31 August - 1 September 2010
Philanthropy Australia Conference 2010: Philanthropy at the Tipping Point?

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Location: Melbourne

      Australian philanthropy is stronger, larger, more confident and more organised than it has ever been - and in a world clouded by economic chaos, Australia has emerged as a strong and resilient player. Rather than seeking to emulate overseas models, might Australian philanthropy not have some unique characteristics which the rest of the world could learn from? Is this the tipping point which will see philanthropy in this country scale unforeseen heights?

Speakers include:

Professor Patrick D. McGorry AO, MD, PhD, FRCP, FRANZCP - Australian of the Year 2010 / University of Melbourne / Orygen Youth Health
Susan Raymond, PhD - Changing Our World / onPhilanthropy
Dr Michael Wesley - Lowy Institute for International Policy
Jill Reichstein OAM - Reichstein Foundation / Pilotlight Australia / Trust for Young Australians / Melbourne Health Ethics Committee / Changemakers Australia / Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network
Jennifer Gill - ASB Community Trust / Philanthropy New Zealand / Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium
Julie White - Macquarie Group Foundation

1 - 3 September 2010
6th National Homelessness Conference - Many Ways Home: Towards Ending Homelessness by 2020

Organisation: Homelessness Australia
Location: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane
Cost: $450 - $875

The 6th National Homelessness Conference, Many Ways Home: Ending Homelessness by 2020 is an opportunity to discuss the Government's White Paper - The Road Home. Will we meet the national target or can we do more? How will the White Paper impact on your service? What are other States and Territories doing in relation to their Implementation Plans?

Homelessness Australia will bring together all sectors to answer these questions and more at the 6th National Homelessness Conference in Brisbane from 1-3 September 2010.

In addition to taking the 'big picture' view of where we want to be in 2020 - both in terms of Australia's commitments and our place in the world - through keynotes and plenary discussions, the Conference will also examine how we work on the ground and what new approaches look like in practice.

Further Information: Visit the 6th National Homelessness Conference website

2 September 2010
Australian Social Inclusion Board public consultations on Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage (Perth)

Organisation: Social Inclusion Unit, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Audience: People with experience and expertise on disadvantage, including providers of social welfare services, academics, researchers and particularly people who have experienced cycles of disadvantage themselves
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: Perth

As many of you will already be aware, the Australian Social Inclusion Board (the Board) is currently conducting research on cycles of disadvantage. As part of this research, the Board will be holding public consultations in each capital city. You are invited to attend the consultation in your capital city to share your expertise, knowledge and experiences on cycles of disadvantage, and how people avoid or break out of disadvantage.

The Board was established in May 2008 as the main advisory body to the Government on ways to achieve better outcomes for the most disadvantaged. A key component of its role is also to consult widely with different members of the community to provide advice on how to improve social inclusion.

Consultations will be led by Patricia Faulkner AO, Chair of the Australian Social Inclusion Board. We are interested in hearing from people with experience and expertise on this topic, including providers of social welfare services, academics, researchers and particularly people who have experienced cycles of disadvantage themselves. Please forward these details to your relevant colleagues.

Consultations will be held in all capital cities, on the dates below.

Further Information: RSVP by 26 August. To register your interest for any of the sessions, or if you have any queries, please send an email to Laura Backhouse at Laura.Backhouse@pmc.gov.au. Please mention your name and contact details and which session you wish to attend. Places are limited.

For a brief introduction to this research, see: www.socialinclusion.gov.au/Partnerships/Board/Pages/BreakCycleReqSubs.aspx.
For more general information on the Board, see: www.socialinclusion.gov.au/Partnerships/Board/Pages/default.aspx

This event will be held on alternative dates:
» Canberra, 22 July
» Sydney, 26 July
» Adelaide, 30 July
» Brisbane, 23 August
» Darwin, 24 August
» Perth, 2 September
» Melbourne, 3 September
» Hobart, 6 September

3 September 2010
Australian Social Inclusion Board public consultations on Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage (Melbourne)

Organisation: Social Inclusion Unit, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Audience: People with experience and expertise on disadvantage, including providers of social welfare services, academics, researchers and particularly people who have experienced cycles of disadvantage themselves
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Location: Melbourne

As many of you will already be aware, the Australian Social Inclusion Board (the Board) is currently conducting research on cycles of disadvantage. As part of this research, the Board will be holding public consultations in each capital city. You are invited to attend the consultation in your capital city to share your expertise, knowledge and experiences on cycles of disadvantage, and how people avoid or break out of disadvantage.

The Board was established in May 2008 as the main advisory body to the Government on ways to achieve better outcomes for the most disadvantaged. A key component of its role is also to consult widely with different members of the community to provide advice on how to improve social inclusion.

