REGISTRATION BROCHURE

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The 7 National
Mediation
Conference
Darwin NT
30 June – 2 July 2004

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30 June - 2 July 2004

Index
G e ne ral Con fe re nc e I nfo rm at io n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C o n f e re n ce O rg an i s i ng Com m i t t e e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C o n f e re n ce O rg an i se r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
So cial Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
W el c o m e R e c ep t i o n – P r e -R e g is t r a t i on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
W u k i n d i -Rom C er e m o ny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
M i n d il B ea c h Ma r k e t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
T e n T hou san d S t a r s Ga l a D in n er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Talking-tabl e Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Bre ako ut Se ssio n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
C r os s Cul t u r a l S ec t or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
C o m m u n i t y S ec t or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
C o r p ora t e S ec t or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
P r of e s s io n a l P r a c t ic e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
R a p po rt e u r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
S h ir l i K ir sc h n e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
O pe ni ng Spe ake r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
D r P et er T oy n e , M L A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
T he H o n. John v o n D ou s s a - P r esid en t H u m a n R ig h ts & Equ a l Opp or t u n i t i e s
C o m m i s s io n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
R e v . D r . D j ini y i n i G o nd a r r a AO M - F or m er m em b er Cou nc i l A b or i g ina l
R ec o nc i l ia t io n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
O t h e r Con f ir m e d Con t ri b u t o r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
General Darwin Info rm at io n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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C o n f er e nc e V e nu e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
R eg i s t r a t io n D e s k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
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W ea t h er a nd D r es s S t a n d a r d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
T r a n sp ort & T r a ns f er s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
T ou r D es k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
T o ur i ng O pt io n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2
D a r w i n C it y S ig h t s Tou r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2
J u m p i ng C r o c o d il e Cru i s e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2
T e r r i t or y Wil d l if e P a r k T ou r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3
L it c hf ie l d Nat ional Par k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
K a t h e r ine G or g e a nd E d it h Fa l l s T ou r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
W il d l i f e S p e c t a c u l a r To u r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
B a r r a m u nd i F i s h i ng D a y Tou r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5
1 .5 D a y L i t c hf i e l d C ha u f f er r e d T ou r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5
2 D a y K a k a d u Mo t e l Acc om m od a t e d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6

A p pe n di ce s
Pr oposed Pr ogram
R eg i s tra t io n F or m

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General Conference Information

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On 30 June 2004, the Attorney General will officially open the 7 Bi-annual
Mediation Conference in Darwin, Northern Territory. This highlight on the
Australasian calendar attracts those at the forefront of dispute resolution
and negotiation in Australia and overseas.

Theme
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The theme of the 7 National Mediation Conference is t r u e t a l k i n g , f o r w a r d
w a l k i n g . T r u e t a l k i n g : respectful, inclusive and critical practice in mediation
for creative choices in management, planning and dispute resolution.
F o r w a r d w a l k i n g : determined, collaborative and practical implementation of
decisions in the professional and corporate domain.

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Building on the 6 National Mediation Conference “Pathways towards
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dispute management” the 7 National Mediation conference aims to promote
conversations and practical action towards national professional standards
and accreditation; to provide opportunities for cross fertilization between
our expanding fields of practice and to deliver a strong cross-cultural flavor
to both.

Who will be there?

Based on the attendance at the previous 6 national conferences, we expect

that those attending this program will include key representatives from:

- Courts - Australian Defence Forces

- Bankers - Company Directors & CEO’s
- Financial Institutions Community - Insurance sector
- Regional and Major Infrastructure sector - Strategic Planners
- Project Managers - Human Resource Managers
- Lawyers - Community Justice Centres
- Churches - Community services sector
- Law Societies - Indigenous organisations
- Construction and Building sector - Dispute Resolution services
- Family mediation and support services - Government agencies

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Conference Organising Committee

P a t M c I nt y r e – C o C ha i r T o ny F i t z g er a l d – C o Cha ir
B ar r i s t er a nd M ed ia t or , A n t i - d isc r im i n at i o n
J o h n To o h ey C ha m b er s, N T C o m m i s s io ne r , N T

P e t er H ou r iga n J a n e t Mu ir hea d
Pr inc ipa l M a nag er - Pr imar y D ispu t e
C h a r t er ed A c c ou nt a n ts , NT R e so lu t io n S er v ic e ,
R e la t io n s h ip s Aus tr a l ia , N T
Ka re n De y
Co -or d inato r , D ee McI ntos h
Co mmu nity Ju st ic e Centr e, N T M ed ia to r,
Co mmu nity Ju st ic e Centr e, N T
Cris Cureton
Pa rt ner , Ju st ine D a vis
M i n t er E l l is o n La w y er s , N T M e d ia t o r , N T

D r T er r y Qu ong D a v id Al d er ma n
P r i nc i pa l B ar r i s t er a nd M ed ia t or
M a nun da Ter r ac e S c hoo l W il l ia m F or s t er C ha mber s

Pa tr ic ia Ray mo nd Cap ta in H elen Ma rk s CS M R AN

F am ily Cour t M ed iat or, N T D ir ect or of Al t er na t ive D ispu t e
R e so lu t io n a nd C o nf l ic t
S c o tt P e t t er s s o n M a nag e m en t
CE O , LE ADR , NSW Aus tr al ian D ef enc e O rga nisa t ion

K r is t ina Kar ls s o n
O f f ic e o f Wo m e n ’s P o l ic y
Dept of the Chief Minister

Conference Organiser

Please direct all correspondence to the conference organiser:

Carrie Altamura
Manager
GPO Box 2541,
DARWIN NT 0801
PH: + 61 8 8981 1875
FAX: + 61 8 8941 1639
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: thebestevents.com.au

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Social Program

Welcome Reception – Pre-Registration

(Tuesday 29 June)
Watch the sun go down over Darwin Harbor from the Speakers
Green of the award-winning Parliament House during the Welcome
Reception, hosted by the Attorney general of the Northern Territory.

While you are there take the opportunity to register in preparation

for the conference the following day.

