Participated in the the Right Real’ International Workshop on the Implementation of the CRPD: Incheon Strategy, Korea and the ‘Make outcome press conference at the Korean Parliament House. This workshop was an invitation only event and facilitated by the International Disability Alliance in conjunction with Korean DPOs and parent and family organisations. (PWDA) Provided significant advice, feedback and a written report on the draft CRPD Shadow Report for the Indonesian DPO Coalition Group through the DFAT funded project, Indonesia Australia Justice Project. (PWDA) Participated in the annual DFAT NGO Human Rights Forum (NEDA, FPDN, PWDA, WWDA) Provide advocacy training for Chinese Disabled Persons Federation (CDPF), hosted by AHRC. (PWDA) Endorsement, Left Behind’ Position Paper, submission to the 2016 Session of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), United Nations ‘No-One Department of Economic and Social Affairs Division for Sustainable Development. This Paper was coordinated by the International Disability Alliance. Participation in the Civil Society Organisations Consultation regarding the DFAT 13th Australia-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue. (NEDA) Keynote presentation at University of NSW NAIDOC week (FPDN) Article 5, Equality Participation in historic, commemorative event to honour Indigenous Paralympians at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in and Redfern, Sydney. The event was co-facilitated by FPDN and the Australian Paralympic Committee. (FPDN) Attended the launch of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner’s Report for 2015. This AHRC report includes a Article 8, focus on the situation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability. (FPDN) Member, NSW Joint Koori Interagency. (FPDN) Article 9, Accessibility Delivered the Kevin Cook Memorial Lecture at the Yabun Survival Day Festival, Sydney. (FPDN) Article 28, Adequate Participation in Settlement Services International (SSI) Disability Forum, which examined the CaLD/ NESB community, migration services and standard of living the nexus of disability. (NEDA)
Participated in the ‘Make the Right Real’ International Workshop on the Implementation of the CRPD: Incheon Strategy, Korea and the outcome press conference at the Korean Parliament House. This workshop was an invitation only event and facilitated by the International Disability Alliance in conjunction with Korean DPOs and parent and family organisations. (PWDA) Provided significant advice, feedback and a written report on the draft CRPD Shadow Report for the Indonesian DPO Coalition Group through the DFAT funded project, Indonesia Australia Justice Project. (PWDA) Participated in the annual DFAT NGO Human Rights Forum (NEDA, FPDN, PWDA, WWDA) Provide advocacy training for Chinese Disabled Persons Federation (CDPF), hosted by AHRC. (PWDA) Endorsement, ‘No-One Left Behind’ Position Paper, submission to the 2016 Session of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Division for Sustainable Development. This Paper was coordinated by the International Disability Alliance. Participation in the Civil Society Organisations Consultation regarding the DFAT 13th Australia-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue. (NEDA) Keynote presentation at University of NSW NAIDOC week (FPDN) Article 5, Equality and Article 8, Article 9, Accessibility Article 28, Adequate standard of living Participation in historic, commemorative event to honour Indigenous Paralympians at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in Redfern, Sydney. The event was co-facilitated by FPDN and the Australian Paralympic Committee. (FPDN) Attended the launch of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner’s Report for 2015. This AHRC report includes a focus on the situation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability. (FPDN) Member, NSW Joint Koori Interagency. (FPDN) Delivered the Kevin Cook Memorial Lecture at the Yabun Survival Day Festival, Sydney. (FPDN) Participation in Settlement Services International (SSI) Disability Forum, which examined the CaLD/ NESB community, migration services and the nexus of disability. (NEDA)
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