Consultations will be led by Patricia Faulkner AO, Chair of the Australian Social Inclusion Board. We are interested in hearing from people with experience and expertise on this topic, including providers of social welfare services, academics, researchers and particularly people who have experienced cycles of disadvantage themselves. Please forward these details to your relevant colleagues.

Consultations will be held in all capital cities, on the dates below.

Further Information: RSVP by 27 August. To register your interest for any of the sessions, or if you have any queries, please send an email to Laura Backhouse at Laura.Backhouse@pmc.gov.au. Please mention your name and contact details and which session you wish to attend. Places are limited.

For a brief introduction to this research, see: www.socialinclusion.gov.au/Partnerships/Board/Pages/BreakCycleReqSubs.aspx.
For more general information on the Board, see: www.socialinclusion.gov.au/Partnerships/Board/Pages/default.aspx

This event will be held on alternative dates:
» Canberra, 22 July
» Sydney, 26 July
» Adelaide, 30 July
» Brisbane, 23 August
» Darwin, 24 August
» Perth, 2 September
» Melbourne, 3 September
» Hobart, 6 September

6 September 2010
Australian Social Inclusion Board public consultations on Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage (Hobart)

Organisation: Social Inclusion Unit, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Audience: People with experience and expertise on disadvantage, including providers of social welfare services, academics, researchers and particularly people who have experienced cycles of disadvantage themselves
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: Hobart

As many of you will already be aware, the Australian Social Inclusion Board (the Board) is currently conducting research on cycles of disadvantage. As part of this research, the Board will be holding public consultations in each capital city. You are invited to attend the consultation in your capital city to share your expertise, knowledge and experiences on cycles of disadvantage, and how people avoid or break out of disadvantage.

The Board was established in May 2008 as the main advisory body to the Government on ways to achieve better outcomes for the most disadvantaged. A key component of its role is also to consult widely with different members of the community to provide advice on how to improve social inclusion.

Consultations will be led by Patricia Faulkner AO, Chair of the Australian Social Inclusion Board. We are interested in hearing from people with experience and expertise on this topic, including providers of social welfare services, academics, researchers and particularly people who have experienced cycles of disadvantage themselves. Please forward these details to your relevant colleagues.

Consultations will be held in all capital cities, on the dates below.

Further Information: RSVP by 30 August. To register your interest for any of the sessions, or if you have any queries, please send an email to Laura Backhouse at Laura.Backhouse@pmc.gov.au. Please mention your name and contact details and which session you wish to attend. Places are limited.

For a brief introduction to this research, see: www.socialinclusion.gov.au/Partnerships/Board/Pages/BreakCycleReqSubs.aspx.
For more general information on the Board, see: www.socialinclusion.gov.au/Partnerships/Board/Pages/default.aspx

This event will be held on alternative dates:
» Canberra, 22 July
» Sydney, 26 July
» Adelaide, 30 July
» Brisbane, 23 August
» Darwin, 24 August
» Perth, 2 September
» Melbourne, 3 September
» Hobart, 6 September

Tuesday 7 September 2010
Gender Lens Workshop

Organisation: Victorian Women's Trust and Australian Women Donors Network
Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Westpac, 275 Kent Street, Sydney
Cost: $250 pp

The Victorian Women's Trust and Australian Women Donors Network is pleased to announce a series of new workshops for 2010 - a unique educational opportunity to help you to maximise your effectiveness as philanthropic Trustees and Executive Officers.

The workshops will be run by Mary Crooks, Executive Director of VWT and Andrew Mountford, Telos Partners.

Further Information: To register, download the Gender Lens registration form.

This workshop will be held on alternative dates:
» Sydney, 20 July
» Melbourne, 23 July
» Sydney, 7 September
» Melbourne, 10 September

Friday 10 September 2010
Gender Lens Workshop

Organisation: Victorian Women's Trust and Australian Women Donors Network
Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
Location: BT, Level 24, 367 Collins Street, Melbourne
Cost: $250 pp

The Victorian Women's Trust and Australian Women Donors Network is pleased to announce a series of new workshops for 2010 - a unique educational opportunity to help you to maximise your effectiveness as philanthropic Trustees and Executive Officers.

The workshops will be run by Mary Crooks, Executive Director of VWT and Andrew Mountford, Telos Partners.

Further Information: To register, download the Gender Lens registration form.

This workshop will be held on alternative dates:
» Sydney, 20 July
» Melbourne, 23 July
» Sydney, 7 September
» Melbourne, 10 September

8 - 10 September 2010
Creative Innovation 2010

Organisation: Creative Universe and ANZ
Location: Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
Cost: $125 - $2,950

Creative Innovation 2010 is the place to learn from world changing innovators, futurists, inspired thinkers and curious souls gathered together in an interactive community. It's a place to learn techniques and strategies, unlock and share ideas and gain empowering experiences. A place to imagine the future.

