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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Michele Grossman [mailto:Michele.Grossman@vu.edu.au]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thu 4/12/2008 4:28 PM<BR><B>To:</B> aehd@vu.edu.au<BR><B>Cc:</B> Hurriyet Babacan; Danny Ben-Moshe; Linda Rosenman; Barry OMahony; Chris Perera (Arch Civil&Mech Eng); Helen Borland; Santina Bertone<BR><B>Subject:</B> [aehd] Griffith conference for researchers in social inclusion, wellbeing and diversity area</FONT><BR></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Dear colleagues,</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Please see the conference information below from Griffith University’s Strategic Research Program for Social Change and Wellbeing for a program running in February 2009,</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Best, Michele</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><BR><IMG id=_x0000_i1026 height=133 src="https://webmail.vu.edu.au/exchange/Heather.Gridley/Drafts/FW:%20%5Baehd%5D%20Griffith%20conference%20for%20researchers%20in%20social%20inclusion,%20wellbeing%20and%20diversity%20area.EML/1_multipart/1_multipart/ATT3132575.gif" width=472><BR></SPAN></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=2><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT face=Arial color=maroon size=2><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thursday 12 February 2009<BR>9:00am - 5:00pm (followed by a cocktail reception)<BR>Queensland Conservatorium, South Bank. Brisbane, Queensland</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR><BR>What is meant by <I><SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic">The Good Life</SPAN></I>? Does it mean the same to all Australians? Did 'the good old days' really exist? As Australian governments implement a social inclusion agenda to achieve thsi ideal, some of Australia's leading thinkers explore the evidence, consider how social inclusion aspirations can contribute, and the role our governments and social institutions can play in achieving the good life for all Australians.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">This conference will explore <I><SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic">The Good Life</SPAN></I> in three linked sessions:</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR>1. <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Thinking about the Good Life</SPAN></B>: a philosophical segment focusing on the Good Life and community wellbeing; <BR>2. <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Are we there yet?</SPAN></B> a session drawing on historical analyses and date on trends in Australia since World War 2; and <BR>3. <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Achieving the Good Life</SPAN></B>: focusing on the effectiveness of policies, programs and interventions to improve wellbeing, and particularly to address poverty and social exclusion.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <BR></SPAN></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR>Confirmed speakers</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dr Richard <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Eckersley</SPAN></B>, Australian National University </SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dr Lance <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Emerson</SPAN></B>, Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth </SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Professor Ilan <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Katz</SPAN></B>, University of New South Wales, Social Policy Research Centre</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Professor Janet <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">McCalman</SPAN></B>, University of Melbourne, Centre for Health and Society </SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Professor Peter <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Saunders</SPAN></B>, University of New South Wales, Social Policy Research Centre </SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Professor John <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Wiseman</SPAN></B>, University of Melbourne, School of Population Health </SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Professor Charles <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sampford</SPAN></B> and a range of other speakers from Griffith University</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=sans-serif size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><BR>The conference flyer and registration form are attached. Check the </SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><A href="http://www.griffith.edu.au/special-research-initiatives/strategic-research-program-social-change-wellbeing/news-and-events/social-change-and-wellbeing-conference"><FONT face=sans-serif><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">website </SPAN></FONT></A></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=sans-serif size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">for updated speakers and conference program.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <BR><BR><BR></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=sans-serif size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><BR>Regards<BR>Susan<BR><BR>__________________________________________________________________<BR><BR>Susan Lockwood-Lee | Administration Manager<BR>Strategic Research Program for Social Change and Wellbeing | Griffith University<BR>Room 5.05, Social Sciences Building (M10), Mt Gravatt Campus Q 4111<BR>Ph: (07) 3735 6996 Fax: (07) 3735 6985 | Email: s.lockwood-lee@griffith.edu.au<BR></SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><A href=""><FONT face=sans-serif><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">www.griffith.edu.au/social-change</SPAN></FONT></A></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=sans-serif size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><BR>__________________________________________________________________</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>