Education Creates Opportunity a South Australian IDPWD Event
Description
This International Day of People with Disability, join South Australia’s leading voices in disability, education, sport, the arts and inclusive design for a free, engaging half-day forum focused on how education can create opportunity.
Presented by Bulman Advisory, Freedom Sports Foundation, the event will bring together people with lived experience, para athletes, disability advocates, educators, community leaders and industry professionals to share stories, practical knowledge and ideas for change.
Hear inspiring personal experiences, explore the connection between education and opportunity, and learn how schools, workplaces, sporting organisations and communities can remove barriers and support people to participate, contribute and lead.
The topics will explore:
Lived experience and the importance of listening to people with disability.
Education as a pathway to confidence, independence and opportunity.
Stories from para athletes and disability leaders. Inclusive sport, recreation and the arts.
Pathways from education into employment and community participation.
Practical ways to create more accessible and inclusive environments.
Leadership and representation of people with disability.
Lineup
Brenden Hall
Brenden Hall OAM is one of Australia’s most accomplished Paralympic swimmers and a powerful advocate for inclusion in sport and the wider community. Brenden continues to inspire through his work, achievements, while championing Para sport participation and greater accessibility across sport and community life.
Michelle Ryan
Michelle was appointed Artistic Director of Restless Dance Theatre in 2013 and has created numerous works for the company including Intimate Space, Seeing Through Darkness , Guttered and Exposed. The major works for the company have been presented in festivals both nationally and internationally to critical acclaim. Michelle celebrates diversity in all elements of her work.
Darbie Thompson
Darby is an autistic filmmaker and Adelaide Ambassador for Bus Stop Films, an award-winning accessible film studies organisation. As an advocate and participant, Darby champions greater representation both in front of and behind the camera.
Cassandra Gisbon-Hope
Over 20 years experience working across Community Services, Local Government, Tertiary Education and the not for profit sectors, developing community and social inclusion initiatives, research, teaching and delivering public realm activation. Key areas of disability integration and refugee social inclusion.
Chris Henderson
Chris Henderson is an experienced presenter and facilitator known for creating engaging, thoughtful and welcoming conversations. As MC for the day, Chris brings a warm and professional approach to guiding discussions, connecting with audiences and helping speakers share their stories and insights. He is passionate about meaningful dialogue and is proud to support events that promote inclusion, community connection and positive change.
Agenda
- 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Arrival / Registration
- 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Coffee / Networking
- 10:15 am - 10:30 am
Welcome
- 10:30 am - 11:45 am
Panel Discussion - Education Created Opportunity
- 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Q&A
- 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm
Closing Discussion
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch / Networking
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