Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting

NSW Reconciliation Conference 2009

Detailed Conference Flyer with bio's and Conference Schedule available here.

The Conference will be a one day event held on Saturday 14 November 9.30am – 5.00pm at the Bangarra Dance Theatre, Pier 4/5 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Sydney. Click here for map.

The Conference will focus on key contemporary themes in reconciliation and explore the future of reconciliation in NSW. It will be an informative day where people can learn from the leaders of reconciliation.

Keynote Speakers include:

Prof Larissa Behrendt (Professor of Law and Director of Research Jumbunna Indigenous School of Learning at University of Technology)

Topic: Setting the scene for the conference and providing analysis and commentary on the state of Indigenous Affairs and reconciliation.

Jason Glanville (Chief Executive, of the National Indigenous Centre for Excellence and steering committee member for the new National Indigenous Representative body).

Topic: An exploration of the new national Indigenous representative body model.

Gregory Andrews (Chief Executive, Indigenous Community Volunteers - ICV)

Topic: Reconciliation in Action, Achieving Reconciliation in Communities through the work of Indigenous Community Volunteers.

Simon Sheihk (National Director, Get –Up!)

Topic: Getting to know Get- Up! An overview and understanding of the highly successful grassroots organisation and an exploration of the current campaigns Get- Up is undertaking relating to the reconciliation movement and Indigenous Affairs.

Priscilla Brice-Weller (Campaigns Manager, ANTaR)

Topic: Digital Media: Building the peoples movement online for Reconciliation. Priscilla will share her experience as Campaign Manager for ANTaR including the successful Respect campaign aimed to combat racism and encourage reconciliation.

Saturday Night Special Event: Screening of Samson and Delilah followed by Q & A with Writer and Director Warwick Thornton and Producer Kath Shelper

Photo by Mark Rogers Director WARWICK THORNTON, ROWAN McNAMARA as SAMSON (BG) Samson and Delilah will be Australia's official entry for the Academy Awards. The NSW Reconciliation Council will hold a special screening of the film on Saturday 14th November as the official side event to the NSW Reconciliation Conference 2009. Writer and Director Warwick Thornton and Producer Kath Shelper will be at the event for a post-screening Question & Answer session. Conference delegates will receive priority entry and seating for the exclusive event.

The event will be held at Dendy Theatre Circular Quay on Saturday 14 November after the annual conference. Click here for map.

RSVP is essential for this event. If you are attending the conference REGISTER ONLINE here for this event, otherwise email: info[at]nswreconciliation.org.au to reserve a seat.

NSW Reconciliation Council Annual General Meeting

The NSWRC AGM will be held on Sunday 15 November from 9.30am-5.00pm at the Bangarra Dance Theatre, Pier 4/5 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Sydney. Click here for map.

The AGM will give Reconciliation groups the opportunity to engage and discuss locally based issues and the work of the NSWRC. Click here for AGM Agenda and Schedule.

Registration

Online Members and Reconciliation Group Members can REGISTER ONLINE or by downloading the relevant forms below.

Annual Conference and AGM Registration (Word format click here)

Voter Registration (Word format click here) (Please read the updated Election Information Booklet)

Board Nomination (Word format click here) (Please read the updated Election Information Booklet)

If you are a sponsored member of an LRG please contact the NSWRC office on (02) 9562 6355 to register.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us on (02) 9562 6355 if you have any questions.

NSW Reconciliation Council has moved to Tranby!

NSWRC is now co-located with Tranby Aboriginal Co-operative College. Our new contact details are:
Address: 11-13 Mansfield St Glebe 2037.
Phone: (02) 9562 6355
Fax: (02) 8456 5906
Email: info[at]nswreconciliation.org.au.

Being located at Tranby will provide great opportunities to work together and share ideas about advancing reconciliation in NSW.

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