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Forum agenda
The planned schedule includes:
- A focus on Closing the Gap through workforce and skills development
- A major plenary panel on the value of lived and living experience across our sectors
- Breakout sessions on prevention, professionalising the workforce, and valuing cultural knowledge
- Collaborative panels addressing workforce shortages, training delivery in thin markets, and the future of 'Earn While You Learn' models
- Plenary sessions on jobs of the future, and workforce planning for an uncertain future
The formal part of the day will be followed by networking canapés and there will be opportunities for collaboration throughout the day, and beyond.
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Shape the future of Australia’s care and support workforce
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- Connect with senior peers and help influence practical reforms at a national level
Venue: The Intercontinental The Rialto, Melbourne
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The Intercontinental - The Rialto is located at 495 Collins Street, in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.
Positioned on prestigious Collins Street, the hotel places you within easy reach of Melbourne’s culture, dining, business and entertainment precincts.
Getting there from Melbourne Airport
- Taxi or rideshare: Approximately 30 minutes from the airport.
- SkyBus: Runs every 10 minutes to Southern Cross Station, just a five-minute walk from the hotel.
Parking
- Self-parking: Available at Wilson Parking, 15 William Street, $50 per 24 hours.
- Valet parking: Available at the hotel entrance for $80 per vehicle per day (two-metre height limit applies).
Public transport
- Collins Street is serviced by multiple tram routes and Southern Cross Station is within walking distance.
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