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Social Program

The Symposium Opening event and Monday night cocktail events offer the perfect opportunity to catch up with professionals across the industry, share knowledge and establish a network of contacts. 

Opening Event:
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Keynote Speaker:

 Saturday 26 July, 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Queens Hall, Parliament House1

Ladies - After Five/Gentlemen - Lounge Suit

Prof Martin Comte2

 Cost:  AUD $ 55

         (inc GST) 
 

 
 
Monday Night Cocktail Event:
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Hosted by:

 Monday 28 July, evening

Government House3

Ladies - After Five/Gentlemen - Lounge Suit

The Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser, A.C.   

Cost:  Included in   

          Registration Fee 
 
 
  1. Parliament House Melbourne is one of Australia's oldest and most architecturally distinguished public buildings. Building commenced in 1856 at the height of the gold rush and this is reflected in the lavish use of gold in the interior decoration. Centrally located at the eastern end of Bourke Street, its imposing colonnade, broad sweeping steps and elegant lamps provide a fitting entrance to the centre of democracy in Victoria.
  2. Professor Dr Martin Comte is an Education and Arts Consultant and was formerly Dean of the Faculty of Education & Training at RMIT University. He was appointed to the first Chair in Music Education established by an Australian university. He is a Past President and Honorary Life Member of the Australian Society for Music Education, and a former Chair of the international Commission on Music in Schools & Teacher Education. For many years he was editor of the Australian Journal of Music Education. Along with Sandi Ferrari, Phillipa Clarke and Rob Newall he was one of the specialists engaged in the design of the arts-based curriculum at Port Phillip Specialist School.
  3. Government House, because of its commanding position, has been part of Melbourne's consciousness since its construction from 1872-1876. It provides a focal point for the central business district which faces south over the Yarra River. Its tower can be glimpsed from a variety of locations in the inner suburbs such as Richmond, South Yarra, Toorak and the City of Melbourne. From high-rise buildings in the city the full splendour of its location within extensive parklands can be appreciated.