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Championing people with disabilities'
right to work worldwide |
2004 Conference in New Zealand
Workability International : Success Criteria in a Global Economy
Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New ZealandThe objective of the Conference was to review, share and identify the key success criteria in the field of employment and work, which are necessary for the present and immediate future within a global economy, for Business Services, Affirmative Businesses and Providers of Services and Direct Employment for people with disabilities. This includes organisations which extend their activities beyond people with disabilities to other groups who are also disadvantaged in the world of employment and work.
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY morning, 12th OCTOBER 2004
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Chaired by Sarah Davey, President VASS, New Zealand
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09:00 |
09:30 |
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Powhiri - cultural welcome to Maniheri (visitors) by the Tangata whenua (people of the land) |
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Nga Hau O Whau |
09:30 |
09:45 |
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Formal welcome by VASS |
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Sarah Davey
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0945 |
1030 |
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New Zealands' Disability Strategy |
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Hon. Ruth Dyson, Minister for Disability Issues
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10:30 |
11:00 |
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Tea break |
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Served at back of Hall.
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11:00 |
11:30 |
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Promoting the voice of disabled people |
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Dr Jan Scown, Director, Office for Disability Issues
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11:30 |
12:00 |
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Overview of New Zealand Vocational Sector |
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Robyn Klos, Chief Executive, Gracelands Group of Services
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12:00 |
12:30 |
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Indigenous Services - "For Maori by Maori" |
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Ron Baker, Manager Northcare Trust.
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12:30 |
13:30 |
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Lunch |
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Sit down lunch at back of Hall A. |
WEDNESDAY afternoon: 13th OCTOBER 2004
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14:00
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15:30 16:00
16:30 |
17:00
14:30
15:30
16:00 16:30
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Expo of New Zealand Vocational Services - Hall B. Opening
The following speakers will make presentations during the Expo
Afternoon Tea
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Gordon Pryde, National Contracts Manager, Ministry of Social Development.
Janine Stewart, Director of Advocacy, IHC
Gerry Walmisley, Chief Executive, Richmond Fellowship
Robert Martin, trainer, IHC Delivered by David Corner
Presentation by people from Hohepa Canterbury
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17:00 |
17:05 |
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Closing Comments |
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Sarah Davey
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19:00 |
22:30 |
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Formal Conference Dinner |
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CHCH Convention Centre - Hall C. |
THURSDAY morning, 14th OCTOBER 2004
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Chaired by Robyn Klos, VASS, New Zealand
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09:00
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09:05 |
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Welcome and introduction |
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Frank Flannery President, Workability International
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09:05 |
09:40 |
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International business excellence - key success criteria necessary within a global economy.
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Chief Executive NZ Accident Compensation Commission New Zealand
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09:40 |
10:15 |
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Reaching the Double Bottom-Line: How the Goodwill Movement Achieves Mission and Generates Revenue
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George Kessinger, President, Goodwill International, U.S.A. |
10:15 |
10:50 |
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Moving from Welfare to Work within the Global Economy - Proactive approaches adopted by Governments. |
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Dr. Jane Higgins, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Canterbury, New Zealand |
10:50 |
11:10 |
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Refreshment break
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11:10 |
11:45 |
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Achieving results now and in the future in a dynamic global economy. |
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Frank Flannery, Chief Executive, The Rehab Group, Ireland
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11:45 |
12:20
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Fading possibilities - the challenge of employment constraints within the anticipated global economy |
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John Groves, Chief Executive, ACTIV Foundation Inc. Australia
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12:20 |
12:50 |
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The turning of the employment policy for disabled persons in Japan.
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Seikaku Suzuki (SELP), Japan
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12:50 |
14:00 |
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Lunch
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THURSDAY afternoon, 14th OCTOBER 2004
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Chaired by Dr. Stephen Treloar, Chief Executive, Cumberland Industries Ltd., Australia
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14:00 |
15:45 |
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Defining the strengths, weaknesses opportunities and threats for Service Providers within the global economy
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Facilitated by Dr. Stephen Treloar.
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15:45 |
16:15 |
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Afternoon tea |
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Plenary session - reports from break out groups |
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Chaired by Dr. Stephen Treloar |
17:00 |
17:30 |
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Success criteria in a Global Economy - the Asian Pacific dimension.
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Satoshi Higa, Zencolo Association, Japan
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17:30 |
18:00 |
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Success criteria for delivering employment and work services for people with intellectual disabilities
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François Kuentz, SNAPEI, France |
18:00 |
18:10 |
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Overall Summary of first day |
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Robyn Klos, VASS, New Zealand
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18:10 |
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Close |
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FRIDAY morning, 15th OCTOBER 2004
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Chaired by Tony Lund, Chief Executive, Disability Services, Australia.
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09:00 |
09:35 |
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Challenges and opportunities for employment and work for enterprises operating within the global economy. |
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Peter Townsend, Chief Executive Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce, New Zealand
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09:35 |
10:05 |
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Extending our capacities to deliver employment opportunities for disabled people through strategic partnerships
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Rick Sebastian, President & CEO, Human Technologies Corporation, Utica, USA
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10:05
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11:10 |
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Identification of key success criteria within the global economy - shared by conference participants through break out groups
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Facilitated by Andrew Hall, VASS, New Zealand |
11.10 |
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Morning Tea (on the run - delegates to collect morning tea and take to seats ready for the rest of the session. |
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11.15 |
11.45 |
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Plenary session - reports from break out groups
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Chaired by Andrew Hall |
11:45 |
12:15 |
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Success criteria in a Global Economy - the African dimension |
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Paul Draper, MBE CARECO (Rodrigues) Co. Ltd. Rodrigues Island, Republic of Mauritius,
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12:15 |
12:55 |
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Success criteria in a Global Economy -Round Table discussion |
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Panel selected from Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania regions chaired by Tom Gibbons, (Chair, Americas Group)
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12:55 |
13:00 |
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Overall summary & closing conclusions. |
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Frank Flannery President, Workability International
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13:00 |
13:05 |
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Poroporoaki - cultural closure |
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Des Tahatika - Kaumatua for VASS |
15:00 Workability International Annual General Meeting - conference participants very welcomed to attend.