• Conference
• Thursday 25 March 2010 9:00 am - Friday 26 March 2010 5:00 pm
• Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

The Australian Council of Social Service annual conference is a major event for social services and the community sector. It is a key opportunity to examine our country from the perspective of low income Australians: what policies and programs are working; and what we need to change; and how best we can achieve that.

The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is the peak council of the community services and welfare sector. Established in 1956, ACOSS is the national voice for the needs of people affected by poverty and inequality.

ACOSS annual conference is a well-attended event, with over 500 people attending in recent years.  Conference participants come from a broad cross section of community and welfare organisations, state and federal government departments, tertiary institutions, business, unions and individuals with an interest in community issues and social justice.  

The conference is a chance to hear about and discuss key areas of social policy, community sector services, and the needs of social service clients and their communities. Plenary and workshop sessions bring together policy-makers, practitioners, consumers, academics and other researchers on key topics of relevance to social services.

In 2010, key conference topics include:

• Private sector investment in affordable housing
• Tackling long-term unemployment
• The challenge of remote housing in Aboriginal communities
• The national health reform agenda
• Reforming Australia’s taxation system
• The Third Sector: Lessons from overseas
• Population – A big Australia?
• Income management: issues and perspectives
• Emerging equity issues in 2010

Speakers include:

• Charles Michalopoulos - MDRC, United States
• Bob Wyatt - The Muttart Foundation, Canada
• Senator the Hon Nick Sherry
• The Hon Sussan Ley MP
• The Hon Bill Shorten MP
• Senator Rachel Siewert
• Professor Graeme Hugo - University of Adelaide
• Don Henry - Australian Conservation Foundation
• Dr John Falzon - St Vincent de Paul Society
• Olga Havnen - Australian Red Cross, NT
• Chris Richardson - Access Economics

View the conference program (note: program subject to change)  

Registrations open!!

Register online (for payment with MasterCard and Visa only)

If you do not want to pay by credit card download a registration form and fax it back to the ACOSS Office

Quick links:

• Accommodation options
• Sponsorship opportunities
• Exhibition booth and satchel insert opportunities

For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, or to register your interest email conference@acoss.org.au or call 02 9310 6200.

Venue: 

Rydges Lakeside

File Attachment: 

Working Program (subject to change).pdf

Presented By: 

Australian Council of Social Service

Event website: 

http://acoss.org.au/events/view/449/

Event Email: 

conference@acoss.org.au