We are pleased to invite you to attend the FRSA 2010 Annual Conference to be held in Melbourne from 3 – 5 November 2010. This key sector event offers a unique opportunity for you to be  involved with a conference that brings together up to the minute research, key issues and policy.

The 2010 Conference theme ‘DIVERSITY: Everyone Benefits’ builds on the work being done across the family support and family law sectors to respond appropriately to the diversity of Australian families.  It encompasses a central theme of working collaboratively and building partnerships to better service clients and support workers from different backgrounds.  We seek to draw together common threads relevant to the delivery of family relationship services across key national policy initiatives of the Federal Government including Closing the Gap on Indigenous Disadvantage, Social Inclusion, Reducing Homelessness, Protecting Children and Better Integrated Services for those at risk or living with disadvantage.

The three-day conference will be held at the Sebel & Citigate Hotel Albert Park, Melbourne.  Packed with a great line-up of presenters, interactive sessions and a fun and exciting social program, we look forward to the 2010 conference being bigger and better than ever.

We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you to our 3rd National Conference.

The Call for Papers & Expressions of Interest is now closed (Due Friday 25 June)

Papers and interactive workshop proposals were invited in response to the Conference Theme. The conference will attract delegates from family relationship services, the broader family support and family law sectors, peak bodies, government representatives, policy makers, academics and experts in children, parenting, family and relationship practice.  We welcome submissions from both new and experienced presenters.  It is our wish that you will share your ideas and work with others to provide attendees with the opportunity to participate in your session.

Thos who submitted a paper will be informed of its acceptance in late August.

Early Bird Registration is open now until 30 August 2010

The schedule of registration fees ( including GST and merchant fees on credit cards) is:

Member Full Registration:  $780
Non Member Full Registration: $840
Speaker Full Registration: $605
Day Rate: $306
Additional Conference Dinner tickets: $150 (Includes 3 course meal, drinks, transport and entertainment)

Full Registration includes 2.5 days conferencing, conference papers and materials, morning and afternoon refreshments, lunch, plus one ticket to the Welcome Event and the Conference Dinner.

Day Registration includes: Registration for that day only (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday), conference papers and materials, morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch. Tickets to social functions are additional and can be purchased separately.

To register for the conference click here

Please note that the registration fees will increase by 10% after 30 August.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available click here to view the Sponsorship Prospectus.

FRSA is delighted to announce that the following organisations will sponsor the 2010 National Conference.

CONFERENCE PARTNERS:

                   www.ag.gov.au          www.fahcsia.gov.au

GOLD SPONSORS:

www.anglicare.asn.au	www.csa.gov.au
www.interrelate.org.au	www.relationships.com.au

SILVER SPONSORS:

www.aswa.org.au	www.catholiccare.org.au	www.familylawsection.org.au
www.lifecare.net.au	www.familylife.com.au	www.multicultural.vic.gov.au