Communities In Control

Hugh de Krester delivers the Joan Kirner Social Justice Oration - The evolution of human rights in Australia: a vision for stronger, universal protection at Communities in Control 2013

Prof. Kerry Arabena on "Malaise, Meditation & Magnificence - The leadership required in Australia" at Communities in Control 2013

The Hon. Joan Kirner AC delivers the 2012 Social Justice Oration at Communities in Control.

Damian Ogden on "Generation Next - A new way forward for community leadership" at Communities in Control 2012

Panel on "Government Works - The OurSay" at Communities in Control 2012 (Hosted by Brett de Hoedt)

Scott Riddle on "Technological Stewardship - Charting your course in an increasingly digital world" at Communities in Control 2012

George Megalogenis on "The Australian Moment - What's next?" at Communities in Control 2012

Dr James Whelan on "Is Australia ready for 'Big Society'?" at Communities in Control 2012

What are the trends that shape our lives, and the lives of those around us? How should we respond? How can we create the changes we'd like to see?

With the selection of youth mental health expert Professor Patrick McGorry as the 2010 Australian Citizen of the Year, the issue of mental health has never been more prominent. Internationally renowned mental health consumer advocate Mary O'Hagan wades in to help ensure we don't forget those who matter most as new services emerge - the users.

In the 1970s, Anne Summers was at the vanguard of the movement that changed Australia for women. Three decades on, debate still rages about equal pay, female representation on boards and in other senior roles remains pitifully low, and female-dominated professions remain largely under-valued and underpaid.

Richard Watson presented at the 2009 Communities in Control Conference

Catherine Deveney presented and entertained at the 2009 Communities in Control Conference

Prof. Fran Baum presented "Not In My Backyard: How globalisation can be harnessed to support local equality, inclusion and community" at the 2008 Communities in Control Conference

The Hon. Bill Shorten MP spoke about the "Next Steps in Making Australian Communities Liveable for People with Disabilities" at the 2008 Communities in Control Conference

ACTU President Sharan Burron presented the Community Leadership Oration at the 2007 Communities in Control Conference

Meredith Minkler presented at the 2005 Communities in Control Conference

Bryce Courtenay AM presented at the 2005 Communities in Control Conference