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Launch: Working From Our Strengths

27/08/2019 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Free

JOIN US FOR THE LAUNCH: WORKING FROM OUR STRENGTHS

An online program to assist women with disabilities who are thinking about job-seeking to explore their strengths and skills.

Come and hear about the program; network with our members and enjoy some hospitality.

Speakers:

  • Christine Walker: EO Chronic Illness Alliance
  • Mary Henley-Collopy: Disability Advocate.
  • Scarlett Paige: Volunteer and advocate Epilepsy Foundation

Speaker information:

  • Mary Henley-Collopy has had an interesting life! She worked for the Commonwealth Public Service and the private sector for over 20 years. Her formal training as a Social Worker guides her advocacy work with people with disability and carers. Mary has served on numerous Boards – currently as Vice Chair of Disability Resources Centre. She is very interested in international aid and undertakes volunteer work in Uganda with Community Based Organisations. Her [beautiful] dogs, painting, swimming and travel are her other interests.
  • Scarlett Paige is a volunteer and advocate for the Epilepsy Foundation. She recently won the International Golden Light Award from the International Bureau of Epilepsy. As well as her volunteer work she is a kindergarten teacher in Melbourne.

Followed by drinks and refreshments.

This venue is disability accessible: parking at side in Margaret St.

Please RSVP by TUESDAY 20 AUGUST to: cwalker@chronicillness.org.au 

Details

Date:
27/08/2019
Time:
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost:
Free
Website:
http://www.chronicillness.org.au/

Organiser

Chronic Illness Alliance
Phone:
0420 675 780
Email:
cwalker@chronicillness.org.au
Website:
http://www.chronicillness.org.au/

Venue

Positive Living Centre
51 Commercial Road
South Yarra, VIC 3141 Australia
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Phone:
(03) 9863 0444
Website:
https://thorneharbour.org/hiv-aids/hiv-positive-services/positive-living-centre/