Program – WACOSS Conference 2020

Networking Day

2020-05-05

Day One

2020-05-06

Day Two

2020-05-07

Networking Day

2020-05-05

09:00 - 10:00

Registration and Networking

10:00 - 10:10

Welcome to Country

Millie Penny

Millie Penny is a proud Noongar woman and her country includes, Whadjuk, Boojarah, and Ballardong. Before retirement Millie worked in the community for over 27 years. The majority of her work focused on women and family violence, including working as a sexual abuse counsellor for Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation, for 12 years. Although retired, Millie continues to contribute to both the sector and community. Aunty Millie is an integral part of WACOSS, guiding and supporting us in our mission.

Millie Penny

Charmaine Pell

Charmaine Pell is a Noongar woman and her country includes Whadjuk, Boojarah, Wagyl Kaip, Ballardong and Gnaala.

Charmaine is a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Before her retirement Charmaine worked for 20 years in Child and Adolescence community services.

Charmaine provides integral support to WACOSS to improve and enhance practice, ensuring cultural security on Noongar land.

Charmaine Pell

10:10 - 10:15

Welcome to Networking Day

Debra Zanella

President at WACOSS

Debra is the Chief Executive Officer of Ruah Community Services, and has been serving in the role since 2016. Prior to this she held the Chief Executive Officer position at Hope Community Services, and Director of Organisational Development at St John of God Subiaco.

As CEO of Hope Community Services Debra oversaw significant growth and expansion in alcohol and other drugs treatment and support services, as well as managing youth residential services and youth mental health.

Debra currently serves on multiple boards and committees, including the WAAMH Board, the East Metropolitan Health Service and the Alcohol Advisory Board. Previously, Debra has also been active on the WANADA board.

Debra would like to see a strong and sustainable community services sector to continue to ensure the inclusion of all people, particularly those most excluded, in our community. She also is excited to work with the sector to develop the leadership that is required for the future of community services in WA

Debra Zanella

President at WACOSS

Louise Giolitto

CEO at WACOSS

Louise Giolitto

CEO at WACOSS

10:15 - 14:00

Workshop

A workshop organised by Amanda Tattersall.

Amanda Tattersall

Director of the Sydney Alliance, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Unions NSW, and Honorary Associate, Work and Organizational Studies, University of Sydney

Amanda Tattersall

Director of the Sydney Alliance, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Unions NSW, and Honorary Associate, Work and Organizational Studies, University of Sydney

12:00 - 01:00

Lunch and Networking

Please relax and enjoy the lunch included in your ticket price.

You might want to use this opportunity to network with others.

13:00 - 13:30

Presentation

TITLE XYZ – presented by David Gilchrist (Sector Landscape Report 2020)

David Gilchrist

Accountant and Economic Historian within the UWA Business School

David Gilchrist

Accountant and Economic Historian within the UWA Business School

13:30 - 13:45

Q & A

13:45 - 14:15

Presentation

Title XYZ – presented by Lotterywest

Lotterywest

Lotterywest

14:15 - 14:30

Q & A

14:30 - 14:45

Afternoon Tea

14:45 - 15:15

Corporate Social Responsibility – Presentations

Potential panel members include WA Super, Beyond Band or Bankwest, Minderoo, and a mining co or two.

15:25 - 15:35

Projects to showcase

Save the Children Empowering Families on the Dampier Peninsula funded by Woodside, and Martu/KJ Rangers funded by BHP

Indigenous Community Navigator Program – Save the Children & Woodside

The 20 lives 20 homes project: What’s it about and what’s been achieved so far? – St Pats and Sirona

Breakfast Program – Foodbank and BHP

15:35 - 15:55

Discussion and Conclusions

15:55 - 16:00

Close

16:30 - 17:30

Welcome Reception

Day One

2020-05-06

08:00 - 09:00

Registration and Exhibition Opens – Morning Coffee and Networking

09:00 - 09:10

Noongar Welcome to Country

Tune in to enjoy a smoking ceremony organised by elders.

09:10 - 09:15

Welcome to the WACOSS 2020 Conference

Debra Zanella

President at WACOSS

Debra is the Chief Executive Officer of Ruah Community Services, and has been serving in the role since 2016. Prior to this she held the Chief Executive Officer position at Hope Community Services, and Director of Organisational Development at St John of God Subiaco.

As CEO of Hope Community Services Debra oversaw significant growth and expansion in alcohol and other drugs treatment and support services, as well as managing youth residential services and youth mental health.

Debra currently serves on multiple boards and committees, including the WAAMH Board, the East Metropolitan Health Service and the Alcohol Advisory Board. Previously, Debra has also been active on the WANADA board.

