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CEIEC Conference

Posted on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
Event date:
November 13, 2008toNovember 15, 2008

The Centre for Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood (CEIEC), Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of Melbourne

CEIEC's 8th International Conference  13th - 15th November 2008
Honoring the Child, Honoring Equity 8: Young Citizen(s), New Citizenship(s)

Last Days for Early Bird Registrations!
The Early Bird Registration deadline 31 July 2008 is fast approaching. Visit the CEIEC conference website ( www.education.unimelb.edu.au/ceiec ) to download a registration form.

Conference Presentation Proposal - Deadline Extended
The deadline for conference presentation proposals has been extended to 8 August 2008. Go to the CEIEC website ( www.education.unimelb.edu.au/ceiec ) to download a form.

Keynote Presenters
Dr Karen Martin, Southern Cross University - Australia
Professor Louise Derman-Sparks, Pacific Oaks College - USA
Professor Martin Woodhead, The Open University - UK
Associate Professor Dr. Wajuppa Tossa, Mahasarakham University – Thailand

All keynote abstracts are now available on-line at the conference website.

2008 THEMES
Explore the practices, principles and processes of children’s participation in policy-making, education and pedagogical practices
Explore how to inform and improve the theory, policy and practice of enacting children’s rights in services and programs geared to children’s needs
Explore how adults can assist children to enact their rights as citizens, to participate in decisions that affect their lives, thereby giving them a stake in those decisions

More information…
Visit the CEIEC Conference website at: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/ceiec/conferences/conf08/index.html or contact Kate Alexander (klal@unimelb.edu.au or +61 3 8344 7780).

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Governance training

Posted on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008


ACTCOSS Governance workshops are designed to meet the needs of Board

Members of not-for-profit organisations in the ACT. The workshops are designed


to be inactive with participants contributing their own experiences and sharing

knowledge as well as a networking opportunity for all participants.

 

These workshops are designed for community sector Board or Management
Committee members. They give participants a broad understanding of
Governance responsibilities and how to make your Board or Management
Committee function more effectively. The workshops have been scheduled to
fit in with a typical organisation’s timetable of audits, AGM’s and new Members
joining their Boards.

Bookings are essential. Please register early as places may be limited. If you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as
possible. Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the seminar may incur a full charge. It is ACTCOSS policy to
reduce or waive fees for consumer representatives or those experiencing disadvantage, please ask your seminar contact person
for assistance.

ACTCOSS seminars are supported by the Community Services Program (CSP) which is funded by the ACT Government.

Where: Room 10, Griffin Centre,
20 Genge St, Canberra

Cost: $22 for members;
$33 for non members;

To register for any or all of these seminars please complete the attached
form and fax the whole page to 6281 4192 or email lisa@actcoss.org.au. For
further details please contact Lisa on 6202 7200. Invoices for payment
are sent after each seminar.

Workshops:
1. Legal Obligations                                           Wednesday 27th August
2. Running a Fantastic AGM!                               Wednesday 10th September
3. The Blueprints of Governance:Core Documents   Wednesday 24th September
4. Planning Strategically                                    Wednesday 15th october
5. Effective Meetings: Making them Work              Wednesday 29th october
6. Board Basics                                                Wednesday 12th November

More information on workshops:


Legal Obligations


This workshop will provide you with an overview of the Incorporation Act and

a Board’s legal obligations. It will give you the chance to ask questions and


examine some tricky case studies.


Running a Fantastic AGM!


Will provide tips and strategies for conducting an efficient AGM that meets

the requirements of the Incorporations Act. It is a chance to confirm the

requirements and clarify any concerns you may have around running your AGM.


The Blueprints of Governance: Core Documents


Aims to help participants understand the role and importance of core

documents for not-for-profit organisations, such as your constitution, annual

budget, strategic plan, policies and procedures, risk management plan and


standards. This workshop aims to increase the understanding of the links and

how to use these documents as basis for the governance process.


Planning Strategically


This workshop is to support participants to think strategically. Strategic thinking

is more than developing a Strategic Plan every three years; it is about working


every day to prepare your organisation for the future.


Effective Meetings


Designed to help you run smooth and productive meetings for your board, the

seminar will examine sample meeting papers, consider what works and what

doesn’t, and explore the concept of collective responsibility for good meeting


process.


Board Basics


For all the people who have just joined a Board and would like an introduction

to a Board member’s role and responsibilities, this workshop provides a brief

overview of aspects of governance and a chance for you to ask questions!

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PSC Conference 2009

Posted on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
Event date:
August 11, 2008
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

The ACT PSC is hosting a conference in 2009 for children’s services professionals in the ACT. As part of the planning process, we would like to invite you to take part in the community consultation evening on Monday 11 August 2008.  We are excited about working collaboratively with the children’s services sector to bring together a conference tailored to the requirements of our local community.  The evening will be facilitated by Anthony Semann from Semann & Slattery Training and Consultancy.
 
The aim of the evening is to:
·        Provide an opportunity for professionals to tell us about topics you would like included in the conference
·        Provide feedback about the format of the one day conference
·        Identify and suggest keynote speakers and presenters for the conference
·        Network with other colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere over a light supper
 
As the children’s services sector is dynamic and ever changing we want to hear from you about:
The issues you are currently working through in your services
Any ideas or practices that would provide you with inspiration
 
We kindly ask that you consider these points prior to the evening. You may wish to speak to your colleagues, and share their suggestions during the consultation.
 
Details regarding the evening are as follows:

Date:                Monday 11 August 2008
 
Time:                7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
 
Venue:              Members Dining Room 1
Old Parliament House
                                    King George Terrace, Parkes
 
RSVP:              Friday 8 August 2008 on 62873330 or actpsc@commsatwork.org
 
 
We look forward to seeing you on the night.  
 
 
Regards
 
 
Sarah Riches
Manager
ACT Professional Support Coordinator
23 July 2008

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