National Conference on Volunteering 2011
Inspire. Challenge. Influence.
28 - 30 November 2011 | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), QLD
The conference was a highlight of the International Year of Volunteers Plus 10 celebrations.
Highlights from the Conference
National Conference on Volunteering 2011 - Wrap Up is now available
The three day conference program included:
- Plenary sessions from Australian and International Keynote Speakers and panel discussions
- The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG, former Justice of the High Court of Australia will deliver the 'Margaret Bell Spirit of Volunteering Oration'. Read the article 'Volunteers Must Stir the Pot - Kirby' by Pro Bono News
- Ms Donna Keher, Chief of the United Nations Volunteers Partnerships and Communications Division. Read the article 'Volunteerism the Cornerstone of a Sustainable Global Future' by Pro Bono News
- Dr. Ram A. Cnaan, University of Pennsylvania USA, noted researcher on volunteerism
- Mr Cary Pedicini, Chief Executive Officer, Volunteering Australia
- Mr Paul Ronalds, First Assistant Secretary, Office of Work and Family, Australian Government
- Ms Jan Owen AM, Chief Executive Officer, Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) followed by a fantastic discussion panel with seven young Australians - Chris Raine, Kumari Middleton, Tim Kenworthy, Elliot Costello, Tom OConnor, Dawn Mlotshwa & Ehon Chan. Read the article 'Seven Young Australians Changing the World' by Pro Bono News
- The Hon. Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Social Inclusion who launched the National Volunteering Strategy. (click here to download a copy) Read the article 'Govt Unveils Ten Year Roadmap for Volunteering' by Pro Bono News
- Ms Raelene Boyle OAM, Australian National Living Treasure, Olympic legend and ambassador for Breast Cancer Network Australia. Read the article 'Olympic Track Great in Praise of Volunteers' by Pro Bono News
- Ms Dimity Fifer, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Volunteers International
- Demystifying Social Media plenary session with Dr Edwina Luck, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and a panel discussion will
with Jeremy Mansfield, Green Cross Australia and Liz Buchanan, Project Manager, All Hazards Information Management. Read the article 'Engagement the Key to Social Media' by Pro Bono News
- 55 presentations and 17 workshops featured throughout the program
- Casual Drinks and Registration on the Sunday night before the Conference officially opened. This was a great opportunity to network.
- Welcome Reception after the first day's proceedings on Monday night.
- Conference Dinner on Tuesday. Congratulations to the winners of our table decoration competition for their amazing 'Meals On Wheels' display. Photos are available on the VA facebook page and Pro Bono's flickr page
- Corporate breakfast hosted by London Benchmarking Group (LBG) and VA providing an opportunity for corporate representatives to network and hear about the developments and tools that LBG are developing.
- Networking opportunities at the lunch breaks each day - themed by state, sector and occupation
- Strong Twitter conversation using the hash tag #volaus11 and #IYVplus10. Check out the How to 'Twitter Guide' Over the 3-days of the conference we had over 1,000 tweets!
Delegates all received a copy of the Conference Workbook which is full on information on the conference, including information and abstracts on all keynote speakers, presentation and workshops featured in the program. They also received the conference proceedings on a USB to take home.
Additional Conference Information and Resources from the conference will be updated on request. This includes information that was not available in time for the Conference Proceedings USB and additional resources supplied by presenters.
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