No, so thanks so much for the tip.  I'll keep you posted.  Debra

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Raphael" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 12:51 PM
Subject: Re: [SDOH] Brisbane: International Conference on Engaging
Communities 14-17 August 2005


> Have you tried your Health Canada Regional Office?
>
> dennis
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> Stepping Stones For Success <[log in to unmask]>@YORKU.CA> on 05/30/2005
> 03:53:45 PM
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> Please respond to Social Determinants of Health <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent by:    Social Determinants of Health <[log in to unmask]>
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> Subject:    Re: [SDOH] Brisbane: International Conference on Engaging
>        Communities 14-17 August 2005
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> We have been selected to present a poster presentation at this conference
> in
> Brisbane.  Unfortunately, we have absolutely no funding to get there and
> are
> having to turn down the opportunity.  It is a real shame because we
> represent a Canadian rural perspective in responding to poverty and
> homelessness, 2 of the social determinants of health.  If anyone has a
> sponsor to get our rep to Australia we would be humbly greatful.  Debra
> Whitman, Coordinator,  Stepping Stones for Success, Homeless Shelter,
> Nelson, B.C.
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dennis Raphael" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 5:22 PM
> Subject: [SDOH] Brisbane: International Conference on Engaging Communities
> 14-17 August 2005
>
>
> > Welcome to the International Conference on Engaging Communities
> >
> > 14-17 August 2005
> >
> > Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
> >
> > Brisbane, Queensland
> >
> > Australia
> >
> >  The Queensland State Government is proud to partner with the United
> > Nations in developing the inaugural International Conference on Engaging
> > Communities.
> >
> >  Around the world, greater engagement of citizens, clients, consumers
and
> > communities is becoming a feature of many governments and both public
and
> > private organisations.  People are expecting to be involved and to have
a
> > say in the business of government and in the decisions of organisations
> > that affect their interests.
> >
> >  The objectives of the conference are to:
> >
> > • Promote understanding of the concept of engagement and participative
> > practices and its role in good governance
> > • Explore what works; showcase innovation and promote good practice
> > • Share practice knowledge across the globe, at local, regional and
state
> > levels, and promote learning57;s across disciplines and sectors
> > • Discuss and develop conceptual and theoretical frameworks
> > • Building understanding and evidence of leadership
> > • Create ongoing national and international networks and collaboration
> >
> >  It is expected that the conference will be attended by senior members
of
> > governments, leading researchers, senior executives from key
> international
> > agencies, consultants, practitioners and representatives of the private
> > sector, non-government organisations and community organisations.
> >
> >  Please feel welcome to explore the registration brochure at
> > www.engagingcommunities2005.org
> >
> >    Narelle Heckendorf
> >
> > A/Principal Policy Officer
> >
> > Community Engagement Policy Unit
> >
> > Department of Communities
> >
> > Level 1/61 Mary Street
> >
> > P O Box 806
> >
> > BRISBANE  QLD  4001
> >
> > Ph: 322 47487
> >
> > Fax: 322 44977
> >
> > Email:   [log in to unmask]
> >
> >  www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au
> >
> >  Join us at the International Conference on Engaging Communities 14-17
> > August 2005 at    www.engagingcommunities2005.org
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > =========================================
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