A number of agency field trips are available to registered delegates as part of the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2014.The field trips have been organised for Thursday 10 and Friday 11 July and will depart at 11.00am from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. For each of the six themes of the conference, there is at least one agency visit available.
Should you be interested in attending any of the field trips you can select your preference upon registration. If you are already registered, please log back in to your registration using the access key in your registration confirmation letter and add this to your current registration. Please note, given we have a limited number of places; you will only be able to register for one agency visit.
All field trips incur a fee of AUD$25 each to cover costs. Transportation will be arranged for all attendees to and from the agency venues.
Thursday 10 July 2014
Theme: Strengthening the social and cultural wellbeing of individuals, families and communities – promoting resilience, empowerment, safety and respect
UnitingCare ReGen
26 Jessie Street, Coburg
Thursday 10 July 2014
11.00am-1.00pm
UnitingCare ReGen is a not-for-profit agency that has more than 40 years experience delivering a comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug (AOD) services to the community. It utilizes a harm minimisation framework to promote health and reduce alcohol and other drug related harm.
International Social Service
Level 2, 313-315 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD
Thursday 10 July 2014
11.00am-1.00pm
International Social Service (ISS) Australia provides social work and legal services to families, children and adults across international borders. Services include family tracing and reunification, international family mediation, kinship care and other child welfare matters, and assistance for families experiencing international parental child abduction.
Theme: Addressing health inequalities and disadvantages for individuals and communities
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Allied Health Reception, Level 3 North, RMH, Grattan Street, Parkville
Thursday 10 July 2014
11.00am-1.00pm
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is the oldest hospital in Victoria, and is one of Victoria’s leading public tertiary, teaching and referral hospitals. It provides specialist and general medical and surgical services, including cardiac, neuroscience and oncology, as well as a major trauma service and the Victorian Infectious Diseases Service.
St Vincent’s Hospital
59 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
Thursday 10 July 2014
11.00am-1.00pm
St Vincent’s Hospital (Melbourne) Ltd is part of healthcare provider St Vincent’s Health Australia, which operates across 17 sites. Located in Fitzroy, the hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, allied health and mental health services, as well as outpatient clinics and diagnostics.
Theme: Educating for change, human rights and equality
Jesuit Social Services
Brosnan Centre, 10 Dawson Street, Brunswick
Thursday 10 July 2014
11.00am-1.00pm
Jesuit Social Services works to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. Its four major service delivery and advocacy activities focus on justice and crime prevention, mental health and wellbeing, settlement and community building, and education, training and employment.
Theme: Ensuring the sustainable and ethical use of technology in human services
InfoXchange
33 Elizabeth Street, Richmond
Thursday 10 July 2014
11.00am-1.00pm
InfoXchange works directly with disadvantaged communities and the organisations that support them to ensure that everyone, regardless of income, age, gender, ethnicity, employment, or ability, has equal and affordable access to technology and the digital literacy skills that support full participation in modern society.
Friday 11 July 2014
Theme: Strengthening the social and cultural wellbeing of individuals, families and communities – promoting resilience, empowerment, safety and respect
Berry Street
Berry Street Eaglemont Office, 667 The Boulevard, Eaglemont
Friday 11 July 2014
11.00am-1.00pm
Berry Street is a not-for-profit, non-government and non-church based organisation that has been supporting Victorian children and families since 1877. It works with children, young people and families with the most challenging and complex needs arising from their personal experiences of abuse, neglect or violence.
Kildonan Uniting Care
Armour Room, 1 Gold Street, Collingwood
Friday 11 July 2014
11.00am-1.00pm
Kildonan Uniting Care is one of Australia’s oldest community organisations, and offers a range of community services to children, young people, families and those facing hardship or disadvantage. Services offered include support, information, advocacy, case management and activity-based programs. Kildonan operates across a number of locations.
Theme: Fostering social and economic initiatives that promote security and protection
Federal Department of Human Services
Level 9, 595 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
Friday 11 July 2014
11.00am-2.00pm
The Australian Government’s Department of Human Services develops service delivery policy, and provides access to payments and services. These are offered through Medicare (health), Centrelink (payments and services), Child Support (support for separated parents), CRS Australia (employment services for people with disabilities), and Australian Hearing (for people with hearing impairments).
Theme: Creating sustainable and safe communities
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
214-218 Nicholson Street, Footscray
Friday 11 July 2014
11.00am-1.00pm
Founded in 2001, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is Australia’s largest independent asylum seeker service, with around 1,400 asylum seekers and 900 volunteers involved at any one time. Programs offered include material aid, a food bank, and health, legal, counseling and casework services; the ASRC also campaigns for social change. Over 95% of its funding comes from community and philanthropic sources.