Seminars in Melbourne
The following seminars are to be held in Melbourne during 2009.
Conflict Studies Group
Tuesday 6 January
Peacebuilding and conflict resolution and children in UNICEF
Amanda Melville, PhD,
Child protection Specialist, UNICEF Headquarters, New York
12.30pm-2pm
ACPACS Melbourne office, Level 11, 14 Queens Road, Melbourne (across the road from Albert Park lake)
Directions on how to get there: If you are coming by tram, you can take any of the Swanston Street/St Kilda Road trams numbered: 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67. Get off at stop 23 (not far after the Toorak Road intersection if you are coming from the city). Walk down Arthur Street towards Albert Park, turn right into Queens Lane and you’ll see the sign for number 14. If you are driving, there is a car park in the building next door, entry from Queens Lane. Early bird parking costs $14 for the day. The carpark closes at 7.30pm sharp! There are also meter parks on St Kilda Road and in Arthur Street.
Tuesday, 10 February
ACPACS will host the following LEADR event at our Melbourne Training Rooms.
Stress Management for Mediators and Conciliators
with Dr Pat Marshall
Start Time: 5.30pm (drinks)
6.00pm commencement
7.30pm close
For more information please visit the following link
http://www.leadr.com.au/chapters/victorianevent10feb09.htm
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Conflict Coaching Network presents: Conflict Coaching in the Defence Force with Helen Marks
This presentation will demonstrate how valuable conflict coaching is as part of aworkplace conflict management program. Helen Marks manages The Directorate of Alternative Resolutions and Equity which is responsible for the provision of advice on equity related matters and the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution processes across Defence. Conflict coaching is one of the many services provided by the Directorate. The process provides a process of ‘first choice’ for most personnel and is also a useful framework for developing ‘interactive problem solving’ skills in our Fairness and Resolution Centre staff, ADR practitioners, managers and HR professionals.
View seminar flyer at the following link: Conflict_Coaching_Defence_2009.pdf
Time: 5.30-7.00pm at ACPACS' Melbourne office, Level 11/14 Queens Road Melbourne 3004 (across the road from Albert Park Lake)
Cost: $30.00 (to cover Helen's travel expenses and catering)
Directions: If you are coming by tram, you can take any of the following Swanston Street/St Kilda Road trams: 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, or 67. Get off at stop 23 (not far after the Toorak Road intersection if you are coming from the city). Walk down Arthur Street towards Albert Park, turn right into Queens Lane and you’ll see the sign for number 14 (i.e. enter the building from its rear).
If you are driving, there is a car park in the building next door, entry from Queens Lane. Early bird parking costs $14 for the day. The car park closes at 7.30pm sharp! There are also meter parks on St Kilda Road and in Arthur Street.
Please RSVP to Samantha.Hardy@uq.edu.au
Friday, 3 April 2009
Makhampom's visual and theatre art approach to conflict resolution
Dr Richard Barber
About This Presentation
The presentation will involve an introduction to Makhampom’s visual and theatre art workshop approach for conflict resolution. Dr Barber will introduce Makhampom and his background together with the context he lives and works in. He will outline several of the workshop activities, using photo and video material, referencing case studies from Makhampom’s work in communities with localised disputes, refugee camps and conflict situations (Sri Lanka, Burma, southern Thailand). This will include:
* Exploring Context – Conflict Mapping Exercises
* Roots of Conflict (Power, Identity, Discrimination) – Conflict-based Games
* Conflict Resolution – Image Theatre
About Dr Richard Barber
Dr Richard Barber is an Australian theatre and community worker, currently based in Thailand with the Makhampom Foundation. He has a 20-year background in political activist and human rights work with organisations such as Oxfam Australia, ACFOA, and Forum Asia, concurrently developing public performance and community theatre practice. During this time, he was actively involved in the conflict contexts of East Timor, Aceh, and Mindanao and was one of the organisers of the first peace talks with the Free Aceh Movement. He started working with Makhampom in 1996, developing a theatre-based methodology for conflict resolution and peace building. This has led to workshops throughout the Asia-Pacific region, the publication of The Art of Peace, and an ongoing program with the southern insurgency, with refugees from Burma, and with stateless hill-tribe communities in Thailand. In 2007, Richard completed his PhD at the Monash University School of Theatre and Drama Studies.
