Australasia-Pacific Extension Network 5th International Conference Abbey Beach Resort, Busselton, Western Australia November 9-12, 2009 "Shaping Change in Communities - Dimensions of Excellence" Invitation from the Convenor Logistics and getting there Conference presented by APEN, with sponsors Future Farm Industries CRC
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Optional Professional development workshops - Monday November 9, 9.00am to 4pm |
with Robert Plumb, International Speaker from Thinking Profits Release your brilliant brain, creativity, memory, problem-solving ability.
with Andrew Huffer, ARID Group Training To better analyse, understand, write and package your message. |
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APEN 2009 Conference Program including details of Keynote Speakers Starting with a Breakfast AGM and finishing with a free evening - choice of local restaurants and cafes Conference Dinner with APEN Awards Presentations Choice of two optional field tours 8.30am to 3.00pm |
Day 1 Keynote Speakers Dr Kristin Davis, International Food Policy Reserach Institute Ethiopia Dr Rohan Nelson, CSIRO and Aust Dept of Climate Change Dr Marissa Gilles, Combined Universities' Centre for Rural Health, WA Day 2 Keynote Speakers Professor Daniela Stehlik, Research Centre for Stronger Communities Professor Beth Woods, Rhodes Scholar, Dept Primary Industries Qld |
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Presentations from Delegates
Presentation guidelines are here. |
Program Themes The program themes include:
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How to get involved? Abstracts will be accepted until September 1st. Abstract and paper guidelines are here. Email conference09@apen.org.au for more details. Tips on Abstract writing from the WA workshop with David Lindsay are here. |
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To Register: Download the registration brochure, fill it out and send it in. OR The Registration form part of the brochure can also be completed here on line and emailed to the conference organisers. |
Conference Venue The conference will take place at the stunning Abbey Beach resort - on the pristine beach of Geographe Bay, Busselton - just minutes away from the most famous surfing and wine region of Western Australia. Accommodation will be offered on site, with options including studio, two and three bedroom apartments (the latter sleeping up to six on a twin share basis). On site accommodation can be booked as soon as delegate registrations open. Our aim is to have as many of our delegation stay on site as possible. It's a top spot - you won't want to miss it. |
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Conference Management APEN's 2009 International Conference is being managed by specialist agribusiness conference managers Esther Price Promotions. T: 1800 177 636 M: 0418 931 938 |
Should I be there?
YES! As you probably know, when extension professionals convene a conference - the bar is raised a whole lot higher! The opportunity to showcase our skills, be challenged by our peers and experience new techniques is irresistible. This is your chance to learn from others and share your experiences involved with shaping change in communities. APEN conferences are a unique professional development and capacity building opportunity tailored to our own very specific set of requirements - this is a 'must-attend' event for anyone involved in shaping, creating and managing change in communities and industry.
While the APEN network has its roots in agriculture and rural communities, change managers and extension practitioners can be found throughout a diverse range of sectors. For this reason, anyone responsible for shaping change in communities across agriculture, natural resource management, health, education, local government, transport, sport and recreation are encouraged to attend.
Tell your managers now: There is no better way to enhance your professional skills and therefore deliver improved services to your clients than to learn and share with others.