QCOSS Regional Conference 2010

Cairns, August 12-14

The Sebel-17 Abbott Street  CAIRNS  QLD

Day 1:  Thursday August 12

BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE - QCOSS conference themed around improving service delivery for regional and remote communities.

Sector experts including Mick Gooda, Sandra Harding, Clare Martin, Leanne Knowles and many others will focus on issues affecting the community sector including: skilling local jobs; homelessness and joblessness; collaborative approaches; respecting diversity; hubs, mergers and the web; the early childhood agenda; the national wages campaign; modern solutions in people movement; and income management.

 Day 2: Friday August 13

STRONGER COMMUNITIES - DEADLY FUTURE conference of the Indigenous Professional Support Unit with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Services.

Opening with ceremonial dancer; a traditional owner welcome to coury and Marcus Pedro sharing challenges and triumphs to lift your spirits and capabilities.

A range of workshop presenters willinform and inspire on topics such as language and literacy; the early childhood reform agenda; child protection; and sharing Aboriginal culture through the magic of music, art, storytelling and dance.

Day 3: Saturday August 14

STRONG COMMUNITIES - DEADLY FUTURE conference of the Indigenous Professional Support Unit

Keynote presentations from leading professionals in early childhood including Aunty Di Roberts, John Bradley and Maggie Dent.

A range of workshop presenters will inform and inspire on topics such as: nourishing leaders; culturally inclusive programming; building blocks for resilience; health and wellbeing; practical activities for use in early childhood settings; and the importance of teaching traditional lanuage in early childhood.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

QCOSS - (07) 3004 6900 or email: donettef@qcoss.org.au

IPSU - (07) 47 722 044 ask for Kim Adams or email ipsu@ipsu.com.au