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).

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