Wukindi-Rom Ceremony
(W ed nesd ay 30 Ju ne, Thu rsday 1 Ju ly a nd Fr id ay 2 July)
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Wukindi is pronounced as wookindi. Wukindi-Rom is a ceremony of the
Yolgnu Golumala Clan Nation People of East Arnhemland that has been
used traditionally for centuries as a conflict resolution and healing process
to restore relationships between individuals, groups and clan nations.
‘Wukindi-Rom’ connotes a place of healing, a sacred place, a place of law.
Indigenous Peoples from around Australia and over-seas have their own
similar traditional ceremonies for peace-making and conflict resolution.
Traditional Elders from other clan nations will join with Yolgnu Golumala
Clan Nation Elders in conducting a demonstration of their deeply reflective
and ceremonial approach to dispute resolution. They extend an invitation to
conference delegates to bring their own breakfast to the Darwin Esplanade on each morning of the
conference and listen to and reflect upon the richness of their wisdom.
For more information please go to www.wukindi.com

Mindil Beach Markets

(Thursday 1 July)
Tantalise your taste buds with food from all corners of the globe at the
famous Mindil beach Markets. Make you own selection from the wide
variety of market stalls available (own expense), then joins for a drink
whilst we witness the most glorious of sunsets.

Ten Thousand Stars Gala Dinner

(Friday 2 July)
Experience the delight of dining under the stars, whilst the light of Darwin tinkle across the bay. Taste
the wonderful array of local produce accompanied by the best of Australian wines.

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Talking-table Sessions
In the week preceding the conference, the inaugral Wukindi-Rom Cross-Cultural Mediation &
Leadership Training Project will have been concluded on Elcho Island, East Arnhemland. Once on
each day of the conference, graduates of this joint Yolgnu Golumala Clan Nation / Charles Darwin
University project, will facilitate small group discussions among conference delegates. It is hoped that
such discussions will be opportunities for delegates to foster appreciation of the breadth & depth of our
emerging profession and at the same time provide some informal opportunities for mentoring and
collegiality.

Breakout Sessions
Cross Cultural Sector
There will be presentations and workshops concerning family mediation; in an Indigenous context;
community based and court referred Indigenous mediation models; issues of power and authority in
Indigenous ADR; facilitating regional governance; international perspectives on cross-cultural models;
and a colloquium “Mediation applications in the Indigenous context”.
Community Sector
There will be presentations and workshops concerning quality and standards in PDR; developments
and family mediation; domestic violence and child protection; ADR in schools; Universities and ADR;
the “Power of apology” and a National Community Justice Centre colloquium.
Corporate Sector
There will be presentations and workshops concerning extending the application of ADR technologies
in the making of business choices; ADR in urban planning; ADR in major infrastructure development;
capacity building conflict coaching; workplace conflict and bullying.
Professional Practice
There will be presentations and workshops concerning “Tools for Tool boxes” complaints and ADR;
quality ADR Cost benefit analysis; online ADR; International ADR program design; ADR professional
attitudes and behaviors.

Rapporteur

Shirli Kirschner
Shirli Kirschner has been a qualified mediator for 12 years and is the
principal of Resolve Advisors Pty Ltd, which she established in August 1996.
Resolve provides mediation, facilitation and ADR and system design services
to a wide client base.
Shirli is on a number of mediator panels including the LEADR Advanced
panel, UTS/CDR and LawCover panels. She was on the standby panel for
Sydney Ferries for the Sydney Olympic games. Recent mediations include
disputes in the wholesale telecommunications market between stakeholder
carriers and a partnership disputes within a small ($8 million turnover)
company.
Shirli is the NECA dispute resolution adviser for the National Electricity Market.
She is on the editonal panel of the ADR bulletin.

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Opening Speakers

Dr Peter Toyne, MLA

Minister for Justice & Attorney General

Dr Peter Toyne MLA has been a member of the legislative assembly since
1996. When the Labor party came to government in 2001 Dr Toyne formed
part of the Ministry as Attorney General of the Northern Territory.
Prior to his political career Dr Toyne was principal of Yuendumu Community
Education Centre which was responsible for all education programs from
pre-school to adult education, promoting the process of Aboriginalisation
and resulting in Aboriginal teachers joining the staff.
From 1990 to 1994 he was a Consultant to Government and other
agencies in a variety of areas where he is recognised as having developed
expertise including training, community development, telecommunications, water supply, road and
other infrastructure development. Dr Toyne completed his Ph D at the la Trobe University in 2000.
As Attorney General he has been instrumental in promoting ADR and in 2003 opened the Northern
Territory Justice and Community Centre.

The Hon. John von Doussa - President Human Rights & Equal Opportunities Commission

The Hon. John von Doussa was appointed President of the Human Rights and
Equal Opportunity Commission on 1 May 2003 for a five year term.
At the time of his appointment he was a Judge of the Federal Court of
Australia, an appointment he had held since 1988. He was also the President
of the Australia Competition Tribunal, a Presidential Member of the
Administrative Appeals Tribunal, an Additional Judge of the Supreme Court of
the Australian Capital Territory, and a Judge of the Industrial Relations Court
of Australia. From 1992 until shortly before his appointment he was also a
part-time Commissioner of the Australian Law Reform Commission. From 1986
to 1988 he was a Judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
Before his appointment as a Judge he was a Queens Counsel practicing mainly in South Australia,
and had served terms as the President of the Law Society of South Australia, and Vice-President of the
Law Council of Australia.
In South Australia he had a close interest in the organisation and provision of practical legal training
for newly qualified graduates in law. At different times he was the chair of advisory committees for the
graduate diploma courses in legal practice conducted by the University of South Australia and by the
Law Society of South Australia. In 1996 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University of
South Australia in recognition of that involvement. He received a Centenary Medal in 2003.
In 1993 he sat as an Acting Judge in the Supreme Court of Vanuatu. In 1997 he became a member of
the Court of Appeal of Vanuatu. In 2003 he was appointed a non-resident member of the Supreme
Court of Fiji. He continues to hold these appointments.

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Rev. Dr. Djiniyini Gondarra AOM - Former member Council Aboriginal Reconciliation

Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra OAM has served a long career in

the Methodist and Uniting Churches. Ordained in 1976, he
was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 1985.
He has held the positions of Director, Reconciliation Australia
Limited, Chief Executive Officer Aboriginal Resource and
Development Services Inc. & Northern Regional Council of
the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress.
Rev Djiniyini is currently a member of the Australian
Indigenous Cultural Network Steering Committee, Director of Yirrkala Business Enterprises and has
been Chairman of the Arnhem Land Progress Association Inc since 1993.

