Making a Difference...Conference 2011

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, 19-20 October 2011

HWA is proud to be sponsoring the Making a Difference…2011 conference to be held in Brisbane on 20-21 October by the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council.

Over the two-day conference more than 40 speakers will be providing insight and inspiration to help you break through the barriers in your own work environment.

Key note speakers include:

• Major General Jim Molan, who was instrumental in ensuring the first democratic elections were held in Iraq
• Louise Sauvage, Australia's most awarded track athlete and a campaigner for disabled athletes
• Anh Do, who will share his story as a child refugee at our conference, and his talents as a comedian at the event dinner.

In addition to these speakers delegates will hear also from:

• Robert Fitzgerald, commissioner with the Productivity Commission
• Michael Flinn of the Australian Services Union
• the Hon Peter Garrett AM, MP, Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth
• the Hon Sussan Ley MP, Shadow Minister for Employment Participation; and Shadow Minister for Childcare and Early Childhood Learning.

Delegates will also have the opportunity to attend seven of 35 dedicated sessions and workshops.

More details can be found on the Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council website.