1. Breadth of the program
If it's related to multiculturalism, migrant and refugee health and wellbeing, it's in the program.
We cover hospital care, mental health, aged care, disability, refugee issues, policy, FGM, family violence prevention, sexual health, diabetes, parenting, discrimination, cultural competency ... and the list just keeps going.
2. Professional development
Whether you're interested in the big picture or the day-to-day, you'll leave this conference with a wealth of new ideas and skills.
Our plenary sessions tackle the big issues:
Breakout sessions will allow you pursue the topics that you're most interested in. If you work in mental health, for example, you'll find sessions on policy development, carer and consumer issues, stigma, diagnostic tools and mental health literacy.
3. Service planning
Want to learn how to better identify different population groups within your catchment? Need to know the latest trends in social research? Looking for gaps in research and knowledge? This conference will help you make plans for the next three months or the next five years.
4. Good ideas from home and abroad
From Birmingham to Tasmania, you'll hear how other practitioners respond to the challenges that you face each day. Inclusive approaches, innovative solutions, targeted interventions ... and all on limited budgets!
5. A little controversy
Nothing's more boring than a roomful of people who agree with each other.
We promise to stir the pot with controversial debates on every issue (Is ‘multicultural health' the bandwagon for the politically correct with a soft spot for foreigners?); a hypothetical set in a world without interpreters; and a panel on five provocations to modern multiculturalism.
Get ready for a decent argument.
6. Space to reflect
Working within diversity can sometimes pose tricky, tough and intractable questions. It's difficult to find the head space to think about decisions in the chaos of our daily work. But sometimes, in the right circumstances - like a conference full of dedicated, passionate people talking about the issues that matter - the answers will come to you.
7. Tools and techniques
Clinically tested assessment tools, frameworks to review cultural competence, models for delivering health promotion campaigns ... if you want the best way to do something, you'll find it here.
Don't forget to sign up to our post-conference workshops for practical tools, tips and checklists to make your life easier. Places are very limited so book now!
8. Join the debate
Even with so many presentations, there's plenty of opportunities to make your voice heard. If you don't want to speak them out loud use the Ideas Wall at the conference to post your thoughts, suggestions and resources for everyone to read and think about.
9. Network, network, network
Need a research partner? Looking for translated health resources? Want to form a national network? This is the best chance you'll get to meet potential colleagues and clients from the health, government, academic and community sector.
10. Stay in luxury
The Hilton is offering a massively discounted rate for Diversity in Health delegates. For the price of a three-star hotel, you can stay in the lap of luxury. Go on. Good work deserves a reward sometimes.
Register now at early bird prices