Other Confirmed Contributors

- L ucie A ll i are – D i re ctor Gene r al Co nfl i ct M anage men t P rog r am ,

D e p a rt m e n t o f N at io n al D e f e n ce , C a n a d i an Fo r ce s o f C an a d a
- N i col e C h ar r o n - Pog g iol i - D i re cto r In t e r ve nt io n S e r v i ce s , D e p a rt m e nt o f
N at io n al D e f e n ce , Can a d i a n Fo rc e s o f Can ad a
- P ro f L aur en ce Bo ulle - Fo rm er Ch ai r , N at ion al AD R A dvi so ry Coun c i l
- P ro f M i c h ae l (M i ck ) Do d so n AM – A IA T S IS
- P ro f Pe te r Y u - L i ng i ar i Fo u n dat io n
- A sso c. P rof. D r . Nadj a A lex an de r - P rofe sso r of D i spute R e sol ut io n
A u st r a l i a n C e n t re f o r P e ac e a n d C o n f l i ct S t udi e s a t t he U n i ve r s it y o f
Q uee n sl a nd ( UQ ) .
- P ro f e sso r Tan i a S o ur din B A , L L B , G D LP , LLM , P hD - P rofe sso r in L aw an d
D i spute Re sol u tio n La Tr o be U n i ver si ty , D i re cto r Con fl i ct R e sol ut io n
R e se a rc h Ce nt re
- D r Tom F i sh e r - La T robe U n i ve r s it y
- A s so c . P ro f . D r To m A l t o be l l i - U ni v e r s it y Wes t e r n S y d ne y
- M r K u r t N o b l e - Q ue e n s l a n d of De partme nt of Justice
- C a p t ai n H e l e n M a rk s C S M R A N - D ir e c t o r o f A l t e r n at i ve D i s p ute
R e sol ut io n an d Co nfl i ct M anageme nt , A ust r al i an Defe n ce O rg ani sat io n
- S ue D un com be & Al an O gg - D ire cto r s, AD R- pl us
- Mr Graham Neate - President National Native Title Tribunal
- Dr Terry Quong - NT Department of Education
- Scott Pettersson - LEADR
- Prof Geoff Clarke - Law School James Cook University
- Assoc Prof Craig Jones - Director of Native Title Studies Center, James Cook University
- Jane Helix - Director, Community Solutions
- Ms Toni Bauman - AIATSIS Research Fellow

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General Darwin Information

Darwin

The scenic modern town of Darwin and its huge harbor take visitors by
surprise. The unexpected lushness of the tropical city surrounded by blue
water and sandy beaches make it an ideal place to stay whilst visiting the
many beautiful natural attractions of the Top End.

Darwin offers all the sophistication of an international city with restaurants,

hotels, museums, art galleries, as well as nightlife. Yet Darwin's tropical
boundaries are the glittering allure of the Timor Sea and the luxuriant
greens of the tropical wetlands.

The history of Darwin and the Top End is also on display with many
historical reserves, museums and attractions charting the progress of the
region. From the pioneering days of early settlement, the mining boom times,
the war years of WWII, and the impact of cyclones and the natural
environment. The endeavors of the spirited pioneers that made Darwin what
it is today.

Local attractions include the Mindil Beach, crocodile farms, George Brown
Darwin Botanic Gardens, the Aviation Heritage Centre, Casuarina Coastal
Reserve, NT Art Gallery, and the East Point Military Museum.

Australia's only tropical capital city boasts a population of 77,000 with

about 20,000 more in the combined satellite city of Palmerston and the
surrounding rural area. Approximately half the Northern Territory
population lives within a 40km radius of Darwin and like the city itself, on
average they are younger than the rest of Australia.

It may be the city's relaxed lifestyle, the magnet of its attractions, the
haunting majesty of the monsoonal storms, or the smell of the tropics, but
people who experience Darwin never forget it.

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Conference Venue

Darwin Entertainment Centre/Holiday Inn Esplanade

93 Mitchell Street Darwin The Esplanade Darwin

The Conference will be held at the Darwin Entertainment Centre (DEC)

and the Holiday Inn Esplanade. This complex houses both DEC and the
Holiday Inn Esplanade. It has magnificent views overlooking tropical
parklands, foreshore of the Esplanade and is ideally located within the
central business district.

The DEC is the premier Entertainment and Convention venue in the Top
End of the Northern Territory of Australia. The Darwin Entertainment Centre hosts major
national and international acts as well as local theatre concerts and Darwin based artists.

For those delegates that have chosen accommodation from the wide variety offered for the
conference, most of these hotels are nearby and well within walking distance of the DEC.

Registration Desk
st
The registration desk and a tour desk will operate from 1 Floor of the
Holiday Inn Esplanade Darwin for the duration of the conference.

OPERATING TIMES
Tuesday, 29 June
1700 - 1830 - Welcome Reception/Pre-Registration (Parliament House)
Wednesday, 30 June
0730 - 1730 - Day One
Thursday, 1 July
0730 - 1700 - Day Two
Friday, 2 July
0745 - 1700 - Day Three

ATM

The nearest Automatic teller machine is in the National Australia Bank

located opposite the Darwin Entertainment Centre on the corner of Mitchell
Street and Mc Lachlan Streets Darwin .

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Weather and Dress Standard

In Darwin the weather is tropical – always warm, sometimes humid and with
lots of sunshine. With temperatures in June/July ranging from 19°C to 30°C
it is a time when the locals feel the cold and the visitors embrace the
warmth!

Territorians believe they have the best lifestyle in Australia, and with good
reason. The lifestyle in Darwin is casual and this is reflected in what people
wear. Neat casual wear is appropriate for both Conference sessions and
most social functions.

Conference sessions will be held in an air-conditioned venue, therefore you

may consider bringing a light pullover or jacket in case you get cool.

The Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner are both more formal occasions.
This calls for what you may hear referred to as “Darwin Rig” or “Territory
Rig”. This means for women, casual but elegant, and for men long trousers
and collared shirt, ties and Jackets are not necessary.

Transport & Transfers

The Cost: of taxis or private hire cars to and from the airport to the city
centre is approximately A$22.00 one way.

