Events Calendar Nov 2010: NZ Council of Social Services conference
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Where: Dunedin, St Margaret's College Abstract submissions requested by 2 July 2010. This three-day conference will be the forum in which to learn about in the ways and means to more sustain families and communities within New Zealand society in general.Through the keynote address, varied presentations, workshops and networking, participants will explore ways to inspire both practical and community minded strategies There will be two main themes for the programme: The Family & Community Sustainability stream will be an opportunity to reflect supporting our most vulnerable but most important community institution, the family. What happens when they fall through the cracks? How can families survive economic hardship? How do we support those families with special health or financial needs? How is the family sustained? The Organisation & Sector Sustainability stream will look at the current environment - global environment, local environment and sector environment. How will organisations and community groups survive into the future? How do sector and community groups adapt to changing political environments? What is government's role in supporting the most vulnerable citizens? Submitting Abstracts: Are you interested in making an address, running a workshop or a combination of the two? We invite you to submit an abstract, which will become the basis of selection for inclusion in the programme. Abstracts will be a maximum of 250 words. A short professional biography will be necessary. Abstracts must be received by Friday, 2 July 2010. The conference programme selection committee reserves the right to select the abstracts that best develop the conference theme within the time and space available. Abstracts: All abstracts accepted for inclusion in the NZCOSS Biennial Conference will be printed in the Conference Programme. The keynote speech and addresses will be uploaded onto the NZCOSS website following the Conference. Confirmation of Receipt of Abstracts: Receipt of your abstract will be confirmed by email. Notifications: All presenters will be notified whether they whether their abstract has been accepted or declined by Friday, 30 July 2010.
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