Friday, May 8, 2009

State CAA Programs & DEEWR Youth Programs Network meeting, Tamar Valley Resort, Launceston 27/28 April 2009








A two day meeting was held in Launceston which provided a chance for all to meet new staff members, network and find out what others are doing as projects for this year.

We had some great guest speakers as well, who inspired us.

Simon Lawrence, Deputy State Manager, DEEWR, spoke to us about the new employment services coming inot being after 30th June this year.
Steve Brown, Deputy State Manager, DEERW, provided us with an Indigenous program update
Esme Murphy, Manager - Children and Youth Team, DEEWR gave a brilliant presentation on Young People in the 21st Century, which proved she really has researched her subject.
Anne Saunders, Tasmanian Polytechnic, lead a discussion about Polytechnic and Skills Institute
Professor David Adams, newly created position of Social Inclusion Commissioner Tasmania gave a presentation on social inclusion and its impact on young people.

As well, Trish Males (YP) spoke about their program, as did Sheryl Thomas, and the YouthLinx staff from various YL groups around the state.

All is all, an extremely interesting and informative two day conference.

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