The Conference Program will:

1. Deliver insights and techniques for developing personal and organisational creativity
2. Demonstrate strategies and processes for creating organisational performance, productivity and wellbeing
3. Showcase the world's best practice solutions and ideas for the development of innovative futures for community, business and government
4. Bring together a diverse range of leaders and emerging talent to develop cross-disciplinary solutions that will make a difference in your life, organisation and community

The inaugural Creative Innovation 2010 two day conference will attract leaders, thinkers and speakers from around Australia and internationally. There is also a pre-conference day of Deep Conversations and Master Classes. Gala concerts and world class performers will contribute to this unique event.

Further Information: Visit www.ci2010.com.au

Friday 10 September 2010
4th NARI Biennial Seminar on ACTIVE AGEING

Organisation: National Ageing Research Institute (NARI)
Time: 9am - 5:30pm
Location: Russell Kennedy Pty Ltd, Level 12, 469 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Cost: Free; places are limited

The National Ageing Research Institute Inc. (NARI) invites you to the 4th NARI Biennial Seminar on 'Active Ageing'.

Speakers include:

• Ms Lesley Podesta - First Assistant Secretary, Ageing and Aged Care, Department of Health and Ageing
• Professor Nicola Lautenschlager - AUPOA University of Melbourne
• Dr Elizabeth Cyarto and Dr Briony Dow - NARI
• Professor Keith Hill - La Trobe University & NARI
• Ms Jane Herington - Director Aged Care, Department of Health Victoria
• Professor Lorraine Dennerstein - Hon Professorial Fellow NARI
• Ms Sue Hendy - CEO COTA Vic
• Professor Richard Head - CSIRO
• Mr Michael W Gorton - Partner, Russell Kennedy Solicitors/Board Member, Vic Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission

Further Information: Download the invitation to the 4th NARI Biennial Seminar on Active Ageing. Note: RSVP date has been extended to 3 September.

12 - 16 September 2010
World Energy Congress, Montreal 2010 (Canada)

Organisation: World Energy Congress
Location: Montreal, Canada

Responding Now to Global Challenges - Energy in transition for a living planet

The World Energy Council organizes a world congress every three years. This congress, the premier international multi-energy forum with exhibitors from the field, is an opportunity for participants to better understand energy issues and solutions from a global perspective. It brings together more than 2,500 top world leaders in the field of energy, coming from industry, governments, and international organizations, as well as the media, universities and energy industry associations.

The theme for WEC Montreal 2010 reflects the undeniable sense of urgency that faces the world's energy sector. More energy is needed from now until 2020, with prices rising significantly, while world energy demand is expected to double by 2050. One third of the world population does not yet benefit from reliable energy supply. The energy industry is faced with overwhelming environmental, social and political acceptability. In short, the situation is more challenging than ever.

With this situation in mind, the World Energy Council has set its 2008-2010 business goals & objectives accordingly : work toward responsible growth that reconciles economic development, environmental protection, and the reduction of global inequalities.

Further Information: Visit the World Energy Congress Montreal 2010 website

Tuesday 14 September 2010
Asialink Lecture: Australia's Place in the World, with Dr Michael Wesley

Organisation: Asialink
Time: Doors Open 5.30pm, commencement at 6.00pm
Location: GM15 Theatre, Mezzanine Floor, Building C, School of Law, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton, The University of Melbourne
Cost: Free

Australia's Place in the World: A Public Lecture with Dr Michael Wesley, Executive Director, Lowy Institute for International Policy.

Australia's place in the world is less controversial today than it was 20 years ago. But our complacency about our role in the world is quietly being undercut by important changes in Australians' sense of themselves and the tectonic shifts of the world around us. Dr Michael Wesley draws on opinion polling data, trade and investment flows and geostrategic trends to argue that Australia is about to embark on a new phase of debate about its place in the world. He sketches out the contours of this emerging debate and why it is so important to our national future.

Dr Michael Wesley is the Executive Director of the Lowy Institute for International Policy. Previously he was Professor of International Relations and Director of the Griffith Asia Institute at Griffith University, and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Hong Kong and Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou, China. Prior to this, he was the Assistant Director-General for Transnational Issues at the Office of National Assessments.

Further Information: To register visit the Asialink website

14 - 15 September 2010
RIAA's 7th International Responsible Investment Conference

Organisation: Responsible Investment Association Australasia
Location: Sydney

Recognised as the premier event in RI in Australasia, this conference will again provide the latest insight and news in responsible investment from around the globe.

RIAA's 2010 program will host an all star line-up of international responsible investment experts and offer an array of specially tailored master classes that will provide you with the most current insights and practical examples of responsible investment in action.

Further Information: Visit www.responsibleinvestment.org.

