Dates
12-13 September, 2009
Venue
Chifley at Lennons Hotel
66 Queen St, BrisbaneQueensland - Australia
For accommodation bookings please contact the hotel on 07 3222 3222
Creche Available
Morning/Afternoon
tea & Lunch included in registration cost
Centrally located in Queen Street Mall
New Expanded Program
Featuring:
- Interactive teaching workshops.
- Two conference rooms running simultaneous speaker sessions.
- Poster Session; Vendor Stands; Youth Program.
- Display of VI sporting options.
AFA are happy to report that the conference will be opened by: The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Minister for Disability Services and Multicultural Affairs.
Program
( Program may change at any time, without notice ) -
Program - Updated 9th September 2009 (PDF)
Program - Friday 11th September Vision Impaired Sporting Options
Keynote Speakers
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Associate Professor Glen Gole |
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Bronwyn Hein
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| Professor Michael G. Kimlin PhD |
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Workshop Leaders
Self Esteem "Absolutely Albinism"
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Robert Meredith |
Robert has over 25 years experience in leadership development, change management, life skills training, personal and professional development training and body work training. He is the Director of People Knowhow Life Skills Training and former manager/leader of Himalayan expeditions through his company Conscious Trekking. Robert has extensive Australian and overseas experience in the delivery of: Leadership Development for senior executives and top teams; Change Management and Organisational Change.
Robert is a dynamic and motivational presenter who is able to engage with others through empathy and emotional awareness. He aims to share techniques enabling people to understand their emotional nature, allowing personal evolution and healthy self expression.
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Nikki Murray |
Current Role: Statewide Advisory Visiting Teacher- Orientation and Mobility
Based at Disability Services Support Unit, Brisbane, Queensland
I have worked in the field of vision impairment and education since 1991, initially as an Advisory Visiting Teacher in Central Queensland and in the Pine Rivers & Redcliffe areas. I studied for my Masters of Rehabilitation in Orientation and Mobility in 1999 and have worked in that area ever since. I have had the opportunity to deliver lectures on O&M service delivery for children at Griffith University in Queensland and Renwick University in NSW.
My job offers me the opportunity to travel across Queensland visiting schools, students with vision impairment and their families to provide information and support in the area of Orientation and Mobility.
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Hellen Riley |
Hellen comes from a background in Education, teaching in England for 20 years before migrating to South Australia. Her interest in vision impairment began when children were first integrated into their local schools in the early 1980s. She later joined the VI Support Service in Staffordshire. Hellen studied for her VI qualifications through Birmingham University, achieving her Master of Education in 1996.
In South Australia,
Hellen worked as a Visiting Teacher for students with vision impairment and
was co-ordinator of the Visiting Teacher Service for six years, 1997 - 2002.
Hellen continues to enjoy working with children who have vision impairment
in a Family Support Service role with CanDo4Kids at Townsend House in Adelaide.
Workshops
- Self Esteem.
- Orientation & Mobility.
- Employment.
- Education.
Exhibitors and Sponsors
We welcome Sponsors and Exhibitors as a valued component of the SHINING THE LIGHT ON ALBINISM: BRISBANE 2009 AFA CONFERENCE, see below.
4 Exhibitors are confirmed. To find out more about how you can be involved in this unique event, please contact Kim Gillespie (see below).
Registration
$160 AFA Members, $190 non-members
Conference Registration Form (Book NOW as numbers are limited)
* Conference Registration Form (PDF)
* Conference Registration Form (Word document)
Conference Childcare Registration Form - For children 12 and under
Conference Contact
If you would like to suggest a topic or speaker (yourself included) or would like to volunteer to help organise the next conference - please contact:
Kim Gillespie (President)
Email: conference@albinismaustralia.org
Phone: 0425 229 799
Conference Exhibitors
Pacific Vision Equipment & Services P/L
"We are a fast growing company in our field, have a wide range of products and we believe we offer you the best service and competitive pricing". We have over 40 years of combined experience in the Low Vision and Blindness field and travel the world's big shows to source the best products for you.E-mail: jon@pacificvision.info| Phone: 1800 859 594 / Fax +61 (03) 94829359
Vision Australia 'Equipment Solutions'
Quantum Technology is Australia’s leading manufacturer and distributor of technology for people who have a print disability (people who are blind, vision impaired or have a learning disability).
We have over two decades of experience in the field and are committed to serving the needs of our customers across Australia and throughout the world. Through a network of offices and authorized dealers, Quantum is able to provide personalized service to our vision impaired customers. We are committed to giving people choice through a wide range of products especially chosen to suit their needs.
http://www.quantumtechnology.com.au/
The power is in your hands
Phil Hazell
National Sales Manager
HumanWareSuite 2, 7-11 Railway St .
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
AustraliaT. +61 2 9686 2600 ext. 225
F. +61 2 9686 2855
http://www.humanware.com/en-australia/home
Our Valued Sponsors
Please support these wonderful sponsors who support us!:
Contact Annette on 02 6882 9013 now to become one of our satisfied customers.
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Molecular Genetics & Development Division - The University of Queensland, Australia, Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Save money, save time - buy groceries online! Only Australian Groceries, 1/ 37 Queens Rd, Everton Hills, Brisbane, Queensland, 4053, Australia
E-mail: admin@onlyoz.com.au | Phone: 07 3353 5782 | Fax 07 3353 0120
Officeworks is Australia's largest supplier of office and stationery products catering for all your work, home and school needs. The widest range of stationery, technology, furniture, general office products and print and copy services, at the lowest prices everyday. Buy online or visit our stores now.
http://www.hamiltonlabs.com.au - For over 75 years Hamilton Laboratories has been protecting and caring for Australia. Hamilton Laboratories is most famous for its high quality sunscreens but we also develop a comprehensive range of skin care, oral care, lip care and nasal care brands.
Cancer Council
Cancer Council Australia works with its members the eight state and territory cancer organisations to:
- undertake and fund cancer research
- prevent and control cancer
- provide information and support for people affected by cancer.
The Coffee Club - Brisbane Square - GOOD FOOD * GREAT SERVICE * EXCELLENT COFFEE
Karmichael Hunt, NRL player for Brisbane Broncos - donated a jersey signed by the entire Brisbane Broncos team for auction on Ebay (proceeds to the AFA Conference).
Concept Laboratories Pty Ltd
899 Old Maroochydore Road, Forest Glen Qld 4556
Cash Donation and sponsored printing of 'Vision in Albinism' information hand-out provided by Councillor Milton Dick, Richlands Ward Office, Brisbane City Council
Raffle prizes provided by Councillor Greg Chippendale, Deputy Mayor, Moreton Bay Regional Council
www.bernieripoll.com.au - Sponsored printing of Conference Program provided by Bernie Ripoll MP, Federal Member for Oxley; Chair, Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services.
Organising Committee
Carol Morgan; Helene Johanson; Rachel Perry; Kim Gillespie; Annette Ferguson; Shari Parker; Elizabeth Beales; Rachel Lahl; Gale Hopper; Michael, Ben & Fiona Wilson.