“Rights and Belonging” How practical understanding of rights can combat loneliness

“Rights and Belonging” How practical understanding of rights can combat loneliness

Matt and Brian will explore, using practical examples, how knowledge of rights and how to use them can reduce and combat loneliness. Whether it’s knowledge that you have the human right to connect together, how you can use education to learn about friendship, or even using culture to grow friendships, human rights provide a powerful way of combatting loneliness.

Presenters

Matt Frost
Principal Advisor in Whaikaha – the Ministry of Disabled People
Brian Coffey
Chief Advisor to the Chief Executive at Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People.

Biographies

Matt Frost is a Principal Advisor in Whaikaha – the Ministry of Disabled People. Matt loves using his knowledge of world affairs and human rights to help enable good lives for disabled people. Matt also enjoys being on a range of boards and connecting with people through sport (especially cricket).

Brian Coffey is Chief Advisor to the Chief Executive at Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People. He is passionate about building communities where disabled people feel welcome, valued, and connected. Brian works with disabled people, whānau, community organisations, and government agencies to promote inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities for all. Brian started his career in education as a teacher and then in the Ministry of Education, leading work on improving inclusive education. He loves rugby, basketball and other sports.

Theme: Advocacy
Audience: All welcome