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Call For Papers Australian Indigenous Law Review
Deadline: 15 September 2008 NSW
The Australian Indigenous Law Review (AILR) is a DEST-approved, peer-reviewed publication unique for its currency, wide range of material, expert commentary and international perspectives. It draws together legal materials from all areas affecting Indigenous peoples in Australia and around the world. While regularly publishing pieces by legal academics and practitioners, the AILR also welcomes papers from policy experts, political scientists, economists, educators, historians, medical practioners, sociologists and philosophers. Papers for the upcoming edition 12(2) are sought. For submission guidelines, the AILR policy on publication and further information, please visit the website.

Topic: Indigenous
More Information > AILR, Indigenous Law Centre, UNSW

Call For Papers Journal special issue: Innovation Policy in the Creative Industries
Deadline for papers: 15 October 2008 International
The international journal, Innovation: management, policy and practice guest editor, Jason Potts is calling for papers for an issue on the creative industries. Policy frameworks in the arts and cultural industries have traditionally been based on welfare theory and industry policy. The arrival of the ‘creative industries' framework has begun to shift analytic foundations toward innovation systems and innovation theory and, in consequence, toward innovation policy. However, there remain significant challenges in both the theory and practice of applying innovation policy to this sector. This special issue seeks to identify and examine the main analytic issues in the relation between the innovation system and the creative industries. It then seeks to formulate and review innovation policy mechanisms in this domain. Please contact the Guest Editor with an Abstract of your paper in advance: j.potts@uq.edu.au

Topic: Media, communications and cultural policy
More Information > ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation

Call For Submissions QCOSS Regional Conference: People, Place and Country
10 September, Townsville QLD
Rural, Regional and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ways of working for Social Justice. The Queensland Council of Social Service Inc (QCOSS) is holding its first Regional Conference in Townsville with a series of interesting workshops and inspirational Keynote Speakers: Ms Muriel Blamblett AM; Professor Lesley Chenoweth BSW, MSocW, PhD; Mr Cleveland Fagan CEO Apunipima Cape York Health Council and Mr Darren Godwell, Director A&TSI Human Services Coalition. Note: Limited number of ‘Regional and Unwaged’ subsidies are available – apply now Registrations and information on our website or phone 07 3004 6900 or email anab@qcoss.org.au

Venue: Mercure Inn Townsville Topic: Indigenous
More Information > QCOSS

Call For Submissions Communications Policy Beyond 2010
Deadline: 26 September 2008 National
This project calls for forward looking proposals about what policy changes the parliament and community need to consider before a single, convergent Communications Act can be drafted. The project looks beyond past political and regulatory decisions to focus on the years beyond 2010. Proposals will be incorporated into a policy matrix published on the Network Insight Institute website. For more information about the project, including how to submit proposals please go to the Network Insight Institute website: www.networkinsight.org

Topic: Media, communications and cultural policy
More Information > Network Insight Institute

Call For Submissions Family Relationships Practice Profiles
24 October, National
Submissions for Round Four of the Family Relationships Practice Profiles are now open - your contributions are welcome. The Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse (AFRC) is developing a collection of profiles on family relationships practices. By providing this collection the Clearinghouse aims to share information between different service providers, practitioners and organisations, to improve understanding of and responses to family and relationship issues. The Family Relationships Practice Profiles collection will be made available for public access on this website.

Topic: Families and households and youth
More Information > Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse

Conference Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Biennial Conference 2008
2 - 5 September, Alice Springs NT
The conference is expected to attract organisations and delegates from Australia and New Zealand as well as the Asia-Pacific region. The conference theme, dreaming08, will produce a program that empowers library and information professionals in the development, promotion and delivery of quality services in all sectors. It is expected that over 500 delegates will attend the ALIA 2008 Biennial Conference. They will be drawn to the conference by a varied and stimulating program, a unique trade exhibition, a fun and different social program and by the opportunity to spend some time in a fascinating part of the country.

