Queensland Government
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services

May

  • Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer Forum

    Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)

    25 May 2012

    10:30 am – 3 pm

    This free forum is designed specifically for women and their families affected by breast cancer, who are living in rural and regional areas. The latest information and advice from health care experts will be provided, as well as the opportunity to connect with women going through a similar experience.

    You will hear from breast cancer survivors, BCNA Ambassador and Olympian Raelene Boyle and BCNA CEO Maxine Morand, as well as medical oncologist Dr Catherine Shannon, McGrath breast cancer nurse Sandra Gregg and Psychosocial Cancer Care co-ordinator Dr Carrie Lethborg.

    As lunch is provided it is recommended that you secure your place by registering or phoning as per the below contact details.

    Family and friends are welcome.

    Address:
    Rydges Esplanade Resort, Cnr The Esplanade & Kirwin Street, Cairns, Qld,
    Bookings:
    Recommended
    Cost:
    Free

    Further information

    Contact:
    Laura Crowden
    Phone:
    Work1800500258
    Website:
    www.bcna.org.au

  • C & K Early Childhood Annual Conference

    Creche & Kindergarten Association

    26 May 2012

    8:30 am

    As one of Australia’s leading early childhood education and care providers since 1907, Creche & Kindergarten Association (C&K) has educated and nurtured more than 1 million children.      

    • Inspiring keynote speakers
    • Thought-provoking sessions
    • Workshops
    • Panel discussion will challenge current thinking on risk and the impacts on children's rights to childhood
    Address:
    Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets South Bank, Brisbane, Qld, 4051
    Event type:
    Workshop or conference
    Cost:
    Charge

    Further information

    Contact:
    Natalie Smith
    Phone:
    Work07 3513 2560
    Email:
    Website:
    www.candk.asn.au

  • Free QCOSS Seminar on IT

    QCOSS

    31 May 2012

    9:30 am – 12 am

    QCOSS and BES Information Technology Systems invite you to a free seminar on the use of cloud computing and the future of information technology in the health and community services sector. Experts will show you how to:

    • leverage the new NBN to improve health and community services
    • use technology to improve outcomes
    • give workers access to low cost, powerful mobile tools
    • access low cost, scalable IT services
    • retain security.
    Address:
    Brisbane Technology Park, Clunies Ross Court, Eight Mile Plains, Qld,
    Event type:
    Workshop or conference
    Bookings:
    Recommended
    Cost:
    Free

    Further information

    Contact:
    Robert
    Phone:
    Work33405518
    Website:
    www.bes.com.au

June

  • Kowanyama - Many Wild Rivers – One Calm Mob

    Jillian Grant

    13 June 2012

    The Kowanyama community, in the remote gulf area, are holding a street march and a day of activities on Wednesday 13 June, involving the school, football team, police and council workers, parents and general community members, as part of their initiative to reduce the incidence of, and create awareness of, violence in the community.

    Following the street march which will begin at the school and proceed down the main street and then to the Multi-Purpose Centre. There will be a sausage sizzle, jumping castle, displays presented by agencies working in the community, such as RAATSIC, FDFS, QHealth, Justice and Kowanyama Council; footy skill drill by the local successful football team.

    The evening will be highlighted by local music and dancers, followed by a candlelight service in memory of all people who have been subject to violence and how the community needs to work as one calm mob to continue to reduce the level of violence in the community.

    Details such as starting time etc will be advised locally.

