Conferences, Courses and Events
- Health Outcomes 2006: Managing Health and Disease in Today's Society
- 2006 ACWA Conference incorporating the 7th International Looking after Children Conference
- Putting Families in the Picture
- 16th Annual TheMHS Conference “Reach Out, Connect”
- Creating Futures: Influencing social determinants of mental health and well-being in rural, indigenous and island peoples
- Letting off Steam Conference - Event II “What is democracy … where are the people?”
- ‘Positive Ways: An Indigenous Say’ - Victims and Justice Issues in an Indigenous Context
- Communities in Action for Crime Prevention
- 2006 Annual Traumatic Stress Conference
- Learning Communities Conference
- Ageing, Disability &Spirituality: Addressing the challenge of disability in later life
- Conference Governments and Communities in Partnership: from Theory to Practice
- 2006 Australasian Business and Behavioural Sciences Association International Conference
- The 3rd International Conference ‘Healthy Ageing & Longevity’
- "Weaving The Threads”- The 2006 Strengths-Based Practice Conference
- 2006 ANZATSA Conference - Preventing sex crime: from evidence and explanation to policy and practice
- The 5th Australian and New Zealand Adolescents Health Conference
- AAG 39th National Conference ‘Diversity in Ageing’
- 4th National Conference ‘Early Childhood: Evidence into Practise’
Health Outcomes 2006: Managing Health and Disease in Today's Society, Canberra ACT, 9 - 10 August 2006
What is the best way of managing health and disease in today's society? The debate covers the nature of health service provision - the role of public and private health care services, centralised versus regional administration and delivery of services, and the operation of schemes such as Health Management Organisations. It considers possible tools for achieving best practice and the considerations of ethics and equity.
Evaluating the impact of health policy and practice at all levels of care is essential for providing the information necessary to participate in this debate - and this debate, in turn, is essential for achieving the best possible management of health resources.
Health Outcomes 2006 will explore:
- the contributions - realised and potential - of health outcomes assessment in the context of major demographic, social, political and environmental changes
- the applications of information and communication technologies both in managing data for research and clinical application and in extending health service reach
- the role and implementation of health outcomes evaluation processes in the National Health Priority Areas and in relation to specific population groups (eg. Indigenous people, children and adolescents, people from a non-English speaking background, women’s and men’s health and people with disabilities) and
- the particular characteristics of evaluation projects which have made a real difference to the health outcomes of their target group(s).
Further information : http://www.uow.edu.au/commerce/ahoc/upcomingconference.html
2006 ACWA Conference incorporating the 7th International Looking after Children Conference, Sydney NSW, 14 - 16 August 2006
The 2006 ACWA ( Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies) Conference agenda includes keynotes from Jaap Doek, Chairperson, United Nations Committee for the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Al Aynsley-Green, England’s first Children’s Commissioner and Professor Rick Barth, leading international child welfare researcher from the US. The 7th International Looking After Children Conference (LAC) is incorporated within the conference this year, providing an exciting opportunity to broaden the regular out-of home care stream.
ACWA is pleased to have the opportunity for collaboration with Professor Harriet Ward and staff from the Centre for Child and Family Research at Loughborough University, and other international colleagues.
This line-up of international guests reinforces the excellent Australian keynotes and presenters who will both challenge and affirm professional practice, research and policy in the human services. It will also have the important participation of young people, promoting stimulating and informative sessions for all. The conference includes streamed sessions on early intervention, prevention & protection; out-of-home care; supporting Indigenous children and families; meeting special needs; and effective child & family service organisations.
Further information and registration: http://www.acwa06.com/
Putting Families in the Picture, NSW, 29 - 30 August 2006
A two day conference exploring family inclusive approaches to young people's health and well-being. The Conference aims to promote family inclusive practices when working with young people. Some of the topics the conference will cover are:
- Working with young people & families where self-harm exists
- Managing difficult behaviours including young people with behaviour disorders
- Creative ways to work with families.
Limited places so register soon.
Further information: http://www.livingisforeveryone.com.au/diary.php#event812
16th Annual TheMHS Conference “Reach Out, Connect”, North Queensland 29 Aug – 1 September 2006
TheMHS organises a large mental health services conference annually. This is held in a different major city each year in Australia or New Zealand. TheMHS Management Committee is based in Australia, and the local organising committee is based in the host city. These two groups of people together organise the largest mental health event in Australasia annually.
Conference Themes: Reach Out and Connect
Why “Reach Out?”
There are many ways to reach out. People reach out to each other every day for mental health and wellbeing. In North Queensland we reach out over great geographical distances, as well as reaching out to people who experience social and emotional distances.
Why “Connect?”
Living is about connections – the connections that we make with the past, present and the future; the many connections we make with others, the land, the country, the environment, and our own internal connections with our own thoughts and feelings. Connection creates communities. Connection sustains culture. Connection makes us whole.