An alternative to this is the airport shuttle bus. This bus operates from the
front of the airport and Cost: A$7.50 one way or A$13.00 return.

Within the City Centre and for the budget minded there are cheaper
alternatives for transport, such as mini buses, that operate within Darwin
City Centre and Cost: approximately A$2.50 per person.

Tour Desk

Throughout the duration of the conference, there will be a fully

operational tour desk available to take bookings for post forum tours.
Below you will find a sample of touring options available, however if you
would like any additional information on the wide range of tours
available in the Top End and Australia in general, please contact The
Best Conference and Events Company on ph: 08 89811875 or
[email protected].

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Touring Options
Please Note: Prices detailed below are per person and are quoted in Australian
Dollars. Prices are available for pre paid reservations through The Best Conference
and Events Company only.

Darwin City Sights Tour

Co st : Adu lt: $50 .00 Child: $39 .00
D u r at io n o f T ou r : 3 1/2 h ours
Ve hicle Ty pe : A i r Co nd i t io n e d C oa s ter Bus
M i n i mum 2 M a x imu m of 2 2 p e r s o ns
D e p a rt u re D ay s : D a il y y ear r ou nd
D e p a r t s Dar w i n 2 .0 0 p m
Arr ives Darwin 5 .00pm
Arrives Darwin 7.00pm with Sunset extensio n
Child Age: 5 -15 y ea rs
I t i n e r ar y : Departs Darwin. Enjoy this comprehensive tour of Darwin
i n c l u d i ng i nf o r m a t i v e a n d i nt e r es t ing c om m en ta r y . T h e t ou r i nc lu d e s v i s i t s t o
Chinese Temple, Botanical Gardens, East Point Reser ve, Stokes Hill W har f Pr ecinc t
a nd Mo or i ng Ba s i n, W W II R e l ic s , E as t P o i nt R e s e r v e, Fa nni e B a y Gao l , Mu s eu m o f
A r ts a n d S c i e n c e s a nd o t h er h i st ori c c i ty s ig ht s . Op t i ona l S u ns e t ex t e n s i o n , enjo y a
dr i n k a nd c a na p es .

Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Cost: Adult: $75.00 Child: $60.00
D u r at io n o f T ou r : 5 hour s
Ve hicle Ty pe : A i r Co nd i t io n e d C oa s ter Co ac h
M inimum of 2 Ma x imum of 22 p ers o ns
D e p a rt u re D ay s : D a il y y ear r ou nd
Depar ts Darwin 12 .50pm
Arr ives Darwin 6 .30pm
Child Age: 4 - 14 years
I t i n e r ar y : Depar ts Darw in. Ju st 60 km f rom Dar w in lies the Adel aide
R iver , home to over 1600 Crocodiles and the location of the famous Jumping
Cr ocodil es. Cru ise the r iver and thr ill as thes e awesome cr ea tur es lau nc h
t h e m s el v e s o u t of t h e w a t er .
As w el l a s the Jump ing Cro co d il e Cru is e, t h is tour also inc ludes a visit to Fogg
D am Na tur e R e s er v e and W i nd ow o n t h e W e tl a nd s E n v ir o n m e nt C e nt r e

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Territory Wildlife Park Tour

Co st : Adult: $56.00 Child: $40.00
D u r at io n o f T ou r : 5 hour s
Ve hicle Ty pe : A i r Co nd i t io n e d C oa s ter Bus
M inimum of 2 ma x imum of 4 p erso ns
D e p a rt u re D ay s : D a il y y ear r ou nd
D e p a r t s Dar w i n 7 .3 0 a m
R etur ns Darw in 1 .30p m
Child Age: 4 - 14 years
I t i n e r ar y : D e p a r t s Dar w i n . Lo c a ted 5 7 km s a n d a b ou t 4 5 m i nu t es f r om
Darw in, this world class, a ward w inning par k is set in 400 hectares of natura l
b u s hl a nd a n d ho m e f or the lar g est c o l l ec t i o n o f T er r i tor y W il d l i f e . V i s i t or s h a v e 4
hou rs to exp l or e t he ma ny ex hib its inc luding the noc tur nal hou s e, the aqu ar ium
w i t h v i e w i ng tun n e l , a vi ar i e s , b ir d o f pr e y d isp la y a nd mo r e .

E njoy a bush wa l k or ta k e t he tra in

Raptor s - Birds of prey disp la y
Aquar ium - with u nderwater view ing tu nnel
B i rd A v iar ies - i nc lud ing 20 m et er h ig h wa l k t hr oug h a vi ar y
Rain For est Walk
Noc tur nal House - See many rar e animals wher e night is tu rned into day
O b s er v e w il d l if e a t c l ose r a ng e, in t heir natur al hab ita t

Litchfield National Park

Cost: Adult: $94.00 Child: $84.00
D u r at io n o f T ou r : 1 D ay
Ve hicle Ty pe : A i r -c o nd i t io n e d C oa s ter Co ac h
M inimum of 2 Ma x imum of 22 P ers o ns
D e p a rt u re D ay s : Da ily exc ept Chr istma s Day a nd Good Fr iday
D e p a r t s Dar w i n 7 .0 0 a m
R etur ns Darw in 6 .00p m
Child Age: 4 - 14 years
I t i n e r ar y : Departs Darwin. Fo llow the Stuart H ig hwa y to Litc hf ield Pa rk
via the pictur esqu e township of Ba tc helor (Ga t ew a y t o the P a r k) . V is i t i ng t h e ma i n
f a l l s o f T o lm e r , F lor e nc e a nd W a n g i F a l l s wher e the oppor tu nit ies for sc enic and
i n t e r pr e t i v e bu s h a nd m o n so o n f or e st wa lk s ar e a va i la ble . A p ic n ic s t yl e lu nc h a nd
p l e nt y o f sw i mm i ng w il l e n sur e a fu n a n d e du c a t i o na l da y.
(In the event road c losur es or c l imatic pr ob l ems p r e v e nt a c c e s s t o s om e Fa l ls , oth e r
attractions will be included.)

