Opening Address

Ms Lily D’Ambrosio MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development, Victorian Government

Keynote Presentation: “Social Inclusion Requires Digital Inclusion” - Part 1

Andrew Mahar
Director, Infoxchange Australia

Abstract Intro: It is fundamental to digital inclusion and the maintenance of a civil demographic society into the future that models to provide affordable internet access be developed and applied. No society can survive at the forefront of advanced nations without taking advantage of the communication technologies that emerge as the society develops...
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Keynote Presentation: “Social Inclusion Requires Digital Inclusion” - Part 2

Andrew Mahar
Director, Infoxchange Australia
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Closing Plenary: Working Towards a Sustainable Future

Chair: Jill Sergeant
Panel: Dr Jean Burguss, Samia Goudie, Julia Tzanakakis, Darrell Burkey, Penny Hagen

Exploring Musical Creation & Communication – Your Computer and the Special Access Kit

Joshua Cowie
Tanya McKenna
The Arts Centre, Victoria

Abstract Intro: Discover a world of opportunities for music creation and communication available through the Special Access Kit. Several case studies demonstrating the results of the Special Access Kit Project will be presented...
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Social Participation In Technology: Supporting Young People With a Disability to Improve Their Social Inclusion by Their Use of Technology

Sandra Mounsey
Interchange Centre, Gippsland

Abstract Intro: Social Participation in Technology (SPiT) is a research project designed to explore how technologically based activities can promote social inclusion and participation, and improve mental health and well-being for young people with disabilities in two rural areas...
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CP Blogs

Robyn Cummins
The Spastic Centre NSW

Abstract Intro: In mid 2008, The Spastic Centre launched a series of four blogs for people with cerebral palsy and their families. This presentation will explore the development process...
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Access All Areas Community Radio Program

Steve Richardson
Access All Areas

Abstract Intro: Access All Areas is a weekly radio programme, broadcast on the RPH (Radio for the Print Handicapped network), a radio reading service for people with print disabilities...
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DISTSS Journey in Using Technologies to Enhance Their Work, Connect and Communicate with the Disability Sector and More

Linda Budd
DISTSS

Abstract Intro: DISTSS is leading learning and development in the disability workforce to optimise outcomes for people with a disability...
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Providing a Responsible, Community Solution

Simon Moore
Claudio Angelucci
Smith Family & Infoxchange

Abstract Intro: The Smith Family and Infoxchange Australia / Green PC have joined forces to provide young, at risk students involved in The Smith Family Learning for Life (LFL) scholarship program with computers, email and Internet access to increase their capacity and participation in a society where they may have previously been marginalised or are at risk of being marginalised...
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Creative Media Engagement for ‘At Risk’ Young People

Jon Staley, Georgia Webster and Dr Aneta Podkalicka
Youthworx Media

Abstract Intro: This presentation will discuss an initiative that enables at risk and marginalised young people to participate in community radio and multimedia co-creation. Youthworx Media entails a social partnership between Youth Development Australia (a not for profit agency), The Salvation Army, SYN Media (a youth-run community radio station), and researchers from Swinburne University.
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Computer Clubhouse: A Creative Community

Tara Willersdorf
Fitzroy Learning Centre

Abstract Intro: The Fitzroy Clubhouse is a program of the Fitzroy Learning Network, a community-based Neighbourhood House that welcomes people from diverse educational, cultural and social backgrounds...
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Examining Organisational Readiness and Capacity To Undertake ICT Based Mental Health Promotion With Young People

Michelle Blanchard
ORYGEN Research Centre, University of
Melbourne

Abstract Intro: While over 90% of young Australians rate their health as excellent, very good, or good, young Australians’ mental health remains a significant public health concern. Concurrently, there is growing evidence that information communication technologies (ICT) may play a significant role in mental health promotion, particularly amongst young people...
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Panel: Web 2.0. The Future- Part 2

Chair: Nadine Toussaint, WA AIDS Council
Web 2.0: Evolution or E-Exclusion? Dr Scott Hollier, Media Access Australia
Planning for change Robyn Cummins, The Spastic Centre NSW
User-Generated Place Making: The Future of Where 2.0. Darren Sharp, CRC Swinburne University

Panel: Web 2.0. The Future- Part 1

Chair: Nadine Toussaint, WA AIDS Council
Web 2.0: Evolution or E-Exclusion? Dr Scott Hollier, Media Access Australia
Planning for change Robyn Cummins, The Spastic Centre NSW
User-Generated Place Making: The Future of Where 2.0. Darren Sharp, CRC Swinburne University