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International Unity in Diversity Conference
Townsville
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International Unity in Diversity Conference People, the Workforce and the Future of Australia.
Australia's largest tropical city Townsville welcomes you to the International Unity in Diversity Conference to explore global trends in migration, the workforce and creating enhanced community cohesion. Drawing together an expert panel, the conference will address the need for collaboration, communication and cooperation across cultural, religious and ideological barriers. The three-day program has immediate relevance to work, community, education, health and Indigenous partnerships.
The conference program will feature international and national keynote speakers, panel discussions, lively and interactive presenters, cross cultural training, exhibition displays, Indigenous speakers and experiences and debates with a celebrity moderator, art and cultural performances, genuine Pacific style gala dinner, and group excursions to the Great Barrier Reef and Indigenous sites
This conference is suitable for business leaders and multicultural stakeholders and is also aimed at government, education, community, cultural, religious and migrant settlement workers.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4772 4800
Email: Farvardin.Daliri@bigpond.com
Web:
www.culturalfest.org
ENTRY INFORMATION
Date:
From
13 Aug 08
To
16 Aug 08
Frequency: Annual
Venue: Jupiters Townsville Hotel and Casino
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive
Townsville
Queensland, Australia
4810
ENTRY COSTS
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $500.00 | 13 - 16 Aug 08 | |
| Concession | $350.00 | 13 - 16 Aug 08 | |
| Student | $350.00 | 13 - 16 Aug 08 |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Miscellaneous:
Conference topics include Australian skills shortage crisis - recruiting and managing a diverse work force; communication across cultural, religious and ideological barriers; recognition of Australia's first people; local governments' role and responsibility in community and cultural development; multi-faith activities (including Indigenous heritage), successful migrant settlement - programs, migratory trends, social cohesion; art and cultural expression for local groups, youth issues; health and wellbeing issues of migrants and children of culturally diverse families; culture and hybridity - identity issues, multiculturalism, Australian history; inclusive education and curriculum to promote social cohesion and peace; world views and epistemologies; national cohesion and global peace.
AUD800.00 - Government organisation. AUD650.00 - Non-Government organisation. AUD500.00 - Individual registration. AUD350.00 - Student and Pensioner registration.
