What's next? Inaugural health in out-of-home care symposium
What to expect
Over two days, participants will hear keynote presentations and panel discussions with leaders from Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations, international guest speakers, local experts, young people with lived experience and carers. Together, stakeholders from across the sectors will consider policy, service delivery and the role of research to support improved outcomes for health for Victorian children and young people with an out-of-home care experience.
Agenda
Thursday 3rd September:
8:30 - Arrive, Smoking Ceremony, registration
9:00 - Welcome to Country
9:10 - Symposium opening
9:20 - Setting the scene
9:30 - Lived experience keynote speakers and panel
11:00 - Morning tea
11:30 - Policy - understanding the opportunities of the Supporting Stable and Strong Families amendment
1:00 - Lunch
2:00 - Service delivery - where are we now?
4:00 - Wrap-up day 1
Friday 4th September
8:30 - Arrive
9:00 - Welcome to day 2
9:15 - The potential role of research and evaluation
11:00 - Morning tea
11:30 - Imagine the future - part 1 - keynotes
1:00 - Lunch
2:00 - Imagine the future - part 2 - panel discussion and audience reflections
4:00 - Close
FAQs
- Who should attend?
We are looking forward to bringing together leaders and front-line service providers from Aboriginal-controlled organisations, health, policymakers, community service organisations with lived experience experts and researchers.
- How do I get there?
Brunswick Town Hall is on the number 19 tram route on Sydney Road, and 550m walk from Jewell Station on the Upfield train line - parking is limited in nearby areas so public transport is strongly recommended.
- Who will be speaking?
The line-up includes international guests, Professor Mary Greiner and Professor Sarah Beal from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Centre; leaders from Aboriginal-controlled organisations; the Victorian Commissioner for Children and Young People Tracy Beaton; paediatric and mental healthcare leaders, providers of the Pathway to Good Health Program.
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