Deafblind Conference 2010

8th National Deafblind Conference!

 
 

Able Australia was proud to host the 8th National Deafblind Conference - a major calendar event for people with deafblindness, their families and service providers - on behalf of the Australian Deafblind Council (ADBC). 

 

The 3-day Conference explored new ideas, directions and solutions on how best to support people with deafblindness, and their families, in order to have influence on the development of policies that support and strengthen their roles in the community.

 
 

 Guests at the National Deafblind Conference.

 

The Conference was extremely valuable for people living with deafblindness, their families and carers, Australian governments, policy makers, experts in the disability and aged care fields, health professionals, social health innovators and academics.

  

Conference Overview:

 

Date: 28th -30th April 2010

 

Location: Jasper Hotel, 489 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA    

       

Attendees: 300 delegates from around Australia and overseas, including People who are deafblind, carers, family members, State and Federal Government Officials, disability/deafblind industry groups and suppliers and medical and other professionals working in the field of disability support services.

 

Event Format:  28th  - 30th  April 2010 - Plenary, Concurrent Sessions & Trade Exhibition

 

A combination of seminars and workshops directed towards people who are deafblind, carers and professional workers.

 

Social Events:
 

27 April 2010 - Registration & Welcome Cocktail Party

28 April 2010 - Gala Dinner

30 April 2010 - Recreational Activities

 

Conference Aim:

 

Ø       To update deafblind people, carers, and professionals with the latest news, research and developments on deafblindness and issues relating to multi-sensory loss,  from both local and overseas sources

Ø       To provide networking opportunities and social events to Delegates

Ø       To showcase the latest in industry products, technology and service

 
  
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Gary Daly  – Events Coordinator
Able Australia Services
P.O. Box 1213, Camberwell Vic 3124, AUSTRALIA
T: 1300 225 369       Dir: + 61 3 9861 6255      F: + 61 3 9882 9210