Welcome from the Conference Committee Chair
It is with great pleasure I invite you to the 2016 Anglicare
Australia National Conference, to be held in Darwin, NT
from 4 to 7 September this year.
It has been eight years since the conference was last held
in Darwin. I am told that those who attended back then
will notice that Darwin has both retained its relaxed charm
but also become a decidedly sophisticated city. As a new
visitor to the Top End, I am greatly looking forward to
visiting a unique part of Australia that is culturally dynamic
and genuinely on the edge of Asia.
With a population of around 83,000, Darwin boasts a
community of more than 60 nationalities and 70 different
ethnic backgrounds. And its traditional owners, the
Larrakia people, are prominent and active members of the
community.
It is appropriate then that our theme - Creative Edge:
Innovation; Challenge; Identity; Place - acknowledges the
creativity this mix provides; not only Darwin’s position on
the edge of Australia, but the challenges and innovations
ahead as we respond to new ways of working.
This year’s theme recognises each of these as well as the
importance of place and people in all of our work.
If you’ve never been to Darwin before, make this event
your first experience as it will include the best Darwin has
to offer. The conference opening service will be held at
Christ Church Cathedral, the national awards event will be
held at historical Government House, and the conference
dinner at the relaxed beachside setting of the Ski Club- all
Darwin icons.
So lock this event into your calendars and register
now! Reconnect and develop new networks. This is a
professional development prospect that will give you the
opportunity to share your ideas and experiences, and
celebrate your progress and plans for the future.
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Lock this event into your
calendars and register now!
Reconnect and develop new
networks. This is a professional
development prospect that will
give you the opportunity to share
your ideas and experiences, and
celebrate your progress and
plans for the future.
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4-7 SEPTEMBER 2016
DARWIN CONVENTION CENTRE, NORTHERN TERRITORY
Speakers and Presenters
• General David Morrison AO
• Dr Kim Forrester
• Olga Havnen
• Charlie King AOM
• Bishop Chris McLeod
• Debby Blakey
• Joe Morrison
• Prof Simon Biggs
Jeremy Halcrow
Conference Chair
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Speakers and Presenters
General David Morrison AO
General David Morrison AO is Australian of the Year. During a 36 year career as a soldier he saw
operational service in Bougainville and East Timor, and as an Australian Army Officer led troops
from platoon level all the way up to three star General - Chief of Army. This is an appointment
he held for the last four years of his service. His loyalty to his profession and outstanding
performance was recognised by being made an Officer in the Order of Australia in 2010.
In his tenure at the top of the Australian Army, David has faced many leadership challenges, but
he is probably best known for his strong public stance on gender equality and leading cultural
change in large organisations. He has spoken about diversity and culture to the United Nations
International Women’s Day Conference in New York, and was a closing speaker, with Angelina
Jolie, William Hague and John Kerry at the Global Summit to Prevent Sexual Violence in Military
Conflict in London in 2014.
The Australian Financial Review named David Morrison as one of Australia’s leading influences on
culture in 2014 and Boss Magazine included him in its top dozen leaders in Australia in the same
year. In 2015, David was appointed Chair of the Diversity Council Australia, and appointed to the
board of Our Watch.
Dr Kim Forrester
Dr Kim Forrester is a registered nurse and barrister-at-law practicing at the private bar in
Queensland. She completed her general nurse training at the Royal Brisbane Hospital and was
registered to practice in 1975. She is a member of the Australian College of Nursing.
Kim successfully completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Laws Degree at the
University of New South Wales, a Master of Laws (Advanced) at the University of Queensland
and, in 2003, a PhD from Griffith University which examined the outcomes of disciplinary
proceedings involving health professionals.
She has been a lecturer in the Faculty of Nursing and Health at Griffith University where she
established the Masters in Emergency Nursing program and subsequently was a foundation
academic in the School of Medicine lecturing in medical law, ethics and professional practice. Kim
currently holds an academic appointment as Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences
and Medicine at Bond University lecturing in medical law.
Kim is a member of the Health and Disability Law Committee of the Queensland Law Society, of the
Board of the Metro North Hospital and Health Service and a Commission member of the Community
Services Commission.
