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Information sessions

At this time, OPA is only taking requests for information sessions on the topics of medical decision-making and supported decision-making (health-care), and is only offering these sessions to health services. To request a session, contact OPA's Healthy Discussions project team.

For all other organisations and topics, including enduring powers of attorney and guardianship and administration, you can register to be advised when OPA will recommence these sessions.

To be advised when OPA information sessions re-commence, please register your interest with OPA's Education and Engagement Officer.

Communication tips

  • Date: 26/08/2021
  • Location: Online
  • Time: 11:00AM, AEDT

This 15-minute session focuses on effective communication between the healthcare sector and people with lived experiences of disability.

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Diversity of experiences of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

  • Date: 02/09/2021
  • Location: Online
  • Time: 11:00AM, AEDT

This 15-minute session focuses on effective communication between the healthcare sector and people with lived experiences of disability.

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The right to make decisions using different communication strategies

  • Date: 07/09/2021
  • Location: Online
  • Time: 11:30AM, AEDT

This online event is for people who work in the health field. It's about using alternative and augmentative communication strategies.

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Understanding challenging behaviours for improved communication

  • Date: 09/09/2021
  • Location: Online
  • Time: 11:00AM, AEDT

This 15-minute session focuses on effective communication between the healthcare sector and people with lived experiences of disability.

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Dignity of Rights for people with disability

  • Date: 16/09/2021
  • Location: Online
  • Time: 11:00AM, AEDT

This 15-minute session focuses on effective communication between the healthcare sector and people with lived experiences of disability.

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