Voices for InclusionAn important dialogue between people with disability, the Disability Sector and Local Government Sector to:• Identify areas for collaboration that promote and support

the participation of people with disability in community and civic life;

• Gain insight on the impact, challenges and opportunities of NDIS in WA; and

• Provide a significant opportunity for inter‑sector learning, engagement and networking on inclusion issues and solutions.

The Forum concludes with the Lighthouse Awards Ceremony, recognising the key initiatives and outstanding work achieved by Local Governments in employing people with disability.

Friday 25 August 2017The Astral, Crown Perth Convention Centre, Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood, Western Australia

COSTMember: $100Non-Member: $120

Registrations close 18 AugustJoin the Conversation

PROGRAMTime Session Presenter9.00 am Tea and Coffee on arrival9.15 am Welcome Facilitator, Alison Blake9.20 am Welcome to Country Shaun Nannup9.30 am State Overview—Inclusive WA Society Hon Stephen Dawson MLC,

Minister for Disability Services9.45 am Opening Address: Opportunities and Challenges Samantha Jenkinson,

People With Disabilities WA, Councillor City of Stirling

10.15 am The State of Play: Local Government sector Ricky Burges, CEO, WALGA10.30 am The State of Play: Disability sector Julie Waylen, WA State Manager, NDS10.45 am Morning Tea11.00 am LG Professionals WA, Community Development Network Garry Fisher, Chair Community

Development Network11.10 am Managing an event through a new lens Ben Cox11.30 am Local Government Case Studies

The purpose of this session is to focus on partnership approaches between Local Government and the NFP sector, but also highlight the great work local government are doing in the accessibility and inclusion space

Fiona Bentley, City of BayswaterRyan Campbell, City of Bunbury Denver D’Cruz, Inclusion WA

12.50 pm Lunch1.40 pm Facilitated table discussions Facilitator—Alison Blake2.05 pm “Shout Out Session”

Panel session—audience will have the opportunity to ask panel questions

Facilitator—Alison BlakePanel: Jodie Holbrook, WALGA Keith Hayes, Town of Victoria Park Denver D’Cruz, Inclusion WATravis Burt, Inclusion SolutionsA&I reference group member from local government

2.45 pm Afternoon tea3.00 pm Keynote Address: Spiral of Inclusion—Employment Peter Darch, NDS3.10 pm Lighthouse Project—Launch of findings

A brief overview of the two-year Lighthouse Project and official launch of the findings, and the tools and resources for local government that have been produced.

Warren Pearce, CEO, LG Professionals WA and Jayne Bryant, Localise

3.20 pm Lighthouse Awards—Celebration of good practice This session will celebrate and share good practice in local government. Ms Janine Freeman MLA will give an address and present the awards for CEO leadership; partnership between local government and DES provider; and Lighthouse grant project.

Ms Janine Freeman, MLA, Member for Mirrabooka

4.15 pm Sundowner and networking

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Samantha JenkinsonSamantha has been an advocate for the rights of people with disabilities throughout her professional life as a Social Worker, working in employment, housing, service coordination, individualised funding and person‑centred planning. She has worked for community organisations and the State Government, from case management to CEO. She is a City of Stirling councillor and Executive Director of People with Disabilities WA, a past member of the National People with Disability and Carers Advisory Council, and past chair of the Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability in Western Australia.

Julie WaylenJulie Waylen is the State Manager, National Disability Services Western Australia. NDS is the peak industry association representing disability service providers in WA working to improve life opportunities for people with disability and to promote and advance the delivery of quality services for people with disability. NDS in WA is part of a national organisation that represents over 1,100 non‑government organisations, which support people with all forms of disability across Australia.Julie began her career as a Social Trainer working with people with disability with complex needs. She has worked for over 30 years in a range of senior executive roles with both the State government and community services sector encompassing disability services, child protection, family support, homelessness, domestic violence, community services and health.

Alison BlakeAlison Blake is the founder and director of Strategic Support, working with disability sector organisations and local governments to strengthen their business and community outcomes in support of people with disability. She managed access and inclusion, policy and communications for the Disability Services Commission, joining the public service after an early career in journalism, public relations and marketing.

PresentersRicky BurgesPrior to joining WALGA in February 2000, Ricky was the Director General of the Department for Culture & the Arts, Chief Executive Officer of Perth Zoo, and Director of Human Resources at the WA Tourism Commission.Ricky has a Masters in Leadership and Management from Curtin University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Development, a Certificate in Psychotherapy, and Diplomas in Coaching.Ricky sits on the Nudge Foundation, the Board of MercyCare, the Local Government Insurance Board, the State Emergency Management Committee, the Murdoch Senate, the Healthway Board, and various Local Government committees and Boards. Ricky is a past President of the Australian Institute of Management and the Board of the Art Gallery of Western Australia. She was the Western Australian Businesswoman of the Year in 1997 and was awarded a Public Service Medal in 2007.

Peter DarchPeter forged a career in the community services sector after suffering a spinal cord injury that resulted in quadriplegia in 2002. Following his accident, he completed a psychology degree. He is Senior Project Officer for School to Work Transition at National Disability Services. He has worked for the City of Mandurah and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and as a School Community Business Partnership Broker and a consultant for the Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability. Peter’s achievements include 2011 Western Australian Young Person of the Year; Most Outstanding Youth Worker; and lobbying extensively for the NDIS.

Shaun NannupShaun is a Whadjuk Wardandi Nyungar man who, through his people, has great depth of knowledge of culture, liaison and inspirational speaking. His work in areas such as mentoring, leadership and healing are highly respected in Indigenous and mainstream communities. Shaun is now a director at wisdominyourlife.com.au

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