Olga Havnen
Olga Havnen is of Western Arrernte descent and grew up in Tennant Creek. She is currently
CEO of Danila Dilba Health Service, and has held senior positions in government and nongovernment sectors, including NT Coordinator General Remote Services, Head of Indigenous
Strategy with Australian Red Cross, Indigenous Programs Manager, The Fred Hollows
Foundation, Central and Northern Land Councils, Senior Policy Adviser, NT Department of
the Chief Minister, Executive Officer, Human Rights Branch Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade.
Olga is Deputy Chairperson, Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance NT and is
currently a board member of Anglicare NT. She has also served as a
board member of the Indigenous Land Corporation, Voyages
Indigenous Tourism and Clontarf Foundation.
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Speakers and Presenters
Charlie King OAM
Born in Alice Springs, Charlie King’s mother is a Gurindji woman from Kalkarindji in Central Australia.
Charlie is a sports commentator on the ABC, hosting Grandstand and has commentated on
various sports including Australian Rules football and cricket since 1990. He was the lawn bowls
commentator for ABC radio at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. As a broadcaster, Charlie was the
first Indigenous Australian to commentate at an Olympic Games in Beijing 2008.
Charlie’s high sporting profile gives him leverage to support the causes that he is passionate
about. Active in promoting anti-domestic violence, in early 2006 he began talking with men
about drivers of violence and engaging men in conversations about how they could take a more
proactive role in starting to change men’s attitudes about women and violence.
Charlie is the founder of the Territory born, national campaign NO MORE to family violence. The
NO MORE Campaign includes addressing prevention of violence through a whole of community
approach and then drills down to working with individual sporting clubs to develop domestic
violence action plans.
Charlie has been working in partnership with CatholicCare NT since 2006 developing strong men’s
programs and the NO MORE Campaign. His work has been recognised through a range of national
and Territory level awards including NAIDOC awards, Darwin City Council Citizen of the Year award
and Rotary awards. In 2015 he was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his service to
broadcast media and the Indigenous community.
Charlie will be accompanied by Tiwi man, Kevin Baxter. Kevin has served a 12 month prison sentence for
domestic violence and is now part of the NO MORE Campaign.
Bishop Chris McLeod
Bishop Chris McLeod will deliver the John Roffey Lecture at the 2016 National Conference.
Chris is an Assistant Bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide, with special
responsibilities for Aboriginal Ministry, and National Aboriginal Bishop. His
appointment last year was considered a landmark for the church because Chris is
only the third Anglican Bishop of Aboriginal descent in Australia’s history.
Chris has served in ordained Anglican ministry for 25 years. His ministry has
primarily been in parish ministry. Alongside this, he has specialised in prison
chaplaincy and cross-cultural ministry.
Chris has served the Australian Church as a member of the National
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council, where he has been
executive member and deputy chair. He has represented Australia twice
on the Anglican Indigenous Network.
A PhD candidate at Flinders University, Chris is exploring further the
practical application of Trinitarian theology on the praxis of Anglican
ministry (walking the Trinitarian talk). His PhD thesis is titled The Redgum
Staff - a practical theology of Episcopacy; exploring Patriarchy and
Mutuality in the Trinity: An auto-ethnographic approach.
Chris is of Gurindji descent and his late mother was a member of the Stolen
Generations, and in this context he has special concerns to focus on reconciliation
between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. He is married with three adult
children.
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Speakers and Presenters
Debby Blakey
Debby Blakey was appointed CEO of HESTA on 2 March 2015, and is responsible for leading
the $32 billion industry fund dedicated to the health and community services sector. Debby
joined HESTA in 2008 as an Executive leading the Member Advice Unit, and assumed the role
of Deputy CEO in 2012.
A proven leader with more than 25 years’ experience in super and financial services, Debby
has a wealth of experience having held a range of senior positions within a number of financial
institutions and having run her own business as an Employee Benefit Consultant for 12 years.
Debby is a Director of Fund Executives Association Limited (FEAL), an organisation dedicated
to supporting the professional development of leaders in the superannuation industry, Industry
Super Australia Ltd (ISA), Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees and the Australian
Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI).
She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Natal (South Africa), is a Certified Financial
Planner™, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees and a Graduate Member of
the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Prof Simon Biggs
Prof Simon Biggs is the Professor of Gerontology and Social Policy at Melbourne University.
