Conversations from the Heart - 2023, Hearing First Nations Voices
Schedule
Thu Jun 15 2023 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm
Location
RMIT University, Kaleide Theatre, Building 8, 360 Swanston Street | Also Online via MS Teams | Melbourne, VI
About this Event
Image description - Photos of Karen Milward, Uncle Shane Charles and Taryn lee with caption Conversations from the Heart, Hearing First Nations Voices
Join us on 15 June for Conversations from the Heart - Hearing First Nations Voices
EEON is proud to present Conversations from the Heart a panel discussion with Karen Milward, Taryn Lee and Uncle Shane Charles. This year the event will focus on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
We invite you to join us and:
- learn what’s important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria ahead of Treaty and nationally ahead of the referendum
- think about what information you need to make an informed choice
- consider what you can do to act and be involved.
This event will be both in person in Melbourne and streamed live online.
Confirmed SpeakersKaren MilwardKaren owns and operates Karen Milward Consultancy Services with extensive consulting experience and networks across Australia. A Yorta Yorta woman who was born and raised in Melbourne, Karen is a strong advocate for developing culturally appropriate solutions to the issues confronting Indigenous people that empower individuals and communities so they can confidently and effectively move forward.
Uncle Shane CharlesUncle Shane Charles was born in Shepparton; a strong Yorta Yorta, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung man. He is a highly experienced and inspirational Aboriginal leader with a strong track record across a range of sectors including education and training, justice, and cultural heritage within both Aboriginal and mainstream organisations.
He is the Co-chair on the board of Reconciliation Victoria and Co-Chair Aboriginal Studies and Indigenous Strategies Committee at La Trobe University
Uncle Shane is “a passionate advocate for reconciliation who enjoys sharing cultural knowledge to make a difference”.
Taryn LeeTaryn is a Yawuru woman from Broome who has lived in Melbourne for the past 20 years. She is currently employed by the Collinwood Football Club as General Manager, Social Impact and Policy and is working on organisational change to address racism. Taryn is also the Chairperson, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission and Board Director, Parks Victoria.
Prior to this, Taryn held senior executive roles at PWC and the Victorian Government and has been responsible for designing and delivering policy reform in health, justice and Aboriginal affairs.
Taryn has been awarded an MA in Human Rights Law (University of London), Global Executive MBA (University of Sydney), Bachelor of Laws, and has published articles on Indigenous rights. Taryn is passionate about ensuring Aboriginal self-determination is central to any policies that affect Aboriginal communities.
Click the YouTube video below to listen to Karen share an insightful overview of the event.
Praise for our last event
2022's Conversation from the Heart forum was the one of the best forum I have seen in my time at EEON. It was a powerful, intense and moving truth telling narrative and helped me further and deeply understand more about Aboriginal culture, connections and identity, biodiversity, healing, self-determination, racial equity, impact of colonisation, etc.
Your messages were filled with clarity, purpose and kindness. Sometimes when you think you’ve pushed your thinking to it’s limit, you find people who can take you even deeper. Our sincere thanks to all our speakers for your continued knowledge and guidance.
This forum has reinvigorated my optimism, accountability, allyship and advocacy with some clear take away actions. I feel part of something special.
Where is it happening?
RMIT University, Kaleide Theatre, Building 8, 360 Swanston Street | Also Online via MS Teams, RMIT Kaleide Theatre, Melbourne, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 50.00
