Making the CRPD work
Awareness raising & effective implementation – international, regional and national implications of the CRPD
THURSDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2010
Sponsored by House With No Steps, Northcott & Access Australia
Keynote Speaker – Professor Ron McCallum AO
UN CRPD Committee Chair
* The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was ratified by Australia in 2008, and the associated Protocol was ratified in 2009. The 50 Articles of the CRPD provide obligations for Commonwealth, State and Territory governments to implement more equitable and inclusive programs and services.
Program:
2 pm to 4.30 pm – Thursday 25 November 2010
Venue:
House With No Steps
49 Blackbutts Rd, Belrose NSW 2085 Ph 02 9451 1511
Registration: Click here to complete Online Registration Form
Limited spaces – Registration closes 15 November 2010
CRPD Workshop Program
House With No Steps
49 Blackbutts Rd, Belrose NSW 2085 Ph 02 9451 1511
2 pm Welcome to Country & introduction (Uncle Lester Bostock – TBC)
Michael Fox – (RI Australia Chair)
Ron McCallum
Ron McCallum AO
2.15 Keynote – Professor Ron McCallum AO
2.45 Discussion
3.00 Afternoon tea
3.15 Panel discussion
Damian Griffis – Executive Officer, First People’s Disability Network / Australia
Lesley Hall – Executive Director, Australian Federation Disability Organisations
Professor Ron McCallum AO – UN CRPD Committee Chair
Facilitator – Sue Salthouse – President WWDA / RI Australia
3.45 Discussion
4.30 pm Summary, next Workshop & close
Northcott & HWNS can also support participants’ travel costs
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