Understand the changes the National Disability Insurance Scheme will have for you, your agency and your clients

Expand your knowledge and skills in supporting people with disabilities

Take this opportunity to network with other Disability Support Workers from a range of disability services and programs across Victoria

Supporting the DisabilitySector through Change

The 17th Annual Conference of the South WestDisability Network for Disability Support Workers

Supporting the Disability

Friday 18 September 2015The Carmichael @ City Memorial Bowls Club,50-58 Cramer Street Warrnambool9am – 3.20pm$120 including GST

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Registrations close Friday 11 September 2015To register please purchase your ticket online at www.trybooking.com/138859

The South West Disability Network (SWDN) is a coalition of thirteen disability service providers from the south west of Victoria that collectively seeks to represent the needs of people with disabilities and their families.

The SWDN shares resources in the delivery of training and other learning opportunities and seeks to enhance service delivery through strategic planning and the delivery of new projects and initiatives. Collectively the SWDN represents approximately 640 staff and more than 1500 clients with a disability across the municipalities of Colac, Corangamite, Glenelg, Moyne, Southern Grampians and the City of Warrnambool (an area of 23 200 square kilometres). Membership is held by Cooinda Terang, Gateways Support Services, Karingal, Kyeema Support Services, Lyndoch Living, Mpower, Mulleraterong, Rural Access (Warrnambool City Council and Moyne and Corangamite Shires), Skills Connection, Southern Way Direct Care Service, South West TAFE, STAY Residential Services and WDEA.

Established in 1988, the SWDN is hosting its 17th Annual Conference for Disability Support Workers. For the first time, the one-day conference will be held locally In Warrnambool .

Simon IllingworthA former Detective Sergeant Simon Illingworth was bashed, threatened and intimidated by bent cops and underworld criminals, all in the line of duty. His life gives dramatic insight into Melbourne’s gangland war and the ugly world of police corruption. Simon appeared on ABC’s Australian Story which won journalism’s Gold Quill and his book Filthy Rat is an Australian best seller. Simon has numerous awards for bravery and leadership including from the Victoria Police, the Governor of Victoria, Royal Humane Society and the Sir Vincent Fairfax Fellowship. Simon uses his natural story-telling ability to get the message through. International studies have found this to be the best method of getting an idea to stick. Simon uses this technique to address, challenge and build the right organisational culture.

Heather LiubicichHeather Liubicich has been self employed for 23 years as a facilitator, delivering personal and professional development programs to a range of different sectors, through workshops and conferences. She is also a motivational speaker, believing in the positive effect we can have on each other. Personal leadership, as well as team and community development are all passions. Heather’s workshops aim to be enjoyable, memorable and meaningful – peppered with much laughter! Heather also believes in a balanced experience, thus amid the laughter there are times for serious discussion, workable strategies and the opportunity for quiet reflection. Heather seeks to link theory to practice, thereby encouraging the development of new pathways to effective interpersonal communication and highlighting the call to understanding, responsibility, kindness, accountability and awareness.

Anthony KolmusAnthony Kolmus is the Capacity Development Manager at the office of the Victorian Disability Services Commissioner (DSC). In this role he is responsible for the development and delivery of complaints related training and information resources for people with a disability, families and disability service providers throughout Victoria. Anthony has worked in the Victorian disability sector since 1984 and has been responsible for the management of a range of service models including supported accommodation, Day Services, respite, supported employment and self-directed support packages. His previous experience includes 12 years as the CEO of Melba Support Services, a state wide project management position with the Department of Human Services and a variety of other management positions within community service organisations. He has also undertaken two study tours to the USA.

Junelle Rhodes Junelle Rhodes is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Sector Readiness Manager for Victoria. Junelle’s role at the National Disability Service (NDS) is to support to the disability sector in transition to operating in the NDIS. Junelle has over 15 years experience in the human services and disability sectors having worked on many significant projects that underpin key sector services and initiatives. This experience extends across government organisations as well as directly with not for profit service providers, providing her with a sound understanding and application of contemporary policy, legislation and practices. Junelle’s work is guided by the principles of social inclusion and the human rights framework. Areas of expertise include capacity building, program and service development, community development, policy development, staff and project management and research.

Rosemary MaloneRosemary Malone has qualifi cations in speech pathology, education and management and has worked in the health, education and disability sectors for more than thirty years in both the government and non- government sectors. Rosemary was admitted to the Victorian Women’s Honour Roll in 2015. Rosemary has been the CEO of Gateways Support Services for twelve years and has a keen interest in services for both children and adults with disabilities and complex needs and their families. Gateways provide a range of services for children and adults with disabilities in the Barwon NDIS trial site, South Western Victoria and more recently in Western Melbourne. Some Gateways services are delivered in partnership with Housing Choices Australia, Geelong West Neighbourhood House and with Pinarc Disability Support Services, to capitalise on the strengths of the partner agencies.

Zane McKenzieLong a passionate advocate for people with disabilities, Zane McKenzie defi es Cerebral Palsy in his various roles as a father, husband, disability educator and musician. Since joining the NDIS when it began in 2013, Zane has seen the positives and negatives in the early stages of the program. Here is a unique opportunity to hear about the NDIS from a participant and gain an understanding of what works, what doesn’t, and what we need to see in the rollout as we drive toward success on a national scale.

Malcolm Mayfi eldMalcolm Mayfi eld is the founder and Managing Director of Autism STAR Pty Ltd. His career includes working as a researcher in the UniSA Civil Engineering Laboratories and as a contract administrator in the construction industry. In those capacities, he has worked in teams that have built sports stadiums, high-rise buildings, power stations, and subdivisions, and rose to be highly regarded in his fi eld in the companies for which he worked.

Malcolm’s view of the world changed when he self-diagnosed his Asperger Syndrome at the age of 37. Patterns in his life that had previously been confusing at last made sense and, as part of that process of greater awareness, he realized that in order to cope and succeed as an adult and a professional, he had developed independent success strategies that could be used by others on the autism spectrum. The concept and manifestation of Autism STAR grew out of that process of self-discovery. Malcolm’s goal is to shine a light on the autism spectrum to show the world that autism is a strength to be cherished and nurtured into success for all.

Bruce DempseyBruce Dempsey has been providing training in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) since 2012. He has an academic background in Psychology which has led him to work with people with disabilities in numerous capacities. Bruce has also taught ESL in South Korea, built water tanks in the Pacifi c islands, rendered yoga studios and other buildings in Victoria, and travelled through South America, South East Asia, Europe and Australia. Currently Bruce works supporting students to access education at TAFE and off ers professional development workshops in CPI that includes self-defence techniques. For the SWDN conference Bruce will introduce some key concepts and begin a conversation about how we can best support ourselves, our clients and each other during the diff erent stages of crisis escalation.

Recognising and Reporting Allegations of Abuse Anthony Kolmus

Care, Welfare, Safety and Security for Everyone during each Stage of Crisis EscalationBruce Dempsey

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12 noon

12.45pm

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2.10pm

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CONFERENCE PROGRAMRegistrations

Introductions/HousekeepingMaster of Ceremonies – Ray Lougheed

Welcome to Country

Meeting the Challenge Simon Illingworth

MORNING TEA

BREAKOUT SESSION

Why What You Do MattersHeather Liubicich

LUNCH

Peter Lewis Award

PANEL – The National Disability Insurance SchemeJunelle Rhodes Rosemary Malone Zane McKenzie

Participants will move to Breakout Session

BREAKOUT SESSION

Using Rapport to Overcomethe Barriers to SuccessMalcolm Mayfield

Plenary Session

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