He has been engaged in a number of Australian research initiatives including: mature-age
workers (ARC); intergenerational relationships (LMCF); Peri-urban growth (Vic Health) and social
aspects of dementia (NHMRC). He is an Executive member of the National Cognitive Decline
Partnership Centre, where he leads the research stream on attitudes and culture and is CI on
two NHMRC projects: the role of regulation in care and dementia campaigning in the public
sphere.
Simon works with the Research and Policy Centre, advising on strategic and policy issues in
ageing and retirement, at the Melbourne based NGO ‘The Brotherhood of St Laurence’ (BSL).
The BSL has a principle concern for social justice and equality. He is also a grants advisory
member for Melbourne’s Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation.
His interests include the relationship between social identity and adult ageing, including the
analysis of international and national social policy and the changing adult life-course. Written work
has extended to: community care policies; technologies of self, such as counselling and psychotherapy
in later life; midlife and maturity; intergenerational relationships; spirituality and ageing; lifestyles and
retirement communities; public policy toward old age; social theory and ageing.
Joe Morrison
Joe Morrison is the Chief Executive Officer of Northern Land Council (NLC). Joe was born and
raised in Katherine in the Northern Territory. His heritage is Dagoman and Torres Strait (Moa Island).
Over the last 15 years, Joe has worked with Indigenous communities across the Top End of the NT,
and recently extending across north Australia, supporting communities developing local action
to care for their country. The majority of his time has been with Nunggubuyu, Ngandi, Mara,
Wandarang, Alawa and Ngalakgan people in south-east Arnhem Land. Joe is a member of various
Australian Government Advisory Committee’s relating to Caring for Country. He has a BA in Natural
Resource Management from the University of Sydney.
Joe has various interests in research relating to Indigenous rights to water,
Indigenous Knowledge, carbon related industries and general caring
for country. Joe has authored and co-authored many articles relating to
Indigenous rights, management of country, economic development and
northern development.
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Workshops
WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS
Workshops and presentations are an important
part of the conference, giving participants an
opportunity to exchange information, showcase
successes, promote their organisation’s agenda
and make useful connections. With a focus on
the theme Creative Edge, and sub-themes:
Innovation, Challenge, Identity, Place, we welcome
workshops and presentations in all service types
from member organisations in the following areas:
• Cutting edge service design
• Client experience (involving client participation)
• Communications strategies
• Faith-based engagement
• Innovation
• Leadership, management & staff development
• Marketing / fundraising
• Organisational development
• Research and evaluation
ANGLICARE AWARDS CEREMONY
CONFERENCE DINNER
The Anglicare Australia National Awards for Innovation
and Excellence will be held at Government House.
Attendees will be guests of the Administrator of the
Northern Territory, the Honourable John Hardy OAM.
The National Conference dinner will be held at Darwin
Ski Club. The Ski Club is a well-known Darwin icon and
has been located at one of the most beautiful positions
on Darwin Harbour for 50 years.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES & SOCIAL EVENTS
• Opening worship and reception – Christ Church Cathedral Darwin
• Conference dinner – Darwin Ski Club
• Presentation of the 2016 Anglicare Australia National Awards for Innovation and Excellence – Government House
• Special Interest Network meetings – before, during and after the conference
• Newcomer’s reception—for those new to the Anglicare conference
• And generally any time during breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
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Conference Program
SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2016
TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016
2.00pm
Network meetings
3.30-5.00pm
CEO Forum and AGM
5.30pm
Opening service
Christ Church Cathedral Darwin
6.30-7.30pm
Welcome reception
Christ Church Cathedral Darwin
8.30am
Morning worship
9.00am Housekeeping
9.15am
Plenary 3
John Roffey Lecture
Bishop Chris McLeod
10.45am
Morning tea
11.15am Presentations/Workshops
12.45pm Lunch
1.45pm Presentations/Workshops
3.15pm
Afternoon tea
3.45pm
Plenary 4
Charlie King & Kevin Baxter
4.45pm
Evening reflection
6.30pm
Conference dinner
Darwin Ski Club
MONDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2016
8.30am
Morning worship
9.00am
Opening session
Welcome to Country
Housekeeping
9.30am
Plenary 1
David Morrison
11.00am
Morning tea
11.30am Presentations/Workshops
1.00pm Lunch
Newcomers’ welcome
2.00pm
Network meetings
3.15pm
Afternoon tea
3.45pm
Plenary 2
Debby Blakey
Joe Morrison
Olga Havnen
5.15pm
Evening reflection
6.30pm-late
National Awards
Government House
WEDNESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2016
8.30am
Morning worship
9.00am Housekeeping
9.15am
Plenary 5
Kim Forrester
Prof Simon Biggs
10.45am
Morning tea
11.15am Presentations/Workshops
12.45pm
Conference closing
1.15pm Lunch
Cancellation and Refunds
Registration Desk
In the case of cancellation, participants must
inform the Office Manager at Anglicare
Australia, in writing, of their inability to attend.
