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SOCIALSCENE WHAT'S ON? To view the full 'What's On' calendar visit Link Online at linkonline.com.au/whats-on If you have an upcoming event and would like to be included in 'What's On' please email [email protected] 11 2019 Wheelchair Aussie Rules National Carnival Disability Sports Australia, in partnership with the AFL and Australian Defence Force, is hosting the 2019 Wheelchair Aussie Rules National Carnival in Adelaide, South Australia. From April 11 to 13, teams from South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, RSL Active Victoria and the ADF will compete at the St Clair Recreation Centre. www.sports.org.au/events- feed/2019/4/11/2019-wheelchair- aussierules-national-carnival HELP turns 50 Help Enterprises (HELP) celebrated 50 years of employing and finding work for people with disability recently by lighting up two of Brisbane’s iconic bridges in its signature colour. Story Bridge and Victoria Bridge Director Kerry Browne said he glowed red on the evening hoped when the bridges turned of February 28 to mark the red, people would think about the anniversary milestone. valuable contribution people with Help Enterprises Managing disability make every day. DSW conference Disability support workers from across Australia came together for the Disability Support Workers Conference 2019, held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in February. The conference, hosted by CPL and Multicap, provided two days of industry-leading speakers, workshops and panel discussions, and focussed on empowering customer-facing employees in the disability sector. 62 what's on 5 South West Disability Expo The South West Disability Expo will take place from April 5 to 6 at the Whitlam Leisure Centre in Liverpool, New South Wales. The Expo will offer opportunities to find out about latest products and services; for providers to connect with the community and share what they can offer people with disability, their families, and carers; and to bring together consumers, service providers and businesses with the aim to enhance the lives of people. www.southwestdisabilityexpo.com.au May 2019 14 Australian Network on Disability 2019 Conference The Australian Network on Disability (AND)’s 11th Annual National Conference will be held at the RACV City Club in Melbourne, Victoria. This conference presents a unique opportunity to connect with business leaders, human resources professionals, diversity practitioners and industry experts. www.ncsehe.edu.au/event/australian- network-disability-2019-conference/ 31 Neurodiversity & Employment Symposium 2019 Thriving Now is hosting its inaugural Neurodiversity and Employment Symposium at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Manly, Queensland. This symposium presents an opportunity to understand how employing a neurodiverse workforce will create a more inclusive and capable team, bringing diversity of thought, knowledge and skills, and collectively opening up new pathways for both employer and employee in securing a successful future. https://thrivingnow.net/product/ neurodiversity-employment-symposium- 31-may-2019/ linkonline.com.au