2004 - Coffs Harbour

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June 2005

Something new is happening in Coffs Harbour. People with disability are organising a conference for people with disability and family members/friends.

In February a community meeting was held in Coffs Harbour to gauge the level of interest from people with disability and carers, with Advocacy in Action project support, in holding a disability conference and what that would be like.

Over twenty people with disability and their carers turned up, thanks to a lot of promotion and hard work from Raymond Munro and other interested people. We were lucky that the designated room had inter-connecting rooms as the interest and attendance exceeded our expectations.

There appeared to be great interest in running a conference with an emphasis on education for the community and exchange of information for both the community and people with disability.

A date was set for 8th June 2004 at the Services Club in Coffs.

Regular teleconferences will be held leading up to the conference. People will also keep in contact through email and telephone.

If you are a person with a disability and are interested in being part of the organising of the conference please call Ruth on 1800 629 072 or email ruth.jacka@mdaa.org.au