You can do that: Providing services to people with disability

On Thursday 2 December, Your Story Disability Legal Support and Legal Aid Western Australia (LAWA) will host an event for International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) in Perth.

IDPWD is a United Nations observed day aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.

“You can do that” will feature an afternoon tea and welcome followed by a panel discussion with four people with expertise in providing disability services.

This will be chaired by Tarna Bulman, parent of a child with a disability and solicitor, Civil Division, LAWA.

The panellists are:

  • Jacquie Mills, Managing Director of Microboards Australia, educator and complex communication specialist and parent of an adult with a disability
  • Sharon Kellow, Social Worker with LAWA’s Seniors Rights and Advocacy Service, person with a disability and parent of an adult with a disability
  • Margaret Irvine, NDIS Appeals Team Solicitor, LAWA Civil Division
  • Nita King, Your Story Advisory Group Member

The event will be held at LAWA’s office in Perth. You can also join online.

For more information and to register, email or call (08) 9261 6356.

Date and time: Thursday 2 December from 2—4pm (AWST)
Location: Level 2 training rooms, Legal Aid WA, 32 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Register: Email or call (08) 9261 6356.

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