Extinguish the Flame

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESStand out, build your brand and reach your target market with one of the Conference’s sponsorship packages.A sponsorship package will give your organisation a unique opportunity to align your brand with the National Batiba Guwiyal Conference and make a greater impact with the nation’s current and future tackling to Child Sexual Assault in Indigenous Communities.

The quality of guests and the high attendance levels at the event make sponsoring the conference an attractive opportunity.

For sponsorship information contact: Greg McKenzie 0410 146 437 batibaguwiyal@murawin.com.au

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Emeritus Professor Judy Atkinson, Patron of We Al-Li

ProfessorJackBeetson,ChiefExecutiveOfficer, Literacy for Life Foundation

Hon. Linda Burney, Leader of the Opposition, NSW Parliament

Hon. Shannon Fentiman MP, Minister for Communities, Women and Youth, Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Multicultural Affairs

MsHettyJohnstonAM,ChiefExecutiveOfficer,Bravehearts

Mr Steve Kinmond, Deputy Ombudsman, NSW

Professor Marcia Langton AM, University of Melbourne

Mr Noel Pearson, Advisor, Cape York Institute

Associate Professor, Dr Rita Shackel, University of Sydney

Ms Carol Vale, Conference Convener and Manager Director, Murawin

National Batiba Guwiyal ConferenceTackling the impacts and finding solutions to Child Sexual Assault in Indigenous Communities.

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP Monday 29 February

Conference

FULL DAY 1 Tuesday 1 March

FULL DAY 2 Wednesday 2 MarchBrisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

EXPERIENCE Hear from others about innovative ways for

keeping children safe. Gain insight into latest the research. Be part of the Yarning Circles and other

conversations about healing and empowerment to drive change.

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Pre Conference Program Monday 29 February 2016

10am – 3pm PARTICIPATORY LEADERSHIP YARNING CIRCLESThe Pre-conference Program will consist of:

Indigenous Panel of Guest Speakers Art of Hosting Workshops

Guest Speakers will include a panel of Indigenous men and women driving change at the social and political levels in our communities.We invite you to join us in exploring through the Art of Hosting conversations that matter, the issue of:

Together, how do we put out the ‘fire of pain’ that is caused by the impacts of child sexual abuse in Indigenous communities? Join with us in finding solutions from the ‘fire of pain’ towards healing and empowerment.

Bring your energy, passion and commitment to working together so that we can use our experiences, past and present, to help us create a better future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.

Conference Day 1 Tuesday 1 March 2016

7am – 8am REGISTRATION Check in8am – 9am YARNING CIRCLES Participate in the opportunity to have your say in a safe space

9am – 9.15am INTRODUCTION Welcome to Country9.15am – 9.30am MINISTERS OPENING ADDRESS By the Hon. Shannon Fentiman, Minister for Communities, Women and Youth, Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Multicultural Affairs9.30am – 10am THE VOICES OF ELDERS Guidance Plenary: Tackling CSA with cultural integrity and responsibility10am – 10.30am KEYNOTE SPEECH Noel Pearson, Advisor for the Cape York Partnership10.35am – 11am MORNING TEA Join us for light food and refreshments11am – 11.30am KEYNOTE SPEECH Hetty Johnston OAM, Bravehearts Founder andChiefExecutiveOfficer11.35am – 12.30pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

Legal Education Research Yarning Circles Innovative Practice

12.30pm – 1.30pm LUNCH Lunch will be served in the foyer, exhibition area1.30pm –2pm KEYNOTE SPEECH Professor Jack Beetson, Executive Director, Literacy for Life Foundation

2pm – 3pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

Justice Health Innovative Practice Community Yarning Circles

3pm – 3.30pm AFTERNOON TEA Join us for light food and refreshments4pm – 4.30pm KEYNOTE SPEECH Professor Rita Shakel, University of Sydney4.30pm – 5.30pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

Indigenous Guided Walk Indigenous Art Indigenous Weaving Bushtucker Cooking

6.30pm – 10.30pm CONFERENCE DINNER Guest Speaker Hon. Linda Burney, NSW Shadow Minister for Education and Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. Followed by Murri

Conference Day 2 Monday 2 March 2016

7am – 8am REGISTRATION Check in8am – 8.45am YARNING CIRCLES Meditation8.45am – 9am WELCOME BACK Day 2 introduction and general housekeeping9am – 9.30am KEYNOTE SPEECH Professor Marcia Langton, Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies, Centre for Health Equity, University of Melbourne

9.30am – 10.30am CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

Justice Yarning Circles Innovative Practice Research Education

10.30am – 11am MORNING TEA Join us for light food and refreshments11am – 11.30am KEYNOTE SPEECH Steve Kidmond, NSW Deputy Ombudsman & Community Services and Disability Commissioner11.30am – 12.30pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

Justice Yarning Circles Innovative Practice Health Community

12.30pm – 1.20pm LUNCH Lunch will be served in the foyer, exhibition area1.20pm – 2pm KEYNOTE SPEECH Emeritus Professor Judy Atkinson, Patron of We Al-li2pm – 3.50pm WORLD CAFÉ A method for creating a living network of collaborative dialogue around questions that matter in real life situations3.50pm – 4pm PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER Carol Vale, Conference Convener and Manager Director, Murawin4pm – 5pm POST CONFERENCE NETWORKING Networkingopportunitytotaketimetoreflecton what you’ve discussed with others from the conference

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Registration Fees Discounts available

PRE-CONFERENCE MASTER CLASSStudent Registration Fee $250 Early Bird Registration Fee $245 Full Registration Fee $295Inclusions: Master Class; Morning Tea and Lunch; Afternoon Relaxation Activity

NATIONAL BATIBA GUWIYAL CONFERENCE – 2 DAYSOne Day Registration Fee $450 Student Registration Fee $550 Early Bird Registration Fee $595 Full Price Registration Fee $695Inclusions: Presentations and Workshops; Morning Teas, Lunches and Afternoon Teas; Conference Bags; Choice of Morning and Afternoon Relaxation Activities

CONFERENCE DINNERFixed Dinner Fee $155Inclusions: Three Course Meal; Guest Dinner Speaker, the Hon Linda Burney, MP; Great Murri Entertainment

FULL PACKAGE, INCLUDING PRE-CONFERENCE, CONFERENCE AND CONFERENCE DINNERStudent Registration Fee $695 Early Bird Registration Fee $805 Full Registration Fee $895Inclusions: Presentations and Workshops; Conference Bag; Morning Teas, Lunches and Afternoon Teas; Morning and Afternoon Relaxation Activities; Conference Dinner

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which the National Batib Guwiyal Conference takes place, paying respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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