Venue: Alice Springs Convention Centre Topic: Media, communications and cultural policy
More Information > ALIA

Conference 12th National Conference on Volunteering
3 - 5 September, Gold Coast QLD
The theme of the 12th National Conference on Volunteering is Catch the New Waves. This conference will explore the current and emerging trends in volunteering. The 3 sub-themes that will be fully discussed and debated are: The shift in the way people are volunteering; Flexibility in management; The changing demographics of volunteering.

Venue: Radisson Resort, Gold Coast Topic: None
More Information > Volunteering Australia Conference

Conference Community, Health and the Arts 'Vital Arts – Vibrant Communities'
5-7 September 2008, Melbourne VIC
Today there is increasing awareness that the arts play a crucial role in improving the health and social wellbeing of communities. Over fifty years ago, the World Health Organisation proposed that health is not merely the absence of illness but a complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing dependent on a range of elements physical, psychological and social. We now know that cultural practice is significant among these factors. Whether we observe performing artists allied with youth workers to tackle homelessness, the rise of patient-focused architecture in public hospitals, or the use of arts education to promote health in schools, we see compelling evidence that the arts can have a considerable impact on social and institutional life.

Venue: Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning, The University of Melbourne Topic: Media, communications and cultural policy
More Information > UNESCO Observatory / University of Melbourne

Conference 9th National Mediation Conference
10-12 September, Perth WA
The 9th National Mediation Conference will be held in Perth, Western Australia in September 2008. The conference is widely acknowledged as the leading Australian gathering of mediation practitioners, researchers and trainers. Delegates from industry, the community sector and government, will join eminent Australian and international mediation professionals to continue the development of mediation and related processes. The Call for Papers is available online for those wishing to submit a paper.

Venue: Hyatt Regency Perth Hotel Topic: Health
More Information > Promaco Conventions Pty Ltd

Conference ANZSOG Annual Conference 2008 - Making Federalism Work
Thursday 11 - Friday 12 September, Melbourne VIC
This conference will take a longer-term, very practical view of the challenges and strategies of effective federalism. You will see high quality, senior level strategic thinkers, providing both practical and case-based presentations, and have opportunities for discussion and networking. Politicians, top executives and policy leaders from each jurisdiction and sector have offered to present at the conference. Confirmed speakers include: John Brumby, MP, Premier of Victoria; Sir Rod Eddington, Chair, Infrastructure Australia; Terry Moran, AO, Secretary, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Mike Rann, MP, Premier of South Australia; Wayne Swan, MP, Federal Treasurer.

Time: 8.00am Venue: Crown Promenade Hotel Melbourne Topic: Politics and government
More Information > Australia and New Zealand School of Government

Conference The Whole Person: Sustainable Futures in Living, Learning and Working
11 - 12 September, Canberra ACT
There are no panels, key notes or presentations; there are practitioners bringing their Action Learning and Action Research practice questions to explore with fellow practitioners in the context of our theme. You are invited to rub shoulders with Australia's leading AR and AL thinkers, writers and doers from multiple sectors and disciplines; to work along side new talents; to co-determine and experience a live participatory event (open ended, participant shaped, principles in practice); let your ideas about the power of AR and AL as a key driver of social transformation towards sustainability be transformed; and reset your benchmarks for your own AR and AL excellence. The conference theme explores the encroachment of economic rationalist approaches to our work and life and its dominance in areas such as health and education particularly. This is often pursued at the expense of community development and wellbeing of individuals and families, not to mention workplaces and our educational institutions. Our key interest is to use action learning research and action learning approaches to explore this focus at the conference.

Time: 8.30- 5;8.30-3 Venue: K Block, Canberra Institute of Technology, Reid Campus, Constitution Ave, ACT Topic: Education
More Information > Action Learning Action Research Association (07) 3342-1668 Events at CIT (02) 6205-2881

Conference National Indigenous Legal Conference
12 & 13 September, Melbourne VIC
The third annual National Indigenous Legal Conference is being held in Melbourne on September 12 and 13. Speakers include Justice Michael Kirby and the honourable Rob Hulls. Following the conclusion of the conference, the inaugual National Indigenous Legal Ball will be held at the prestigious Melbourne Town Hall.