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Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls Tour

Cost: Adult: $145.00 Child: $73.00
D u r at io n o f T ou r : 1 D ay
Ve hicle Ty pe : L a r g e A ir Co n d it i o n ed C o a c h
M inimum of 2 ma x imum of 46 p ers o ns
D e p a rt u re D ay s : Depar ts Mon, W ed, Thu , Fr i, S at
02 May 03 - 31 Oc t 03
Depar ts Tu e, Thur s, Sa t
01 Nov 03 - 29 Apr 04
D e p a r t s Dar w i n 6 :4 5 a m
R etur ns Darw in 8 .30p m
Child Age: 4 -12 y ear s

I t i n e r ar y : D e par t s Dar w i n . L ea v ing D ar w i n y ou t r a v el so u t h v ia W o r l d

W ar I I a ir str ip s to Ad e la i d e R iv e r w h er e y ou v i s i t the W a r C e m et er y , a s it e
dedicated to those who lost their lives dur ing the attac k s on Darwin in the 1940's.
C o n t i nu e ont o E d it h Fa l ls w h er e y ou ha v e t he t i m e f or a r ef r es h i ng s w im . Af t er
l u n c h y ou c o n t i nu e o n to Ka t h er i n e G or g e i n N i t m ilu k Na t i ona l P a r k t o jo i n a s c e n ic
two hour cru ise wher e you have the oppor t u n it y t o s e e w il d l if e i nc l u d i n g Jo h n s t on i
cr oc od il e and pr o l if ic b ir dl if e.
The tour of the fir st two gorges take you p a s t s h e e r r oc k w a l l s a nd a l l ma n n er of
f l ora a n d fau na .

Wildlife Spectacular Tour

Cost: Adult: $129.00 Child: $99.00
D u r at io n o f T ou r : 1 D ay
Ve hicle Ty pe : A i r Co nd i t io n e d C oa s ter Bus
M inimum of 2 Ma x imum of 4 P er so ns
D e p a rt u re D ay s : D a il y y ear r ou nd
D e p a r t s Dar w i n 7 .3 0 a m
R etur ns Darw in 6 .30p m
Child Age: 5 -15 y ea rs

I t i n e r ar y : D e p a r t s Dar w i n . Co mm e nc e t h e d a y w i t h a v i s i t to t h e a w a r d
w i n n i ng T e r r i t o r y W il d l i f e P a r k. Co n t i nu e o n t o t h e Cr oco d i l e Fa r m b e f o r e
t r a v e ll i ng ou t t o t h e Ade l a id e R i v er t o j o in t h e F a m ou s Jum p i ng C r oco d i l e Cru i se.
V i s i t W i nd ow s o n t h e W et la n ds and Fog g Dam Na tur e Res er v e b ef or e r etur n i ng t o
Darwin. Al l entr y fees and c ru ises ar e inc luded.

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Barramundi Fishing Day Tour

Cost: Adult: $275.00 Child: $275.00
D u r at io n o f T ou r : 1 D ay
Ve hicle Ty pe : Air c ond it io ned l at e mo d el T oy ot a
4w d Station Wag o n & 4 .6 metr e
a lu m i n iu m b ar r a b oa t f i t t ed w i t h a n
environmentally fr iend ly 90 hp 4
s tr o k e ou tbo a r d .
D e p a rt u re D ay s : D a il y Y ea r R ou nd
D e p a r t s Dar w i n 5 .3 0 a m
R etur ns Darw in 5 .00p m
M inimum Of 2 P er s o ns
I t i n e r ar y : Pic k ed up fr om your acc ommodation in the ear ly morning you
a r e tra n sp or t ed i n a l a t e m od e l 4 w d t o t h e f is h i ng l oc a t io n f o r t h e d a y .

A fu ll y cus to m is ed 4 .6m etr e vess el pr ovid es a c om for ta ble a nd sa f e f is hing

p la tf or m f or the day s fis h i ng . T h e v e s s e l is p ow er e d by an e n v ir o nme n t al ly fr i en d ly
9 0 hp S u z u ki 4 s tr ok e ou tb oar d a nd ha s s w i v el s ea t s a nd s u n s ha d e i f r eq u ir e d .

M or n i ng t ea , l ig ht r e fre s h m e nt s and lun c h are i n c lu d ed a nd al l f i s hi n g g ear i s

s u pp l i ed o n a r ep la c e if l os t o r dam ag ed b as is (a lc oho l is n o t sup pl ie d bu t c a n b e
o r g a n i s ed on r eq u e st ) .

Y ou w i ll f ish o n e of the m an y fa mo u s To p E nd R i v er s a nd b i l lab o ng s d ep e nd i ng on

w ha t p r e s ent t h e b e st o p p or tu n it y f or so m e exc i t i ng Bar r a f is h i ng .
Y ou w i ll b e r etur n ed t o y our acc om m od a t i on i n t h e la t e a f t e r n o o n.

W h at t o B r in g :
W id e br i mm e d h at
P ol ar iz ed su ng la ss e s
30+ su nscreen
I n s ec t r ep e ll e n t
C a m er a /V id e o Cam e r a w i t h p l e nty of f il m
C o o l l ig h t c l o t h i ng , L o ng sl e e ve s and p an t s are r ec om m en d ed

1.5 Day Litchfield Chaufferred Tour

Cost: Adult: $400.00 Child: $400.00
D u r at io n o f T ou r : 1 .5 Da ys
Ve hicle Ty pe : Executive Co ac h
M i n i mum 2 p er s o ns
D e p a rt u re D ay s : D a il y
D e p a r t s Dar w i n 7 .0 0 a m
R etur ns Darwin 12 .00pm
Child Age: S a m e a s A d u lt s
I t i n e r ar y :
Depar ts Darw in.

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D ay 1 : ( B, L, D )
Travel the Stuar t Highway to the rural to w n s h ip of Aca c ia w h er e y ou w i l l h a v e a
Barr amu nd i br eakfa st. Af ter br eakf ast y ou h ea d to Li tc h f i el d N a ti o na l P a r k w h er e
c r e e k s a nd w at er fa l ls ar e spr i ng - f ed a l l y ear . V i s i t t h e s pe c tac u lar W a ng i a nd
Flor enc e Falls - you may wish to have a r efr es hing swim her e or ju st c ool your feet
in t he cr ys ta l c l ear w ater s .

