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ADA Copyright Forum 2018 - Flexible and Adaptable: the Future of Copyright
2017 was an exciting year for copyright, with new laws, new regulations and a commitment by the government to “a modernised copyright exceptions framework that keeps pace with technological advances and is flexible to adapt to future changes.”
But what is a modern copyright framework in 2018 and beyond? What are others doing globally to modernise their systems? And what do we need here – now and in the future?
This year's ADA Copyright Forum will focus on the commitment to modernisation, what it will mean in practice, and what we need it to mean for Australia, the region and the world.
Speakers
- Professor Ruth Okediji, the Jeremiah Smith. Jr, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and Co-Director of the Berkman Klein Center
- Professor Jill McKeough, University of Technology Sydney
- Seb Chan, Chief Experience Officer, Australian Centre for the Moving Image
- Jonny Roses, Policy and Public Affairs Lawyer, Interactive Games and Entertainment Association
- Paula Bray, DX Lab Leader, DX Labs, State Library of New South Wales
- Roxanne Missingham, University Librarian and Chief Scholarly Information Officer, Australian National University
- Julia Mant, Archives and Records Manager, National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)
- Delia Browne, National Copyright Director, National Copyright Unit (NCU), Copyright Advisory Group, COAG Education Council
- John O’Mahony, Partner, Deloitte Access Economics
- Tony Starkey, Government Relations & Accessibility, The Royal Society for the Blind (RSB)
- Sarah Runcie, Manager, Strategy and Policy, Australian Publishers Association
- Anthea Taylor, Manager Accessible Information Library Services, Vision Australia
- Dinesh Burah, VisAbility
- Dr Kylie Pappalardo, Intellectual Property and Innovation Law Research Program, Queensland University of Technology
- Jessica Stevens, Queensland University of Technology
- Jessica Coates, Executive Officer, Australian Digital Alliance
- Elliott Bledsoe, Copyright Officer, Australian Digital Alliance
- Representatives of the Department of Communications and the Arts
About
The Australian Digital Alliance Forum is the peak event for discussion of creative, workable copyright reform options to promote a fairer copyright balance for creators and the broader public. With a range of speakers and panels, the Forum is a must for anyone interested in the present and future of copyright in Australia and the region.
Program
The full program for the 2018 Forum is online now! View the program.
Overcoming Indigenous Family Violence Forum 2018
Overcoming Indigenous Family Violence Two Day Conference
Darwin | 16 - 17 May, 2018
Indigenous Family Violence is a national issue that requires a nationwide effort to overcome.
The 2018 Indigenous Family Violence program was researched in consultation with our Advisory Committee of respected elders and experts. The agenda highlights the most pressing issues relating to indigenous family violence. These include initiatives such as government programs, community-based solutions, indigenous youth & child services, healing and rehabilitation strategies and the role of the police and legal system, all of which have proved to be successful in overcoming the scourge that is Indigenous Family Violence.
Over the course of the 2-day conference and the 3rd workshop day, we will be focused entirely on advocating for change, and exploring ways to free Australia from this ongoing issue.
Previously Overcoming Indigenous Family Violence was held in Cairns, Brisbane and Melbourne; this year the forum will be in Darwin in May. We remain committed to delivering valuable strategies & solutions that are authentic, relevant & practical. To this end, we have worked with a committee of respected elders and experts to advise on key concerns relating to family violence in Indigenous communities, & ensure the agenda emphasises these concerns as well as some cohesive initiatives that have proven to be successful in tackling the key issues.
Our 2018 Advisory Committee
At the 2018 Overcoming Indigenous Family Violence Forum, we are committed to delivering valuable strategies & solutions that are authentic, relevant & practical. This year, we’ve invited a committee of respected experts to advise on key concerns relating to family violence in Indigenous communities, & ensure that the agenda emphasises cohesive initiatives proven to be successful in tackling the key issues.
