Program: Day 2

Day 1 - Home

9.00am Welcome
Cath Smith, VCOSS CEO

9.30am Workshop Session B

Getting to know philanthropy: Face to face with potential donors
Ever wanted to know which philanthropic organisation to approach for funding and how? Come and find out! Representatives from several philanthropic organisations will present their programs and be available to answer your questions.

Presentation: Bruce Argyle, powerpoint
Presentation: Chis Wootton, powerpoint
IT sustainability for the community sector
This workshop will showcase some current IT projects in the sector, both to build awareness of the issues and to underline the importance of taking technology seriously – in particular, with regard to the connections with sustainability, efficiency and communications.

Presentation: Lombard, Stillman and Vines, powerpoint
Stating the obvious: The value of early intervention
Having timely and universally available early intervention supports is critical for wellbeing and ensuring that all Victorians can reach their full potential. This session will explore both the economic and social value of early intervention in the context of family support, youth and mental health services.

Presentation: Kimberley Flannagan, powerpoint
Presentation: Robbi Chaplin, powerpoint
Presentation: Russell Hopkins, powerpoint
As easy as ABC? Privatisation and the public good
From childcare to transport and energy, a range of public services in Victoria are now in private hands, all with differing market structures and levels of regulation. This workshop will investigate how infrastructure, regulation and the market work to provide guaranteed services, where the limits of privatisation fall and who wears the risk of market falure.

Presentation: Graeme Hodge, powerpoint

11.00am Morning Break

11.30am Workshop Session C

How to get stuff for free
Participants will discover how to access a range of useful free resources to maximise their organisations’ potential. The session includes real life case studies of skilled volunteers working in the sector, a practical example of a shared resource library, and a live demonstration of free online tools for communicating and collaborating.

Presentation: Sharon Granek, powerpoint
Making WorkCover work for you!
This session is designed to give organisations an overview of the WorkCover scheme. Participants will learn how to access the free services offered by WorkCover agents as well as how they can reduce their WorkCover premiums.

Presentation: John Knowles, powerpoint
Presentation: Karlo Milosevic, powerpoint
Resilient responses: Communities in a time of climate change and economic downturn
How are communities supported during times of disruption and change? This workshop will outline what we have learnt about community strength and resilience and reflect on how we can apply this knowledge to the challenges of climate change and the global financial crisis.

Presentation: Johnn Wiseman, powerpoint
Making space for communities: Opportunities for planning and social equity
Planning policy and practice can provide opportunities for improving social inclusion and social equity for all Victorians. This session will explore how we can make the most of innovations in planning and infrastructure so that new growth areas in outer suburban and regional areas can become thriving communities.

Presentation: David Pugh, powerpoint
Presentation: Janet Rice, powerpoint

1.00pm Lunch

2.00pm Plenary: Clare Martin and Joan Kirner in
Conversation

Clare Martin, ACOSS CEO and former Northern Territory Chief Minister, and Joan Kirner, Victorian Communities Ambassador and former Victorian Premier will speak candidly about their new roles. They will reflect on the challenges of their positions and discuss future policy directions for the community sector.

Clare Martin, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Council of Social Service and former Northern Territory Chief Minister

Joan Kirner, Victorian Communities Ambassador and former Premier of Victoria

4.00pm Close