Key Speakers.....More to come.... Jasna Zečević, is the Director of a Non Governmental Organisation Vive Žene, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. ‘ What is the process of healing war traumatized persons? How to we rebuild trust and social connectedness in their local communities?’ These questions will be addressed by Jasna as part of her inaugural talk at the Conference Dinner Programme on Friday the July 9th 2010 http://www.vivezene.ba/eng/onama.htm Dr Sarah Melinda Dobie Buila, is Assistant Professor, School Of Social Work at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.  ‘How can someone who has never really experienced oppression, discrimination or prejudice truly empathize, understand and help someone who has suffered these injustices?’ ‘Much worse, how does the practitioner coming from a position of privilege, avoid doing further harm through insensitivity and ignorance?’ Sarah raises these questions in her keynote on July 11th, 2010  http://socialwork.siuc.edu/sbuila.htm Pamela Trotman and Leisha Townson, are Private Practitioners, Northern Territory, Australia. Pamela and Leisha will engage in a conversation that describes the therapeutic approach of ‘subduing the trauma dragons’ by tapping into the inherent energy and wisdom of the Survivor Self which is a powerful and resilient inner resource. They describe the ‘Survivor Self’ as that intact part of self which exists before, during and after 'the traumatic event'.   pam.trotman@bigpond.com.au  leisha.townson@hotmail.com Julie Wilson-Hirst, MA (Psychotherapy UQ) Principal, Bodhi Tree, Centre for Developing Inner Peace and Interbeing Julie in her keynote address presents a template for ‘Living Skillfully, Living Well with Compassion and hope for a world in crisis’. Julie’s focus will be on mindfulness, ethical living and an understanding of our inter-dependence with all living things. www.thebodhitree.com.au Michael D. Clark, MSW. LMSW Director, Center for Strength-Based Strategies , USAMichael will present a Tune-Up for the Helping Professions. In his talk called ‘Motivation, Behavior Change and the “Return to Treatment”   Michael  Says: Motivation is a state (not an unchangeable personality trait) and is a state that can be influenced!  A creative approach to challenging clients.   www.buildmotivation.com      Lesley Chenoweth, Professor of Social Work Griffith University Lesley focuses on hope-building and explores the fundamental question of whether it is possible to develop strategies for hope-building or if hope resides only within the spiritual realm. This is presented from the perspective of social work education.   http://www.griffith.edu.au/health/school-human-services-social-work/staff/professor-lesley-chenoweth Tewodros Fekadu is an artisit, Community Worker and a writer.Tewordos recounts the challenges and triumphs of surviving a poverty-stricken childhood on the streets of Ethiopia. The backdrop of civil war and the boundaries of tradition stranded him between his mother’s despair and his father’s pride. As he struggles with loneliness and the need for love, his enduring courage brings him the loyalty of friends and mentors along the way. He will also sign his book No One’s Son at the conference. http://noonesson.com/ Desley Hargreaves the National Manager, Social Work Services at Centrelink presents 'An insider view of promoting resilience and hope building in times of natural disasters: the Australian bush fires, floods and droughts'. Desley has responsibility for and significant experience in the social work response to disasters. http://www.centrelink.gov.au

 

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

(Detailed pdf will be available soon)

 

Friday, 9th July

 

Welcome, Spot Registration and Collection of Conference materials

4:15 PM onwards.

5:00 PM Conference Inaugural Ceremony

6:30 PM Gala Entertainment by 'Soul Gypsy' and Conference Dinner

 

Pre Conference Workshops will be announced soon.

Pre Conference workshop

From 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

 

Saturday, 10 July 2010

 

8:30 AM for Welcome Coffee/ Tea

9.00 AM to 5:30 PM

5:30 PM Informal Networking

Watch for more details to come!

 

Sunday, 11 July

 

8:30 AM Welcome Coffee/ Tea

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Venue: Nathan Campus Griffith University Brisbane, Australia	Registration Form Download - pdf format   Supporting Partnerships Info - pdf format Form for Supporting Partnerships Brisbane 2010 word format   Form for Supporting Partnerships Brisbane 2010 pdf format PDF A4 Flyer

You can register for the following events	$AUD	CONCESSIONAL
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP  (Early Bird 15 March)	150.00	75.00
POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP (Early Bird 15 March)	150.00	75.00
CONFERENCE PACKAGE (all sessions 9- 10 - 11 July  + Welcome Conference Dinner) (Early Bird 15 March)	300.00	250.00
DAY REGISTRATION  (all sessions 10  OR 11 July) (Early Bird 15 March)	150.00	100.00
DAY REGISTRATION   from (16- March -15 May  2010)	200.00	150.00
WELCOME DINNER ONLY	60.00	60.00
CONFERENCE PACKAGE (all sessions 9- 10 - 11 July  + Welcome Conference Dinner (16- March -9 July  2010)	450.00	400.00
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP (16- March -9 July  2010)	200.00	100.00
POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP (16- March -9 July  2010)	200.00	100.00

Register Here - PayPal Secure Payment

you will automatically receive a full itemized invoice

 

Accommodation (CR&HB July2010) Conference

We ask all Conference delegates to follow 2 main instructions:

    - Communicate directly with selected Motels / Hotels etc.