A refund of registration fees, less a cancellation
fee of $60, will be made to any participant
cancelling by 24 August 2016. Cancellations
within 14 days of arrival date are nonrefundable. Substitutions will be accepted.
The Registration Desk will be located near the
entrance to the Darwin Convention Centre
and will be open from 12.00pm — 4.30pm,
Sunday 4 September 2016 and throughout the
conference.
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Conference Details
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION
This accommodation section is for your reference only. Accommodation is to be booked by individuals
directly with their preferred hotel. We advise you book accommodation early to ensure availability and
lower prices.
Alternative Accommodation
Alternatively, you may wish to choose your own accommodation in Darwin. You will find a range of
options on the internet or through your local travel agent.
Hotel Deposits and Cancellations
Please check your preferred accommodation preference for their policy on deposits and cancellations.
Disclaimer
This information is correct at the time of publishing and, in the event of unforeseen circumstances,
Anglicare Australia reserves the right to alter or delete items from the conference program.
Hilton Darwin
32 Mitchell Street, Darwin, NT 0800
P: 08 8982 0000
Guest room: $229 (single rate); $249 (double rate)
Quote group code: please use this link
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/
personalized/D/DRWHDHI-GANGA-20160903/
index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POGTo%20book%20
please
To book please email or phone the hotel directly.
Adina Vibe Darwin Waterfront
7 Kitchener Drive, Darwin City Waterfront, NT
0800
P: 08 8982 9999
Guest room: $230 per room per night
Rate code: ANGLICARE
Promo code: TH8251612 or via link:
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
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Ramada Suites Zen Quarter
6 Carey St, Darwin, NT 0800
P: 08 7912 5212
Guest room: Exec Apt $189; 2 bdr Apt $312
Rate Code: ANGLICARE
To book please email or phone the hotel directly
Argus Hotel
13 Shepherd Street Darwin NT 0800
P: 08 8941 8300
Guest room: Superior king $139, deluxe two
bedroom $199
Rate Code: 7225
To book please email or phone the hotel directly
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EXPLORE THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
And while you’re here, take the opportunity to explore the Northern Territory.
Pre and post conference tours to Kakadu National Park will be available. Cascading waterfalls, rugged
escarpments, Aboriginal rock art, giant crocodiles and exotic bird life. Kakadu National Park will change how
you see the world. Experience the magic of this ancient land which is only a few hours from Darwin.
Top things to do in Darwin – crocodile boat cruise, Mary River wetlands, Litchfield National Park, galleries,
Indigenous culture, guided tours, Darwin markets, sporting and cultural events.
Top things to do in the NT – Kakadu National Park, Uluru, Kings Canyon, self-adventure drive, Mataranka
thermal pools, fishing, Aboriginal culture.
photos courtesy of tourism NT
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ARTWORK
Anglicare NT’s Reconnect Youth
Homelessness Early Intervention Service
engaged with eight students from
Taminmin College to create the artwork
featured in the National Conference
branding. Reconnect program staff Breanna
Duncan and David Collins worked with Year
10 students in Term 2 2015.
Aboriginal Artist Sarrita King provided
guidance on colour use, symbols and
cultural meanings over three sessions. The
artwork symbolises family, coming together,
land and becoming more connected. There
are eight lines working their way into the
centre and this represents the 8 students
who contributed to the artwork. The colours
are split so one side represents land and
the other side represents the water/sea.
The artists of this painting are: Joseph Cameron, Justin Leech, Callum Clough,
Frances Campbell, Mikayla Russell, Tamika Villaflor, Katidjah Booth and Kyal Dahlhelm.
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