Upcoming events
NSW Child Protection and Wellbeing Interagency Conference
Reforms- two years on
Date: 29 - 30 November 2011
Venue: Crystal Palace (Luna Park, Milsons Point, Sydney)
NSW Government has a five-year plan to fundamentally change the way children and families are supported and protected: Keep Them Safe: A shared approach to child wellbeing.
Draft conference program is now available
Who should attend?
Delegates are welcome from across the government and non-government sectors working in the child protection and wellbeing field, including representatives from:
- Aboriginal organisations
- General Practice
- Schools (eg. Principals)
- Rural and remote areas
- Culturally and linguistically diverse services
- Children’s Services
- Out of home care services
- Policy and practice.
What to expect
This conference provides an opportunity to reflect on:
- progress towards improving safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people in New South Wales.
- changed policy, practice and systems
- strengthened partnerships
- the challenges that remain.
The conference will be organised by NSW Health on behalf of NSW Government and co-hosted with the Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA).
Registrations
Registrations for the NSW Child Protection and Wellbeing Interagency Conference have now closed. We have received a fantastic response and have reached the venue capacity of 500 attendees.
For any further registration enquires please contact the Event Manager
Melissa Watson
P: 02 8644 2070 M: 0429 392 118
E: melissa.watson@hss.health.nsw.gov.au
Accommodation
The conference has been able to obtain group discount rates at the Vibe Hotel North Sydney for those delegates requiring accommodation during the conference. The discounted rates are available for the dates of 28th, 29th and 30th November.
The Vibe Hotel is the closest accommodation venue to Luna Park and is a short 5 minute walk.
Please visit the Vibe Hotel website for further information. To book accommodation using the discounted rates please call the hotel direct on 02 9955 1111 or email vhns@vibehotels.com.au.
You will need to quote “NSW child protection and wellbeing conference” to receive the below rates:
| Room only | 1 breakfast | 2 breakfasts | ||
| Guest room (Queen/Twin) | $189 | $209 | $229 | |
| Deluxe view (Queen) | $214 | $234 | $254 | |
| Deluxe suite (Queen) | $264 | $284 | $304 | |
| Executive suite (King) | $289 | $309 | $329 |
Event Material
Do you know someone who may be interested in attending? The following downloadable resources can be used to promote the event to colleagues.
NSW Child Protection and Wellbeing Interagency Conference date claimer
NSW Child Protection and Wellbeing Interagency Conference promotional flyer
Conference Enquiries
For further information on this event please contact the Conference Manager
HSS Events
Melissa Watson
P: 02 8644 2070 M: 0429 392 118
E: melissa.watson@hss.health.nsw.gov.au
Are you interested in the ACWA 2012 Conference?
Register your interest today at www.acwa2012.com.au

