An Australian National Best Practice Conference will be held in Armidale, NSW to celebrate Challenge Armidale’s 50th Anniversary. The Call for Papers is open until June 30, 2005
Challenge Armidale was founded in 1955 by a small group of concerned parents and community members who wanted services for children with a disability. The organization was one of the first to move towards community integrated housing following the introduction of the Commonwealth Disability Services Act, 1987. The organization hosted the National Forum of Ageing and Disability at the University of New England in 1994, setting the agenda for further work in this area. Challenge Armidale is currently working towards transitioning sheltered employment to a totally inclusive employment model.