Debra would like to see a strong and sustainable community services sector to continue to ensure the inclusion of all people, particularly those most excluded, in our community. She also is excited to work with the sector to develop the leadership that is required for the future of community services in WA

Debra Zanella

President at WACOSS

09:15 - 09:25

Opening Address

Hon Mark Mc Gowan

Premier of Western Australia

Hon Mark Mc Gowan

Premier of Western Australia

09:25 - 09:30

Housekeeping & Conference Introduction

Jenna Clarke

Conference Emcee

Jenna Clarke

09:30 - 10:00

Keynote – Yarning

CO-DESIGNING SERVICES WITH ABORIGINAL PEOPLE – A YARNING (HALF) CIRCLE led by Dr. Michael Wright.

Joined by Glenn Pearson, Carol Innes, Millie Penny, and Sharon Kenny

Dr. Michael Wright

Dr. Michael Wright

10:01 - 10:30

Keynote – Title TBC

Sponsor introduction by Amanda Hunt, CEO of UnitingCare West

Thomas Mayor

Thomas Mayor

10:30 - 11:00

Morning Tea and Exhibition

13:30 - 15:00

Concurrent Sessions

XXX ROOM XXX ROOM XXX ROOM XXX ROOM

Partnering Authentically – the good, the bad, and the ugly

Presenter: Jude Sorensen

Click here for abstract
Not for us without us – a case study of co-design of a new youth outreach mental health service for Perth

Presenter: Joni Sercombe, Nikki Peapell

Click here for abstract
WORKSHOP

Title title title

Supporting Communities Forum

Facilitator: name name name name name
OPEN CONVERSATIONS

This session will be an opportunity for delegates to have extended facilitated conversations with this morning’s keynote speakers about their presentations

Facilitator:

Dabakaan Kuliny Baalapiny (Walk Slowly Together)

Presenter: Daniel Morrison

Click here for abstract
Stories from young people – their most significant achievements and what assisted these to fruition

Presenter: Andrew Hall

Click here for abstract

Partnerships to challenge poverty – a co-design approach to partnering with lived experience

Presenter: Renna Gade, Leela James

Click here for abstract
The Children’s Collective – are you ready to challenge the status quo?

Presenter: Tina Holtom, Todd Dawson

Click here for abstract

Day Two

2020-05-07

08:00 - 09:00

Registration and Networking

09:00 - 10:00

Registration and Networking

10:00 - 10:10

Welcome to Country

Millie Penny

Millie Penny is a proud Noongar woman and her country includes, Whadjuk, Boojarah, and Ballardong.

Before retirement Millie worked in the community for over 27 years. The majority of her work focused on women and family violence, including working as a sexual abuse counsellor for Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation, for 12 years.

Although retired, Millie continues to contribute to both the sector and community.

Aunty Millie is an integral part of WACOSS, guiding and supporting us in our mission.

Millie Penny

Charmaine Pell

Charmaine Pell is a Noongar woman and her country includes Whadjuk, Boojarah, Wagyl Kaip, Ballardong and Gnaala.

Charmaine is a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Before her retirement Charmaine worked for 20 years in Child and Adolescence community services.

Charmaine provides integral support to WACOSS to improve and enhance practice, ensuring cultural security on Noongar land.

Charmaine Pell

10:10 - 10:15

Welcome to Networking Day

Debra Zanella

President at WACOSS

Debra is the Chief Executive Officer of Ruah Community Services, and has been serving in the role since 2016. Prior to this she held the Chief Executive Officer position at Hope Community Services, and Director of Organisational Development at St John of God Subiaco.

As CEO of Hope Community Services Debra oversaw significant growth and expansion in alcohol and other drugs treatment and support services, as well as managing youth residential services and youth mental health.

Debra currently serves on multiple boards and committees, including the WAAMH Board, the East Metropolitan Health Service and the Alcohol Advisory Board. Previously, Debra has also been active on the WANADA board.

Debra would like to see a strong and sustainable community services sector to continue to ensure the inclusion of all people, particularly those most excluded, in our community. She also is excited to work with the sector to develop the leadership that is required for the future of community services in WA

Debra Zanella

President at WACOSS

Louise Giolitto

CEO at WACOSS

Louise Giolitto

CEO at WACOSS

10:15 - 14:00

Workshop

A workshop organised by Amanda Tattersall.

Amanda Tattersall

Director of the Sydney Alliance, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Unions NSW, and Honorary Associate, Work and Organizational Studies, University of Sydney

Amanda Tattersall

Director of the Sydney Alliance, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Unions NSW, and Honorary Associate, Work and Organizational Studies, University of Sydney

12:00 - 01:00

Lunch and Networking

Please relax and enjoy the lunch included in your ticket price.

