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Lunch with an Expert
ARACY invites you to spend time with keynote presenters and invited speakers during lunch breaks. ‘Lunch with an Expert' will be a relaxed opportunity for Conference delegates to have a more intimate conversation with key speakers over a bite to eat (included in the registration fee).
(Please note that there is a maximum of 24 guests for each session)
Places are limited and delegates must register in advance for these ticketed events.
Wednesday 2 September 2009, 1.15 pm - 1.55 pm
Lunch 1. Professor Mick Dodson AM
Australian of the Year 2009, Director, National Centre for Indigenous Studies
Lunch 2. Dr Richard Denniss
Executive Director of the Australia Institute and Assoc Professor Crawford School of Economics and Government, Australian National University
Lunch 3. Dr Andrew Scott
Senior Lecturer, RMIT University, School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning
Lunch 4. Launch of the Prevention Science Network
This session will give delegates a chance to learn about the plans for ARACY's Prevention Science Network, to meet some of its key members, and to have input into its development. The Prevention Science Network aims to build capacity in prevention science across sectors, and to advocate for prevention as the best way to advance child and youth wellbeing. Discussion will be led by Professor Stephen Zubrick and other senior members of the Network. The Discussion Paper, “Making the Case for Prevention Science in Australia ”, will also be launched.
(Please note: this lunch is non-ticketed. However please indicate if you plan to attend this lunch session when registering)
Thursday 3 September 2009, 1.15 pm - 1.55 pm
Lunch 1. Professor Rob Donovan
Professor of Behavioural Research, Faculty of Health Science, Curtin University
Lunch 2. Professor Rob Moodie
Chair of Global Health, Nossal Institute for Global Health; Chair of Preventative Health Taskforce; and ARACY Board member
Lunch 3. Assoc. Professor Ngiare Brown
Director Bullana, The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, University of Sydney
Friday 4 September 2009, 1.15 pm - 1.55 pm
Lunch 1. Dr Tim Moore, BA DipEd PhD MAPS
Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
Lunch 2. Dr Don Edgar
Policy adviser and published author - member of the Victorian Children's Council
Lunch 3. Dialogue on the Conference Communiqué
During the Conference delegates will be encouraged to contribute to a communiqué that will help shape the adoption of a national agenda to improve the wellbeing of Australian children and youth – come along to this open luncheon session to provide your input and endorsement of this important document.
(Please note: this lunch is non-ticketed. However please indicate if you plan to attend this lunch session when registering) Breakfast Sessions
Get a daily head start on the Conference!
Free breakfast sessions will be held on Thursday and Friday mornings at the Melbourne Convention Centre. There are limited tickets to the breakfasts and registration is essential. A light café breakfast (coffee/tea and muffins) is included.
Thursday 3 September 2009, 8.00 am – 9.00 am
The ARACY Social Change Strategy for improving the wellbeing of children and young people.
Professor Rob Donovan, Professor of Behavioural Research, Faculty of Health Science, Curtin University
The role of social marketing in achieving a society where all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Friday 4 September 2009, 8.00 am – 9.00 am
ARACY Activity Update 'Collaboration in Practice'
Professor Fiona Stanley, Dr Lance Emerson, Ms Sue Ludwig, Mr Phil O'Donoghue
Key ARACY staff will outline some of the current major projects and novel ways of working to achieve effective collaboration.
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