PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT DAY
Tuesday,
27th June, 2006.
University
of Technology, Sydney (See
map)
UTS,
City Campus, Harris Street -
Building 6
(Peter Johnson Building),
Level 3, Room 20
Topic:
Welfare to Work Reforms:
What
are the Changes and how will they Impact on People with Disabilities
in Education, Training and Employment?
Speakers:
DEAN
has organised some excellent speakers who have an in-depth knowledge
about the new reforms. Gerard Thomas the Media and
Policy Officer, National
Welfare Rights Network (NWRN) has closely monitored the developments
in this area. Gerard will provide a broad outline of the changes
Maryanne Diamond, CEO Australian
Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) will specifically
focus on the changes that will effect people with disabilities. Maryanne
has extensive knowledge on the Welfare to Work reforms and has been
presenting a number of state seminars on this topic. AFDO is Melbourne
based and acts as the primary national voice to Government that fully
represents the interests of all people with disability across Australia.
.
We will also have a representative from Department of Workplace
Relations and Centrelink who will be available to answer all
your questions.
This is a unique opportunity to gain an understanding of these substantial
changes prior to July 1 so come along for the day.
Program:
9.15am
Registration and networking (tea and coffee available)
10.00am Gerard Thomas: Media and Policy Officer, National
Welfare Rights Network (NWRN) : Broad outline of the Welfare to Work
Reforms
11.00 Morning Tea
11.30am Maryanne Diamond, CEO Australian Federation
of Disability Organsiations (AFDO) : Welfare to Work Reforms: How will
it Impact on People with Disabilities? What will be the Ripple Effect
on Education and Training for People with Disabilities?
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Panel: Gerard Thomas, Maryanne Diamond, Yvonne Samuel
and Brian Baker (Centrelink Representatives): Panel discussion and issues
raised from the floor
3.00pm Finish
To RSVP,
you must complete the Registration Form
by 20th June, 2006 and send to:
Please reply by
fax or email to:
Margaret
Butler
Fax: 9715 8549
Email: margaret.m.butler@tafensw.edu.au
Telephone: 9715 8610
(It is important
to register for catering, access requirements
and future Accreditation purposes)
RSVP
Closing Date: 20th June, 2006
This
is a valuable opportunity for information, skills development, networking
and having your say in our association!
DEAN PDDay270606
