Program may be subject to change.
Finding Common Ground – Changing Dynamics Around Conflict –
31 October, 9.30am – 12.30pm
1PSQ Parramatta
Tim Dixon, More in Common
Session outlining world leading research and practice in bringing together people and communities with differing and competing views in a way that overcomes polarisation.
Engaging with the media to create positive community narratives
1.30pm – 4.30pm, 6 November
1PSQ Parramatta
Media Diversity Australia
Session that provides practical advice for working with media organisations to disseminate important information and positive narratives within community.
Tracking the impact of social cohesion initiatives
9.30am – 12.30pm , 13 November
1PSQ Parramatta
Dr Angela Smith and Dr Rifaie Tammas – Centre for Western Sydney
Session which provides tangible evaluation frameworks for practitioners to support the measurement of impact within communities.
Centring First Nations voices as a basis for social cohesion
1.30pm – 4.30pm, 13 November
1PSQ Parramatta
Anny Druett – Open the Space
Session which provides framework and basic principles for engaging with First Nations communities in meaningful and cultural appropriate ways.