Pathways to Possibilities 2025: Celebrating IDPwD
Wednesday 26 November from 11:30am to 1:30pm
Celebrate International Day of People with Disability with SSI & AFDO: Fostering disability inclusive societies for social progress.
Featuring the Pathways to Possibilities Community of Practice
Join us for an inspiring and powerful online event that brings together changemakers, advocates, and community leaders to celebrate inclusion, amplify lived experiences, and reflect on a year of impact.
This virtual celebration marks both IDPwD 2025 and the final Pathways to Possibilities CoP meeting of the year, and you won’t want to miss it!
Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm AEDT
Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
Accessibility: Auslan interpretation and live captioning available
Host: Disability and human rights advocate Giancarlo de Vera
What to Expect:
Opening Address by Commissioner Jeff Smith, NSW Ageing and Disability Commission.
Welcome to Country by Elder Michael West.
SSI Leadership Welcome from Ben Fioramonte, General Manager, Children, Families and Disability Support.
Keynote by Matthew Hall, National Manager - Systemic Advocacy & Policy of AFDO, on building a truly inclusive future.
Celebration of CoP Members and their incredible contributions.
Panel Discussion with thought leaders including Dr George Taleporos, Téa Rundback, Sharon Xabregas and Laura Imbruglia
This event is more than a celebration; it’s a call to action. Let’s honour the progress we’ve made and energise our collective commitment to inclusive employment and community-building.
Register for the webinar now to be part of this uplifting and thought-provoking experience
We aim to present inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please ensure to include them in your registration form . If you need support, please contact Mandi Watts, Community Development Specialist on 0466023559 or mwatts@ssi.org.au