17/06/2026
Yesterday was the Cairns Disability Support Worker Conference!
A huge thank you to our guest speakers who shared their expertise and insights throughout the day:
βοΈ Christine Bigby from La Trobe University on quality of life and what excellence truly looks like in support work
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Paralympian Grant 'Scooter' Patterson on motivation, lived experience and inclusion
βοΈ Adam Sellars from The Pressure Project on resilience and performing under pressure
π‘ Kim Adams from the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services & Child Safety on recognising and responding to Domestic and Family Violence
π Bryce Pace on intersectional identity and how to be an ally to the neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities.
It was fantastic to see so many new and familiar faces on the day - we're proud to be part of a caring community striving for better every day. π