Venue: RACV Club Topic: Indigenous
More Information > Indigenous Law Students and Lawyers Association of Victoria-Tarwirri

Conference Digital Content Creation: Creativity, Competence, Critique - The second international DREAM conference
18 - 20 September, Denmark International
This conference will present and discuss the most advanced and exciting research on digital content creation, its socio-cultural contexts and educational consequences. A major aim of the conference is to bring together an international forum of scholars from a range of disciplines including media and ICT studies, education, psychology, anthropology, sociology and cultural studies - and to promote dialogue within and across research traditions. We also aim to develop dialogue between researchers, educators and producers of new learning resources.

Venue: University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark Topic: Media, communications and cultural policy
More Information > Dream conference website

Conference Oz-IA/2008
20-21 September, Sydney NSW
Oz-IA invites your participation to this premier Australian event on Information Architecture for the web. Who should attend? * Designers of navigation, organization, labeling, and search systems that help people find and manage information more successfully, * Librarians, webmasters, and content owners responsible for creating taxonomies and information architectures, * Application developers who design web and software solutions and select the technologies and staff to support them, * Project and business managers needing to understand the benefits and challenges of information architectures in electronic information spaces.

Venue: Stamford Plaza, Double Bay Topic: Media, communications and cultural policy
More Information > Oz-IA/2008

Conference Web Directions South
23 - 26 September, Sydney NSW
30 sessions, 10 international speakers, 3 tracks, 5 workshops, 4 very full days covering the technologies, techniques and strategies you need to build the best possible web sites and applications. Add plenty of networking and social events, engaging hallway conversations, an expo of highly relevant products and services, and switched on professionals just like you from all over the world, and you get the "best conference ever!"

Venue: Parkside Auditorium, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Topic: None
More Information > Web directions south

Conference Open Access and Research Conference 2008
24 - 25 September, Brisbane QLD
This exciting international conference is a must-attend event for researchers, academics, educators. Anyone with interests and expertise in open access that recognises the need to remain current in this highly progressive field should attend. Attendees will benefit from encountering new ideas, forming research networks and taking part in stimulating discussion that aims to inspire and inform.

Venue: Stamford Plaza, Brisbane, Australia Topic: Media, communications and cultural policy
More Information > Open Access to Knowledge (OAK) Law

Conference Happiness and Wellbeing at Work Conference
Thursday 25 September, Sydney NSW
Follows the success of last year's conference including seminars and workshops facilitated by some of Australia's leading experts on psychology, leadership and workplace relations, The aim of this conference is for our expert speakers to provide strategies that will allow the mindful leader to create solutions for generating increased productivity through the dominant value of employee wellbeing. Speakers include Hugh Mackay, Social Researcher and Author; Tim Sharp, The Happiness Institute; Chris Taylor, Great Place to Work Institute Australia and Dr John Lang, Good Health Solutions. Contact: Kristy Bergin - 02 9351 5622 or k.bergin@econ.usyd.edu.au

Time: 9.00am-4.30pm Venue: Harbours Edge, Darling Harbour Topic: Employment and workplace relations
More Information > Workplace Research Centre, University of Sydney

Conference NDS Accommodation and Social Participation
Thursday, 25 September, Sydney NSW
Almost all Australians with disability now live within the community—a positive outcome of the deinstitutionalisation which occurred over past decades. But how well have the community and the disability sector responded? And how might we do it better? The current political and community interest in concepts such as inclusion, participation and citizenship provide the opportunity to challenge current practices and rethink how people with disability might be supported to have active and valued social roles. The opportunity exists for people with disability, families and friends, service providers, governments and policy makers to work together to build a better future. The NDS 2008 Accommodation and Social Participation Conference will seek to integrate policy, research and practice to improve the responses—from community, governments and the disability sector—to the needs and lifestyle preferences of people with disability.

