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Preconference webinars – 1, 8, and 15 May 2024
Webinar 1
- Decision-making in everyday life – Janet Klees
- Wednesday, 1 May 2024
- 9:30 am to 12:00 pm AEST
Webinar 2
- Medical Safeguarding: Addressing vulnerability in medical settings – Jo Massarelli and Cathy Ludlum
- Wednesday, 8 May 2024
- 9:30 am to 12:00 pm AEST
Webinar 3
- Now is the time for vision – Darcy Elks
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- 9:30 am to 11:30 am AEST
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Conference Day 1 – Thursday, 23 May 2024
Session 1
All presentations during session one were held in the plenary room.
- Welcome and housekeeping – Anne Keep
- Setting the scene – Jan Kruger
- Never too late to get a life – Cathy McMahon and Josey McMahon
Session 2
All presentations during session two were held in the plenary room.
- The secrets of fabulous {skin} self-direction – Marg Ward
- What happens when I cark it? – Linda Hughes
Session 3
There were three concurrent presentations during this session.
Main conference room
- Planning ahead: Safeguarding decision-making – Helen Connolly
- The importance of trust and relationship in supported decision-making – Kim Roots
Room 2
- Dream big! – Bernadette Esplin and Laura Esplin
- Building bridges to neighbourhood – Sarah Faulkner
Room 3
- Safeguarding a Micro enterprise for the future – Helen Neale
- Finding and safeguarding a job – Jan Kruger
Session 4
All presentations during session four were held in the plenary room.
- What’s the Plan? Estate planning considerations for parents and carers – Stacey Bell
- Passing on the “How”: A sibling’s journey – Rebecca Altaffer
- Wrap up day 1 – Anne Keep
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Conference Day 2 – Friday, 24 May 2024
Session 1
All presentations during session one were held in the plenary room.
- Acknowledgement of Country – Cameron Zellner
- Setting the scene for Day 2 – Jan Kruger
- It’s a long game: Planning for a great future for Valen in a constantly changing world – Ann Greer, Valen Litster, and Sally Aubrey
Session 2
All presentations during session two were held in the plenary room.
- How to set your executor up for success – Stacey Bell
- Safeguarding the future: A sibling’s view – Libby Ellis
Session 3
There were three concurrent presentations during this session.
Main conference room
- Dispelling myths about the Disability Support Pension, Rent Assistance, and employment income – Paul Kruger
- Your money, your life – Carolina Albornoz
Room 2
- Helping relationships flourish – Tim Bavinton
Room 3
- Who is the person behind the behaviour, and what do they need? – Kane Morgan
- Safeguarding Isaac’s good life through a Service for One – Sheree Henley
Session 4
All presentations during session four were held in the plenary room.
- Emma Davidson MLA
- Planning future finances – Chris Oates
- Crafting and safeguarding a meaningful week for Cameron – Karen Caldwell, Cameron Zellner, Markus Zellner
- Conference wrap up – Jan Kruger