Youth Work Conference 2022 Program
Overview
Day 1: Thursday 17 Nov from 9.00am to 5.00pm
Day 2: Friday 18 Nov from 9.30am to 2.30pm
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Day 1: Thursday 17 November
8.45am on Level 2
Registrations open
9.00am Welcome to Country in The Rebel Theatre
Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council
9.10am
Welcome by Youth Action
9.20am
1.1. The role of youth voice in rights-based programming
- Sarah Stevenson, International Consultant, Participation and Safety
- Andrew Johnson, Managing Director, Thrive International
10.30am
1.2. Working better with First Nations young people and their organisations
- Carly Stanley, CEO, Deadly Connections
- Councillor Yvonne Weldon Sydney City Council
- Darrel Smith, CEO, Miyay Birray
Break
11.30am
1.3. Community based programs and their role in better throughcare for young people
- Garner Clancey, Associate Professor, The University of Sydney
- Andrea Hadaway, Programs Lead, Weave
- Sam Alderton Johnson, Managing Director, IMPACT Policy
- Kate Munro, CEO, Youth Action
12.30pm
Lunch
1.30pm - Workshops: Session 1
1.4. Managing growth within your organisation
The Lab (Ground floor)
- Penny Lamaro, Manager, Women's Shelter Armidale Inc
- Kim McLoughry, CEO, RYSS
- Sam King, CEO, Youth Up Front
1.5. Evidenced-based practice
The Rebel Theatre (Level 2)
- Anthony Shannon, Director Early Intervention, Youth, Volunteering, & Carers, Department of Communities and Justice
- Dr Howard Sercombe, General Secretary, Youth Work NSW
- Amy Conley Wright, University of Sydney
1.6. How to incorporate advocacy and policy into your programming
The Popsy (Level 1)
- Luke Rycken, CEO, AYAC
- Kate Munro, CEO, Youth Action
- Andrew Johnson, Managing Director, Thrive International
2.30pm
Break
2.45pm - Workshops: Session 2
1.7. Showcase of innovation in programming
The Popsy (Level 1)
- Selim Ucar, CEO, Humanity Matters
- Johanna Mulholland, Director, Strategic Initiatives, ATYP
- Alison Becroft, Youth Practice Specialist, BYSA
1.8. Making unemployment solutions work for young people
The Lab (Ground floor)
- Tyrone Jandey, General Manager, Youth Action
- Louisa McKay, Executive Leader Purpose and Impact, The Y NSW
- Kerrie Anne Dettmann, Community Services Manager, Best Employment
1.9. Better practice in youth participation
The Rebel Theatre (Level 2)
- Domina Augustine, Youth Engagement Specialist, MYAN
- Kate Munro, CEO, Youth Action
3.45pm
Break
4.00pm in The Rebel Theatre
1.10. Election Forum
- John Leha, CEO, Absec
- Annukina Warda, Executive Officer, MYAN
- Luke Rycken, CEO, AYAC
- Trish Connolly, CEO, YFoundations
- Susan Watson, CEO, Fams
- Kate Munro, CEO, Youth Action
4.45pm
Closing
Day 2: Friday 17 November
9.00am on Level 2
Coffee and tea
9.30am
Open session and networking
10.30am - Masterclasses: Session 1
2.1. How to better manage contracts
The Lab (Ground floor)
- Daniel Barakate, Director Commissioning and Planning South Western Sydney
- Gavin Peek, a/Director, Policy and Practice, Partnerships, Department of Communities and Justice
2.2. How to embed rights-based approaches across your organisational structure and programming
The Rebel Theatre (Level 2)
- Andrew Johnson, Managing Director, Thrive International
- Kate Munro, CEO Youth Action
2.3. Sexual health and consent
The Popsy (Level 1)
- Megan Hall, Health Promotion and Training Coordinator, Yfoundations
- Angelique Wan, CEO, Consent Labs
12.00pm
Lunch
1.00pm - Masterclasses: Session 2
2.4. LGBTIQA+ Affirmative Practice - CANCELLED
- Jain Moralee Co-Chair Twenty 10
2.5. Asset based community development
The Popsy (Level 1) - [Moved from Lab]
- Zizi Charida, CEO, Community Minds
2.6. Youth interagency and local collaborations
The Rebel Theatre (Level 2)
- PJ O’Meara, Camden Council,
- Lakin Agnew, Chair, RYDON
- Renee Cooper, Youth Community Coordinator, Office of Regional Youth
2.30pm at the Rebel Theatre
Closing
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