Lunch & Learn – Towards inclusive practice for people with intellectual disabilities

Join us for a disability‑led Lunch and Learn with Inclusion Australia Policy Officers Brooke Canham and Luke Nelson as they unpack what intellectual disability is, why having a job matters, what inclusive practice involves, and why it’s essential. This session shares practical, lived‑experience insights to support more inclusive and accessible employment opportunities for people with an intellectual disability.

Duration: 45 minutes

Format: Online via Zoom

Fee: Free

Access: Once you have registered, the Zoom meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

This Lunch & Learn series is a partnership between Disability Employment Australia (DEA) and the Centre for Inclusive Employment. Sessions are designed to provide evidence-based information and practical insights to support continuous improvement in practice and the quality of services for people with disability.

SPEAKER INFORMATION

Luke Nelson and Brooke Canham, who are both Policy Officers at Inclusion Australia.

Luke Nelson is a self-advocate who has been active in the disability sector for the past 18 years. He has played an important role in supported decision-making policy creation as well as participated on reference groups, educated Social Worker students about choice and control for people with an intellectual disability and supported people with intellectual disability understand their rights. Luke is often asked to present or be part of panels where he can share his personal experience as well as his professional experience through his roles with Inclusion Australia and VALID. Luke has an engaging energy and excellent knowledge of disability advocacy. In 2025 with Inclusion Australia, Luke attended the Conference of State Parties in New York.

Brooke Canham is an experienced self-advocate with over 5 years’ experience working in the disability sector, currently as a Policy Officer with Inclusion Australia. She has worked on national projects and policy reform on a wide range of topics, including supported decision-making, employment and social security rights, and health advocacy. She lives and works on Whadjuk Noongar Country in Western Australia.