    Address:
    The school, KOWANYAMA, Qld,
    Event type:
    Outdoor activity
    Cost:
    Free

  • International Women's Conference - Cairns, Queensland

    Nonie Harris, Senior Lecturer, School of Arts & Social Sciences

    14 June to 15 June 2012

    Connecting for Action in the Asia-Pacific Region

    Conference themes:

    • Building Sustainable Communities
    • Women and Economic Development
    • Making Women's Lives Safer
    • Women's Leadership and Governance

    For further information and conference registration visit the websit (details below)

    Address:
    Cairns Campus of James Cook University, Cairns, Qld,
    Event type:
    Workshop or conference
    Bookings:
    Required
    Cost:
    Charge

July

  • QCOSS State Conference 2012 - Rockhampton, Queensland

    Queensland Council of Social Service Inc (QCOSS)

    23 July 2012

    8:30 am – 5 pm

    The Queensland Council of Social Service Inc (QCOSS) is hosting a one-dy Conference in Rockhampton. The conference will offer opportunities to:

    • build your skills for client-centred service delivery
    • debate the 'two-speed' economy and how to work within it
    • focus on the needs of people experiencing disadvantage
    • hear about the latest reforms impacting on the community sector (and our service users)

    For further information visit the QCOSS website (details below)

    Address:
    Rockhampton Leagues Club , Cambridge Street, Rockhampton, Qld,
    Event type:
    Workshop or conference
    Bookings:
    Required
    Cost:
    Charge

    Further information

    Contact:
    Donette Fanti
    Phone:
    Work0730046936
    Email:
    Website:
    www.qcoss.org.au/qcoss-state-conference-2012

  • Women in Global Business

    Wendy Gilbert

    25 July 2012

    Occurs yearly, effective 25 July 2012

    Women in Global Business is a combined federal, state and territory government initiative to support and connect women who are interested and involved in international trade and investment. 

    Women in Global Business aims to:

    • Bring together women involved in international trade and investment across Australia and its trading partners to help them develop sustainable businesses
    • Encourage, support and advance the involvement of women achieving international business success
    • Increase the profile of Australian business-women involved in international trade within the local and international business community 

    On 25 July 2012, the second annual Women in Global Business Speaker Series will take place in Brisbane.

    The event will showcase both international and local business women with international trade and export experiences. These women will focus on the challenges they faced and the opportunities they encountered.

     For more information on Women in Global Business or to access details of the upcoming speaker series, visit www.wigb.gov.au/  

    Address:
    The Auditorium, Lower ground floor, 111 George Street, Brisbane , Qld, 4000
    Event type:
    Workshop or conference
    Bookings:
    Required
    Cost:
    Charge

    Further information

    Contact:
    Wendy Gilbert
    Phone:
    Work0732340969
    Email:
    Website:
    www.wigb.gov.au

August

September

  • River of Life 2012

    Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network

    7 September 2012

    Occurs yearly, effective 7 September 2012

    The Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network with Australian Women in Agriculture 2012 (combined) State Conference.

    The Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network together with Australian Women in Agriculture are holding their 2012 combined state conference in St George on 5,6 & 7 September 2012.

May 2013

  • SYDNEY 2013 - 7th AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S HEALTH CONFERENCE

    The Australian Women’s Health Network (AWHN)

    7 May to 10 May 2013

    The 7th Australian Women's Conference held in Sydney 2013 will continue Australia's focus on showcasing cutting edge research and best practice approaches in women's health policy and practice, locally, across Australia and internationally.

    Gender Matters: Determining Women's Health promises to be vibrant and energising in every respect.

    The Conference is relevant to:

    • service providers
    • policy makers
    • managers
    • researchers
    • women's health, mental health and community health
    • aboriginal controlled services, migrant and refugee services, reproductive services
    • legal services, universities, educators and academics
    • disability services, allied health care and public health
    • local councils, local Health Districts, Medicare, government, non-government and private sectors

    Starting and finishing times vary on each day of the three day conference. Please refer to AWHN website>program for details.

    Address:
    Sofitel Sydney Wentworth , 61-101 Phillip Street, SYDNEY CBD, NSW, 2000
    Event type:
    Workshop or conference
    Bookings:
    Required
    Cost:
    Charge

    Further information

    Contact:
    AWHN 2013 Conference Secretariat
    Phone:
    Work0292545000
    Email:
    Website:
    www.womenshealth2013.org.au

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