Health Advocacy - How to get results. Panel discussion with those in the know.
AHPA’s purpose is to advance the health of all people in Australia through leadership, advocacy and support for health promotion in action, research, evaluation and policy. Our panel event will explore how to advocate for social justice and for those in greatest need of health and wellbeing support. The event is aimed at both current and aspiring professionals in the health, community and social services sector, along with the general public. The goal is to provide inspiration, and practical advice on how to advocate effectively.
Discounted tickets for concession/students and AHPA members. Supper provided.
Speakers
Ian Cox
Ian is the CEO of Hutt Street Centre, a frontline service for homeless and vulnerable people in the inner city and eastern region of Adelaide. Ian has been with Hutt...
Dr Jennifer Bowers
Dr Jennifer Bowers has a BSc (Hons) and PhD in Social Psychiatry from the ANU. She has held chief executive positions in South Australian and Queensland Mental Health Services and worked in Commonwealth Health. She has profe...
Rev'd Peter Sandeman
Before taking up his role as CEO of Anglicare SA in November 2012, The Rev’d Peter Sandeman was Chief Executive of Anglicare NSW South, NSW West and ACT after serving as General Manager (Community Services) of Mission Austra...
Fran Baum
Fran Baum is Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor of Public Health and Foundation Director of the Southgate Institute for Health, Society and Equity at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia. She was named...
Mark Parnell MLC
Mark Parnell MLC, Leader of the Greens in the SA Parliament since 2006. A lawyer, economist and planner by training, he has worked most of his life for non-profit environment...
Pas Forgione
Pas Forgione has been Coordinator of Anti-Poverty Network SA since it formed in late 2012. Anti-Poverty Network SA is a grassroots group composed of welfare recipients from across Adelaide who...
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