Remote Community Communication & Engagement Workshop
Wurrumiyanga (Bathurst Island) | Friday, 18 May 2018
This remote training workshop, held in the remote Indigenous community of Wurrumiyanga (Bathurst Island), is designed to give delegates the opportunity to personally experience traditional Indigenous culture and isolated communities in remote Australia. The workshop commences with a two-hour ferry trip to Wurrumiyanga, followed by an hour to fully immerse oneself in the culture, art and people. After a traditional welcome to country, the workshop program will commence, focusing on cross-cultural awareness, leadership and community capacity building.
Receive 10% off your ticket by using this discount code: APO-10
Click here to register and benefit from this discount today.
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The 2nd National Indigenous Mental Health & Wellbeing Forum
Despite efforts to close the gap, Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population keeps suffering from increased mental health issues.
Reports show that the proportion of Indigenous adults experiencing high or very high psychological distress is almost three times the proportion for non-Indigenous adults. And the suicide rate among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is twice the rate of non-Indigenous people.
The 2nd National Indigenous Mental Health & Wellbeing Forum has been developed together with community and industry leaders to provide attendees with practical tools to tackle mental health issues within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Community and industry leaders from across the country will share their successful case studies on how to improve services and outcomes through better engagement, assessment and treatment.
Attend this practical forum and learn how to:
- Develop culturally appropriate service delivery programmes that better meet the needs of Indigenous people
- Provide accessible pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to receive support
- Create community-based approaches to improve mental health outcomes
- Successfully engage with communities and Elders to understand the community culture and its needs
- Educate mainstream staff to better engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Create employment opportunities and career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in the mental health sector
- Develop cross-sector partnerships to share resources and increase outreach
APO subscribers recieve an exclusive 10% discount off the current price! Quote VIP code: WPXAPO
Find out more and register @ http://bit.ly/GOV44APO
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The 4th Future of Youth Employment Forum
Across Australia, youth employment continues to be a high-priority national concern.
In the past year, Australia saw rates of unemployed and underemployed 16-24 year- olds rise to its highest numbers for 40 years. Funding changes and economic turbulence have caused uncertainty in the job market landscape, and an increasing number of Australia’s young people grow unconvinced of their employment options for the future.
To discuss the best strategies for re-engaging the disengaged youth and facilitating effective pathways into the workforce, Akolade are taking The Future of Youth Employment Forum to Western Australia. This event is bringing WA’s most influential thought-leaders together to share best practices for re-engagement, successful collaboration, and effective transition pathways into employment for Australia’s young people.
After 3 successful events on the east coast, we are bringing the Future of Youth Employment Forum to WA
Attend this practical forum and gain insights into:
- Best practice for tackling student disengagement and connecting young people with their best employment prospects
- Specific strategies for engaging at-risk, vulnerable and indigenous youth groups
- Nurturing ‘soft skills’ to improve employability and aid job-readiness
- Practical steps to establishing and strengthening pathways to employment
- The evolving digital landscape and what this means for Australia’s future workforce
APO subscribers recieve an exclusive 10% discount off the current price! Quote VIP code: WPXAPO
Find out more and register @ http://bit.ly/GOV41APO
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The MHS 2018 Summer Forum: Trauma Matters
3 reasons why you need to visit the Mental Health Service 2018 Summer Forum:
Trauma Matters
One of the many lessons from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse is the powerful role that institutions and systems can have in recognising, responding and resisting the re-traumatisation of survivors. TheMHS Summer Forum 2018 will explore how mental health services can recognise and respond to trauma and show the way forward with trauma-informed care and effective, evidence-based responses that promote healing and recovery.
Networking
Each year theMHS Summer Forum addresses a different hot topic in mental health presented by expert speakers in the field. The sessions are designed to maximise information-giving by speakers as well as to encourage plenty of time for discussion with the audience. Importantly, this ideas-rich environment facilitates the fresh exchange of research-based practice and innovative ideas between distinguished delegates from within the mental health sector.