Time: 8.30am Venue: Hilton Sydney Topic: Disability
More Information > National Disability Services

Conference eResearch Australasia 2008
29 September - 3 October, Melbourne VIC
eResearch Australasia 2008 will be held 29 September - 1 October in Melbourne, Australia, with workshops following on 2 and 3 October. The conference will feature speakers and demonstrations from the Australian and international eResearch community and will provide: * A catalyst for innovation and collaboration, by bringing together the architects, builders, users, and managers of eResearch infrastructures and services; * A forum to support the development, enhancement, and harmonisation of national, regional, and discipline-specific eResearch infrastructures and services; * A showcase for innovative science and research enabled through these technologies and services.

Venue: Sebel and Citigate Hotels, Albert Park, Vic Topic: Media, communications and cultural policy
More Information > eResearch conference website

Conference A Decade of the Life Course: The Negotiating the Life Course Conference
29-30 September, Canberra ACT
The Negotiating the Life Course Project has been tracing the lives of Australians for ten years. This conference showcases some of the work resulting from this project focusing on the spheres of family, education and work. Our keynote speakers, Professors Hans Peter Blossfeld, Elizabeth Thomson and Stephen Jenkins, will provide an international context from which participants can debate the life courses of Australians in a globalised world. The speakers will present research in the fields of demography, sociology and economics on themes relevant to current Australian policy debate.

Venue: Innovations Lecture Theatre, The Australian National University Topic: Families and households and youth
More Information > The Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute, The Australian National University

Conference Participatory Design Conference (PDC)
30 September - 4 October, USA International
The conference theme for this Participatory Design Conference, PDC 2008, is Experiences and Challenges. Join us to celebrate two decades of biennial PDCs. We invite you to reflect on past experiences and review the important lessons we have learned so as to better meet the new challenges of the future. What are the important trends, phenomena, developments, and views on participation and design etc., which in so many different ways challenge our traditions, our experiences and/or the current ‘wisdom’ within the field?

Venue: Indiana University Topic: None
More Information > Indiana University

Conference 'The 4Rs International Conference: Rights, Reconciliation, Respect, Responsibility – Planning for a more socially inclusive future' New Item

Tuesday Sept 30 – Friday, Oct 3, 2008, Sydney NSW
'Be part of the biggest debate this year on human rights, citizenship, and social inclusion in contemporary Australia and plan for a more inclusive and just society. Leading thinkers discuss: Human rights education; mental health and human rights; Government and NGO strategies on social inclusion; the Intervention and rights of Indigenous Australians; Climate change and citizens' rights; Interfaith dialogues; Industrial relations, rights and citizenship; Engaging young people in inter-communal understanding; And more...'

Time: n/a Venue: University of Technology Sydney Topic: Social policy
More Information > 4Rs secretariat: Registration enquiries Peter Gates +61 (0) 419419160

Conference AWE National Conference 2008: "Choices Chances and Opportunities: Women and Girls in the 21st Century"
Wed 1 Oct - Fri 3 Oct 2008, Cairns QLD
The Conference will focus on: • Education • Career • Lifestyles • Morals and Ethics This conference challenges women in their personal, career and community life to support girls' education and women's career pathways; • To explore options • To identify choices • To recognise and act on opportunities • To be risk takers • To accept challenges • To provide active and supportive leadership • To influence their community positively • To be empowered to make informed and ethical choices • To continue to be open to new possibilities and opportunities. • To participate fully in education and society generally

Time: 9.00AM - 4.30 PM 1 - 3 Oct 2008 Venue: Pacific International Hotel, Esplanade, Cairns, Qld 4870 Australia Topic: Education
More Information > AWE Peninsula Branch, National Conference Planning Committee PO Box 5891, Cairns Qld 4870

Conference Housing and Social Inclusion: Connecting People - Connecting Neighbourhoods
7 October, Melbourne VIC
This conference will investigate the role housing plays in supporting social inclusion and the implications this link has on the development of housing policies. The program for this one day conference has been designed by AHURI to provide participants with a constructive, evidence-based contribution to housing debate in Australia.

