About this Event
MOVE | CONNECT | THRIVE is an opportunity to discover practical tools, build connections, and explore new ways to live well and thrive.
Whether you’re looking for strategies to support your independence, inspiration from people with lived experience, or a chance to connect with community, this day is for you.
Why Attend?
🌟 MOVE – Learn adaptive approaches to exercise, physical activity, and wellbeing.
🤝 CONNECT – Build your network, share experiences, and strengthen community ties.
💡 THRIVE – Explore tools for mental health, resilience, and living your best life.
With a mix of inspiring keynote speakers, practical sessions, and community discussions, you’ll leave with knowledge, confidence, and connections to help you roll forward.
Who Should Attend?
- People living with spinal cord injury and physical disability
- Family members, carers, and support networks
- Allied health professionals, community organisations, and service providers
Event Highlights
- Keynote presentation by Paul Pritchard
- Interactive sessions on movement, mental health, employment, and community connection
- Guest speakers with lived experience and practical expertise
- Networking opportunities and community stories
- Lunch provided
Agenda
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Keynote
Host: Paul Pritchard
🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
In-Balance
Host: Daniel Justice (Physiotherapist)
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
Tasmanian Adventure Support
Host: Gordon Broome
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Catered Lunch
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Reclink
Host: Rebekah Illingworth
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 AM
Employment & Careers Panel
Host: UTAS, TasTAFE & Wise
🕑: 01:00 AM - 01:30 AM
Making the most of your NDIS plan
Host: Samantha Gill
🕑: 01:30 AM - 02:00 AM
ParaParenting: Parenting with a disability
Host: Paraquad
🕑: 02:00 AM
Close and Feedback Survey
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Tramsheds Function Centre, 4 Invermay Road, Launceston, Australia
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