Expert Panels
Palyku woman and Commissioner for the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, Helen Milroy, together with Indigo Daya, of the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, will lead an expert panel on ‘Setting the scene for what needs to change’ - where they will explore implications for services in light of new evidence-based approaches.
ADA Copyright Forum 2018 - Flexible and Adaptable: the Future of Copyright
2017 was an exciting year for copyright, with new laws, new regulations and a commitment by the government to “a modernised copyright exceptions framework that keeps pace with technological advances and is flexible to adapt to future changes.”
But what is a modern copyright framework in 2018 and beyond? What are others doing globally to modernise their systems? And what do we need here – now and in the future?
This year's ADA Copyright Forum will focus on the commitment to modernisation, what it will mean in practice, and what we need it to mean for Australia, the region and the world.
Speakers
- Professor Ruth Okediji, the Jeremiah Smith. Jr, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and Co-Director of the Berkman Klein Center
- Professor Jill McKeough, University of Technology Sydney
- Seb Chan, Chief Experience Officer, Australian Centre for the Moving Image
- Jonny Roses, Policy and Public Affairs Lawyer, Interactive Games and Entertainment Association
- Paula Bray, DX Lab Leader, DX Labs, State Library of New South Wales
- Roxanne Missingham, University Librarian and Chief Scholarly Information Officer, Australian National University
- Julia Mant, Archives and Records Manager, National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)
- Delia Browne, National Copyright Director, National Copyright Unit (NCU), Copyright Advisory Group, COAG Education Council
- John O’Mahony, Partner, Deloitte Access Economics
- Tony Starkey, Government Relations & Accessibility, The Royal Society for the Blind (RSB)
- Sarah Runcie, Manager, Strategy and Policy, Australian Publishers Association
- Anthea Taylor, Manager Accessible Information Library Services, Vision Australia
- Dinesh Burah, VisAbility
- Dr Kylie Pappalardo, Intellectual Property and Innovation Law Research Program, Queensland University of Technology
- Jessica Stevens, Queensland University of Technology
- Jessica Coates, Executive Officer, Australian Digital Alliance
- Elliott Bledsoe, Copyright Officer, Australian Digital Alliance
- Representatives of the Department of Communications and the Arts
About
The Australian Digital Alliance Forum is the peak event for discussion of creative, workable copyright reform options to promote a fairer copyright balance for creators and the broader public. With a range of speakers and panels, the Forum is a must for anyone interested in the present and future of copyright in Australia and the region.
Program
The full program for the 2018 Forum is online now! View the program.
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2018 AeRO National Forum
The annual AeRO National Forum is a one day event, which attracts senior staff from its members as well as eResearch leads from institutions, NCRIS capabilities, discipline communities, research centres, funding bodies, government and other agencies. Representatives from the Department of Education and Training also attend. At the 2017 Forum, we had over 100 attendees from over 50 organisations, and we expect this year to be even bigger.
The theme for this year’s theme is 'The NRDC Grand Challenge'. The key attributes/outcomes of the original National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) investments in 2006 were that they were national and collaborative. Perhaps more significantly, they were also disruptive and there is no doubt they have enabled Australian researchers to differentiate themselves on a global scale, particularly in relation to the use of digital techniques and the role data plays in modern research.
The NRDC Grand Challenge is therefore to reduce the complexity, improve the ease of use, lower the barrier to entry, and increase the adoption of digital data tools and techniques for all Australian researchers by establishing a cohesive and sustainable approach to fostering the development of digital data skills and the integration of digital data technology platforms and practices.
General Attendee tickets for the event are $250, and $200 for CAUDIT members. AeRO Members are entitled to up to two free tickets.
Please reserve the date in your diary, and book your ticket as early as possible to ensure your seat. If you are unable to attend personally we would welcome your nomination of an alternate senior person to represent your organisation.
We look forward to seeing you on the day.
