Whose Life is it anyway?
Conference 
Sunday 8th May 2016: ‘Sundowner’ 3.00pm until 6.00pm 
and 
Monday 9th May 2016:  9.30am until 4.30pm	

With International Guests Stephen Hinkle  &   Peter Leidy 

TRAVEL SUBSIDIES
We encourage people with disabilities and their families who live in regional areas to apply for travel and accommodation assistance.  For more information please contact: 9485 1997 or Bron at b.pike@waindividualisedservices.org.au
WAiS would like to thank Lottery West for this regional travel assistance.

Program
Sunday 8th May - ‘Sundowner’ 3.00PM – 6.00PM
3.00PM – 4.00PM
Welcome 
We invite you to join in the fun as we open our conference with live music, art and activities.  
Have your say at our Filming Booth where we will be creating a film throughout the 2 days, make your own drum to use in the workshop, and be part of a conference art project. Feel free to bring your own percussion instrument. It’s also the perfect time for us all to celebrate Mother’s Day.

4.00PM – 5.00PM	
‘Making Connections’
An interactive workshop with Peter Leidy, Stephen Hinkle and local guests.   
Through real stories and music, Peter will explore the theme of connection, community life and relationships - how do we build and keep meaningful relationships with friends and family? What are the real barriers to connecting with each other in our community?  This is an interactive workshop which aims to be informative, practical and fun. 

5.00PM – 6.00PM 	
Time to continue the celebrations with each other and enjoy fabulous cocktail food, drinks and entertainment.  

Monday 9th May
9.30AM	
Registration

10.00AM	
Opening Address and Welcome to Country 
Davina Paul, Leanne Pearman and Shaun Nannup

10.30AM	Keynote Address:  Stephen Hinkle
Human Rights – Whose Life is it Anyway?
A leading international speaker, disability rights self-advocate, and education consultant, Stephen will speak about how human rights and citizenship are the foundations for having a good life. 

11.00AM	Keynote Address: Peter Leidy
Power, Control, Choice- Whose Life is it Anyway?
Peter is a consultant, facilitator, listener, learner, improviser, and speaker who focuses on personalised supports and community membership for people with disabilities.  In his opening address, Peter will explore the meaning behind power and control in support relationships and question what choice really means to each of us. 

11.30AM	Keynote Address : Karlene Legg
‘Life is better with friends and family’ 
Ben Keely shares his experiences of how his life has changed, and how his friendships helped him achieve it

12.00- 1.00PM 	Lunch

1.00- 2.00PM

Workshop Series One: 
 “Life is better when you have options”  
Session One	
Stephen Hinkle 
Self Advocacy – speaking up and making decisions for ourselves

Session Two	
Liz Dutton  and The Johns Family
Two powerful local stories about how having REAL options changed their life	

Session Three
Peter Leidy, Heather Simmons and Lauren Marchbank 
Unlocking Creativity, Getting Results, Having Fun
2.00-3.00PM
Workshop Series Two:
  “Life is better with purpose and meaning”
Session Four	
Kate Fulton and Leanne Pearman WAiS
Life By Line Item? 

Session Five	
Peter Leidy 
We’re all in this together: Staying focused on the person in challenging times

Session Six
Stephen Hinkle 
Having high expectations- the difference between a life with purpose and a life that others place upon you

3.00- 3.30PM	Afternoon Tea

3.30-4.30PM	It’s a Wrap … Lights, Camera, Action…
Our two days conclude with an open forum ‘Q&A’ with our International and Local Friends, Live Music with Peter Leidy and see yourself on Film!   
Hosted by Leanne Pearman and Davina Paul 
Running throughout the conference there will be opportunities to get involved in a number of creative activities: visit the art exhibition, take part in our live film making session with professional film makers ALUCINOR PRODUCTIONS, make your own percussion instrument and help us to make a conference art piece by contributing your own piece of the puzzle. 

Registration is now open 

FREE for WAiS Individual Members* 
$95.00 for Individuals (non-member)*
$290.00 for WAiS Organisation Members
$390.00 for General Admission
*People who have a disability 
Registration includes all conference sessions on Sunday and Monday; full catering and conference resources and materials. 

Register on Eventbrite Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wais-conference-whose-life-is-it-anyway-tickets-20750472221 or phone 08 9485 1997

Venue: 
The Bendat Parent and Community Centre
36 Dodd Street, Wembley
Western Australia  
ph: 9387 9888