YOUR STORIES. STRONGER TOGETHER.
The 2024 Voices in Action conference program was packed full of presentations, workshops and voices in action! Young people, carers, out-of-home care workers, researchers, and key decision-makers gathered over three days to discuss ways to change the out-of-home care system for the better.
Check out the 2024 program below.
Over three days, the Advocacy in Action workshops explored topics such as cost of living, education, residential care, siblings, and health and wellbeing, each employing a structured approach to gather insights and recommendations from participants.
These sessions were facilitated by a mix of individuals and fed into the creation of a comprehensive Delegate Statement which is now available on our website.
In these sessions, we heard from keynote speakers and experts who are leaders in social justice, advocacy, and innovation. These presentations offered valuable insights and strategies for making a positive impact on important issues in out-of-home care.
Presentations covered youth justice, the Australian Child Maltreatment Study, young people’s rights and participation in decisions that affect them, and so much more.
Our panel discussions were where young voices took the lead in discussing pressing issues in the out-of-home care system. From addressing the overrepresentation of First Nations youth in care systems to engaging with commissioners, these panels offered candid conversations and solutions.
Under the theme “Your Stories. Stronger Together,” we explored the power of collective storytelling and collaboration for positive change to the out-of-home care system in Australia.
Young delegates could join a range of youth-only sessions like the ‘On Stage Drama Skills workshop’ by the Adelaide Festival Centre.
All three-day registrations to Voices in Action were inclusive of a ticket to our Conference Dinner at the Adelaide Showgrounds on Friday, 22 March from 7pm – 9:30pm.
Headspace Adelaide provided a chillspace at the conference so delegates could take a break when they needed to. The chillspace was a safe and inclusive area to help attendees get the most out of their day!
Closing the Gap Day, South Australia’s biggest event dedicated to improving life outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, was hosted on Kaurna Country at Adelaide Showgrounds at the same time as Voices in Action 2024.
Voices in Action attendees enjoyed seeing all that the Closing the Gap Day event by Sonder and Nunkuwarrin Yunti had to offer.
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