15 - 17 September 2010
NatStats 2010 Conference

Organisation: Australian Bureau of Statistics and National Statistical Service
Location: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney

The overall theme for NatStats 2010 is "Measuring what counts: economic development, wellbeing and progress in 21st century Australia", which will explore drivers of economic and related social change that are shaping Australia's future development. The conference themes will focus on the information required to understand current trends and develop a relevant and effective public policy response.

Senior staff from policy departments, academia, community organisations and the private sector as well as key international speakers will be invited to help in dwelling a strategic perspective.

NatStats 2010 will offer delegates an opportunity to:

1. Explore the impact of expected demographic, environmental and global economic change and their implications forgovernance, policy, productivity and the well-being of Australia's urban and rural communities.
2. Identify the improvements needed in our national statistical system to understand and respond to these challenges.
3. Identify improvements needed in the current statistical frameworks for measuring progress and development to ensure Australians' wellbeing.

Further Information: Visit the NatStats 2010 Conference website

Monday 20 September 2010
Innovative Collaborations for Social Change (Adelaide)

Organisation: Social Innovator Dialogues
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Location: Adelaide
Cost: $100 - $200

Innovative Collaborations for Social Change: an exploration of trends and models that are changing the world, with Tonya Surman.

In this 3 hour highly interactive workshop Tonya Surman will explain why everything that you thought you knew about collaboration is changing, what some of the big trends shaping the future look like and how these changes are going to impact the practice of social innovation. Building on her own experience and insight, and working with the experience and current challenges that participants will bring to the workshop, Tonya will:

• provide a high level overview of the innovative 'constellation collaboration model' and how it is creating significant social outcome
• explore how networks, "crowds" and citizen engagement are redefining constituency and what it means to build movements
• explain how shared physical spaces are an integral part of the mix that creates conditions for social innovation to happen

About Tonya Surman: Tonya is founding executive director of the Centre for Social Innovation based in Canada - a dynamic convergence space whose mission is to catalyze, connect and support new ideas that are changing the world. Tonya has been working with social mission groups to collaborate, innovate and achieve success for over 15 years. She has been founding and managing social enterprises for over 10 years and has built her body of knowledge around multi-sectoral collaboration and entrepreneurship for social change. She is focused on building system innovations and transformations that address the root causes of our social and environmental challenges.

Further Information: To register, visit www.sidialogues.org.au

This workshop will be held on alternative dates:
» Melbourne, 21 September
» Sydney, 22 September
» Auckland, 24 September

Tuesday 21 September 2010
Innovative Collaborations for Social Change (Melbourne)

Organisation: Social Innovator Dialogues
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: Melbourne
Cost: $100 - $200

Innovative Collaborations for Social Change: an exploration of trends and models that are changing the world, with Tonya Surman.

In this 3 hour highly interactive workshop Tonya Surman will explain why everything that you thought you knew about collaboration is changing, what some of the big trends shaping the future look like and how these changes are going to impact the practice of social innovation. Building on her own experience and insight, and working with the experience and current challenges that participants will bring to the workshop, Tonya will:

• provide a high level overview of the innovative 'constellation collaboration model' and how it is creating significant social outcome
• explore how networks, "crowds" and citizen engagement are redefining constituency and what it means to build movements
• explain how shared physical spaces are an integral part of the mix that creates conditions for social innovation to happen

About Tonya Surman: Tonya is founding executive director of the Centre for Social Innovation based in Canada - a dynamic convergence space whose mission is to catalyze, connect and support new ideas that are changing the world. Tonya has been working with social mission groups to collaborate, innovate and achieve success for over 15 years. She has been founding and managing social enterprises for over 10 years and has built her body of knowledge around multi-sectoral collaboration and entrepreneurship for social change. She is focused on building system innovations and transformations that address the root causes of our social and environmental challenges.

Further Information: To register, visit www.sidialogues.org.au

This workshop will be held on alternative dates:
» Adelaide, 20 September
» Sydney, 22 September
» Auckland, 24 September

Wednesday 22 September 2010
Ageing Futures Affinity Group meeting

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: State Trustees, 168 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

We are most fortunate to have two presentations on this day:

1. SMART TECHNOLOGY AND AGEING (Dr Margaret Hartley)

In light of the AFAG wanting to see more innovative and interesting projects in the area of ageing Dr Margaret Hartley, CEO of ATSE, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, will speak about their latest report, released 22nd July 2010, entitled, "Smart Technology for Healthy Longevity". The key finding of this report by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering is that a national thrust on the development and application of smart technology for healthy longevity is vital to ensure a healthy, safe, secure and fulfilling future for the increasing aged population in Australia and the maintenance of a healthy, harmonious and prosperous society.

