MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

AIATSIS Conference Perspectives on Urban Life: Connections and Reconnections
Manning Clark Centre, ANU, Canberra

As its major theme, the conference will consider a range of questions for Indigenous people living in urban and semi-urban or regional areas.

The conference provides an opportunity for a diverse range of people to discuss issues of relevance for today's urban Indigeous population, including community members and organisations, traditional owners, policy makers, service providers, government agencies, consultants, academics and researchers.

For more info visit the conference website.


TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER

Integrated Water Management for Public Open Space: A Best Practice Workshop
Mona Vale Golf Club, Mona Vale

Pittwater Council invites you to a workshop on best practice in water management for public open space.
Speakers will present on how to get the best results with a limited water supply on sportsfields, reserves and golf courses.

The workshop will cover topics such as drought-resistant grasses, innovations in irrigation, stormwater harvesting and sewer mining.

Attendance at the workshop offers:

• Best practice techniques & tips from experts in the field
• Open and honest discussion of current industry trends and projects
• Networking and team building

The workshop is ideal for:

• Councillors and local government professionals
• Sportsground managers, recreation and ground staff
• Industry representatives

 For bookings phone (02) 9970 1119 or email rsvp@pittwater.nsw.gov.au 


WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

Integrated Primary Health Care 2009
Novotel on Collins, Melbourne

Improvements in primary health care are vital to strengthen the overall health system. With Minister Roxon's agenda to develop an Integrated Primary Health Care Strategy, and with the commission of the National Primary Health Care Strategy ERG and the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission, the focus to develop and implement an improved community-based primary health care system has never been stronger.

For more info visit www.integratedprimaryhealth.com