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Having a Voice
Join us for the Julia Farr Youth Conference
DATE: 14-15 April 2014 LOCATION: Adelaide Convention Centre
Do you want to connect with other young people, gain knowledge, empowerment and skills?
Then the Julia Farr Youth Conference is for you! The Conference is for young people living with disability and professionals interested in empowering young people. Our line up of speakers will talk to you about:

TOPICS

Personal self-worth Feeling good about yourself Living independently Transitions Moving forward Sport and Recreation

Relationships and sexuality Employment Managing your support

Inclusive Education Travel

The Conference is run by Julia Farr Youth, a group of young people aged 16-30 who advocate on issues affecting young people living with disability, and hosted by JFA Purple Orange.

Meet our Speakers!

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The Honorable Kelly Vincent D4D Parliamentary Representative

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Kelly is the Dignity for Disability Partys South Australian parliamentary representative. She was elected to the Legislative Council in 2010. Kelly made history as the first Australian politician to permanently use a wheelchair for mobility, the first Australian to be elected on the platform of disability rights and the youngest woman currently sitting in an Australian parliament. Kelly is passionate about the rights and needs of people living with disability and is a keen human rights advocate. She is also interested in theatre and is on an endless crusade to fix grammatical errors. Nick Schumi JFY Chairperson Nick is Chairperson of Julia Farr Youth, a youth work graduate and an advocate for youth and disability issues. He is also on a number of government committees and has a passion for music. Nick also enjoys travel and sees access and independence as a huge thing for young people. Everybody has a story and deserves to be heard. Julia Farr Youth works to support the voice of young people living with disability.

Rob Gerrie SA Health and Sexual Health Advocate Rob works for SA Health and previously worked for Shine SA - the lead sexual health agency in the state - for more than 10 years. Rob strongly believes that all people should have the opportunity, education and choice to make decisions about their own sexuality. Rob has also worked in remote and rural Aboriginal communities, developing the capacity of the Aboriginal workforce, ultimately to improve peoples wellbeing.

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Melanie Schlaeger Self-Managed Funding Advocate

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Melanie is a vibrant 25 year old woman living with Cerebral Palsy. She lives the busy life of a typical young woman and credits self-managed support for enabling her to live the life she wants. With the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Melanies experience is a positive example of a young woman making the most of the opportunity to have control and choice in her life. In spite of my physical dependence on people, I think it is very important and empowering to be able to run your own life by directing your own support and care the way you want and need it to be.

Angus Fowler Education Advocate Angus is studying social work at Flinders University and is an avid kayaker. A policy activist, Angus is passionate about education equality and smooth transitions between youth and adult services.

Bel Owen Traveler Bel is a member of Julia Farr Youth, studying Psychological Science at Adelaide University and is a keen traveler. She has travelled to the United States 6 timesfrom LA to Texas to New York and places in between. She has also visited Canada, Singapore, New Zealand, Japan, England, Scotland and France. Bel has also travelled around Australia. It took me a long time to view my disability in a positive light but I know I would not be who I am or have done what Ive done without it. What I really want from life is to be able to say I made a difference by the time I get to the end of it.

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Stephanie Gotlib Executive Officer of Children with Disability Australia (CDA)

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Stephanie is the Executive Officer of Children with Disability Australia (CDA), the national peak body representing children and young people living with disability. CDA provides a direct link between children and young people living with disability and their families, and the Federal Government and other key stakeholders. This link is essential for the creation of a true appreciation of the experiences and challenges for children and young people living with disability. Stephanie has personal experience of disability as a sibling and as a parent of a family member living with disability. Stephanies experience has enabled her to confront issues regarding fairness, equal opportunity, participation in the community, acceptance of difference and best practice in service delivery. Stephanie frequently challenges the system to make improvements for children and young people living with disability.

Jen Cousins National Disability Coordination Officer Program Jen works with the National Disability Coordination Officer Program (NDCO). Her role includes working strategically to assist people living with disability to access education and employment by reducing barriers, facilitating smooth transitions, and building links between education, training and the employment sectors. The NCDO Program recognises one of the main challenges faced by people living with disability relates to the difficulty experienced when navigating through the maze of education/training options and support services.

