Indigenous Excellence: Billabongs not Silos - Showcase

La Trobe Rural Health School and the School of Education invite you to the Billabongs not Silos Education and Wellbeing Symposium, a special event dedicated to showcasing excellence in social and emotional wellbeing for First Nations children and youth.

📍 Venue: Ironbark Centre, La Trobe University Bendigo Campus
📅 Date: Thursday, November 7th, 2025

This symposium highlights the outstanding work being done to support the health, education, and wellbeing of First Nations youth. The program focuses on the intersection of education and health, showcasing holistic, strength-based practices that enhance collaboration and Community.

Program Overview

Please note:

• 9:00 – 11:00 AM Yarning Circles are reserved for invited First Nations participants and/or speaker organisations only.

• The public program begins at 11:00 AM, and all are welcome to attend from this time onwards.

Public Program

• 11:00 – 11:15 AM | Opening Remarks (Speaker 1)

• 11:15 – 11:30 AM | Opening Remarks (Speaker 2)

• 11:30 – 11:55 AM | Speaker 3

• 11:55 – 12:20 PM | Speaker 4

• 12:20 – 12:45 PM | Speaker 5

• 12:45 – 1:10 PM | Speaker 6

• 1:10 – 1:55 PM | Lunch

• 1:55 – 2:20 PM | Speaker 7

• 2:20 – 2:45 PM | Speaker 8

• 2:45 – 3:10 PM | Speaker 9

• 3:10 – 3:20 PM | Closing Comments

• 3:20 – 4:00 PM | Afternoon Tea & Networking

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