Venue: ZINC at Federation Square, Melbourne Topic: Housing
More Information > Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

Conference Emerging Health Policy Research Conference
9 October, Sydney NSW
The conference will showcase the work in progress of current doctoral and post-doctoral researchers. Presentations will be by researchers working in all areas of health policy – including international health, health systems, history of public health, indigenous health, health economics and health promotion.

Topic: Health
More Information > The Menzies Centre for Health Policy

Conference Partnerships for Social Inclusion
15 and 16 October VIC
Increasing social inclusion requires a joined-up approach that cuts across policy departments. Effective action means that the public sector should re-think the way it operates, moving from a traditional hierarchical model to one characterised by multi-sectoral partnerships and flexibility in policy delivery. The development and nature of these partnerships and the implications for public policy will be the central theme of the Partnerships for Social Inclusion conference.

Venue: Grand Hyatt, Melbourne Topic: Social policy
More Information > Centre for Public Policy, University of Melbourne

Conference Partnerships for Social Inclusion
15 and 16 October, Melbourne VIC
Confirmed participants include: The Honourable Steve Maharey, Sylvain Giguere, Professor Mark Considne, Monsignor David Cappo, Cath Smith, David Waterford and Geoff Allen. This conference is a collaboration between the CPP, the Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development and the OECD's Local Economic and Employment Development Programme. Both the Call for Papers and Registrations are now open.

Venue: Telstra Dome Topic: Social policy
More Information > Centre for Public Policy

Conference Partnerships for Social Inclusion
15 and 16 October, Melbourne VIC
The Centre for Public Policy at the University of Melbourne, the Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development and the OECD’s Local Economic and Employment Development Programme will be hosting a conference on the topic of Partnerships for Social Inclusion in October, 2008 in Melbourne, Australia. Registrations are now open. Full two-day passes are $550 (inc GST) and single day passes are available at $275 (inc GST). There will also be a conference dinner on Day One of the conference ($125 inc GST). Seats are selling quickly so be quick to apply for registration.

Topic: Social policy
More Information > Centre for Public Policy

Conference Isles of Exile
26-29 October 2008, Norfolk Island International
Norfolk Island shares its heritage as an island of exile with islands including Tasmania; New Caledonia; Guam; Jeju (Korea); Coiba Island (Panama); Dawson Island (Chile); Isla Gorgona (Peru); Molokai (Hawaii); and Sakhalin Island (Russia). This conference will allow scholars to share the work they are doing in relation to six contemporary themes: UNESCO and the Importance of World Heritage Listing; Heritage Architecture; Isles of Exile – Historical Context of Forced and Voluntary Exile; The Convict’s Story; World Heritage in the Pacific; Heritage Tourism. Full details on website.

Venue: South Pacific Hotel, Norfolk Island Topic: Asia and the pacific
More Information > Norfolk Island Government

Conference Australian Learning Communities Network - Biennial Conference
26-28 October, Adelaide SA
This year’s conference theme is Connecting Faces, Places and Spaces. Through a series of keynote lectures, plenary sessions, paper sessions, posters and workshops, the conference will explore best practice models of learning communities, nationally and internationally, the development of learning communities, the impact of learning communities on the human social and economic capacity and workforce development within organisations.

Venue: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Adelaide Topic: Education
More Information > ACE and Community Partnerships, Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology

Conference Adult Learning Australia 48th National Conference
30 October - 1 November 2008, Fremantle WA
Social Inclusion - Engaging the Disengaged through LifeWide learning

Venue: Esplanade Hotel Topic: Education
More Information > ALA

Conference Second International Conference on Religion and Media
9 - 12 November, Tehran International
The Second International Conference on Religion and Media will be held in Tehran and Qom, Iran, from November 9th to 12th, 2008. We cordially invite you to attend and submit a paper. A few scholarships are available to partially subsidize the costs of participants with selected papers.