2. SOCIAL ISOLATION AND OLDER PEOPLE - A ROLE FOR PHILANTHROPY? (Mr David Hardie)

David Hardie has just completed his 6 month internship at The Myer Foundation and has kindly agreed to present his interesting research in this area. David has suggested it would be good for members to have the paper in advance of the meeting - this is attached for your reading.

Download David Hardie's research paper here

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Thursday 16 September 2010.

Wednesday 22 September 2010
Myer Breakfast Briefing: Wellington Women's Mentoring Program

Organisation: Sidney Myer Fund and The Myer Foundation
Time: 8am - 9:30am
Location: The Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund, Level 18, 8 Exhibition St, Melbourne

The Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund invite you to a Breakfast Briefing to learn about a pilot project designed to address the needs of women entering the criminal justice system in the City of Yarra.

Toni Ladanyi, project leader, will speak about the Women's Mentoring Program. The program has been developed by The Wellington Collingwood Inc in partnership with the Collingwood Neighbourhood Justice Centre and Yarra Police

The Women's Mentoring Program is a mechanism for early intervention and recidivism reduction with women at the point of their first contact with the justice system. It links women who have been charged with an offence with a trained mentor whose role is to provide support, encouragement, a listening ear, and assistance to access legal, health and other services.

Further Information: Download the Breakfast Briefing invitation here

Tuesday 22 September 2010
Innovative Collaborations for Social Change (Sydney)

Organisation: Social Innovator Dialogues
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: Sydney
Cost: $100 - $200

Innovative Collaborations for Social Change: an exploration of trends and models that are changing the world, with Tonya Surman.

In this 3 hour highly interactive workshop Tonya Surman will explain why everything that you thought you knew about collaboration is changing, what some of the big trends shaping the future look like and how these changes are going to impact the practice of social innovation. Building on her own experience and insight, and working with the experience and current challenges that participants will bring to the workshop, Tonya will:

• provide a high level overview of the innovative 'constellation collaboration model' and how it is creating significant social outcome
• explore how networks, "crowds" and citizen engagement are redefining constituency and what it means to build movements
• explain how shared physical spaces are an integral part of the mix that creates conditions for social innovation to happen

About Tonya Surman: Tonya is founding executive director of the Centre for Social Innovation based in Canada - a dynamic convergence space whose mission is to catalyze, connect and support new ideas that are changing the world. Tonya has been working with social mission groups to collaborate, innovate and achieve success for over 15 years. She has been founding and managing social enterprises for over 10 years and has built her body of knowledge around multi-sectoral collaboration and entrepreneurship for social change. She is focused on building system innovations and transformations that address the root causes of our social and environmental challenges.

Further Information: To register, visit www.sidialogues.org.au

This workshop will be held on alternative dates:
» Adelaide, 20 September
» Melbourne, 21 September
» Auckland, 24 September

Wednesday 22 September 2010
Think Innovation Summit

Organisation: Office for the Community Sector, Department of Planning and Community Development
Time: 8am - 3:30pm
Location: The Peninsula Room, Shed 14, Central Pier, 161 Harbour Esplanade Docklands, Melbourne
Cost: Free

The Office for the Community Sector's (OCS) annual summit will be held on 22 September 2010 at Docklands, Melbourne. At the 2009 Not For Profit Futures Summit we discussed the issues and problems the sector may encounter in the future. Now it's time to join us for the 2010 Not For Profit Innovation Summit, where we will hear about the new approaches community organisations are taking in response to changing communities and needs. You will hear from engaging speakers, partake in discussions on how not-for-profit (NFP) community organisations are evolving, and learn how the sector as a whole can work collaboratively to ensure continual responsiveness. You will be encouraged to think outside the square, be innovative, and to come up with fresh ideas suited to the emerging future of Victoria.

Building on the 2009 Futures event the Office for the Community Sector Summit offers a unique opportunity for Victoria's not-for-profit sector to come together for a day of collective thinking.

Further Information: Visit www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/communitysector/summit

Download the Think Innovation Summit flyer and registration form here

Tuesday 24 September 2010
Innovative Collaborations for Social Change (Auckland)

Organisation: Social Innovator Dialogues
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Cost: $100 - $200

Innovative Collaborations for Social Change: an exploration of trends and models that are changing the world, with Tonya Surman.

In this 3 hour highly interactive workshop Tonya Surman will explain why everything that you thought you knew about collaboration is changing, what some of the big trends shaping the future look like and how these changes are going to impact the practice of social innovation. Building on her own experience and insight, and working with the experience and current challenges that participants will bring to the workshop, Tonya will:

• provide a high level overview of the innovative 'constellation collaboration model' and how it is creating significant social outcome
• explore how networks, "crowds" and citizen engagement are redefining constituency and what it means to build movements
• explain how shared physical spaces are an integral part of the mix that creates conditions for social innovation to happen

About Tonya Surman: Tonya is founding executive director of the Centre for Social Innovation based in Canada - a dynamic convergence space whose mission is to catalyze, connect and support new ideas that are changing the world. Tonya has been working with social mission groups to collaborate, innovate and achieve success for over 15 years. She has been founding and managing social enterprises for over 10 years and has built her body of knowledge around multi-sectoral collaboration and entrepreneurship for social change. She is focused on building system innovations and transformations that address the root causes of our social and environmental challenges.

