Disability forum broadens students’ understanding
Monash Year 4C medical students from across Gippsland took part in a Developmental Disability Forum at Churchill in July.
Dr Jane Tracy (Director, Centre for Developmental Disability Health Victoria) facilitated the workshop at the Churchill campus of Federation University.
Students spent the morning with Dr Tracy looking at health and developmental disability, and exploring ways to improve the healthcare that is provided to people with developmental disabilities.
For the afternoon session, clients from Cooinda Hill — a Gippsland-based organisation that provides a wide range of services for adults living with a disability — visited the students.
In small groups, the students gained greater insights into the lives and healthcare needs of adults living with a disability in the community.
Special thanks go to Steve, Ben , Evelyn and Lindsay from Cooinda Hill for sharing their stories with such enthusiasm and humour.