Topic: Media, communications and cultural policy
More Information > Conference website

Conference 21st Century Learning: Acting (Inter) Nationally
10-11 November, Melbourne VIC
Curriculum Corporation's 15th Annual Conference, 21st Century Learning: Acting (Inter) Nationally will be held 10-11 November 2008 in Melbourne. A more socially inclusive Australia? A more productive nation? The 2008 Curriculum Corporation conference will explore how education contributes to these policy imperatives in this new era of national cooperation. Speakers will explore: Better, brighter, smarter? Our place in the world; A National Curriculum fit for purpose; Innovation and next practice; Retaining and attracting quality teachers; The power of assessment data to lift performance; Participation for all. To receive further information contact: conference@curriculum.edu.au or visit our website. Register your interest immediately for early bird discounts which close on 1 August 2008.

Venue: Sofitel Hotel, 25 Collins St, Melbourne Topic: Education
More Information > Curriculum Corporation

Conference Innovation and Entrepreneurship
12 - 13 November, Hong Kong International
Wing Lung Bank International Institute for Business Development (IIBD), David C. Lam Institute for East-West Studies (LEWI) and the School of Business of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) are organising a two-day international conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The conference will focus on innovation in social entrepreneurship as well as new directions in entrepreneurial education in emerging nations. Academic scholars, doctoral students and others interested in entrepreneurship related research are welcome to attend the Conference.

Venue: Hong Kong Baptist University Topic: Education
More Information > David C. Lam Institute for East-West Studies (LEWI)

Conference Creative Clusters 2008: The Creative Economy in Smaller Nations
17 - 20 November, Glasgow International
In the 'winner takes all' world of the creative economy, it is increasingly apparent that issues facing the creative industries in smaller nations are substantially different from those in larger ones. Experience from nations that have been vigorously pursing creative economy policies, such as Singapore, New Zealand, Ireland, Sweden, Austria and Scotland, has thrown up some key challenges. For small nations, what strategies, and what practical policy measures, will help identify and develop a competitive advantage? How does a small nation turn globalisation into an opportunity rather than a threat? What makes a 'Creative Nation'?

Topic: Media, communications and cultural policy
More Information > Creative Clusters

Conference NatStats08 Conference
19-21 November 2008, Melbourne VIC
The NatStats08 conference program has been designed with policy and decision makers in mind. Senior staff from policy departments, academia, private sector and community organisations as well as overseas speakers are being invited to help elevate thinking to a national perspective. The conference will be divided into three main themes: Informing the Nation; Measuring the Progress of Society and Informing the Environment Debate. There will also be a showcase session that will demonstrate Information Platforms and State Planning Initiatives.

Venue: Crown Promande Melbourne Topic: Social policy
More Information > NatStats08 Conference

Conference Media, Communications and Public Speech
20-21 November, Melbourne VIC
Plenary Speakers inlude: Kathy Bowrey - Professor, Faculty of Law, University of NSW; Cherian George - Assistant Professor, Acting Head of Journalism and Publishing, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University; Jonathan Griffiths - Queen Mary, University of London, School of Law; Peter Jaszi - Professor of Law, Faculty Director, Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Clinic, Washington College of Law, American University; Dario Milo - Partner, Webber Wentzel, South Africa and Lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand; Katharine Sarikakis - Director, Centre for International Communications Research, Institute of Communications Studies, University of Leeds.

Venue: University of Melbourne Law School Topic: Media, communications and cultural policy
More Information > Centre for Media and Communications Law

Conference 10th Australian Conference on Quality of Life
20 November VIC
10th Australian Conference on Quality of Life provides the unique opportunity for students, researchers, professionals and academics to share ideas and research from the perspective of their own discipline. This multi-disciplinary conference welcomes contributions from philosophy, the physical, natural and social sciences, medicine and professions concerned with the use of life quality as a measure of outcome.Keynote: Stephen Meek, Principal of Geelong Grammar School; Plenary: Professor Robert Cummins, School of Psychology, Deakin University.

Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Venue: Deakin University (Melbourne campus at Burwood) 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood Melbourne Victoria Topic: Social policy
More Information > School of Psychology, Deakin University

Conference Better Choices Better Health Conference – Improving Compensation Outcomes