Further Information: To register, visit www.sidialogues.org.au

This workshop will be held on alternative dates:
» Adelaide, 20 September
» Melbourne, 21 September
» Sydney, 22 September

26 - 30 September 2010
Leading Change - Living For One Planet

Organisation: The Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE)
Location: Australian Nation University, Canberra
Cost: $200 - $850

The Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) 2010 Conference: Leading change - Living for one planet

The Association aims to deliver a conference that:

• Supports government and non-government organisations to deliver programs/initiatives that achieve positive environmental change
• Brings together the education, environment and business sectors to support a green skilled workforce
• Encourages youth (15 -25) to come together and develop an agreed vision for a sustainable future
• Showcases organisations and individuals that demonstrate leadership in reducing their footprint at work, home and play
• Creates dialogue for leadership at the interface of the disciplines of health, education and environment on the impacts of climate change
• Provides direction for the second half of the UN Decade for Education for Sustainable Development - where do we want to be in 2014?
• Is of low environmental impact

Five key themes have been identified that will provide broad coverage of environmental education and its economic, political and social importance to communities.

The conference offers participants from government and non-government organisations a robust and dynamic forum where they can exchange ideas, experiences and research to build the capacity of people to innovate and implement solutions.

The intention is to facilitate meaningful learning and real outcomes in a participative way through reflective dialogue and panel forums as well as a wide variety of field trips and interactive workshops.

Further Information: Visit www.conferenceco.com.au/aaee/

17 - 23 October 2010
Anti-Poverty Week

Organisation: Anti-Poverty Week
Location: National

The main aims of Anti-Poverty Week are to:

• Strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and in Australia;
• Encourage research, discussion and action to address these problems, including action by individuals, communities, organisations and governments.

Everyone who is interested in helping to reduce poverty and hardship here or overseas is encouraged to organise their own activities during the Week or join in some being organised by other people.

Further Information: Visit www.antipovertyweek.org.au

19 - 21 October 2010
Australian National Community Foundations Forum 2010

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia and Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)
Location: Best Western Melbourne Airport Conference Centre, Melbourne, Victoria
Cost: $150 - $590

Registrations now open!

» Download the Registration Form here

» Download the preliminary Programme here

This Forum is for:

• Community Foundation practitioners
• Board members
• Community Foundation staff
• Volunteers

It is also the perfect venue for those people from communities seeking to learn about the Community Foundation movement and what it can achieve for their community.

Any community or group seeking to investigate the idea of a Community Foundation should have representatives attend this Forum.

It is also an ideal Forum for those in Government and the public service to learn what Community Foundations can do, are achieving and hope to achieve for the Australian community in the years ahead.

Further Information: Visit Philanthropy Australia's Community Foundations Gateway at http://communityfoundations.philanthropy.org.au

26 - 27 October 2010
GEO Seminar: Engage for Results

Organisation: Grantmakers for Effective Organisations (GEO)
Location: Toronto, Canada
Cost: $695 - $1,095 USD

Engage for Results - Involving grantees & other stakeholders in your grantmaking strategies.

Don't miss your opportunity to participate in GEO's popular, two-day learning experience, "Engage for Results: Involving grantees and other stakeholders in your grantmaking strategies." This must-attend training on stakeholder engagement will:

• provide you with the strategies, skills and tools to make your grantmaking more effective by increasing the involvement of your grantees.
• provide you with a forum to explore your challenges and successes in engaging stakeholders in your work.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn techniques that will help your foundation engage in smarter grantmaking for better results. In Toronto, Canada, you will have the chance to connect with your peers and expert facilitators from our philanthropic community in an interactive, small group, action-oriented setting. By attending, you will come away with the tools and skills necessary to authentically incorporate nonprofit and community perspective into your grantmaking.

Further Information: Please register by September 10, 2010 (spaces are limited) by contacting Kamasha Hendrickson at hendrickson@geofunders.org. For additional information, contact Jason Twiss, GEO's manager of member engagement, at twiss@geofunders.org or visit www.geofunders.org/seminarmain.aspx

27 - 29 October 2010
13th National Conference on Volunteering

Organisation: Volunteering Australia
Location: The Sebel and Citigate Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria
Cost: $950

Initiate. Discover. Examine.