Start Time: 12.30-2.00pm (bring your lunch) at ACPACS' Melbourne office, Level 11/14 Queens Road Melbourne 3004 (across the road from Albert Park Lake)
Directions: If you are coming by tram, you can take any of the following Swanston Street/St Kilda Road trams: 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, or 67. Get off at stop 23 (not far after the Toorak Road intersection if you are coming from the city). Walk down Arthur Street towards Albert Park, turn right into Queens Lane and you’ll see the sign for number 14 (i.e. enter the building from its rear).
If you are driving, there is a car park in the building next door, entry from Queens Lane. Early bird parking costs $14 for the day. The car park closes at 7.30pm sharp! There are also meter parks on St Kilda Road and in Arthur Street.
Please rsvp by email to Nikola Balvin: n.balvin@uq.edu.au
Now Friday, 17 April 2009 (Previously scheduled for 27 March)
Conflict Studies Group - The Art of Transformative Peace
Presented by Susan Carews
Susan Carews' interest is in promoting peace through the arts. Susan Carew is the Manager of Funny Business OWN Empowerment. Susan is dedicated to creating a peaceful world through using humour and skills to enhance wellbeing and conflict resolution. Susan is following a personal vision to create world peace through creative educational channels that target both adults and children. Susan is a Rotary Scholar of the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program in Bangkok. Susan is also a World Peace Clown and will discuss with you how she bridges conflict with humour and education.
Her presentation will follow the following format:
1. Background: Brief overview
2. Peace as Knowledge: Overview of Peace and Conflict Studies Program, Bangkok, Thailand
3. Peace as Action: REAL HOPE, Children’s Circle Parliament, Communities-In-Harmony Peace Prize
Time: 12.30pm - 2.00pm (bring your lunch) at ACPACS' Melbourne office, Level 11/14 Queens Road Melbourne 3004 (across the road from Albert Park Lake)
Directions: If you are coming by tram, you can take any of the following Swanston Street/St Kilda Road trams: 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, or 67. Get off at stop 23 (not far after the Toorak Road intersection if you are coming from the city). Walk down Arthur Street towards Albert Park, turn right into Queens Lane and you’ll see the sign for number 14 (i.e. enter the building from its rear).
If you are driving, there is a car park in the building next door, entry from Queens Lane. Early bird parking costs $14 for the day. The car park closes at 7.30pm sharp! There are also meter parks on St Kilda Road and in Arthur Street.
Please rsvp by email to Nikola Balvin: n.balvin@uq.edu.au
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
How to Become Pressure Proof in Work and in Life
Presented by Michael Licenblat
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm at ACPACS' Melbourne office, Level 11/14 Queens Road Melbourne 3004 (across the road from Albert Park Lake)
Cost: $10.00
View Presentation Flyer HERE
Directions: If you are coming by tram, you can take any of the following Swanston Street/St Kilda Road trams: 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, or 67. Get off at stop 23 (not far after the Toorak Road intersection if you are coming from the city). Walk down Arthur Street towards Albert Park, turn right into Queens Lane and you’ll see the sign for number 14 (i.e. enter the building from its rear).
If you are driving, there is a car park in the building next door, entry from Queens Lane. Early bird parking costs $14 for the day. The car park closes at 7.30pm sharp! There are also meter parks on St Kilda Road and in Arthur Street.
Please RSVP to Samantha.Hardy@uq.edu.au
Audio interview with Michael Licenblat How to Become Pressure Proof in Work and in Life available here.
Monday, 3 August 2009
Discussion of the Peace Proposal from Soka Gakkai International president, Dr Daisaku Ikeda
Presented by Greg Johns, General Director of Soka Gakkai International Australia
Time: 12:30 - 2:00pm (bring your lunch)
Venue: ACPACS' Melbourne office, Level 11/14 Queens Road Melbourne 3004 (across the road from Albert Park Lake but entry via Queens Lane)
View flyer for this event here: Discussion_PeacePROP.pdf
Directions: If you are coming by tram, you can take any of the following Swanston Street/St Kilda Road trams: 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, or 67. Get off at stop 23 (not far after the Toorak Road intersection if you are coming from the city). Walk down Arthur Street towards Albert Park, turn right into Queens Lane and you’ll see the sign for number 14 (i.e. enter the building from its rear).
If you are driving, there is a car park in the building next door, entry from Queens Lane. Early bird parking costs $14 for the day. The car park closes at 7.30pm sharp! There are also meter parks on St Kilda Road and in Arthur Street.
Please RSVP to n.balvin@uq.edu.au
