‘All in‑clusive’ will be the theme for this year’s Diversity and Inclusion Forum.
Held on Wednesday 10 June, the event is hosted by Bundaberg Regional Council.
It welcomes people working or volunteering in community services, clubs, schools, early childhood education, businesses and anyone interested in strengthening inclusion across the region.
This year’s theme continues the spirit of Reconciliation Week and encourages the community to step forward together and support inclusive practice.
Forum topics
The program will cover key areas shaping inclusion locally and nationally, including:
- First Nations reconciliation and inclusion
- Local First Nations perspectives
- Welcoming Cities
- Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council
- Accessibility and inclusive design in sport and activities
The forum will feature national, state and local leaders sharing insights, research and lived experience.
Community members are invited to register for the event here.
Speakers
- Mundanara Bayles – Reconciliation and lifting First Nations voices
- Racism in Schools: A Community Conversation Series – Community‑led responses to racism in education
- Dr Aaron Teo – Race, identity and education
- Rachel Turney – Welcoming Cities and social cohesion
- Dr Faiza El‑Higzi OAM – Technology‑facilitated abuse and the manosphere
- Jessica Davidson – Sport4All and inclusive sport design
- Norelle Watson – Local First Nations leadership and community partnerships
- Upbeat Arts – Creative inclusion and mental health support
Diversity and Inclusion Forum: All-Inclusive
When: Wednesday 10 June, 9 am – 4 pm
Where: Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
Cost: $20 per person. Bookings can be made here.
For more information contact Council on 1300 883 699.
