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne - Dr Jennifer Davidson, Senior Lecturer, Department of Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne
- 11:25 am - 11:35 am
10 minute rapid Q & A
Moderated by Professor Kirsten Deane
- 11:40 am - 11:55 am
Presentation 3 - Take Charge! Empowering young people to make sense of and navigate fatigue
- Associate Professor Sarah Knight, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne - Audrey Anderson, Lived Experience Research Team Member
- 11:55 am - 12:05 pm
10 minute rapid Q & A
Moderated by Professor Kirsten Deane
- 12:10 pm - 12:25 pm
Beyond diagnosis: Building better support for children and young people with Usher syndrome
- Emily Shepard, CEO and Co-Founder of UsherKids Australia Associate Professor Karyn Galvin, Principal Research Fellow, Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences - Professor Lauren Ayton, Professorial Fellow, Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
- 12:25 pm - 12:35 pm
10 minute rapid Q & A
Moderated by Professor Kirsten Deane
- 12:35 pm - 12:40 pm
Final questions and closing
Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM, Director, Melbourne Disability Institute
- 12:40 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
Presentations will conclude at 12:40pm and the online Zoom broadcast will end at this time. In-person guests are warmly invited to stay on for a light lunch in the foyer, offering a great opportunity to continue the conversation and connect with fellow attendees.
Venue and event Information
Below you'll find information about the venue and the event. If there's anything you need to help you participate, or if you have any questions at all, please let us know when you register. You can also reach out directly to us at md-i@unimelb.edu.au.
Science Gallery Melbourne
Science Gallery Theatre (the Science Gallery Theatre is on the B1 (basement) level)
Melbourne Connect
114 Grattan St, Parkville VIC 3052
To get to the theatre from the main Grattan Street entrance of Science Gallery Melbourne:
go through the glass doors
Walk down the stairs next to the tiered seating
Make a sharp right turn at the bottom
You can also reach the basement level (B1) using the lift near the main reception and ramp
Please visit the Science Gallery webpage to view complete details about the venue.
Transport and Parking:
Cars can stop at 114 Grattan Street for pick-up and drop-off.
Car parking
Please note: street parking is metered and limited in the area. You can view more details about parking on campus here.
The nearest accessible parking bays are located at 114 Grattan Street. See the City of Melbourne Access Map.
Public transport
Train: The nearest train station is Parkville, use station exit 1 on Grattan Street.
Tram: The nearest level tram stop is Stop 1 Melbourne University on routes 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 & 72.
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