AI is here and it’s changing the way we live, work and connect. 

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday 22nd October
• Time:
  • 1.00pm – 2.30pm AEDT
(for people in NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS)
  • 12.30pm – 2.00pm
(for people in SA)
  • 12.00pm – 1.30 (for people in QLD)
  • 11.30am – 1.00pm (for people in the NT)
  • 10.00am – 11.30am
(for people in WA)

We will email you the Zoom link after you register.

We will also send it again the day before the event.

About This Event

From chatbots like Chat GPT, to real time transcription tools and voice assistants, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. 

But what does this mean for people with disability and our wider communities? 

During this Open Dialogue event, we would like to talk about:  

• How can AI be used to improve our lives? 
   
• What are some of the ways people can stay safe while using AI? 

Join us for this Open Dialogue event where we’ll share stories, explore opportunities, and have an honest conversation about the positives and negatives of AI in our everyday lives.

The speakers at this event will share their experience with certain products and apps. At the Disability Dialogue we would never recommend or promote any products or services – this is simply shared for your information, so you can decide what’s right for you.

Register now to be a part of the event.

(We also have an optional survey to find out more about people’s experiences and perspectives about AI, which you’ll be sent as an email after you register. Please let us know what you think!)

Our hosts

Kelly Griffis-Cox

Kelly is a disability and human rights advocate, who work to challenge systems and ensure disabled people can live the lives they choose. She brings lived experience alongside expertise in policy, systemic reform, and human rights. Her advocacy is grounded in strong networks, leadership, and a deep commitment to First Nations disability rights.

Sam Mouakkassa

Sam is a casual Self Advocate worker at VALID (the Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability). His work is to represent VALID on the Inclusion Australia Our Voice Committee.

Sam uses his lived experience of trauma to influence how he motivates others to make positive change in their lives. Sam likes talking about things that are important to him. He has a special interest in how the people around him are living their lives. This influences what and how Sam will advocate for others.

Sam is good at reflecting on how things impact himself and others. He is brave and will question things if he is not sure with his bubbly personality and humour.

Our speakers

Sisaleo Philavong

Sisaleo Philavong is a dedicated disability advocate and professional currently serving as a Co-coordinator of a Social Participation Program at MCCSA (Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia). With a Diploma in Disability and a Bachelor’s degree in Disability and Developmental Education from Flinders University, Sisaleo is a qualified Developmental Educator who brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to his roles.

Zac Colton

Zac is an Ambassador for the Make it Easy app and lives with an intellectual disability. He works four different jobs, and also likes to hang out with his friends, watch movies and play video games.

Jon Paior

Jon is an expert in Information Technology, with a focus on cyber security and privacy protection. He is autistic and parents a neurodivergent child.

About Disability Dialogue

Who We Are

The Disability Dialogue brings people with disability together to talk about issues that matter to us.

Our Values

• We create a safe space for people with disability, their families, friends and supporters
• We believe people with disability are experts in our own lives
• We are led by people with disability

Why This Matters

We want to:

• Generate big ideas
• Find partners to bring good ideas to life
• Improve the systems and services we use

Our Partners

The Disability Dialogue is a joint initiative of:

• DANA
• Inclusion Australia
• Alliance 20
• Melbourne Disability Institute

We are funded through an Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grant from the Department of Social Services (DSS) and also acknowledge the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation.