Events
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25th Anniversary of Union Aid Abroad APHEDA
Union Aid Abroad APHEDA celebrates its 25th anniversary with its annual Christmas cocktails in Melbourne. This year
Casey Bennetto and The Bella Fellas perform with special guest appearances from Alan Brough, Geraldine Quinn and The Caravan Of Love
alongside a light dinner, cocktails, silent auctions and surprises. Tickets are $65.00 per person with discounts available for group bookings.
When: 20 November 2009
Where:
The New Ballroom, Victorian Trades Hall
Contact: Debbie Gower (03) 8676 7263
Links: Further ticket and event information
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Asbestos Awareness Week events at VTHC
This month, VTHC is holding two events for Asbestos Awareness Week. 'Towards a National Blueprint for Action on Asbestos' is a forum held on the 24th to discuss the necessary elements of a state and national ‘blueprint for the elimination of asbestos’. On the 25th of November - the VTHC will host a discussion evening in the Bella Union Bar with authors Matt Peacock and Gideon Haigh.
When: as above
Where:
Victorian Trades Hall
Contact: Margot Hoyte (03) 9659 3570
Links: Download flyer
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2009 Union Educators Conference
Building on the success of the last three education conferences the conference this year is designed to:
- Connect with and learn from other educators
- Celebrate the role of education in our movement
- Challenge us as educators and challenge existing attitudes, beliefs and fears
- Create confident learners
Speakers include Tony Maher (pictured left), Helen Te Hira, Jennifer Newman, Phil Katz and Michael Newman. Cost: $500 inc GST for general registration or $400.00AU inc GST for those living and working in New Zealand. Contact Debbie Gower to register.
When: 24 - 26 November 2009
Where: NSW Teachers Federation: 37 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills
Contact: Debbie Gower (03) 8676 7263
Links : Download the conference program | read keynote speaker bios |
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KnoW Cancer in the Workplace Forum
The KnoW Cancer in the Workplace Forum is a national forum on cancer in the Australian workplace, which is jointly coordinated by the Cancer Council Australia and the ACTU. With the most recent estimate indicating that one in seven Australians are exposed to carcinogens at work, this forum is a must for anyone interested in workplace health and safety.The program features a number of prominent national and international speakers including Larry Stoffman (Canada), Pam Eliason (USA, pictured left) and Vincent J. Cogliano (France). Registrations close on 23 November.
When: 10 December 2009
Where: Australian National University, Canberra
Links: Workplace Forum | Download program and brochure |
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Australian Employee Ownership Association AGM
The Assistant Federal Treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry, will make a keynote address about the role Employee Share Schemes play in the
Australian economy - at the upcoming AGM of the Australian Employee Ownership Association. This component of the AGM is open to anyone interested in employee equity and who wishes to hear Minister Sherry and others have to say about employee share scheme legislation and employee ownership in Australia. Please RSVP by 4 December to Jamie Anderson.
When: 5pm, 10 December 2009
Where:Unions NSW auditorium, 377 Sussex St, Sydney
Contact: Jamie Anderson jamie.anderson@mastertek.com.au
Links: Australian Employee Ownership Association
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