Challenges such as the impacts of an ageing population and the global financial crisis, opportunities for exploring greater partnerships with the corporate and government sectors, and cementing the pivotal role that volunteering has within the broader social inclusion context, continue to be areas of discussion within the sector.

The 13th National Conference on Volunteering aims to provide a national forum to:

• Initiate discussion, debate and analyse issues affecting volunteering
• Discover new technologies that can affect or support volunteering
• Examine initiatives that will grow volunteering and promote best practice in volunteering

Further Information: Visit www.volunteeringaustralia.org/conference

Thursday 21 October 2010
Addressing Homelessness Affinity Group meeting

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm, including lunch
Location: Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, Melbourne

This meeting will focus on the portrayal of homelessness including public perceptions, language used, content of brochures, and use of media/IT. It will include showing some short film/video and will be followed by sharing of research and a discussion.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Monday 18 October 2010.

Thursday 4 November 2010
Health and Medical Research Forum (Sydney)

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full and Associate Members only
Time: TBA
Location: Sydney; venue TBA

Further details to be advised.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au.

7 - 10 November 2010
The Global Summit II: Humanity Uniting for a Sustainable Future

Organisation: The Global Summit
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA

Policy Making. Philanthropy. Technology.

Applying advances in communications to empower new voices to be heard, The Global Summit unites the most powerful and grass-roots change makers to co-create hands-on solutions, catalyze local action, share what works best and disseminate the most effective sustainable technologies on earth.

The Global Summit's strategically diverse program engages a wide range of stakeholders promoting transfer of knowledge, technology and synergistic collaboration.

Through the conference and year-round follow up, The Global Summit delivers a whole-system approach impacting collaboration, education, and innovation-- the primary vehicles of social and environmental change.

Further Information: Visit www.theglobalsummit.org

Tuesday 9 November 2010 (Previously Wednesday 10 November)
Education Affinity Group meeting, Melbourne

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Philanthropy Australia Full Members only
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: The Myer Foundation, Melbourne

Focus for this meeting will be on rural and remote education issues.

Further Information: RSVP Essential by Thursday 4 November to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia by email a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au or phone: (02) 9223 0155.

Wednesday 10 November 2010
Arts Affinity Group meeting (Melbourne)

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: AbaF, level 2, 405 Collins Street, Melbourne

Further details to be advised.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Thursday 4 November 2010.

15 - 17 November 2010
Making Links 2010 Conference

Organisation: Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations, Creative Industries Faculty, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Donor Tec, Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE), Infoxchange Australia, Inspire Foundation, Vibewire Inc., Victorian Council of Social Service, WA Centre for Health Promotion Research,
Audience: Interested people, organisations and groups working at the intersection of social action and IT - including community workers, educators, trainers, not-for-profit organisations, people who work with marginalised groups, activists and researchers
Location: State Library of Western Australia, 25 Francis Street, Perth

The conference brings together individuals, organisations and groups working at the intersection of social action and IT.

Further Information: Visit www.makinglinks.org.au.

Wednesday 17 November 2010
Indigenous Affinity Group meeting

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia
Audience: Full Members only
Time: 12:00 - 2:30pm
Location: VECCI, 486 Albert Street, East Melbourne

Wendy Scaife from QUT will speak about the 'QUT review' where she interviewed many of the IAG in relation to funding Indigenous programs. It will be an opportunity to hear from her about our collective thoughts and reflections.

Further Information: Please RSVP to Annie Scoufis at Philanthropy Australia on (02) 9223 0155 or a.scoufis@philanthropy.org.au by Thursday 11 November 2010.

18 - 19 November 2010
Inaugural National Indigenous Policy and Dialogue Conference

Organisation: University of NSW - Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences and the Social Policy Research Centre
Location: University of New South Wales

Indigenous Policy and Dialogue: New Relationships, New Possibilities

Australia's colonial history has left us a challenging legacy, where contrasting worldviews continue to frame struggle and contestation between Indigenous people and the state.

Our philosophical and institutional frameworks are not suited to dealing with this legacy, and Indigenous policy remains problematic and contentious. As a consequence there is no process for reflection or re-examination of the relationship between Indigenous people and the Australian nation.

What might we now do to create a more just and reconciled society? How might we create new opportunities to transform the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people? What are the implications for policy making in this contested space?

The conference will be the first to be hosted by the recently established Indigenous Policy and Dialogue Research Unit (IPDRU) in the Social Policy Research Centre at UNSW. IPDRU, headed by Patrick Dodson as founding director and Professor of Indigenous Policy, is engaged in a nation building research agenda, developing new narratives, institutions, practices, philosophies and opportunities for a more just and inclusive Australia, where Indigenous rights and interests are at the centre of Australian nationhood and embedded in the institutional fabric of the country.

