A note about the DSaRI/SRDRN Seminar Series:
During 2003 the SRDRN Seminar Series was absorbed into the Disability Studies and Research Institute's Education Program. Apart from the name change, the seminar program will continue to operate in much the same way. You will, however, notice some changes to the contact details (see below). Gem Mathieu will now attend to the organisation of the series.
Disability Studies and Research Institute Seminar Series
(formerly Social Relations of Disability Research Network)
OCTOBER SEMINAR
Friday 17 October 2003, 9.30am - 4.30pm
SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE and DISABILITY: STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
(A conference hosted by the Disability Studies and Research Institute (DSaRI) in conjunction with the School of Social Work UNSW)
This one day conference explores a range of issues in contemporary social work practice with people with disabilities. Professor Richard Hugman, Head of the School of Social Work at the University of NSW will introduce the day. Students from the School will present papers and posters covering a broad range of issues. Papers will include disability and sexual abuse, issues in social work practice with people with disabilities in rural and remote areas, disability and the criminal justice system, issues for parents with disabilities, social work practice and duty of care, queer women and disability and disability and employment. A full program will be posted at www.dsari.org.au mid October.
About the Venue
The Council Chamber, Chancellery Building, is located at the University of New South Wales (Access off High Street, Gate 9), Kensington, Sydney. There is wheelchair access at the front of Chancellery Building.
Maps of the campus are available by contacting DSaRI or at http://www.unsw.edu.au/maps/kensington.html Map reference C22.
Some disabled parking is available. Please notify DSaRI of your vehicle registration number if you would like a space reserved.
About the Organisers
DSaRI
The Disability Studies and Research Institute (DSaRI) is a new collaborative and cross-disciplinary initiative of several universities, disability peak bodies, industry groups and researchers. The Institute promotes a social perspective on disability research. Its overall strategic goal is to ensure a more accessible, participatory and inclusive society for people with disability. The Institute actively promotes the participation of people with disability in higher education, and as equal partners in disability research. DSaRIs research focus encompasses theoretical and applied research, and research programs that address accessibility and participation issues across the spectrum of disability (social group) experience. The DSaRI seminar series incorporates the former Social Relations of Disability Research Network.
RSVP
Please RSVP to us at dsari@unsw.edu.au by THURSDAY October 9 if you wish to attend, as numbers are limited. A light lunch is provided - $10 waged $5 (unwaged) by contribution.
Contact
Gem Mathieu on Tel: (02) 9385 1870, Fax: (02) 9662 8991, or email dsari@unsw.edu.au
**PLEASE NOTE: TO ENABLE US TO MAKE OUR SEMINARS AS INCLUSIVE AS POSSIBLE, THE NETWORK PROVIDES SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ATTEND. IF YOU HAVE PARTICULAR ACCESS REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION SUPPORT, PLEASE LET US KNOW SO CAN BE CONTACTED TO DISCUSS YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.**
The DSaRI Seminar Series is auspiced by the School of Social Work
University of New South Wales
Gem Mathieu, DSaRI Business Manager
DSaRI at UNSW:
School of Social Work
Rm 1528, Matthews Building
University of New South Wales
Sydney 2052
T: +61 2 9385 1870
F: +61 2 9662 8991
E: dsari@unsw.edu.au