Chatterbox Program

A conference about community conversations, education and partnerships

Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 10:22

Location: Melbourne (Frankston Arts Centre, Davey Street, Frankston (melway reference 100A D8))

Event Dates: 12 October 2010, 13 October 2010

Organisation: Chisholm Institute

Link: http://www.chisholm.edu.au/StudyAreas/CIHCW/ChatterboxConference/Pages/default.aspx

Contact Name: Farrah Buckland

Contact Phone: 0408 358 325

Cost: From $40

 

Chisholm Institute’s Centre for Integrated Health and Community Well-being is proudly presenting a conference titled Chatterbox: community conversations, education and partnerships.

This conference will provide an opportunity for students, educators, professionals, volunteers and others interested to explore contemporary trends and issues surrounding welfare, mental health, children, youth and aged care, indigenous health, sport, recreation, fitness and leisure, disability, nursing, as well as social justice pursuits in the broader community.

Conference themes relate to community based practice including:
• Social inclusion
• Mental health
• Children, youth and families
• Education and training

Professor Patrick McGorry will officially launch the newly accredited Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs at the conference.  Our keynote speakers include Robyn Miller, Professor Patrick McGorry, Basil Varghese and Professor Alasdair Vance.

For further information please contact:

Farrah Buckland
Conference Co-ordinator
Telephone: 0408 358 325
Email:conference@chisholm.edu.au