Disability disclosure forum

30 November 2005
Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria
Level 3, 380 Lonsdale Street Melbourne
10.00am ? 1.00pm

On the 30 November, 2005 the Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria presented a public forum to discuss the issues relating to disclosure of a disability in employment. The forum was funded as part of the Victorian Governments Fairer Victoria program, which aims to create a socially sustainable community by reducing disadvantage and creating a more tolerant and inclusive Victoria.

Speakers

Fiona Smith, Chairperson, Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria - Speech in PDF (36KB) or Speech in MS-Word (60Kb)

Merinda Epstein was first diagnosed with a mental illness when she was 18. She is centrally involved in human rights issues in her work as policy worker at the Mental Health Legal Centre in Melbourne.

Gary Kerridge, is the Regional Disability Liaison Officer for the Western Region, hosted by the University of Ballarat. PowerPoint (38Kb)

Kristina Hoel, Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria, Legal, Policy and Systemic Issues Officer provided an overview of employer and employee rights and responsibilities under Equal Opportunity legislation. PowerPoint (144Kb)

Margherita Coppolino, Diversity Consultant Disability Advisory Council of Victoria, is a disability and diversity consultant, working with government, business and social justice organisations. PowerPoint (360Kb)