Disability Research Symposium

Since 2018, the Melbourne Disability Institute has proudly supported a wide range of interdisciplinary research projects, each grounded in collaboration and designed with impact in mind. This symposium shines a spotlight on four of these projects to showcase the power of collaboration between researchers and people with lived experience of disability. In four short presentations, each project team will take us through their journey from original idea through to key findings, impact, and what's next. Whether you're a researcher, practitioner, advocate, or simply curious about how lived experience is driving meaningful change in disability research, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from teams who are leading the way in community engaged research. Accessibility: We arranged for live captions by Captioning Studio. We will also have Auslan interpreters from Auslan Services joining online. If you would like any other accessibility supports, please let us know when you register or email us at md-i@unimelb.edu.au

Image credit: Revelation, Bruce Plant, Acrylic on Canvas, 104x80cm, 2025. Displayed at the Melbourne Disability Institute.

Below you'll find information about the venue and the event. If there's anything you need to help you participate, or if you have any questions at all, please let us know when you register. You can also reach out directly to us at md-i@unimelb.edu.au.

Science Gallery Melbourne Science Gallery Theatre (the Science Gallery Theatre is on the B1 (basement) level) Melbourne Connect 114 Grattan St, Parkville VIC 3052 To get to the theatre from the main Grattan Street entrance of Science Gallery Melbourne: go through the glass doors Walk down the stairs next to the tiered seating Make a sharp right turn at the bottom You can also reach the basement level (B1) using the lift near the main reception and ramp Please visit the Science Gallery webpage to view complete details about the venue. Transport and Parking: Cars can stop at 114 Grattan Street for pick-up and drop-off. Car parking Please note: street parking is metered and limited in the area. You can view more details about parking on campus here. The nearest accessible parking bays are located at 114 Grattan Street. See the City of Melbourne Access Map. Public transport Train: The nearest train station is Parkville, use station exit 1 on Grattan Street. Tram: The nearest level tram stop is Stop 1 Melbourne University on routes 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 & 72.