Social Inclusion: The Future of Ageing, Disability and Substituted Decision-Making

Location: Brisbane, Hilton Hotel; Date: 19-20 March 2009

Adults with impaired decision-making capacity are among our most disadvantaged and marginalised citizens: often they lead forgotten lives of social isolation and diminished opportunities. They struggle for equitable access to housing, healthcare and legal services, while the problems of social exclusion and marginalisation seem to be immune to legislative and policy fixes. How can we secure funding levels which are adequate, community attitudes which are welcoming, and service systems whose cultures support people’s autonomy and dignity?

Given the changing demographics of ageing and disability, what lies ahead for our citizens with impaired capacity? What are the challenges for government? How should our systems of protection respond?...

"Just Partners.....Family Violence, Specialist Courts and the Idea of Integration"

A National Conference

Date: 22-23 May 2008
Location: Rydges Lakeside Hotel, Canberra, Australia
Details: http://www.victimsupport.act.gov.au/category.php?id=43

"Ageing Citizens, Evolving Practices" 

In conjunction with International Guardianship Network, the Canadian Centre for Elder Law announces its  4th Annual Canadian (International) Conference on Elder Law issues "Aging Citizens, Evolving Practices" 

Date: November 13 - 15, 2008
Location: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Details: http://www.ccels.ca/

Planning is underway for the next national Guardianship and Administration conference to be held on 19 and 20 March 2009. 

Information about the 2009 conference will appear on this website later in 2008.