Australia's Welfare 2005 Conference
30 November 2005 - CANBERRA
This one day conference, held in the nation's capital, provides insights into
key issues facing Australia's community services and housing sector.
The conference will assess current welfare statistics and demonstrate the relevance of these figures to existing and future welfare practices and reforms.
It brings together welfare professionals, researchers, policy makers, practitioners and academics working across all industry and government fields.
Delegates will have the chance to listen to qualified speakers representing a variety of academics, bureaucrats and AIHW professionals.
The one day program commences with the launch of Australia's Welfare 2005 by Senator Kay Patterson MP, Minister for Family and Community Services. This publication is the nation's most comprehensive and authoritative source of welfare statistics and related information. All delegates receive a complimentary copy of this important statistical resource.
The conference program includes keynote addresses by welfare sector experts, with sessions being held in a broad spectrum of welfare arenas including:
- Ageing and Aged Care
- Disability and disability services
- Children and family services
- Homelessness
- Housing
- Labour force and
- Expenditure