2022 Conference

2022 - A successful first Leading Through Inclusion Conference!

  • SACID held our first conference, Leading Through Inclusion, on 9 - 10 June 2022 at Stamford Grand, Glenelg.
  • Community Bridging Services were one of the sponsors for the event.
  • We had over 128 people join the conference.
  • People that came were
    - People with intellectual disability
    - Families and carers
    - Supporters
    - Professionals
    - SACID staff and volunteers
    - Guest speakers
Click here to check out the 2022 Conference program book
  • We had 4 Keynote speakers over the 2 days:
  • - Catherine McAlpine, CEO of Inclusion Australia
  • - Gavin Burner, Self-advocate
  • - Stephen Sheehan on behalf of Rachel High, Self-advocate
  • - Samantha Taylor on behalf of Tracy Mackey, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner
  • We ran 7 workshops and information sessions at the conference. They were:
  • 1. My Life My Choices, Supported Decision Making moves
  • 2. Intellectual Disability and Inclusive Practice
  • 3. Future Proofing for families
  • 4. Planning for a good life
  • 5. Co-design
  • 6. Staying Safe
  • 4. Strong Mind
  • We ran 4 come and try activities. They were:
  • 1. Active Mindfulness with InterPlay
  • 2. Craft-er-noon
  • 3. Drama with True Ability
  • 4. Pickleball with One Culture
  • At the start of the conference we put out a Call to Action for the audience to tell us what they want for the future of inclusion for people with intellectual disability.
  • By the end of the conference people told us they want:
  • Fairer wages for people with intellectual disability.
  • More employment opportunities in mainstream employment.
  • More funding in the arts for people with disability.
  • A safer community.
  • Access to information in a way that is understandable.
  • NDIS needs to be better.
  • Give people with disability a voice and listen to them.
  • Better advocacy.
  • More opportunity to speak up.
  • To be able to go to more conferences like Leading through inclusion.
  • More people with disability working in the Government.
A collection of Calls to Action from the Conference. Some say 'Give me easy read' 'disability rights' 'understand what my ability is first' 'more people with disabilities in open employment workforce' 'self determination through advocacy, education and support'
  • Conference feedback.
"I had a lot of fun at the conference and got to reconnect with old friends."
"The conference should be longer!"
"I enjoyed meeting new people and hearing the stories they shared."
"I learnt more about SACID, who they are and what they are doing. I love the resources, connecting and learning."
"I liked that people with disability were involved in running the conference."
"It was very good to hear about the supports available to carers and people with intellectual disability that I can pass on to my networks, and good variety of workshops."
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Keynote speaker - Gavin Burner, self advocate.

Keynote speaker - Catherine McAlpine, CEO Inclusion Australia.

Keynote speaker - Rachel High, Self advocate.

Keynote speaker - Samantha Taylor, NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission.

Guest speaker - Trinh Mai, Senior Authorising Officer, Department of Human Services.

Guest speaker - Dr Jeffrey Chan, Senior Practitioner, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

  • We can't wait to see you at the 2023 Leading Through Inclusion Conference! Find out more about the 2023 conference by keeping an eye on this page >
2023 Leading Through Inclusion Conference information page