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APO Forum 2017
The inaugural APO Forum brings together the network of policy makers, researchers, think tanks, NGOs and industry to discuss and debate the many issues facing evidence, expertise and information access for public policy and practice.
Forum topics include evidence, impact and the policy process, data, tools and platforms for access and analysis of policy issues, the challenges of information access and use and how to improve the system for better public policy and access to knowledge.
Please join us after the forum to celebrate APO’s 15 year anniversary as an open access evidence-base for policy and practice resources. From Australian Policy Online to Analysis and Policy Observatory, APO continues in its mission to make research and resources accessible, discoverable, and useable. We look forward to celebrating this landmark with our readers, contributors and partners.
The inaugural APO Forum brings together the network of policy makers, researchers, think tanks, NGOs and industry to discuss and debate the many issues facing evidence, expertise and information access for public policy and practice.
Forum topics include evidence, impact and the policy process, data, tools and platforms for access and analysis of policy issues, the challenges of information access and use and how to improve the system for better public policy and access to knowledge.
Please join us after the forum to celebrate APO’s 15 year anniversary as an open access evidence-base for policy and practice resources. From Australian Policy Online to Analysis and Policy Observatory, APO continues in its mission to make research and resources accessible, discoverable, and useable. We look forward to celebrating this landmark with our readers, contributors and partners.
DOWLOAD THE FULL PROGRAM - UPDATED TODAY 27 NOVEMBER 2017
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER ONLINE TODAY
Speakers:
Just confirmed! Mark Sanderson, Prof of Informatics, RMIT University
Nick Gruen, Lateral Economics
Jo Barraket, Director, Centre for Social Impact, Swinburne University
Aleks Subic, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), Swinburne University
Julian Thomas, Prof Media and Communications, RMIT University
Jane Farmer, Director, Social Innovation Research Institute, Swinburne University
Ginny Barbour, Australian Open Access Strategies Group
Matt Ryan, The Australian Centre for Social Innovation (TACSI)
Robin Wright, Copyright Manager, Swinburne University
Supported by Swinburne University of Technology, hosting APO since 2002.
Details:
APO Forum 2017: Evidence, impact and access to knowledge
Tuesday 28 November 2017, Melbourne
10 am - 4 pm APO Forum
followed by...
4 - 6pm APO 15th Anniversary Celebration
Venue: Engineers Australia, Level 31, 600 Bourke St (Bourke place) Melbourne
Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/3qHdrCzsjdK2(link is external)
Getting there: Bourke place is on the corner of King and Bourke Streets - one block from Southern Cross station or Bourke Street tram - get off at either Spencer St or William St stops.
The 4th Future of Youth Employment Forum
Across Australia, youth employment continues to be a high-priority national concern.
In the past year, Australia saw rates of unemployed and underemployed 16-24 year- olds rise to its highest numbers for 40 years. Funding changes and economic turbulence have caused uncertainty in the job market landscape, and an increasing number of Australia’s young people grow unconvinced of their employment options for the future.
To discuss the best strategies for re-engaging the disengaged youth and facilitating effective pathways into the workforce, Akolade are taking The Future of Youth Employment Forum to Western Australia. This event is bringing WA’s most influential thought-leaders together to share best practices for re-engagement, successful collaboration, and effective transition pathways into employment for Australia’s young people.
After 3 successful events on the east coast, we are bringing the Future of Youth Employment Forum to WA
Attend this practical forum and gain insights into:
- Best practice for tackling student disengagement and connecting young people with their best employment prospects
- Specific strategies for engaging at-risk, vulnerable and indigenous youth groups
- Nurturing ‘soft skills’ to improve employability and aid job-readiness
- Practical steps to establishing and strengthening pathways to employment
- The evolving digital landscape and what this means for Australia’s future workforce
APO subscribers recieve an exclusive 10% discount off the current price! Quote VIP code: WPXAPO
Find out more and register @ http://bit.ly/GOV41APO