Conference testimonials
Review the feedback provided by delegates at the 2005 conference.
- "Would like to acknowledge Minister Warren Pitt for his commitment to this and further conferences and his willingness to expose himself to the disability community."
- "It was good to see many people with a disability attend the conference, keep it up."
- "Thank you for the opportunity to meet some wonderful individuals. To laugh - to cry - to dream of what could be."
- "From previous conferences I wanted to comment on the professional and fluid nature of the management of the conference. Everyone I spoke to over the 2 days commented on the positive experiences and outcomes they had encountered."
- "We need positive action from this conference, not just rhetoric."
- "Views on the future are not safeguards for today."
- "There was a limited opportunity only in which to express views relevant to families and those who support them. The focus on a broad superficial notion of "vision" allowed little opportunity to address issues at the depth and complexity required. The assumption that all people connected with disability services, government and technological areas can actually SHARE the same vision with people with a disability and families is questionable."
- "Panel should have included person with intellectual disability – they have just as much to offer and inspire as other disability types. I was very disappointed at the lack of above."
- "I thought more family members caring for a person with a disability i.e. parents, would have attended if it had been made affordable to them (discounted concession)….."
"I think it was a great format and allocation to groups allowed for positive networking and the organisation of the conference was very well done."
"I truly enjoyed the chance to participate. For me it was like finding water in a dry land that replenished my will and quenched my need to see I can make a difference."
Last updated June 2008