Monday & Tuesday 16-17 June, 2008
Moonee Ponds, Melbourne
Plus a pre-conference Skills Day on Working With Government
Sunday,
15 June
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Love it or loathe it, Australia is changing: politically; environmentally; socially and economically - there is no escaping the impacts of globalisation.
Globalisation has changed the way we live, the way we organise our work in communities, our social groupings, our very way of thinking.
It has created stresses and strains, a sense of powerlessness and feelings of loss of control; but also excitement at previously unimagined opportunities, at the new ways of thinking and doing and creating, of new pathways towards true social inclusion.
If we don't get involved we will continue to be passive in the face of trends that most of us had no part in creating and that are already having an enormous impact on every facet of our individual and collective lives.
Become a member of the Communities in Control movement - then take your knowledge and enthusiasm back home to your own communities to analyse, create and develop local solutions to some of the most challenging questions of our time:
* 2007 International Pratt Fellow
Monday 16 June 2007, 5pm-7pm: Meet and mingle with your community colleagues and celebrate community through performances and entertainment. (Drinks, finger food and entertainment included as part of conference fee.)
Working with Government: A one-day skills day on how to successfully work with all levels of government - local, state and federal - and get results for your community
Sunday, 15 June 2007
The ability to work with and influence government at every level is a critical currency in today's rapidly changing world.
As communities across Australia formulate their response to the complexities of economic and social change, to catalyse opportunities, and to compete for limited resources and advantage, there has never been a better time to learn the secrets to gaining, retaining and leveraging influence with government at all levels.
We want to find the community group that is an innovative, vibrant, effective, representative and participative leader.
We want to find the 2008 Community Idol!
How To Apply
It's simple. Nominate your own community group by answering the questions on the entry form, briefly explaining how and why your organisation is so special and why it stands as an inspiration to other community groups. It is not about being the biggest or the best resourced or the most high profile group, it's about being a community group that does what it does well and stands out as a beacon of community leadership.
To be eligible for prize money of $3000 and the mantle of "2008 Community Idol" you need to fill in the entry form and return it to Our Community by Friday 9 May 2008. Three community groups will be selected as finalists and a representative of each will present their case at this year's Communities in Control conference in Melbourne on 16 June, 2008. Ten additional "highly commended" groups will also be acknowledged.
Attendees at the conference (expected to be a capacity crowd of 1500 from right across the community sector) will then vote on which of the three short-listed groups they believe is most deserving of the title of 2008 Westpac Community Idol. The prize will be announced at the end of day two of the conference on 17 June, 2008.
Find out more at www.ourcommunity.com.au/communityidol.
Date & Time:
Venue:
Moonee Valley Racing Club, Members Gate 1, McPherson St, Moonee Ponds,
VIC. Melways Ref: Map 29A7.
Parking:
Moonee Valley Racing Club offers free all-day parking
Car Pooling:
Register to car pool to the conference by visiting www.ecarpool.com.au/ourcommunity.
Public Transport:
By Tram: Tram No 59, Airport West - City. (1) You can catch this
tram anywhere along Elizabeth St (from Flinders St Station to La Trobe
St). (2) Get off at Stop 33 called Moonee Ponds Junction (Mt Alexander
and Pascoe Vale Road). (3) Walk down Dean St, turn left into McPherson
St, enter at Members Gate 1, Moonee Valley Race Course.
By Train: Broadmeadows Line. (1) Catch the Broadmeadows line
train from any city loop station. (2) Get off at the Moonee Ponds Station.
(3) Walk (about 500m) down Puckle St (becomes Dean St) and turn left
at McPherson St; enter from Members Gate 1, Moonee Valley Race Course.
Take Away Reference Material:
In line with our sustainability objectives, presentations made available
to us for distribution will not be printed but will instead be available
via the Our Community website at www.ourcommunity.com.au/cic.
Price:
Bookings, Cancellations & Refunds:
All bookings must be paid in full at least five working days before the event or by arrangement with Our Community.
Cancellations received in writing by Our Community three weeks prior to the event will be accepted and fees refunded
less a $55 administrative fee. Cancellations notified within three weeks of the event will forfeit fees but will receive course
notes (as available) in lieu of attendance. Substitute participants are welcome but must be advised in writing.
Commitment to Access and Disability:
Our Community and our alliance partners are committed to access and
disability and everything will be done to meet the needs of all people.
Mr Alan Matic of Our Community will be delighted to assist any individual
or organisation requiring any assistance. Alan can be contacted on telephone
(03) 9320 6805, or email to alanm@ourcommunity.com.au.
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