Welcome - Deafblind Conference 2010

  
 
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 8th NATIONAL DEAFBLIND CONFERENCE!
 
Click here to link to The Conference Registration Page.
 
 
Able Australia Services is proud to be hosting 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 aims to explore 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 2004 National Deafblind Conference. 
 
 
This Conference is a must for people 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: 28-30 April 2010
 
Location: Jasper Hotel, 489 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA    
       
Attendees:   
200-300 delegates are expected 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: 
28 - 30 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 (6.00pm-8.00pm)
 
28 April 2010 - Gala Dinner (7.30pm–11.30pm) TBC
 
30 April 2010 - Recreational Activities  (1.00pm-5.pm) TBC
 
 
Conference Aim:
 
  1. 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
  2. To provide networking opportunities and social events to Delegates
  3. To showcase the latest in industry products, technology and services
 

 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Patricia Karagiorgos  – 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