A future where people with disability, inclusive of all identities, experience social and sexual safety everywhere and always.

Our final presenter announcement is a big one. We are absolutely thrilled to let you know that Natalie Wade, Associate Commissioner and Chief Legal Consultant at the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, will be dipping into her wealth of expert knowledge in her keynote address, ‘From the Personal to the Professional: ‘Envisioning a Safer Future for People with Disabilities’. There’s still time to get your free ticket to see Natalie Wade and our other incredible presenters and performers live on stage on 23 June. Too far away? We also have free online tickets. Head to SaferMeSaferYou.org.au to get yours now. Tile 1: A white tile with blue, pink, green, and blue circles with a photo of Natalie Wade with text that reads “Keynote speaker. Natalie Wade”.

Another day, another announcement about the wonderful Big Meeting 2026 line-up. Today, we are introducing our first keynote speaker, neurodivergent advocate, co-designer, and consultant Heidi La Paglia. Committed to making a real difference, not just making things sound good in practice, Heidi gets personal with her address ‘When Safety Becomes Control: Rethinking Social and Sexual Safety for Women with Disabilities’. Members from the SMSY Project Advisory Group will reflect on what the meeting's theme ‘Safer Together’ means to them, their work with the PAG and much more in this not to be missed panel discussion. Tickets will be closing soon, be sure to grab yours before it is too late. You can join us in person on 23 June at the ANU or dial in online. Grab your free tickets at SaferMeSaferYou.org.au Tile 1: A white tile with blue, pink, green, and blue circles with a photo of Heidi La Paglia with text that reads “Keynote speaker. Heidi La Paglia”. Tile 2: A white tile with blue, pink, green and blue circles with photos of Kate Fiedler, Rachael Leahcar, Jenny Watts-Sampson, Amanda Ellis, Ruth Faragher, and Yenn Purkis and text that reads Panel discussion. PAG members’

We are so excited to announce the next performers in our incredible Big Meeting line-up. Bringing her dynamic range and explosive vocals to the stage is Rachael Leahcar, the ARIA charting songstress will perform a number of tunes, including Burning in the Light, which she wrote for the SMSY project. There will be no afternoon dip at the meeting, ensuring the vibes stay upbeat, is Canberra’s leading all abilities, all attitude movers and groovers, the Xtreme Stars Dance Troupe. Join the fun at the ANU on 23 June or watch online. Tickets: SaferMeSaferYou.org.au Tile 1: A white tile with pink, green, blue, and purple circles with a photo of Rachael Leahcar and text that reads “Performer. Rachael Leahcar”. Tile 2: A white tile with blue, pink, green, and blue circles with a photo of the Xtreme Stars Dance Troupe with text that reads “Performer. Xtreme Stars Dance Troupe”.

Next in our incredible Big Meeting line-up are two members of the SMSY project advisory group. Canberra’s own author, advocate, and TEDx presenter, Yenn Purkis. Yenn brings over 20 years of experience in the disability advocacy space and 17 years of public service experience to their speech, ‘Making safer spaces: insights from lived experience’. Travelling all the way from Albury, we have advocate, volunteer, and toastmaster, Kate Fiedler. Living independently in a rural community for 15 years, Kate shares her expertise and experiences in her speech ‘The road less travelled’. See Yenn and Kate in person at the ANU on 23 June or watch online. Tickets: SaferMeSaferYou.org.au Tile 1: A white tile with pink, green, blue, and purple circles with a photo of Yenn Purkis and text that reads “Presenter. Yenn Purkis”. Tile 2: A white tile with blue, pink, green, and blue circles with a photo of Kate Fiedler with text that reads “Presenter. Kate Fiedler”.

With just under a month until the Big Meeting, it is time to introduce some of the incredible talent that will be on our stage. First up, fresh off the back of the Brisbane comedy festival, a master at turning discomfort into comedy, Alexandra Hudson will share musings and stories about her experiences as a disabled woman. We also have the talented Danny Rumsey performing a classical selection on the Veeh Harp. Never playing music before, Danny was able to master the specially crafted instrument like a duck to water. Tile 1: A white tile with pink, green, blue, and purple circles with a photo of Alexandra Hudson and text that reads “Performer. Alexandra Hudson”. Tile 2: A white tile with blue, pink, green, and blue circles with a photo of Danny Rumsey with text that reads “Performer. Danny Rumsey”.

Safer Me Safer You has been making important steps towards improving social and sexual safety for people with disability, but there is still much work to do. Find out more by coming to the 2026 Big Meeting on 23 June at ANU, Canberra or dial in online. Registration at SaferMeSaferYou.org.au In-person registrations close on 9 June. Thanks to @WolfLab_studio for the sneak peek, the full video will be unveiled at the Big Meeting. We hope to see you there.