APCS IS HOSTING THE BUILDING DIVERSITY CONFERENCE
“Sharing our experiences, challenges and solutions”
This one day conference aims to bring together ethno-specific and multicultural organisations, relevant government departments and other stakeholders to showcase positive practices, strategies and collaborations in the provision of culturally and linguistically responsive services.
The conference also aims to share practical tools, experiences and expertise that may help to enhance the development of other services, particularly for smaller and less resourced groups who are finding it difficult to meet the new and emerging needs of their communities.
“This initiative has the potential to build an exciting and collaborative knowledge exchange and sustainable support system between the more established and experienced community organisations and the new, small and emerging groups. The aim is not to duplicate existing successful processes but to develop mechanisms that are reflective of existing needs and gaps” explained Ms Elizabeth Drozd, CEO of Australian Polish Community Services (APCS) and conference host.
“Victoria’s multicultural community organisations are an essential part of the broader service system. The conference will showcase service excellence, the benefits of communities responding to needs and facilitate a dialogue for meeting future challenges. We urge you to put this event in your diary”.
Who Should Attend: Service providers, policy makers, researchers, community organisation leaders, academics, government department personnel, students and other stakeholders.
For more information on the conference and ways you can get involved contact Melissa Afentoulis on 8371 2306 (Mon-Wed) or by email at melissa@apcs.org.au
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2. Call for Workshop Abstracts
Closing date for abstracts: 23 April 2010
Submissions for workshop presentations are invited on any of the following best practice themes:
- Service Delivery
- Capacity Building
- Partnerships & Collaboration
- Leadership & Governance
Please click here to download the Workshop Themes Guidelines Document (PDF).
3. Conference Registration
Registration for this one day Conference is now open and can be made by downloading and completing the attached PDF registration form and returning it with payment to the conference Organiser:
Attention: Melissa Afentoulis
Australian Polish Community Services
Suite 111, Level 1, 44-56 Hampstead Road,
Maidstone, VIC 3012
Please click here to download the conference registration form.
Subsidised registration: Limited number available for unfunded organisations.
Special dietary requirements: The venue will provide halal food. If you have other dietary needs please let us know.
Other assistance required: Venue is wheel chair accessible. If you have interpreting or Auslan needs please let us know.
4. Conference Program and Brochure
The attached conference brochure includes the conference program.
You may click here to download some or all parts of the brochure including the program.
5. Information/Display Stalls
Limited space will be provided in the foyer of the venue for Information/Display Stalls. There is a small sponsorship charge payable (per stall) to Australian Polish Community Services.
The purpose of stalls is to provide useful information for Conference delegates and to showcase key research and other relevant documents that enhance knowledge sharing for the sector.
You are invited to register for an information/display stall by completing the attached (PDF) form and returning it by email at Melissa@apcs.org.au or post to:
Melissa Afentoulis
Australian Polish Community Services
Suite 111, Level 1, 44-56 Hampstead Road, Maidstone, VIC 3012
Please click here to download the stall application form.
6. Sponsorship
Our sponsors to date are:
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Australian Polish Community Services |
Department of Health and Ageing |
Victorian Multicultural Commission |
Carers Victoria |
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Australian Greek Welfare Society |
Migrant Resource Centre North West |
Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre |
Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria |
Level 1, 44-56 Hampstead Rd • Maidstone • Melbourne • 3012
Telephone: (03) 9689 9170 • Fax: (03) 9687 7446
E-mail: info@apcs.org.au