A n o t h er su rpr i s e a wa i ts you as y ou h ead to war ds t h e t ow n s h ip o f Ba tc h elor and a

v i s i t to t h e u n iqu e But te r f l y Fa r m . W a nd er at your leisur e amongst the c olour ful,
h o v er i ng b u t t er f l i es - so m a ny c o l o u r s , so f r a g i l e , y et suc h b ea u t y .

E n j oy lu nc h i n t h i s p ea c e f u l a n d l ov e l y a r ea - t a k e y ou r t im e , t h er e ’s n o hur r y , t hi s
i s y ou r d a y t o r e lax . Br ow s e a r oun d the s ou ve n i r s h op - y ou w i ll s e e t h e b e s t
a va i la bl e , m ad e b y t he v e r y ta l ent e d ALady o f the H ou se. A f t er lu nc h y ou r etur n
north to the very pr etty ar ea of Howard Spr ing s, see how rural Darwinites like to
live in this rugged bu sh cou ntry and ha ve bu ilt homes in ac r es of la nd a nd ma d e
t h e m i nt o t he i r c a s tl e s .

A h o m es ta y f or y ou t h is e v e n i ng - l u x u r y you wou ld not believe possible in this

t r o p ica l a nd b e aut i fu l b ac k yar d of Dar w in. Y o u w il l b e st ay i ng a t Mel a l eu c a
H om e s t ead . E n j oy y ou r su mp tu ous d i n n er a mong st t h e tr a n q u i l g a r d ens of t h e
p r op e r t y - y ou r ho s t s h a v e a st ory t o t e l l . . .bu t you w il l ju st ha ve to exp er ienc e t his
f or y ou r s e lf.

D ay 2 : ( B)
A f t er a l e isu r e ly b r e a kf a s t the r e i s p l e nt y o f t im e f o r y ou t o s it a n d enj o y y ou r
s urr ound ing s or ex pl or e this b eaut ifu l par t of t he Nor t her n T err it or y. You w il l be
back in Darwin in time for lu nc h - your own expense.

I N CL USI ONS I N TH IS TO UR :
* Br e ak fa s t b o th day s , lu nc h & d i nne r da y o ne .
* Ho m es ta y acc o mm oda t i on
* Entranc e fees

2 Day Kakadu Motel Accommodated

Cost: Adult: $465.00 Child: $419.00
D u r at io n o f T ou r : 2 D ay s
Ve hicle Ty pe : A i r Co nd i t io n e d C oa s ter bu s
M i n i mum 2 M a x imu m of 2 1 p e r s o ns
D e p a rt u re D ay s : D a il y
D e p a r t s Dar w i n 6 .3 0 a m
R etur ns Darw in 9 .00p m
Child Age: 4 - 14 years
I t i n e r ar y :
Depar ts Darw in.
D ay 1 : (L )

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F o l lo ws S tu ar t a nd Ar nhe m H ig h wa ys . P a s s t he M ar r a ka i P la i n s, Ad el a id e , M ar y
a nd W i ld ma n R i v er are a s i nt o K ak adu Na t iona l P ar k . Cr os s the S ou th A ll i g a tor
R i v er a nd exp l or e t h e W o r l d H er itag e ar ea of Ub ir r R oc k w h er e y ou c l im b u p
t h r ou g h t h e a nc i e n t A b o r ig i na l r o c k a r t g a ll er ies to the lookou t for a view over the
s u r r oun d i ng w e t la nd s . V i s it B ow a li V i s it or C en t r e w it h i ts i n f or m a t i ve d i sp lay s ,
t h e n c o nt i nu e t o Co o i nd a t o jo i n Ka ka d u ' s f a b l e d Y e ll ow W a t er s W e tl a nd Cru i s e.
D ay 2 : (L )
This morning is spent in the Nourlang ie R oc k r eg i o n a nd A n ba ng ba ng B il la bo ng
whic h includes spec tacular Ar nhemland Esc ar p m e nt v i ew s , a nc i e nt A b or ig i na l
o c c u p at i o n s i t e s a nd p r i s t i n e f r es hw at er environs. Af ter lu nc h venture off the
b eat en track t o B arra mu nd i Gor g e, w h er e a 2k m r etur n wa l k t hr oug h m o ns o o n
f or e s t l ea ds t o a sm al l w at er fa l l and c l ear p lu ng e p oo l .

L a t e a f t er n oo n y ou ma ke y ou r w a y o u t of Ka ka d u Na t io na l P a r k , v i ew ing Jab i r u
T o wns h ip and p au s i ng f or a n e v e ni n g s n ack (o w n exp e n se ) a t the Bar k Hut In n .
A r r i v e D a r w i n m i d eve n i n g .

(In the event seasonal condit ions pr event acc ess to U b irr R oc k a nd/or Barr amu nd i
G or g e t h e g r oup w i l l v i s i t ot h er a t tra c t i ons s u c h a s Gub a r a P oo l s , N a n g u lu w u r or
Nawula nd ja ).

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30 June - 2 July 2004

P le a se co mpl e te al l se ct io n s by a n d r e t u rn t o: Ca rr ie A ltamura
M an a ge r
T he Be s t C on fere nc e a nd Eve nt s Com pa ny
GPO Box 25 41 , D arwin, NT 080 1
E m ai l: ca l ta m ur a@ t hebe ste v ent s.c om .a u
PH : (08 ) 89 81 1875 Fax: (08 ) 8 941 163 9

T itl e: F ir st Na me : S urna me :
Or ga ni sa t ion: P o si ti o n:
P os t al Ad dr e ss: Ci t y :
S ta te : P o s t c od e: Countr y:
Busi ness Ph: Mobile:
Busi ness Fax: Ema il :
Spe ci al R equ ir eme nt s :
Name t o app ear on na me ba dge:

R EGI S TR ATIO N

Early Bird (closes 30 April) $ 495.00 Day $ 225.00

(10% discount to LEADR members – earlybird only)
Please indicate which day you will be attending:

Normal (closes 31 May) $ 595.00

Wednesday Thursday Friday
Late (after 1 June) $ 655.00

S O CI A L F UN C T IO NS
The welcome reception is included in the registration fee. For catering purposes please indicate if
you will be attending:

Yes - I will be attending the Welcome Reception

Tickets may be purchased for conference dinner at a cost of $50.oo per person (excluding alcohol).

I would like to purchase Tickets @ $ 50.00 = $ Total

T R A VE L A ND A CCO M MO D ATI O N

I will be making my own travel and accommodation arrangements.