Further information: http://www.themhs.org/p.aspx?n=YFYHF-TCDBJ-FRRYD-JRDDY-FDXRJ
Creating Futures: Influencing social determinants of mental health and well-being in rural, indigenous and island peoples, Cairns Qld, 4 - 7 September 2006
Health inequalities and the social determinants of health have become important drivers of health policy and practice internationally. In Australia this has been particularly obvious within public health and, more recently, mental health. However, the evidence base for effectively influencing these factors to secure improved mental health outcomes remains poor. This conference will focus particular attention to three groups of interest: residents of rural and remote communities, Indigenous populations (within Australia and elsewhere), and island nations experiencing social transition.
Further information: http://www.ranzcp.org/pdffiles/public/Call%20for%20Papers%20Social%20and%20Cultural.pdf
Letting off Steam Conference - Event II “What is democracy … where are the people?” Ipswich Qld, 11 September 2006
The conference will facilitate debate around the current state of democracy in Australia. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with prominent speakers, participate in facilitated discussions, share information and build collaborative networks. Guest speaker at the conference will be Dr Steve Johnson who is an adjunct academic at Portland State University, Oregon where he lectures on civic engagement. Steve is working with the University Queensland Boilerhouse to develop a joint social sustainability project translating and comparing the Portland experience and learnings with the current SEQ situation.
To purchase your ticket, or for further information, please contact the UQ Boilerhouse on (07) 3381-1532.
Further information: http://www.uq.edu.au/boilerhouse/index.html?page=40464&pid=33709
‘Positive Ways: An Indigenous Say’ - Victims and Justice Issues in an Indigenous Context, Marrara NT, 12 - 13 September 2006
The aim of this conference is to create an awareness of victim and justice issues for Indigenous people across Australia, New Zealand and particularly in the Northern Territory. While raising this awareness is an integral feature, the more specific intent is to build on current strengths and continue the momentum in regards to addressing these issues.
The conference presents a unique occasion to showcase positive, solution focussed programs that currently exist within communities and to compare similar Indigenous issues experienced by service providers across Australia and in countries such as New Zealand.
The aim is to achieve this through the presentation of ‘best practice’ models reflective of grass-roots programs which are collaborative, community driven and successful.
Further information: http://www.victimsofcrime.org.au/Conference%2006.html
Communities in Action for Crime Prevention, Canberra ACT, 14 - 15 September 2006
Australia will proudly host the 6th Annual Colloquium of the International Centre for the Prevention of Crime (ICPC) at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.
The ICPC is an international non governmental organisation established in 1994 to help countries and cities enhance safety and reduce delinquency, violent crime and fear of crime. Affiliated with the United Nations and based in Montreal, Canada, it provides a central location for the identification and distribution of effective crime prevention strategies internationally.
The theme for the 2006 Colloquium will be 'Communities in Action for Crime Prevention'. It is expected to bring together up to 170 participants, including both international and Australian policy makers, practitioners and researchers involved in the crime prevention field. The Colloquium provides a unique opportunity for countries and organizations in different regions of the world to benefit from the exchange of ideas, research and experience on developing policy and practice in crime prevention.
Further information: http://colloquium2006.info/
2006 Annual Traumatic Stress Conference, Adelaide SA, 14 - 16 Sept 2006
"Linking Research Knowledge with Policy and Practice: Evidence for Best Practice in Traumatic Stress" presented by The Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and The Australian Centre for Post-Traumatic Mental Health.
This meeting will provide a forum for researchers and clinicians to explore the link between research and practice in the treatment and prevention of the effects of traumatic stress. It will showcase current trauma research and update clinicians on
the essential role of research in informing both assessment and treatment. Keynote speakers from overseas will link with prominent Australasian trauma researchers to present current evidence.
Further information : http://www.astss.org.au/Media/Flyer.pdf
Learning Communities Conference, Brisbane Qld, 24 - 27 September 2006
Australian Learning Communities Network biennial conference is a major three day conference focused on exploring the practitioners' perspectives of developing and sustaining learning communities. The 2006 conference aims to provide networking, skills development, policy debate and trigger conversations and actions which will support increasing community activity making a positive social and economic impact in Australian communities.
Conference Themes:
- Engagement - the role and methods of community development and capacity building
- Enterprise - the role of leadership and creativity creating new opportunities
- Employment - issues of skills, labour force and structure of business
- Equity - issues of access to learning and participating by all community members
- Education - the role of pathways, responsive learning provision and motivation
- Environment - the impact of planning, sustainability and resource utilisation
- E-learning - digital divides and technology as a learning tool
- Evidence - demonstrating the positive contributions of learning communities
Further information: http://www.learningcommunities2006.qut.edu.au/program.html
Ageing, Disability &Spirituality: Addressing the challenge of disability in later life, Canberra ACT, 26 – 29 September 2006
This conference aims to bring researchers and practitioners together to share and examine the theological, ethical and other issues of disability, spirituality and ageing. Emphasis will be given to: mental health disabilities common in later life, the developmental disabilities and psychosocial and spiritual effects on the person and their families in later life, and issues being faced by veterans in ageing and living with disabilities,
Further information: http://www.centreforageing.org.au/html/conference06.htm
Conference Governments and Communities in Partnership: from Theory to Practice, Melbourne Vic, 25 - 27 September 2006
Centre for Public Policy presents, with the support of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), this conference that will bring together key policy makers, community leaders and researchers from around Australia, together with leading experts from the UK, Ireland, Austria, Canada, the United States and New Zealand. The aim of the program is to deepen the academic and policy debate about the impact and value of efforts to join-up different public services and related initiatives to strengthen communities.
