[tri-med] FYI - The 13th World Congress of Inclusion International

The 13th World Congress of Inclusion International
Life! Liberty! Security!
September 22 - 26, 2002.  Melbourne, Australia
E-News: Issue 2


E-News will provide periodic up-dates about Congress program, arts and
entertainment, important reminders, and Melbourne highlights.  Each issue
will highlight a sample of the many features of the Congress.


IN THIS ISSUE: A FOCUS ON SELF-ADVOCACY AT THE CONGRESS

1. Robert Martin, Vice President of Inclusion International

2. Pre-Conference Orientation for Self-Advocates

3. Preview of Self Advocate presentations

4. What you get for the Registration dollar:  ³All that and more!²

5. Making Registration Affordable


You can read this issue of World Congress E-News online at:

http://www.dice.org.au


A Message from Australian Self advocates.

Australian self-advocates would like to hear from other self-advocacy
groups. Alan Robertson, Chair of VALID self advocacy committee says:

³As hosts of the World Congress, we want to welcome you to Australia and
invite you to join us in Melbourne in September.

We are interested to hear ideas about presentations at the Congress or tell
us what you would like to do or say at the Congress.

We are also interested to help you with ideas on getting to Melbourne.  Let
us know if you have any questions or ideas for supporting self advocates to
attend the Congress.²

Please contact us at viccid@xxxxxxxxxxx


1. International Message from Robert Martin, Vice President of Inclusion
International

Mr. Robert Martin is the Vice President of Inclusion International and
national self-advocate adviser with IHC, a New Zealand organisation which
advocates for the rights, inclusion and welfare of people with intellectual
disability.

Mr. Martin has been involved with promoting self-advocacy and its
development at an international level.  IHC is helping 18 people with
intellectual disability to attend the Inclusion International World Congress
in Melbourne.  Mr Martin will present his experience as a self-advocate
leader and his involvement with providing leadership at an international
level.

Mr. Martin has said:

³I am expecting that groups will have started fundraising for sending as
many people as possible to the Inclusion International Congress in Melbourne
in September this year.  The Congress is from 22nd to 26th September, but
people will probably be away for a week for settling in and some sightseeing
afterwards.

I really want to encourage as many people as possible to go ­ it is a great
opportunity for people to share with others from all over the world.²


2. Pre-Conference Orientation for Self Advocates

A group of Australian Self Advocates, including representatives of People
First Victoria, Westernport Speaking Out, Reinforce, Valid, Self Advocacy
Sydney, are organising a pre-congress orientation session for self advocates
coming to the World Congress.

Their aim is to help self-advocates to:
* get to know the Melbourne Convention Centre and where eventswill be held;
* get advice about the local area and how to get around;
* know what is in the Congress program;
* decide which sessions to go to;
* know what chances there are to have a say;
* know where to meet other self advocates;
* know how to meet people who make decisions;
* know what fun things there are to do; and,
* know how and where to go to get help.

When: Sunday 22 September 2002

Where: Melbourne Convention Center

If you would like to learn more about the orientation day for self advocates
contact VALID at viccid@xxxxxxxxxxx


3. Preview of Self-Advocate presentations

Victorian Self Advocates ­ ³Getting Out² ­ (GO):
Self Advocates from Westernport Speaking Out, Reinforce, Valid, and People
First Victoria will be presenting a major paper called, ³Getting Out².  They
will tell their stories about living in and ³getting out² of institutions in
Victoria, and the second struggle of ³getting in² to the community to
achieve Olife liberty and security¹,

Carlisle People First in the United Kingdom (UK):
Self-advocates from Carlisle will be talking about their experiences of
leaving institutions and gaining control over their lives.  They will also
present ideas about education and how they worked together to get things
changed in the UK.

People First Groups in New Zealand (NZ):
In New Zealand there is approximately 64 local People First groups, 6
regions and national body with a membership of over 1600 members.  People
First NZ have been taking action to pressure the New Zealand government to
close large institutions for people with intellectual disability.  They will
describe their activities to make change in NZ and share their successes.


4. What you get for your registration dollar:

We know the conference is expensive, but did you know that the registration
cost includes:
* Advice from people around the world through your choice of arange of
presentations, workshops, and discussions
* Victorian Government Reception at the Melbourne Aquarium
* The Dinner/Disco starring the Big Bag Band, one of Australia¹sleading
music groups
* Local and international performing artists providing both fun,and thought
provoking theatre and artistic presentations
* Access to a Congress Internet Café provided by Infoxchange
(www.infoxchange.com.au <http://www.infoxchange.com.au/> ) where you can
learn how to use or have access to the web and email services
* Morning/Afternoon Teas and Lunches will be available


5. Making registration affordable

Early Bird Registration is available up to June 30, 2002.  Registration can
be made online or by sending a completed registration.  Registration details
can be found online at www.icms.com.au/inclusion
<http://www.icms.com.au/inclusion>   You can save $125 (Aus) by registering
early.


Early Bird Registration Fees (before 30 June, 2002):

US $ 344
Europe (EURO) 382
UK (Sterling) 236
AU $ 675

Conversion of $675 Australian Dollars as at April 11, 2002.  Please refer to
www.travelex.com.au for current exchange rates.


6. Location! Location! Location!

Further information and a virtual tour of Melbourne can be found at:
www.melbourne.citysearch.com.au


If you require any assistance please contact the Congress Secretariat:

C/- ICMS Pty Ltd, 84 Queensbridge Street,
Southbank Vic 3006 Australia
Telephone +61 3 9682 0244
Facsimile +61 3 9682 0288
Email inclusion@xxxxxxxxxxx

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