    - Once you have made booking KINDLY INFORM  Conference Manager, Chris Montgomery about your arrivals and departure

 

Travelodge Garden City $126.00 net per room per night for a single/double/twin (1 - 2 people) and $146.00nett for a triple (3 people).  Please quote  CR&HB2010 to get this rate

 

1.     Distance from Travelodge to Griffith University venue 5.5 Kilometres  and 10- 15 minutes by a Taxi

2.     Direct Communication Email : tgcy@travelodge.com.au

     3.     Please use this link to make direct reservation payment to the Hotel

Street Directory - Travelodge Garden City

http://www.hotelclub.net/hotel.reservations/Travelodge_Garden_City_Brisbane_Hotel.htm

18 Macgregor St
Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122
1300 886 886

 

Robertson Gardens Comfort Inn

Directly opposite Griffith University Nathan Campus

    1.     The venue of the Conference inside the Griffith University is less than 2 Kilometres  by walk and City Taxi service can be booked by the Hotel

    2.     Direct Communication Email : sales@robertsongardens.com.au

    3.     Please use this link to make direct reservation payment to the Hotel

https://www.thebookingbutton.com.au/public/reservation/PropertyOverview.do?channelCode=CISROBERTDIRECT

281 Kessels Rd.
Robertson QLD 4109
(07) 3875 1999

http://www.robertsongardens.com.au/

Toll Free 1800 777 374 - 24 hours.

 

Best Western Sunnybank Star Motel

http://www.sunnybankstarmotel.com.au

     1.     Distance from Best Western to Griffith University venue 15 Kilometres  and 10- 20 minutes by a Taxi

     2.     Direct Communication Email : http://www.sunnybankstarmotel.com.au/contact.php

     3.     Please use this link to make direct reservation payment to the Hotel

https://ezyrez.onthenet.com.au/EzyRez_Online/BOOKING/CheckAvailabilityPD14.aspx?ProviderID=203

223 Padstow Rd 

Eight Mile Plains

QLD 4113 

1800 639 298 - Daily 9am-5:30pm

 

University Accommodations:

We have approximately 20 rooms set aside at ‘ Bellenden Ker’ at located on the Nathan campus, single bedrooms with separate bathroom facilities for men and women. Interstate and overseas delegates on a first cum first served basis may avail these at the Conference venue These rooms cost $75.00 including breakfast booked through the Conference Manager if we need more we can attempt to request more rooms.

    1.     Distance from University Rooms to venue   Very Little Walking

    2.     Direct Communication Email : chrismontgomery@optushome.com.au

Write “University Accommodation Requested’ in Subject

    3.     Please use this form when making  direct reservation payment to the Conference payment account: Registration Form Download - pdf format

 

 

OTHER HOTELS:
This Conference is also ensuring that you save through

  

HotelsCombined™ - International Conference Support Program

You can start searching for your preferred hotel in Brisbane here:

http://www.hotelscombined.com/City/Brisbane.htm

 

You’ll find a variety of accommodation options in Brisbane.

HotelsCombined.com provides an accommodation price comparison search engine and is offering a 10% rebate all participants attending the Hoping Resilience & Hope Building: Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2010.

For further information on their conference rebate program and to claim your rebate directly please visit:

http://www.HotelsCombined.com/Conference_Support

 

Visa Requirements

For visa requirements we need
Your full name as in passport
Date of birth
Nationality
Passport number
Date of passport issue
Issued in
Passport valid until
Address
Occupation
Nearest Australian Consular Office or Embassy
Email address of the Australian Consular office or Embassy for visa
You will stay in Brisbane from________ till__________ July 2010
You will stay at: _____________ (name of the hotel or private accommodation)
If Conference organisers have offered you accommodation, or booked on
your behalf let us know the reference of this.
Hotel Name:
Your own Private arrangements:
Where?
What is the address

 

Downnload the Visa Requirements form HERE or

Email all this information to Chris Montgomery Manager of the Conference.
chrismontgomery@optushome.com.au

www.strengthsbasedpractice.com.au
Alternative email Dr Venkat Pulla President of the Conference
Dr.venkat.pulla@gmail.com

 

Book Launches, Publisher’s & Book Sellers

 

Book Launches
Individual authors of Coping, Resilience and Hope Building, Strength based methodologies, experience, narrative approaches, ABCD (asset based community development, and
innovative ideas in the field of Human Resource Management and organisational development, strength based research methods may use these opportunities to release their books and
monographs. If they were participating as a delegate special mentions would be made about their books. A table and display and networking space made available for interested participant / authors. Reduced rate selling is encouraged. A discount of 20 % of the market price is the least minimum that is acceptable. All sales at the Conference require receipting /
invoicing in local currency by author / publisher or their own representatives.
Nominal Fee: 200.00 per Title

 

Publisher’s & Book Sellers
Publishers and Book sellers area is available for rent. An arrangement of a Single table less than 2 meter length per day is $300 Conference special rate selling is encouraged. A discount of 20 % of the market price or more is acceptable.
All sales at the Conference require receipting / invoicing in local currency by their own
representatives.
Some publishers may accept credit card payments.
Nominal Cost: Per table $300.00

 

Staff requirements

The Conference administration is able to provide temporary staff specially recruited for this purpose who will take responsibility of setup and sales. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM 30.00 dollars
an hour Please write your requirements to Conference Manager CHEQUE payable to Brisbane Institute of Strengths Based Practice (Inc)
1 DIRECT BANK TRANSFER
Commonwealth Bank , 240 QUEEN ST , BRISBANE CBD, BRISBANE
BSB 064-011 Account No. 10132378
Account Name: Brisbane Institute OF Strength Based Practice (Inc)
SWIFT code: CTBAAU2S.

C/- Conference Secretariat Mr. Chris Montgomery
16 Ashgrove Street, Coalfalls, Queensland 4305 AUSTRALIA
Chris Montgomery chrismontgomery@optushome.com.au

Download PDF form HERE

 

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