Melbourne Conversations
Posted on 25/11/2008
As part of the Cultural Festival, the 2008 Melbourne Homeless World Cup will host three free discussions at BMW Edge in Federation Square.
School conversations
Wednesday 3rd December: 10am - 11am
An interactive and stimulating discussion for young people about
street soccer, crime, homelessness, poverty and achievement with:
Dan Adams - Make Poverty History and The Oaktree Foundation (age 21 years)
Sarah McLardy - Yr 11 student, Reach Ambassador, Board Member of the Mali Initiative (age 17 years)
Emmanuel Bismyf - Child soldier from Sierra Leone, former Australian Street Socceroo and Reach Ambassador (age 19 years)
Tom Hurley - Yr 10 student who volunteers to teach young African children English (age 16 years)
Moderator: Tracee Hutchison - Broadcaster, Journalist and Presenter - The Age, ABC Radio & TV
At BMW Edge in Federation Square.
Social Entrepreneur
Thursday 4th December: 6pm - 7pm
How do change-makers, community and business leaders make a difference to homelessness and poverty and deal with the many challenges including the impact of the global financial crisis?
Moira Rayner - Lawyer and former Victorian Equal Opportunity Commissioner, Melbourne
Phil Ruthven – IBISWorld Executive Chairman, Melbourne
Jane Tewson CBE – Founder and Director Pilotlight Australia
Mel Young - Co Founder, Homeless World Cup, Scotland
At BMW Edge in Federation Square.
Women Kicking Goals
Friday 5th December: 12.30 – 1.30pm
Committed women from Australian and overseas share their stories,
experiences, visions and skills related to the concerns of poverty and
social disadvantage. Panellists include:
Cindy Coltman, executive Director, Women Win,
Jan Owen AM – executive director Social Ventures Australia,
Moira Rayner – former EO Commissioner,
Moderator - Tracee Hutchison – broadcaster, presenter and journalist
At BMW Edge in Federation Square.
Visit the Event Calendar for all the details of the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup Cultural Festival.
