OUR STORY, OUR TIME, OUR FUTURE2014 INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS PRE-CONFERENCE ON HIV & AIDS

17–19 JULY 2014 • SYDNEY • AUSTRALIA

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO REGISTER…www.indigenousHIVAIDS2014.com

WELCOME LETTER

The International Indigenous Pre-Conference on HIV & AIDS is a pre-conference to the International AIDS conference to be held in Australia for the first time ever in 2014. The Pre-Conference is an IIWGHA (International Indigenous Working Group on HIV&AIDS) event, co-hosted by an Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Organising Committee.

The Indigenous Pre-Conference has been accepted as an independent affiliated event of IAC 2014. The Pre-Conference is being funded and supported by the NSW Ministry of Health, The Australian Government Department of Health and the Government of Canada.

IIWGHA has committed to hosting an international gathering of Indigenous peoples during the activities of the International AIDS Conference every two years. This centralized event allows for a central meeting time and location, and helps to facilitate increased visibility of the collective action and needs of Indigenous peoples and those organizations working with Indigenous peoples and HIV.

The pre-conference will be relevant to people working in the Indigenous Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses, Alcohol and other drugs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health more generally-we welcome everyone to attend.

Regards James Ward and Michael Costello-Czok, co-convenors of the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Organising Committee (AATSIOC) on behalf of all members of AATSIOC

AATSIOC would like to thank all the sponsors, supporters, presenters and participants who are working to bring this Conference together.

REGISTRATION + ACCOMMODATION

FINAL REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION BOOKING DEADLINE: 13 June 2014To confirm your attendance, each delegate must register online via the conference website. The online registration deadline is 13 June 2014. Please see the website for further information regarding our terms and conditions. STANDARD REGISTRATION CHARGE: A$100. This rate has been heavily subsidised due to the funding support received.

Children, partners and spouses are all welcome to attend and must be registered at the $100 fee. This must be done to allow for catering and venue space. 

We recommend you book your accommodation and travel requirements as soon as possible. Great accommodation rates have been negotiated for Conference attendees within hotels in Darling Harbour. These can be viewed on our website and booked through the registration system.

VISA REQUIREMENTS Delegates are responsible for their own visa requirements. You will need to inform yourself of the visa requirements for you to enter Australia. Information on visas can be found here.

ASSOCIATED EVENTS

Indigenous Youth Meet Up – Arts and ActivismThursday 17 July 2.00pm–5.00pm Redfern Oval Community Room, 51 Redfern Street, Redfern, NSW 2016

The theme for this exciting community event is Arts and Activism! The program includes a panel of international and national speakers, interactive activities, and opportunities to yarn and network. This event will also be the formation of ANTHYM – Aboriginal Nations Torres Strait Islander HIV Youth Mob. Be a part of Australia’s first Indigenous youth network around sexual health! All Indigenous young people (18 – 26 years) are invited to this event. Cost: Free RSVP: Darren Braun, Sexual Heath Project Officer, AH&MRC – dbraun@ahmrc.org.au – +61 2 9212 4777

Indigenous Peoples Positive GatheringThursday 17 July 2.00pm–5.00pm ACON (AIDS Council of NSW) Conference Room, 414 Elizabeth St (near the corner of Devonshire Street) Surry Hills NSW 2010

What does “Getting To Zero” mean for Indigenous People living with HIV (PLHIV)? Indigenous Positive People are invited to attend a gathering of nations to learn from each other in terms of our responses to HIV and AIDS from our communities. Strengths and gaps in service delivery, health education and promotion will also be discussed. The afternoon will be facilitated by Indigenous poz people, be informal in its structure and promote broader International dialogue with the outcomes presented to the International Indigenous Pre conference Program held on the following two days. Cost: Free and light refreshments will be provided during the afternoon.RSVP: Michelle Tobin, PATSIN – stirrer1@hotmail.com

Welcome Reception Thursday 17 July 2014 6.00pm–8.30pm L’Aqua, Rooftop Level, Cockle Bay Wharf

The Welcome Reception will include the Opening of the Conference, Welcome to Country and country responses. The evening will also showcase a Traditional Aboriginal Dance Performance and Torres Strait Islander Dance Performance by Descendance, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Dance Theatre.This is included in the general registration. Ticket cost for guests: A$22.00

Tribal Warrior Cruise Friday 18 July 2014 5.30pm–8.30pm Darling Harbour

Set sail on a journey to discover the stories of the Eora, Cadigal, Guringai, Wangal, Gammeraigal and Wallumedegal people. Learn the Aboriginal names and meanings of significant Sydney landmarks. When registering, you will be able to purchase additional tickets for guests. However, there is a limit of attendance at the Tribal Warrior Cruise and priority will be given to delegates. This is included in the general registration. Ticket cost for guests: A$33.00

Gadigal Corroboree Saturday 19 July 2014 5.30pm–10.00pm Venue to be confirmed

This is the traditional Cultural Exchange Event held as part of this pre-conference. There will be an opportunity for guests to perform their traditional dance and song for others from all around the world. This is included in the general registration. Ticket cost for guests: $22.00

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

The detailed program for the conference is now available on the website – www.indigenoushivaids2014.com. Note: The program is subject to change.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS CONFIRMED FOR THE CONFERENCE INCLUDE

Marama Pala – Executive Director, INA (Māori, Indigenous & South Pacific) HIV/AIDS Foundation; Co-Chair IIWGHA, New Zealand

Dr. Andrew Jolivette (Opelousa/Atakapa-Ishak Nation/French Creole) – Associate Professor and Department Chair, American Indian Studies, San Francisco State University, USA

Dr Alexandra King – Specialist, Internal Medicine, Nipissing First Nation, Ontario, Canada

Doris Peltier – Aboriginal Women and Leadership Coordinator & APHA Liaison, Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network, Canada

Rawiri Evans – Care NZ of The New Zealand Society on Alcohol and Drug Dependence, New Zealand

Earl Nowgesic – PhD Candidate, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Canada

Tania Monsall – HIV positive woman, New Zealand

Temo Sasau – Program Officer Labasa, Fiji Community Development Program, Fiji

Jessica Danforth – National Youth Coordinator, Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network and Founder, Native Youth Sexual Health Network

Associate Professor James Ward - Deputy Program Lead, Aboriginal Health, Baker IDI, Alice Springs, Australia

CONFERENCE VENUE

L’Aqua, Darling Harbour The Roof Terrace, Cockle Bay Wharf Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: +61 2 9333 3800

The ultimate Sydney function venue, Dockside is ideally positioned within Cockle Bay Wharf, just a moment’s walk to the Sydney CBD. Bathed in natural light with floor to ceiling windows to capture the panoramic views, Dockside offers a level of diversity beyond compare. Quintessentially Sydney, L’Aqua offers uninterrupted views over Cockle Bay and Darling Harbour and an abundance of natural light through its floor to ceiling windows.

Dockside is ideally positioned within Cockle Bay Wharf while L’Aqua is situated on the rooftop of the Cockle Bay Wharf complex. Enter via Sussex Street to reach Dockside and L’Aqua. Please proceed to the registration desk in the pre-function area of L’Aqua.

Dockside, Darling Harbour Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: +61 2 9333 3800

The International Indigenous Pre-Conference on HIV&AIDS officially begins on Thursday 17 July 2014 at 6:00pm.

REGISTRATION DESKThe Registration Desk will be located in the pre-function area of L’Aqua at the rooftop level of Cockle Bay Wharf.

COCKLE BAY WHARF – Dockside and L’Aqua

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