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Events

Proceedings

This is where you will find a record of presentations made at our events.

PLAN Series of Presentations

12th - 21st November 2007 Nationwide in New Zealand

Proceedings are now being loaded from this series of presentations by Al Etmanski and Vickie Cammack from the PLAN Institute in Vancouver, Canada. Read more

Enhancing Our Com(mon)unity conference 2007

30th April - 2nd May 2007 - Rotorua

A conference on creating social inclusion for people with the experience of mental illness. Read more

Family Governance & Self Directed Services symposia

26th & 27th March 2007 - Hamilton

29th & 30th March 2007 - Christchurch

Symposia to build a greater understanding of the concepts, implementation and achievements of family governed and self directed services in New Zealand.

Proceedings are now being loaded read more

imagine better - Building Inclusive Community Conference

6th - 8th September 2006

Rotorua Convention Centre, Rotorua

A conference to give priority to the presentation of practical wisdom and understanding in the development and nurturing of diversity within community, the respective contribution of community to the lives of disabled, elderly and mentally ill citizens and the contribution of these groups to the life of the community.

Proceedings are being loaded from this conference.

Rising to the Challenge

9th & 10th November 2005

Brentwood Hotel, Kilbirnie, Wellington

A symposium to advance state of the art practices in supporting families and young people where behaviour presents a challenge.

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The Many Faces of Abuse Conference

10th - 12th August 2005

Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, Mt Wellington, Auckland

A conference to address the presence, nature and impact of abuse in care settings. Proceedings are available here. Read more

The Head, a picture to illustrate the many faces of abuse

Audio tapes and cds of the proceedings a now available.  You can download the order form.

Coming of Age Conference

22 - 24 September 2004

Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington

This conference explored the futures of young disabled people and their families.  Proceedings are available here. Read more

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