Professor Mark Considine has prepared a background paper for this conference titled ‘Partnerships and Collaborative Advantage: Some Reflections on new forms of Network Governance’ which is now downloadable from the conference website.
Professor Considine's paper and conference information can be found at: http://www.public-policy.unimelb.edu.au/conference06/
2006 Australasian Business and Behavioural Sciences Association International Conference, Adelaide SA, 29 September - 1 October 2006
The Australasian Business & Behavioural Sciences Association (ABBSA) annual conference provides a stimulating forum for academics of different disciplines to showcase their work, exchange ideas, share knowledge, encourage scholarly research and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
In 2006, the 2nd ABBSA conference will be held in Adelaide. The conference organiser, the School of Commerce, University of Adelaide, is committed to the success of this event and expects to make a significant contribution to the academic and business communities alike both nationally and internationally. The conference covers disciplines such as Accounting, Finance, Management, International Business, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Education, Law, and Economics. Our keynote speakers include Professor Pervez Ghauri and Mr John O'Shaughnessy.
Further information: http://www.commerce.adelaide.edu.au/abbsa2006/
The 3rd International Conference ‘Healthy Ageing & Longevity’, VIC, 13 – 15 October 2006
The primary aim of the conference is to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and facilitate the exchange of ideas, information and practical solutions in relation to the prevention and treatment of age-associated disease across the lifespan, the delivery of optimal care to ageing individuals, and understanding and intervening in the ageing process and determinants of longevity.
Further information: http://www.longevity-international.com/
"Weaving The Threads” - The 2006 Strengths-Based Practice Conference, Brisbane, Qld, 16 – 18 October 2006
There are a variety of human service approaches that share the emphasis of strengths-based practice on the development of respectful, strengths-focused, just and client-directed relationships. This conference "weaves the threads" of ideas from strengths-based, narrative and solution-focussed practice, as well as the stories and experiences of community members.
Building on themes of strengths-based gatherings in both New Zealand and Australia, this conference will:
- enable community members to share their stories and experiences of strengths based practice
- further develop the application of strengths-based values and principles in an organisational context
- provide opportunities for workers to explore the relevance of strengths-based practice in work with individuals, families and communities
Further Information: http://www.strengths2006.com.au
2006 ANZATSA Conference - Preventing sex crime: from evidence and explanation to policy and practice, Gold Coast Qld, 31 October - 3 November 2006.
The Australian and New Zealand Association for the Treatment of sexual Abusers (ANZATSA) is a professional organisation dedicated to community protection and safety, through the promotion of professional standards, practices and education in sex offender management, treatment, assessment and research.
The 2006 conference theme is "Preventing sex crime: from evidence and explanation to policy and practice". In particular, we are wanting to stimulate debate about some of the conflicts between ethical, evidence-based prevention (including but not limited to offender treatment) and a variety of other factors that influence policy and practice in this field (e.g., political, legal, moral and social influences). The conference will also provide a platform for the dissemination of research, professional and policy developments in the field of sexual crime.
Further Information: http://www.griffith.edu.au/centre/kceljag/anzatsa2006/
The 5th Australian and New Zealand Adolescents Health Conference, NSW, 13 - 15 November 2006
This conference is hosted by the Department of Adolescent Medicine and the NSW Centre for the Advancement of Adolescent Health and the Children's Hospital at Westmead with the support of other centres and organisations in Australia and New Zealand who work towards adolescent well-being.
The conference will focus on the following themes:
- risk and protective factors
- neurobiology of the adolescent brain
- family, community & cultural influences
- impact of media and technology on young people
- research, policy and practice responses
Further information: http://www.youthhealth2006.org/
AAG 39th National Conference ‘Diversity in Ageing’, NSW, 22 - 24 November 2006
The Conference is held annually and significantly assists the AAG in furthering its mission which is ‘to expand knowledge on ageing.’ The theme for this year's conference is Diversity in Ageing and areas which will be explored include:
- Cultural diversity: attitudes to ageing; indigenous ageing; crossing linguistic and ethnic divides to culturally appropriate care; health differences between groups; spiritual needs
- Gender diversity: men’s ageing; women’s ageing; ageing amongst the gay and lesbian community
- Health diversity: healthy ageing; ageing well; chronic conditions; acute care; residential care; community care; mental health
- Social diversity: social inequality and poverty; economic impact of ageing; globalisation; mature age employment; financial planning; urban/regional planning
Further information: http://www.aagconference2006.com/
4th National Conference ‘Early Childhood: Evidence into Practise’, VIC, 23 – 24 November 2006
The Queen Elizabeth Centre invites you to plan now to join delegates from Australia and overseas for an exciting two days of professional development and networking.
The conference aims to:
- Present cutting edge information on early childhood development and parenting
- Assist service providers to develop long-term positive outcomes for the development and health of children and their families
- Provide a forum for interdisciplinary debate
- Present best practice models of service
- Integrate theory and practice
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