Pathways 13 Conference
Event Details
Hotel Realm Canberra, 18 National Circuit, Canberra ACT 2600
30 November 2016
Challenges, Changes and Choice: Embracing the Future
The Australian Tertiary Education Network on Disability (ATEND) and the Pathways 13 National Conference Committee invite you to attend the Pathways 13 Conference, a bi-annual event that brings together disability practitioners, National Disability Coordination Officers (NDCOs) and a range of other professional, academic staff and students with disability to identify and remove barriers for people with disability participating in higher education and training.
The Pathways Conference plays a pivotal role in supporting disability practitioners and the sector in general by providing a valuable professional development and networking opportunity. The conference encourages discussion and debate that informs practice, ensuring everyone is working towards an improved practice model.
Conference keynote speakers include:
- Mr Matt Brett, Senior Manager, Higher Education Policy, La Trobe University
- Ms Drisana Levitzke-Gray, Motivational Speaker and Auslan and Accessibility Consultant
- Ms Leanne Cover, Chief Executive Officer, Canberra Institute of Technology
- Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Australian National University
- Ms Jessica May, Chief Executive Officer, Enabled Employment
- Mr David Miller, Director, Skills Canberra
- Ms Sue Salthouse, Convenor, Women with Disabilities ACT
- Mr Richard Nicholson, Senior Consultant, Athlete Pathways and Development, Australian Institute of Sport
- Ms Genevieve Jacobs, Master of Ceremonies.
For more information and to register, please visit the Pathways 13 Conference website. Early bird registrations end Monday 3 October 2016.