Human Rights Conference
On Thursday February 4th 2021, MDAA held its ‘I am Human with Rights!’ Conference at the Holroyd Community Centre. Approximately 50 people attended in person as well as many participants via Zoom. The conference was a great opportunity for consumers and staff to come together to talk about issues faced during the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to the five key focus areas reported to MDAA: NDIS, access to services, employment, accommodation and technology.
The conference commenced with a panel discussion from established individuals including:
- Christine Regan from NDIS Quality and Safeguards
- Digby Hughes from Homelessness NSW
- Omer Incekara from Xavier Advertising
- Matthew Hana from the Liberal Party of NSW State Executive
- Priscilla Sassine from the Disability Employment Services.
Consumers had the opportunity to ask the panel questions, seek some advice and branch out into ‘empowerment’ groups, where each consumer spoke about their plans for the future in addressing any challenges they may have been facing relating to the five key areas. It was an extremely engaging session where consumers felt empowered in upholding their rights, obtained further insight and had an opportunity to network and have a good time.
