The 26th A.A.S.W. National Conference in conjunction with The Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the I.F.S.W. and A.P.A.S.W.E

Sheraton Brisbane Hotel, Brisbane, Australia

September 26 - 29 1999

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BRISBANE

Brisbane is a dynamic, sophisticated city and Australia's fastest growing capital.

Lying in the south-east corner of Queensland, it enjoys a subtropical climate and is at its best in September. With bustling open-air markets, busy pavement cafes, and an abundance of parks and open spaces. Brisbane provides a relaxed outdoor lifestyle.

September is Spring in Brisbane and temperatures range from 14 to 24 degrees Celsius. Although the weather is often sunny, Spring is full of surprises - you may need a jacket at night.

CONFERENCE THEME

Promoting Inclusion - Redressing Exclusion

The Social Work Challenge

Social work has retained a core interest in promoting a just and inclusive society. As we enter the new millennium, economic and social forces at a local, national and international level increase the risks of marginalisation and exclusion of individuals, groups and societies. The conference will explore the causes and consequences of social exclusion, and the manner in which social work can confront and redress social exclusion in the many domains of its practice. The tensions between inclusionary and exclusionary forces in social work practice, social processes, social programs and social programs will be examined.

Core areas to be addressed will include:

Experiences of social exclusion.

Social worker's role in redressing social exclusion in the local, national and/or international context.

Social work and social exclusion: agendas for action.

Economics and cultural globalisation: the challenge for inclusionary practice.

Urban and rural disadvantage: new geographics of social exclusion.

Intergrating research, policy and practice - linked solutions for linked problems.

Indigenising social work within the global context.

Innovations in social work practice.

To reflect the diversity of social work, we are seeking contributions from all fields which engage with the theme. Papers may have a practice, management, research, policy or educational focus, and presenters are encouraged to consider the Conference theme in relation to current, preventative and developmental work in the local and international arenas.

SHERATON BRISBANE

The Sheraton Brisbane Hotel and Towers enjoys a central position in the heart of Brisbane, within walking distance of the Queen Street Mall, Brisbane's hub of shopping, the Casino and Southbank Parklands (the site of EXPO 88).

ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATION

Whilst the Sheraton Brisbane Hotel is the venue for the conference, we have a wide range of alternative accommodation available within easy walking distance of the Sheraton. This ranges from 4 star to budget-priced motels, backpackers and student accommodation. We also aim to minimise the cost to delegates by arranging twin share facilities for those who may not have a partner attending with them.

CALL FOR PAPERS

If you are interested in presenting a paper, a workshop or poster, in keeping with the conference themes, please register your interest on the attached form and return it to the Secretariat.

Prospective presenters will be sent guidelines for submission of abstracts, which will be due in December 1998.

A special area will be set aside for poster presentations.

FIELD TRIPS AND SIGHT SEEING

At the conclusion of the conference there will be opportunities for field visits to social work and welfare services around Brisbane. Participants may also wish to stay on to explore the beautiful beaches and rainforests in close proximity to Brisbane.