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APEN National Forum'07
“Capture, consolidate and communicate - the changing nature of contemporary extension”
13 - 14 November 2007, University House, Canberra
You can now read all the presented papers by clicking here
Co-creating the Australasian extension publication (AEP)
Forum'07 will be the collaboration by leading natural resource managers, extension professionals and delegates to develop an historic cross disciplinary extension publication the working title of which is The Australasian Extension Publication (AEP), to be published in 2008.
APEN's National Forum'07 will deliver an interactive professional development program for delegates, with authors presenting their work for feedback and discussion to cover everything you need to know about contemporary extension methods and practice.
Get on board contemporary extension... who should come and why
Forum'07 is a high-level professional development opportunity for young and experienced practitioners alike. This includes graduates and post-graduates in NRM or Agronomy, field officers, project and program managers, policy makers, academics, industry representatives and anyone in between with an interest in building the capacity and sustainability of rural and regional Australia.
NRM professionals: gain an understanding of how you can capitalise on the work, methods and theories that help enable change from the developing world of extension.
Production extension professionals: orient yourself in this changing landscape, gain an understanding of your role, appreciate the complexity of demands on you and find tools, resources and frameworks to assist in your daily practice in the field.
Forum'07 themes and authors
| Extension and its role within NRM and Agriculture | Theories, methods and extension practices | Contemporary issues in extension |
| Dr Jeff Coutts Dr Amabel Fulton Dr Scott Glyde Prof Ray Ison Dr Jess Jennings Coral Love |
Dr Sally Marsh Dr Joanne Millar Dr Ruth Nettle Terry Parminter Assoc Prof Roger Packham Dr Mark Paine |
Gordon Stone Dr Kate Roberts Dr Gerry Roberts Prof Frank Vanclay Dr Dedee Woodside |
Forum’07 interactive program
Register from 8.30am for a 10.00am start on Tuesday 13,
Prof Richard Bawden:founding member of the Hawkesbury School of Extension and co-creator of systems thinking to agriculture & NRM extension will open the forum.
Day 1: Listen and learn
Authors will present their respective AEP chapters for delegates to absorb, consider and question.
Delegate determined agenda: at the end of Day 1, delegate preferences will determine Day 2 panel agenda.
Attend the APEN AGM over breakfast from 7.30am on Wednesday 14,
Day 2: Discussion and dialogue
Interactive panel sessions guided by delegate’s professional needs and feedback. Session sponsors: Meat & Livestock Australia, Greening Australia Exchange Program, Dept of Primary Industries Victoria.
Leave with lots to ponder after the Forum close at 3pm on Wednesday 14
SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors: Land and Water Australia Grain & Graze Program, Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation, Meat & Livestock Australia, Greening Australia Exchange Program, Dept of Primary Industries Victoria, Land & Water Australia, Displays from Envirnmental Communication journal and Coutts J & R.
Accommodation
Delegates can book accommodation directly at University House on (02) 6125 5276 (www.anu.edu.au/unihouse). We have a block booking. Make sure you mention APEN and the rate for the single bed with private bathroom will be $115 per night, including breakfast. Other accommodation information is available at www.visitcanberra.com.au.
Poster session – delegate submissions
Case study poster submissions were invited for the Forum’07, with a view to being incorporated into the AEP. Posters will be available for viewing from Registration during the forum. 
Awards
The recipients of the APEN 2007 Award for excellence in extension will be announced at the Forum’07 dinner. Nominations for the 2007 Award have now closed. The Awards will be presented at the Forum Dinner by Dinner and Awards sponsors, Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation.
Dinner entertainment
Cris Popp, the guru of laughter yoga, will be joining us in the evening, to show us a technique in breaking down barriers, lifting energy and moving out of the rat race. To see more of his work please view www.laughterclubs.com.au.
Dinner speaker: Mr Peter Andrews:
of Australian Story (ABC) fame, an Australian grazier forging successful sustainable natural function practices to his properties.
Pricing and registration
We are limiting registration numbers to 120 people, to ensure a high quality event for those participating.
Click on the appropriate link below to register:
Standard: $550/ $660 members/ non-members inc GST (Non-member rate includes 1 yr APEN membership)
Presenter: free for approved presenters (not including 1 yr APEN membership). To submit your Presenter registration click on the "pay on invoice click here" section and you may print out your $0.00 invoice and you will receive notification of your successful registration by email.
If you encounter any problems, please email info@apen.org.au or phone the APEN Secretariat, Rosemary Currie on (02) 6024 5349. From Monday November 12 till Friday November 16 ring 0402 380 332.