La Trobe Rural Health School and the School of Education present:

“Billabongs not Silos” – Education and Wellbeing Keynote Event

Thursday, 6th of November.
Circular Lecture Theatre and Gallery Space, La Trobe University Bendigo Campus

This unique evening focuses on the intersection of education and health, highlighting holistic and strength-based practices that enhance collaboration and Community. We invite you to attend and contribute by sharing the impactful work you or your organisation are doing to support the health, education, and wellbeing of First Nations youth.

🎤 Keynote Address:

Dr Jill Gallagher AO – A proud Gunditjmara woman and CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO).
With over two decades of leadership in Aboriginal health, she has grown VACCHO into a powerhouse supporting more than 30 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations across Victoria.

Respected for her bold advocacy, deep Cultural knowledge, and unwavering commitment to Community, Jill has been recognised with numerous accolades, including the Order of Australia and induction into both the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll and the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

🕔 Event Schedule

5.00pm – Guest arrival
5.10pm – Guests enter the Circular Lecture Theatre
5.15pm – Official Introductions
5.32pm – Keynote Address: Dr Jill Gallagher AO
6.15pm – Q&A with Dr Jill Gallagher
6.30pm – Networking and catered refreshments in the Library Gallery
7.00pm – Event concludes

📍 Location:
Keynote Address: Circular Lecture Theatre
Networking: Library Gallery
La Trobe University Bendigo Campus