Conference Handbook Welcome to the TasCOSS 2012 Conference It has been four years since TasCOSS staged a statewide conference, so we are delighted to be able to offer a program that is highly relevant to where our sector is now, driven largely by what people in the sector are talking about and coming to grips with. The conference theme of Engagement, Innovation and Equity was selected in recognition of the fact that community sector organisations are having to do more with less funds. We hope delegates will take away some ideas on how to work smarter, as well some fresh inspiration for the important work you do towards making Tasmania a fair, just and inclusive place. Our keynote speaker and deliverer of this year’s Dorothy Pearce Address is national com- munity sector leader Tim Costello, who will speak after the opening of the conference by His Excellency, the Honourable Peter Underwood AC, Governor of Tasmania – a former TasCOSS President. The Governor is also generously hosting a reception for delegates at Government House on the evening of the first day of the conference. Premier Lara Giddings and other MPs with policy oversight of our sector will be letting us know their views – meet them up close and tell them about your work and aspirations. The varied conference program provides scope for everyone to make their contribution, par- ticularly in the concurrent sessions. The diversity of presenters and the diversity of registrations we have received from the community sector, governments, private sector and more should result in some stimulating conversations inside the Grand Ballroom and outside in the foyer. We’ve made sure that over morning or afternoon tea or lunch you can have plenty of time to mix with colleagues and learn more on the sidelines. I sincerely hope the creative conversations begun at this conference continue and prove of enduring value in terms of knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Whatever you do, don’t miss our conference closing session by Australia’s most sought-after female presenter, the electrifying Robyn Moore, who’ll send you away inspired as you’ve never been before! The conference would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors and sup- porters, and in particular our major sponsors HESTA Super and the Department of Health and Human Services. Please enjoy yourself. Tony Reidy CEO Tasmanian Council of Social Service 1 Information for Delegates FULL REGISTRATION INCLUDES & display” parking is available at Victoria Dock, and on the corner of Campbell and Macquarie Street. Both of Attendance at all sessions, conference handbook, these car parks have a 2 hour limit. conference satchel, name tag, morning and afternoon teas and lunches. REGISTRATION DESK TIMES DAY REGISTRATION INCLUDES Thursday 15 November, 8.00am – 5.00pm Friday 15 November, 8.00am – 4.00pm Attendance at all sessions, conference handbook, conference satchel, name tag, morning and afternoon teas and lunches. CONFERENCE CONVENOR Tony Reidy, CEO GOVERNMENT HOUSE RECEPTION Tasmanian Council of Social Service Inc Please note that attendance at Government House is by invitation only. You must bring your invitation with you to the reception. We are not able to obtain additional CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT invitations at this late stage. Phil Holmes & Joanne Folder MCI Australia EMPLOYER OF CHOICE BREAKFAST PO Box 101, (7 Franklin Wharf), Hobart TAS 7001 Bookings for this breakfast have closed. Ph 03 6234 1424 Fax 03 9320 8699 Email: [email protected] MOBILE PHONES & OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SPONSORSHIP & TRADE EXHIBITOR ORGANISER Delegates are kindly requested to switch their phones and other electronic equipment to ‘silent’ before Joanne Folder entering sessions. MCI Australia Ph 03 6234 1424 Fax 03 9320 8699 EXHIBITION Email: [email protected] There is a relevant trade exhibition for all delegates. DISCLAIMER AND LIABILITY SECURITY All information provided in this conference handbook Name badges must be worn at all times during the was correct at the time of printing. TasCOSS reserves the conference. right to substitute speakers in the event of unforeseen circumstances. TasCOSS and the Conference Secretariat do not include provisions for the insurance of PARKING participants against personal injuries, sickness, and theft or property damage. Participants and accompanying Parking in Hobart is limited and fills quickly. persons are advised to arrange for the insurance they consider necessary. TasCOSS, the Conference Market Place Car Park (24 hours). Early Bird rate available Secretariat and the Sponsors do not assume any $10 per day (entry before 9am, exit before 6:30pm). responsibility for loss, theft, injury or damage to persons Hourly rates of $1.20 upwards are also available. Entry