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Friday. 23 October 2009
"From Little Things Big Things Grow"
 Tasmania
FATSILC AGM and Forum 2009
We invite you to join us for the FATSILC AGM and National Indigenous Languages Forum 2009
“From Little Things, Big Things Grow” is the theme for the 2009 FATSILC National Indigenous Languages Forum, to be held in Devonport, TAS, from the 28th to the 29th of November 2009.
This year the Federation of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Languages & Culture (FATSILC) AGM and Indigenous Languages Forum will be held at the Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport TAS 7310.
Our theme “From Little Things, Big Things Grow” will form the basis for discussion. Harvesting from many seeds as our language communities grow. This years forum will focus on this theme and provides and opportunity for communities to share their vision, and to work to progress community aspirations for language.
FATSILC invites the Indigenous language communities and relevant to present, share and engage in discussion through workshops, presentations, and posters.
FATSILC is seeking proposals for presentations related to "our theme” across the many areas languages is shared: Education, Training & Technology, Community, Higher Education and Government.
If you feel you would like to be part of this forum or present at the forum your proposal needs to be forwarded to Sone McKendry via email
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or fax 03 9602 4770 by 15th November 2009.
Presentations by indigenous community or co-presenting with a non-indigenous presenter will be considered. Selection of presentations will be final. All successful presenters will be notified within 7 days.
Registration and payment is required by Monday 15th November 2009
Registration Details
Membership and Associate Membership
To attend the AGM as a financial member or associate member, your membership application/renewal form and a $5.00 subscription fee must have reached the FATSILC Administration Office by close of business on the 30th June 2009. To renew your membership fill in the attached ‘FATSILC membership application/renewal’ and mail completed form with cheque or money order for $5.00 payable to FATSILC at 295 King Street Melbourne 3000. EFT options are available and you can fax/email a remittance to
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. BSB 063 009 Acct 1032 1844 with your full name.
Presenters
To assist with the preparation of the Forum program, invited presenters to forward a 250 words overview of the contents of their presentations by 8th November 2009.
Accommodation
FATSILC has negotiated excellent accommodation rates at these Hotels/Motels:
The Quality Hotel Gateway – 16 Fenton Street, Devonport
Cost: $102 per room
Phone: 1800 335 560
email:
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www: http://www.choicehotels.com.au
(These are all based on single/ double/twin room only. These rooms will only be held for bookings until the 17th November 2009).
Any member/participant wishing to reserve one of these rooms should contact the hotel direct with their credit card details and quote “FATSILC Conference”. Or you can visit these links:-
www.wotif.com
http://www.devonport.com.au/
for more accommodation in Devonport, Tasmania
Venue:
Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre
145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport TAS 7310
On:
Day 1 – Saturday 28th November 2009
9.30 am – 12.30 pm FATSILC AGM
1.30 pm to 4.00pm Forum Program
6.30pm til late - Social Dinner (Venue TBA)
Day 2 – Sunday 29th November 2009
9.30 am to 4.30 pm Forum Program
Cost:
$120 (includes GST) for FATSILC early bird financial members
(By 15 November 2009)
$125 (includes GST) for FATSILC financial members
(After 15 November 2009)
$130 (includes GST) for early bird non-members
(By 15 November 2009)
$135 (includes GST) for non-members
(After 15 November 2009)
$180 (includes GST) for government departments
Extra cost for Wednesday Night Social Function
(Refer to Registration Form for costs)
Please note:
FATSILC is unable to assist with costs to your accommodation and expenses, however we have kept all registration fees to a minimum.
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