OR
I would like assistance with my travel arrangements.
(The Best Conference and Events Company will contact you to discuss your requirements)

A c c om m oda ti o n ( S e e o v e r f o r a c c o m m o d a t i o n i n f o r m a t i o n )
Hotel Name: (preference 1)
Hotel Name: (preference 2)
R o o m T y p e : ( s t a n d a r d/ d e l u x e e t c) Sgl: Dbl: Twin:
Check in Date: Time: Check out Date:
Total number of nights required: Sharing with:

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Group reservations have been made at the accommodation properties listed below for the duration of the
forum. To obtain the rates listed below your accommodation must be booked with The Best Conference &
Events Co. Full payment for the accommodation is to be paid to The Best Conference & Events Co. prior to your
arrival in Darwin. All prices include GST.
PRI CE S A RE PE R R OO M ,PER NI GH T
H O L I D A Y I N N E S P L A N A D E D A R W I N - T h e E sp l a n a d e
Deluxe Single/Double/Twin $210.00
Four & a Half Star Accommodation, overlooking the harbour Executive Suite Single/Double $250.00
Swimming pool, health club, restaurant & bars 1 minute walk to venue
M I R A M B E E N A T O U R I S T R E S O R T - C a v e n a gh S t r e e t
Standard Single/Double/Twin $ 96.80
Located close to the city centre, set in tropical surroundings Deluxe Single/Double/Twin $121.00
Large pools, 24 hr reception, restaurant, bar Townhouse (sleeps up to 4) $162.00

Townhouses are self-contained. 10 minutes walk to venue

V A L U E I N N – 5 0 M i t ch e l l S t r e e t

Two star accommodation close to the city centre Standard Room $ 85.00
Swimming pool, 24hr access, off street parking
No tea of coffee making facilities 5 minutes walk to venue
P O I N C I A N A I N N - Cn r Mi t ch e l l & M c La c h l an S t

Close to conference venue, 24 hr reception Standard Single/Double/Twin $125.00

Swimming pool, restaurant & bars 1 minute walk to venue
S A V I L L E P A R K S U I T E S - 88 T h e E s p l a n a d e

Four star hotel overlooking Darwin Harbour Studio Single/Double/Twin $186.00

Swimming pool, restaurant and 24hr reception 1 Bedroom Apartments $198.00
Fully equipped kitchen in studios and apartments 4 minutes walk to venue
Disclaimer: The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of printing. The organisers shall
not be responsible for any cost of damages from any action based on the information is this brochure.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made in writing to the Conference Secretariat. Cancellations
after 31 March and prior to 31 May 2004 will be charged a $50 Administration Fee. Any cancellations after
this date may incur a 50% cancellation fee of all indicated items on registration form. Accommodation
cancellations after 1 June 2004 may incur a fee of one night’s accommodation. Substitution by another person
will be at no additional cost.
Credit Card Surcharges: Credit Card payments made using AMEX or Diners for accommodation bookings will
attract a 3% surcharge.
P AY ME N T DE TA I LS
Please note that full payment is required PRIOR to your arrival in Darwin.
In order to receive the special forum accommodation prices, the accommodation must be booked and paid for
in full to The Best Conference and Events Company prior to your arrival in Darwin.
Pa yme nt Cal c ula t io n s

Re gis tration Fee AUD$

Di n ne r T i cke ts A UD$
Accommodat i on - ( n i g h t s ) _ @ $___ ___ ( p e r n i g h t ) = AUD$

TO TA L PA YME NT R EQU IR E D AUD$

Credit Ca rd Pa yment
I hereby authorise The Best Conference and Events Company to charge my credit card with the above
amount.
… B a nk car d … V i s a C ar d … Maste r card

C ard N umbe r: _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ Expi ry Date : _ _ / _ _

Ful l n ame on C ar d:

Si g n at ure D ate :

Upon receipt of this completed Registration Form a Tax Invoice will be

issued by return fax/e-mail.

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30 June - 2 July 2004
PROPOSED PROGRAM
Tue sda y 29 June 2 004
TIME ACTIVITY
1700 - WELCOME & REGISTRATION COCKTAIL PARTY
1830 Parliament House, Great Hall
Hosted by Attorney General Dr Peter Toyne MLA

Wedne sd ay 30 June 200 4

TIME ACTIVITY

0600 - Wukindi-Rom Ceremony (Optional)

0730 Breakfast in Silence – Esplanade, Darwin
0730 Registration Desk Opens
0845 BALLROOM - PLENARY ONE
Welcome to Country – Larrakia Nation
Official Conference Opening – Attorney-General Dr Peter Toyne MLA
Key-note Address – ‘A bridge for our country’
Rev. Djiniyini Gondarra
‘Cross-cultural dialogue: an invitation to a mediation bridge’

Key-note Address – ‘ADR: an essential tool for human rights’

Mr John Von Doussa
1000 -1030 MORNING TEA

1030 BALLROOM - PLENARY TWO

Introduction of Table Hosts and the ‘Talking Table’ concept
1100 BREAKOUT – SESSION ONE
Cross-Cultural Sector Community Sector Corporate Sector Professional Practice
Topic: Topic: Topic: Topic:
Mediation in Indigenous Australia: Mea Culpa? Understanding the Taking the D out of ADR Mindful Mediation: Theory and
The Peacemaker Program in North Legal Significance of Apology Speaker: Practice Beginnings
Qld Speaker/s: Steve Lancken Speaker:
Speaker/s: Margaret Halsmith Tom Fisher
Judith Stubbs Robyn Carroll
Marilyn Venus

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Topic: Topic: Topic: Topic:
Regional Extended Family Services Towards Healing-Mediating Is there a future for interest based Understanding the costs of
Inc (REFS) Sexual Abuse Cases Involving mediation? conflict.
Speaker/s: Religious Institutions Speaker: The durability of ADR outcomes
Lillian Greenup Speaker/s: Bob Owen Speaker:
Stacey Kelly-Greenup Margaret Ross Dr Tom Altobelli
Greg Rooney
1230 – LUNCH
1330
1330 BREAKOUT - SESSION TWO
Cross-Cultural Sector Community Sector Corporate Sector Professional Practice
Topic: Topic: Topic: Topic:
Mediating the Models laws Across Ensuring Quality & Monitoring ADR in Planning Urban Railways Extending ADR-complaints
Cultures Standards in Practice of Primary Speaker/s handling & dispute resolution
Speaker: Dispute Resolution (PDR) Ogg/Duncombe Speaker:
Nadja Alexander Speaker/s: Tania Sourdin
Tom Fisher
Catherine Hunter
1500 -1530 AFTERNOON TEA