or belongings. to Market Place is from Macquarie or Collins Street. A limited amount of parking may be available in the Hotel 2 car park - enter off Macquarie Street. Short term “pay Conference program THURSDAY 15 NOVEMBER TasCOSS 2012 CONFERENCE HOBART 8am: Registration opens 9.00am: Welcome to the TasCOSS 2012 Conference, official opening by His Excellency, the Honourable Peter Underwood AC, Governor of Tasmania 9.40-10.30am: 2012 Dorothy Pearce Address “Social Inclusion: An Australian Paradox” World Vision Australia CEO the Reverend Tim Costello AO 10.30-11am Morning tea 11.00am-12.30pm Concurrent sessions Ballroom 3: Engagement Ballroom 2: Innovation Ballroom 1: Equity The Community Collaborative Sharing Resources in the Combating the stigma and Inquiry into the harms of Community Sector: a practical discrimination experienced inequality, David Adair, UTAS, workshop, Gus Risberg, TasCOSS by people who use alcohol, Debra Austin, Deidre Ayers, tobacco and other drugs, Vonnie Bradford, community Ella Haddad, ATDC Tasmania inquirers A Tasmanian Government Facilitating social innovation and The Road to Success: self- Framework for Community enterprise: The Phoenix Project, advocacy for people with Engagement: engaging Tim Tabart, TasCOSS intellectual disability, Julie Butler, the disengaged, Amy Murphy, Speak Out, Desiree Johnston Department of Premier and and Leanne Cowen, self- Cabinet,and Lindsey Moffatt, advocates TasCOSS What does an ageing population Transforming Shelter Practice – mean for volunteerism in Innovation and creativity in the Tasmania? Melinda McCleary, domestic violence field, Sabine Volunteering Tasmania Wagner, Hobart Women’s Shelter, and shelter workers 12.30-1.30pm Lunch sponsored by Mission Australia 1.30-3.00pm Concurrent sessions Ballroom 3: Engagement Ballroom 2: Innovation Ballroom 1: Equity From consultation to Conversations with our Financial Exclusion in Australia, engagement … the benefits and community: COTA Champions Les Hems, Centre for Social enjoyment of enhanced engaging locally with older Impact, University of NSW consumer engagement people, Linda Jamieson, COTA practice, Klaus Baur, TasCOSS Tas Engaging Students and Young Social media: time to get serious Innovation in Microfinance – People in Social Issues, Jeremy about the new form of ideas from Australia and Picone, Tasmanian Centre for communications, Becher overseas, Rick Tipping, NILS Global Learning Townshend, Font PR Network of Tasmania Disability Gateway Services: Facebook homeless action: a Innovative Approaches to using research findings to use of social media to engage Identifying Food Security support continuous young people in research, Issues in Local Communities, improvement and quality Anita Pryor, Anglicare Tasmania Tasmanian Food Access systems, Mary D’Elia, Rachel Social Action and Research Research Coalition, Ann Hughes, Breman, Baptcare Centre Anglicare Tasmania, Sandra Murray, School of Human Life Sciences, UTAS 3.00-3.30pm Afternoon tea sponsored by ME Bank 3.30-3.45pm: Tasmanian census data and statistical overview, TasCOSS Social Policy and Research Unit 3.50-5pm: The Community Sector: Health is Our Core Business, chaired by Miriam Herzfeld, consultant, and Kath McLean, TasCOSS. Audio-visual presentation, Statistics are people with the tears washed off, and panel presenters Richard Benjamin, psychiatrist, on the effects of child abuse; Elaine Harris, ABC radio broadcaster and National Year of Reading Ambassador, on literacy; Chief Magistrate Michael Hill, on solution-focused judging and the causes of crime 5.45pm: Depart Hotel Grand Chancellor by bus for Government House 6pm-7.00pm: Reception at Government House for delegates 3 Conference program FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER TasCOSS 2012 CONFERENCE HOBART 7.30-9.00am: Employer of Choice Breakfast hosted by Department of Economic Development (RSVP required): Understanding your workforce – the key to engagement and innovation 9.15am: Opening of second day – housekeeping etc 9.25am: Launch of HESTA Community Service Awards, Alison Dixon, HESTA client relationship manager for Tasmania 9.30-10.30am: Address by Premier Lara Giddings with Q&A 10.30-11.00am Morning tea sponsored by font PR 11am: National perspective on the community sector: engagement, innovation and equity, Les Hems, Centre for Social Impact, University of NSW 11.20am: The community sector in Tasmania: engagement innovation and equity, Parliamentary Secretary for the Cost of Living Bec White and Opposition spokeswoman on human services, children and the cost of living Jacquie Petrusma in conversation and Q&A 12.00-1.00pm Lunch sponsored by Datawise Consulting 1.00-2.30pm Concurrent sessions Ballroom 3: Engagement Ballroom 2: Innovation Ballroom 1: Equity Nothing About Us Without Us: A Workforce for the