2nd International Mental Health and Cultural Psychiatry Conference

Session Details

Aarambha Sabha - Opening Session

Friday, 25 November 2005 08:20 -09:15

Sydney Room

Chair Professor Bruce Singh IAPA AustraliaAustralia

An Indigenous Welcome to the Land - Biripi Women (from North Coast of NSW) performing the welcome to the Land and acknowledging the traditional owners of the country.
Ganesh Vandna (Prayer Dance)
Introduction
  • Professor Bruce Singh, IAPA Australia, Australia
  • Welcome to Dignitaries and Delegates
  • Professor Perminder Sachdev, Prince of Wales Hospital, Australia
  • Official Opening
  • Honourable, Dr Marie Bashir, The Governor of NSW, Australia
  • President's Address
  • Professor Bruce Singh, IAPA Australia, Australia
  • Secretary General's Report
  • Dr Russell D'Souza, Melbourne University, Australia
  • WPA Welcome Address
  • Professor Mario Maj, University of Naples, Italy
  • Thank you
  • Dr Mohan Gilhotra, Australia
  • Published by the Professional Conference Organiser