1530 BREAKOUT - SESSION THREE

Designing for the cross-cultural Community Sector Corporate Sector Professional Practice
Sector
Topic: Topic: Topic: Topic:
Power & Susceptibility in Special Challenges in Presentation and Facilitated Mediation in Voluntary
Intercultural Mediation Community Based Court Ordered Conversation; Narrative Mediation Organisations
Speaker: Mediation and Workplace Conflict Speaker:
Morgan Brigg Speaker: Dissolution Jennifer Scott
Darren McGeachie Speaker:
Debbie Dunn

Topic: Topic: Topic: Topic:

Issues of Power in Alternative Family Decision Making and the Tips & Traps in Workplace Accreditation and Online ADR
Dispute Resolution in Aboriginal Legal Context for Mediation in mediation Speaker/s:
Settings Child Protection Matters in SA Speaker: Jackie Bornstein
Speaker: Speaker: Mieke Brandon Melissa Conley-Tyler
Helen Bishop Donnie Martin

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Topic:
A model of family mediation
that supports the participation
of victims of domestic violence
Speaker/s:
Rachael Field
1700 CLOSE
1830 – Conference delegates and the public are invited to a special public address at the Darwin Entertainment Centre
2000

Th ur sda y 1 July 20 04
TIME ACTIVITY
0600 – Wukindi-Rom Ceremony (Optional)
0730 Breakfast in Silence – Esplanade, Darwin
0745 Registration Desk Opens
0830 BALLROOM - PLENARY THREE
Talking Table session
0900 ‘Rifles and Repartee – Shifting from a Network of Mediators to a community of ADR Practitioners’
Lucie Alliare, Director General Conflict Management Program & Nicole Charron-Poggioli, Director Intervention Services.
Department of National Defence, Canada
1030 - MORNING TEA
1100
1100 BREAKOUT - SESSION FOUR
‘Australian Mediation-The Play’ ‘Big ‘talking’ Business’
Dramatic performance by Laurence Boulle, Nadja Alexander, Tom A facilitated Forum style discussion showcasing dispute resolution
Fisher, Valerie Clements & others. innovations in wholesale business markets.
Representatives from Telco’s, Electricity, Water, Gas, Mining and
Transport Sectors
1300 – LUNCH
1400

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1400 – BREAKOUT – SESSION FIVE - COLLOQUIUM
1600
Cross-Cultural Colloquium: Colloquium: Colloquium: Colloquium: Community Workplace
Sector Pushing the Mediation or Does Western ADR Talking Toolboxes Justice Centre’s Alternative
edges! what? only work in the Dispute
west? Resolution
Topic: Topic: Topic: Topic: Topic: Topic:
Mediation in Conciliation Skills: Seven Does Western ADR Curioser & Behind closed
Aboriginal Colloquium: a More Tools for a only work in the Curioser: Mediators doors:
Australia practitioner led Mediator’s West? in wonderment Approaches to
Speaker/s: workshop Toolbox Speaker: Speaker/s Speaker/s: resolving
Kurt Noble Speaker: John Cleary Justice Ambeng Mieke Brandon complaints of
Peter Yu Roxanne Shaw Kandakasi Stephan Quinlan sexual harassment
Josephine Akee Helena Yuen Suk in employment
Stephen Ralph Yee Speaker/s:
Mick Dodson Ariella Markham
Kimberly Hunter Jodie Davis
Topic: Topic: Topic: Topic
Facilitator or The Uses and Mediation: Toolbox Supervisor Led
Advisor? A Uses of Mediation or Professional Mediation
discussion of Speaker: Practice? Speaker/s:
conciliator Simon Curran Speaker: Tony Newport
intervention in the Pat Marshall
resolution of
disputes under
Australian anti-
discrimination &
human rights law.
Speaker:
Tracey Raymond
Jodie Ball
1600 CLOSE
1730 MINDIL BEACH MARKETS

TIME ACTIVITY
1830 - MINDIL BEACH MARKETS
2300

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Fri da y 2 Jul y 20 04
TIME ACTIVITY
0600 – Wukindi-Rom Ceremony (Optional)
0730 Breakfast in Silence Esplanade, Darwin
0745 Registration Desk Opens
0830 BALLROOM - PLENARY FOUR
A facilitated conversation with Prof. Laurence Boulle
‘Common Spaces –An ADR profession, many charisms; some questions’ –
1000 - MORNING TEA
1030
1030 BREAKOUT -SESSION SIX
Cross-Cultural Sector Community Sector Corporate Sector Professional Practice
Topic: Topic: Topic: Topic:
Facilitating regional and ADR in Schools Conflict coaching workshop Frog in a bottle. Client perceptions of
local governance Speaker/s: Speaker/s: changing PDR services.
Speaker; Dr Terry Quong Lucie Alliare Speaker:
M O’Donnell Nicole Charron-Pogioli Dr Andrew Bickerdike
Peter Yu Topic: Topic:
Disputes in Universities – is an Perceptions of, and referral to, family
Ombudsman the answer? mediation services by women’s services
Speaker/s: Speaker/s:
Hilary Astor Dr Helen Cleak
Rosemary Lyster Dr Andrew Bickerdike
Topic:
A comparative study of outcomes for
parents & children in Family Law
mediation, 2003-2005
Speaker/s:
Dr Jenn McIntosh
1200 BALLROOM - PLENARY FIVE
Preparation and presentation of the ‘Table Talk’ visuals
This is an ‘exchange of message’ exercise; a facilitated conversation between multi-party groups
1300 - LUNCH
1400
1400 BALLROOM - PLENARY SIX
NADRAC - Who says you’re a mediator? Towards a national system for accrediting mediators.
1605 - GENERAL RAPPORTEUR AND CLOSE
1645

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Fri da y 2 Jul y 20 04
TIME ACTIVITY
1830 - CONFERENCE DINNER
2300

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