You might want to use this opportunity to network with others.

13:00 - 13:30

Presentation

TITLE XYZ – presented by David Gilchrist (Sector Landscape Report 2020)

David Gilchrist

Accountant and Economic Historian within the UWA Business School

David Gilchrist

Accountant and Economic Historian within the UWA Business School

13:30 - 13:45

Q & A

13:45 - 14:15

Presentation

Title XYZ – presented by Lotterywest

Lotterywest

Lotterywest

14:15 - 14:30

Q & A

14:30 - 14:45

Afternoon Tea

14:45 - 15:15

Corporate Social Responsibility – Presentations

Potential panel members include WA Super, Beyond Band or Bankwest, Minderoo, and a mining co or two.

15:25 - 15:35

Projects to showcase

Save the Children Empowering Families on the Dampier Peninsula funded by Woodside, and Martu/KJ Rangers funded by BHP

Indigenous Community Navigator Program – Save the Children & Woodside

The 20 lives 20 homes project: What’s it about and what’s been achieved so far? – St Pats and Sirona

Breakfast Program – Foodbank and BHP

15:35 - 15:55

Discussion and Conclusions

15:55 - 16:00

Close

16:30 - 17:30

Welcome Reception

08:00 - 09:00

Registration and Exhibition Opens – Morning Coffee and Networking

09:00 - 09:10

Noongar Welcome to Country

Tune in to enjoy a smoking ceremony organised by elders.

09:10 - 09:15

Welcome to the WACOSS 2020 Conference

Debra Zanella

President at WACOSS

Debra is the Chief Executive Officer of Ruah Community Services, and has been serving in the role since 2016. Prior to this she held the Chief Executive Officer position at Hope Community Services, and Director of Organisational Development at St John of God Subiaco.

As CEO of Hope Community Services Debra oversaw significant growth and expansion in alcohol and other drugs treatment and support services, as well as managing youth residential services and youth mental health.

Debra currently serves on multiple boards and committees, including the WAAMH Board, the East Metropolitan Health Service and the Alcohol Advisory Board. Previously, Debra has also been active on the WANADA board.

Debra would like to see a strong and sustainable community services sector to continue to ensure the inclusion of all people, particularly those most excluded, in our community. She also is excited to work with the sector to develop the leadership that is required for the future of community services in WA

Debra Zanella

President at WACOSS

09:15 - 09:25

Opening Address

Hon Mark Mc Gowan

Premier of Western Australia

Hon Mark Mc Gowan

Premier of Western Australia

09:25 - 09:30

Housekeeping & Conference Introduction

Jenna Clarke

Conference Emcee

Jenna Clarke

09:30 - 10:00

Keynote – Yarning

CO-DESIGNING SERVICES WITH ABORIGINAL PEOPLE – A YARNING (HALF) CIRCLE led by Dr. Michael Wright.

Joined by Glenn Pearson, Carol Innes, Millie Penny, and Sharon Kenny

Dr. Michael Wright

Dr. Michael Wright

10:01 - 10:30

Keynote – Title TBC

Sponsor introduction by Amanda Hunt, CEO of UnitingCare West

Thomas Mayor

Thomas Mayor

10:30 - 11:00

Morning Tea and Exhibition

13:30 - 15:00

Concurrent Sessions

XXX ROOM XXX ROOM XXX ROOM XXX ROOM

Partnering Authentically – the good, the bad, and the ugly

Presenter: Jude Sorensen

Click here for abstract
Not for us without us – a case study of co-design of a new youth outreach mental health service for Perth

Presenter: Joni Sercombe, Nikki Peapell

Click here for abstract
WORKSHOP

Title title title

Supporting Communities Forum

Facilitator: name name name name name
OPEN CONVERSATIONS

This session will be an opportunity for delegates to have extended facilitated conversations with this morning’s keynote speakers about their presentations

Facilitator:

Dabakaan Kuliny Baalapiny (Walk Slowly Together)

Presenter: Daniel Morrison

Click here for abstract
Stories from young people – their most significant achievements and what assisted these to fruition

Presenter: Andrew Hall

Click here for abstract

Partnerships to challenge poverty – a co-design approach to partnering with lived experience

Presenter: Renna Gade, Leela James

Click here for abstract
The Children’s Collective – are you ready to challenge the status quo?

Presenter: Tina Holtom, Todd Dawson

Click here for abstract

08:00 - 09:00

Registration and Networking

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