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Michelle Colmer Professional Speaker and Nutrition Advocate

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Michele was critically injured in a car accident when she was two years old, sustaining massive closed head injuries. Her chances of recovery were less than slim and she endured years of painful rehabilitation. Thirty years on, Michele has a successful international career as a professional speaker. She empowers youth and business audiences to persist with their dreams and challenges, and to live life with purpose. Michele is currently studying Nutrition & Dietetics and Commercial Cookery at TAFE so that she can promote healthy eating choices to people living with disability. She is also the co-founder of the Many Open Doors Foundation (MOD) which is committed to social inclusion through teaching cooking, and is currently producing a cookbook for young adults living with low-level disability. Aidan Barry Youth Squad Captain and Youth Director of the ADGFI Aidan is the Youth Squad Captain and Youth Director of the Association Directors Golfing Federation Inc (ADGFI) and received a scholarship to play golf for South Australia and Australia. Aidan is also a member of the Youth Brains Trust, a youth group who are passionate about issues affecting the lives of young people. When working with young people, it is important to remember that the experts in young people are young people themselves, and that is why it is important to ask what works best. It is also important to remember that everyone is different and nothing will work for everyone. Providing options and choices for young people can often help with solving the issue within a personal context.

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John Cranwell CEO of Sasrapid Inc.

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John is the CEO of Sasrapid Inc. Sasrapid is a leader of inclusion in South Australian sport. Their mission is to foster the creation of pathways for people living with disability to participate in sport and recreation, accessing the same supports and facilities as the rest of the community. Sasrapid works directly with South Australian sporting organisations and clubs, teams and officials to educate them on inclusive practices and how they can create a warm, friendly and welcoming environment for every individual. They ensure that team managers, coaches and other officials are aware of the barriers faced by those living with disability, and how they can be overcome. Sasrapid works with individuals to ensure there is a pathway for them to participate in an activity or program of their choice. They believe real and authentic community inclusion is vital in each persons life and we use sport and recreation to achieve this. Jordan Nguyen Designer of TIM The experience of a pool party accident that temporarily paralysed Jordan, led him to design the first thought controlled wheelchair, known as TIM. TIM allows people living with physical disability to control their chairs using the power of their minds. A camera allows a persons wheelchair to intelligently decide how to avoid obstacles by working out the safest directions to travel based on the users intentions. Jordan will explain and demonstrate how his invention has the potential to change peoples lives. TIM will provide unprecedented freedom and autonomy for people presently unable to move on their own.

Registration & Details

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The conference will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide. This is a fully accessible venue. Registration covers both days of the conference, lunch and morning and afternoon tea. Registration forms and payment must be received by the relevant date to be eligible for Early Bird/Last Minute registration. Registrations close 9 April 2014. Payment must accompany registration. The conference will be filmed and photographed. Images may be used to promote future Julia Farr Association Inc. events. Cancellation Policy No refunds will be provided for cancelations made after 3 April 2013, except in extenuating circumstances. A substitute may be sent in your place if you are unable to attend the conference. Please inform us of a substitute as soon as possible prior to the conference. Questions? Comments? Call us on (08) 8373 8333 and ask for Georgina. Connect with Us For more information about Julia Farr Youth, Julia Farr Youth Mentoring and JFA Purple Orange, visit our website www.purpleorange.org.au. You can also connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/juliafarryouth and facebook.com/jfapurpleorange. Please note the conference program is subject to change.

Registration Form/Tax Invoice - ABN:16 464 890 778

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Please complete and return this registration form by email to admin@purpleorange.org.au, fax to (08) 8373 8373 or post to PO Box 701 Unley Business Centre 5061. First name Email Address Phone Organisation Please detail any specific accessibility requirements Mobile Surname

Please detail any specific dietary requirements

Registration Rates All rates include GST. Early Bird registrations close 15 February 2014 and standard registrations close 9 April 2014. Place a cross next to your registration type. Registration Type Concession For people living with disability, students, carers and concession card holders. Agency Sponsored For agencies who wish to sponsor a person living with disability to attend the conference. Professional For professionals who work with young people living with disability (limited places available). Payment can be made by cheque or bank transfer to: Bank Name: Bank West Account Name: Julia Farr Association BSB: 305-122 Account Number: 0282789 Reference: JFY and your surname (for example, JFY Smith) Cheques: Payable to Julia Farr Association PO Box 701 Unley Business Centre, SA, 5061. Early Bird $145 X Standard $195 X

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