2008 VACCA STATEWIDE CONFERENCE
4th to 6th June 2008 | Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre
Hosted by the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
“The River of Culture Runs Deep - Learning from old ways, creating a new approach”
This Conference is an opportunity for all leaders and workers who deliver services to Aboriginal children and families to discuss and learn how culture and self-determination creates a foundation for improving the lives of Aboriginal children for today and tomorrow.

Artwork by Lyn Briggs / Wirradjuri/Yorta Yorta 2007
Conference Features:
- Keynote speakers
- Conference dinner
- A choice from 15 concurrent sessions
- Displays, art space, audio visuals
- Indigenous entertainment
The Aims of the Conference are:
- To contribute towards development of a cultural competent service system
- To contribute to a holistic service response to Aboriginal Children & Families
- To build and maintain strong cultural identity to ensure Aboriginal Children and Families Well being
- To create a shared understanding of how to strengthen Aboriginal Children and Families amongst key stakeholders
Registration:
To register for the conference download, complete and return the form below. Registrations close 9th May 2008.
Enquiries:
Paula Crilly
T: (03) 8388 1855
E: paulac@vacca.org
Sue Anne Hunter
E: sueanneh@vacca.org