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The ASSID NSW Conference 2010: Providing SUPPORT Receiving SUPPORT Recognising SUPPORT was held on Friday 20th August at the Liverpool Catholic Club.
Presentations and the program from the conference can be found here
With over 160 participants from metropolitan and rural areas, this year's Conference introduced the Inaugural ASSID NSW Disability Support Worker Recognition Award. All nominations for the Award were of a high quality, but Leanne Leahey of Orange was the successful recipient on the day.
The eight presentations, including keynote addresses from Professor Roy Brown and Professor Patricia O'Brien of CDS, provided a well-rounded program that addressed the issue of support.
Professor Roy Brown delivers his Keynote Address: Complex Intellectual Disabilities - Challenges
for Families, Services and Community Support. Presentation available on request.
Bruce Kilkeary (with Hayley Purdon) shares his experiences about 'Support Through My Life'
Tara Elliffe (with mum, Margot; brother, Shannon, Ray Murray and Rachel Dickson of CDS) talks about 'What I Want and How to Support Me' using PATH.
Dan Kisumbi offers 'A Personal Perspective: Implementing Individualised Funding in the UK'
Winner of the 2010 Inaugural ASSID NSW Disability Support Worker Recognition Award, Leanne Leahey.
Pictured with Dan Kisumbi (Disability Professionals Australasia), Sue Matheson (ADHC) and Tony Harman (President, ASSID NSW)
Professor Patricia O'Brien, Director of the Centre for Disability Studies, delivers her Keynote Address on Inclusive Research
 
Catherine Pillars and Paul Lappin talk about 'Developing Resilience and Optimism in Disability Support'
Dr Vivienne Riches of CDS presents on the topic 'Who Supports the Support Staff?'
The 2009-2010 ASSID NSW Board (L-R): Front row: Tina Purdon, Linda Ward, Tony Harman, Vivienne Riches
Back row: Peter di Rita, Rachel Dickson, Dennis Robson, Sharon Duffin
Absent: Sheila Frater, Laura Hogan, Mark Blanks |