Further Information: Visit http://nipdc.arts.unsw.edu.au

18 - 20 November 2010
WINGSForum 2010 - Innovation and Impact: The Role of Grantmaker Associations in Changing Society

Organisation: WINGS
Location: Lake Como, Italy

Join grantmaker associations and philanthropy support organizations from around the world for this special event in Como, Italy.

At a time when philanthropy is being asked to respond faster and more effectively to an increasing number of social issues, grantmaker associations need to think creatively and deeply. WINGSForum 2010 is a powerful opportunity to look at solutions and innovations to social issues in a world which is increasingly interconnected and interdependent, and where philanthropy's challenges are more complex then ever before.

Further Information: More details coming soon - be sure to check the WINGS website for updates.

19 - 25 November 2010
Public Sector Social Innovation, with Christian Baston

Organisation: Social Innovator Dialogues
Location: Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra & Perth

Christian Bason is one of the world's leading pracitioners in Public Sector Innovation. As Director of MindLab, Denmark's Public Sector Innovation organisation, Christian leads a cross-ministerial innovation unit which involves citizens and businesses in creating new solutions for society.

In response to the Australian Government's stated recommendation to set up a MindLab-esque body in Australia and the forthcoming release of Christian Bason's book 'Leading Public Sector Innovation', the Social Innovator Dialogues will bring Christian to Australia in November to share, discuss and learn what public sector innovation looks like (or might look like) for Australia.

Further details to be advised.

Further Information: Visit www.sidialogues.org.au

23 - 24 November 2010
Private Baking & Wealth Management Australia 2010 Conference

Organisation: Terrapinn
Location: Sydney Harbour Marriott, Sydney
Cost: $1,695 - $2,965

This event will bring together private banks, wealth managers, financial advisors, dealer groups and platform providers to discuss the changes the economic down turn has forced upon the industry.

Speakers include:

• Graham Reeve - Managing Director Family Office & Wealth Services, Myer Family Company
• Adrian Hondros - Executive General Manager, Commonwealth Private
• Angela Mentis - Executive General Manager, NAB Private Wealth
• Catherine McDowell - Managing Director, ANZ Private Bank
• Chris Selby - MD & Head of Global Wealth Management, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
• Guy Hedley - Head of Macquarie Private Bank, Macquarie Private Bank
• Scott Reidel - Head of AMP Private Wealth, AMP

Featuring discussions on High Net Worth clients and the role of the family office and philanthropy.

Further Information: Visit the Private Baking & Wealth Management Australia 2010 Conference website

30 November - 3 December 2010
Australian Population Association 15th Biennial Conference

Organisation: Australian Population Association (APA)
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Cost: $280 - $760 per attendee

Population growth and demographic change are certainly hot topics of the moment. The recent release of the 3rd Intergenerational Report stimulated widespread interest, particularly the prospect of Australia's population reaching 35.9 million by 2050. IGR3 re-focused policy makers' attention on the ageing of the population and how the costs of this significant change can be borne by Government.

Notwithstanding the potentially substantial budget impacts, projected changes to Australia's age structure have a range of implications. This is the theme of the Australian Population Association's 2010 national conference - the impacts of generational change.

Here is your opportunity to contribute to the debate. Should Australia continue to allow a large overseas migrant intake and what are the consequences? Will current high fertility levels continue into the future? Can we overcome potential impacts on living standards by working harder and smarter?

Join Australia's principal demographic thinkers as we consider these vital questions. Add your voice - and particularly the results of your research - to the debate. Hear the views and form your own opinion - our future depends on it.

Further Information: Visit www.apa2010conference.com

March 2011 (dates to be announced)
Asia/Pacific Indigenous Peoples Funders Summit

Organisation: The Samdhana Institute, Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara, International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) and Asia Indigenous Peoples' Pact (AIPP)
Audience: Indigenous funders
Location: Lombok, Indonesia

Coming together is critical for understanding and creating concrete partnerships with indigenous peoples across Asia and the Pacific. While the issues are complex, groups across the region have practical experience and success on which to build.

This three-day summit is open to all funders with an interest in learning from the rich experience, traditions and activities of Asian and Pacific indigenous peoples. Highlighting the success and challenges of various groups across the region, the summit will provide a space to learn from the knowledge and ideas of indigenous peoples and to build synergy and collaboration among funders.

Further Information: Visit The Samdhana Institute or International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP).

30 - 31 May 2011
Communities in Control Conference

Organisation: Our Community and Connecting Up Australia
Location: Melbourne

More details to be announced in 2011.

Further Information: Visit www.ourcommunity.com.au or www.connectingup.org

1 - 2 June 2011
Connecting Up 2011 Conference

Organisation: Connecting Up Australia
Location: Melbourne

More details to be announced in 2011.

Further Information: Visit www.connectingup.org