𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - “Together Training - Intro to disability & neurodivergence / Accessibility in Action”

Thanks to FRRR Heywire & the YDAS - Youth Disability Advocacy Service for making this possible for our community. The session will be delivered at the Hamilton Golf Club on Friday 22 March from 10:30am until 2pm. Lunch will be provided (please provide dietary requirements when you send through your RSVP).

Details of the learning offered below.

Part 1 – Intro to disability & neurodivergence (90 mins)

• Introductions & Set Up
• What is disability? (through lived experience storytelling)
• Language (Person First, Identity First, Microaggressions, Euphemisms, Slurs)
• Models of Disability
• Intersectionality & other contexts
• What is neurodivergence? (through lived experience storytelling)
• Key barriers for neurodivergent people

Part 2 – Accessibility in Action (what you can do!) (90 mins)

• Accessible and neurodivergent affirming communication
• Assumptions and how to avoid them
• Asking questions
• Planning delivering and reviewing work to ensure it is accessible
• Statements of commitment – reflective practice
• Wrap Up & Next Steps (plus where to learn more!)

𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟮 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - Creating LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Classrooms

In partnership with Minus18, Australia's charity improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ young people, we are hosting this FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP.

In this workshop, participants will explore LGBTQIA+ identity, the barriers students face in everyday life, and empower volunteers and staff with the tools to become inclusive leaders.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Key concepts and definitions of sex, gender and sexuality.
• Evidence based barriers LGBTQIA+ students face at school and home.
• Practical tools to support LGBTQIA+ students and staff in the classroom and throughout the whole school.
• LGBTQIA+ lived-experiences via our expert workshop presenters as they talk about their personal journeys being LGBTQIA+.

Date: 22nd April 2024

Time: 9:30am - 11:00am AEST (90mins)

Audience Size: Up to 100 participants

Who should attend?

Anyone that works or volunteers with students and youth. This is being organised with you in mind and we hope you will join us.

Location: Online via Zoom Webinar

Session Link: THIS WILL BE SHARED WITH ALL RSVP’s CLOSER TO THE DATE. Please remember to RSVP via email direct to dee@standingtallhamilton.com.au

𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟰 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 – SAVE THE DATE – 2024 Volunteers Conference

Where: Hamilton Racing Club, Sir Agrifo Room

When: Friday 24 May 2024 from 9am – 3pm.

Cost: FREE

What: This conference is an opportunity for you to connect with each other and with us.

Who is this for: All volunteers that generously give their time to community groups, charities, events and clubs in the South West.

RSVP: You can reserve your spot via this link https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../conference-2024-tickets...

Ignite your passion, empower your purpose, inspire your journey.

Our 2024 Volunteers Conference is designed to inspire you, our wonderful Standing Tall in Hamilton & wider community volunteers. We want you to know that we value you, we appreciate all that you do and the time and commitment that you give to our community.

We want to give you as many opportunities as possible to nurture and grow your skills.

We have a day of wonderful speakers planned, as well as delicious food to keep you powering through the day.

A day like this isn't possible without the amazing support of so many. A huge thank you to the Handbury Foundation & Southern Grampians Shire Council Community Partnerships Grant Program.

Our Program Officer has been working really hard over the past few months to get this conference organised. More information, including a full program, and keynote speaker details will be released in coming months. Stay tuned!

Any questions, or if you would like more information and to RSVP, contact dee@standingtallhamilton.com.au