Language matters: Building respectful relationships with disabled clients
About event organiser
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) undertakes high-quality, impartial research into the wellbeing of Australian families, to inform government policy and promote evidence-based practice in the family services sector.
Event information
Dates and location
18
February
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18
February
2026
3:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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Format
Online
In person
Online & In-person
Costs
Paid
Free
Paid & Free
About the event
For more information and to register, visit the event page.
This webinar will encourage attendees to reflect on the language you use in practice and provide practical tips so you can strengthen supports for disabled people.
This webinar will give attendees:
- a better understanding of the ways ableism and other forms of discrimination are embedded in the mainstream social service sector and general society
- an increased awareness of how colonialism continues to influence practice language, and how upholding Indigenous language sovereignty is central to self-determination, cultural safety and collective healing and wellbeing
- insight into the role language, values and beliefs can play in building positive practitioner-client relationships and supporting positive disability identities
- a chance to reflect on the language you use in practice and guidance on how to adopt language that affirms, respects and benefits individuals.
Please direct all queries to the organiser.
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