Volunteering ConferenceLEAD to SUCCEED

15 | 16 June 2017

Level 15 Crowne Plaza

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Hon Zoe Bettison MPMINISTER FOR VOLUNTEERS

More than 920,000 South Australians volunteer formally and informally to assist schools, sporting clubs, community events, arts, cultural activities and casually providing a helping hand to someone in need. Combined, these hours total around 1.7 million volunteer hours each week, worth almost $5 billion each year.

Volunteering can also lead to opportunities to gain new skills, make new friends and even boost job prospects.

Recognising the outstanding contribution that volunteers make to communities was recently highlighted during annual National Volunteer Week celebrations. The theme Give Happy. Live Happy - highlights how helping makes the lives of others happier also benefits the volunteer.

Research has found that 95 per cent of volunteers relate their volunteering to feelings of wellbeing and greater health and happiness.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to volunteers, volunteer-involving organisations and everyone who makes up this worthwhile sector which makes our state an even better place to live.

Enjoy the Lead to Succeed Volunteering Conference 2017.

Hon Zoe Bettison MP Minister for Volunteers

His Excellency The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC Governor of South AustraliaVOLUNTEERING SA&NT PATRON

Welcome to the ‘Lead to Succeed’ Volunteering Conference 2017.

I am so pleased that this event is bringing together delegates from across South Australia and the Northern Territory, as well as national and international guest speakers.

What a wonderful opportunity to promote, celebrate and advance volunteering in our community!

In South Australia, around 920,000 people participate in some kind of volunteer work every year which is worth almost $5 billion to our economy. These are incredible statistics.

I extend my sincere thanks to you all, for your generous spirit that adds so much to our community.

There is growing research in Australia and overseas that volunteering helps people to live happier and healthier lives.

As a volunteer you devote your time and energy to serve your community, and by doing so, you also promote your own good health—what a wonderful combination.

Thank you all for taking the time to attend this conference and exchange experiences and best practices, ensuring more effective outcomes for volunteering in our society.

Your dedication to our community is greatly appreciated.

His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC Governor of South Australia

Evelyn O’Loughlin Chief Executive OfficerVOLUNTEERING SA&NT

Volunteering SA&NT along with event partner Department of Communities and Social Inclusion are pleased to welcome you to the Lead to Succeed Volunteering Conference 2017.

We invite you to enjoy our exciting program – one that has been put together to continue the success of this crucial and vibrant sector.

We are delighted to be partners in the world-first Volunteering Strategy for South Australia and we extend a special thank you to everyone who volunteers their time towards this strategy.

Evelyn O’Loughlin Volunteering SA&NT Chief Executive Officer

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Belinda Trimboli Belinda has worked in a variety of management, operation and policy/project roles with the Government of South Australia.

Mia Toscano Mia is an expert in government governance and has implemented a number of significant initiatives across a number of government agencies.

GUEST SPEAKERS

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Tobi Johnson Tobi has over 25 years direct experience in the not-for-profit sector and is a nationally recognised expert and thought leader in the field of volunteer engagement. Tobi is the President of Tobi Johnson & Associates, a volunteer management consulting firm whose mission is to help not-for-profits connect with remarkable volunteers who share a common vision for a better world.

Dr Thomas Nielsen Dr Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the University of Canberra and a member of the 2009-10 National Values Education Project Advisory Committee. He has served in several of the Australian Government’s values and wellbeing education projects across Australia. Dr Nielsen advocates a ‘Curriculum of Giving’, his research showing that giving and service to others increase wellbeing and academic outcomes.

Danny Slater Danny is a lifelong adult educator with over 30 years’ experience in government, non-government, vocational education and private consultancy. His postgraduate (Research Masters) degree focused on vocation, meaning-making and mindfulness.

Judy Hilton Judy has broad experience across the education sector including early childhood, school and adult education. She has worked across government and the private sector and manages a private consultancy. Judy is passionate about strengths based approaches to work and education.

Zahra Jaghoori As a young refugee, Zahra’s dream of studying and finishing a degree was destroyed by an arranged marriage, family violence and false community expectations. The following chapter gave her and other young women the confidence to reach their full potential through improved education and independence.

Sarah Scammell Sarah is an innovative and experienced manager, collaborator and educator in the not-for-profit sector. She is a strategic thinker delivering on a range of Government projects as well as attracting support from corporate sponsors, volunteers, key stakeholders and media.

Professor Melanie OppenheimerProfessor Oppenheimer is Dean, School of History and International Relations, Flinders University. Her research interests include the role of voluntary organisations and patriotic funds in times of peace and war and the history of volunteering and voluntary action.

Penny York Penny is the principal of Useability, a training and consultancy service for volunteer-involving organisations and their volunteer management programs. Penny champions professional volunteer management and encourages organisations to think of volunteers as a significant strategic resource.

Josie McLean Josie McLean is founder and principle coach of The Partnership, an Adelaide based consultancy. Josie consults with and coaches those executives leading major organisational cultural change initiatives. She has successfully delivered combinations of leadership programs using unique adaptive interventions.

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Thursday 15 June 2017PROGRAM

8.45 am REGISTRATION

9.15 am WELCOME Amanda Blair MC

9.40 am OFFICIAL OPENING Hon Zoe Bettison MP, Minister for Volunteers

10.00 am KEYNOTE SPEAKER Tobi Johnson Founder, Tobi Johnson & Associates and USA expert in the NFP sector

Focussed, formidable and fearless: This is your leadership call to action Presenting thought-provoking and challenging ideas about leadership from within organisations. Now, more than ever, leaders of volunteers must become formidable advocates for themselves, their volunteer workforce and their volunteer-delivered services. It’s time to find our deepest strength and to stand up and be counted!

11.00 am MORNING TEA

11.30 am BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Tobi Johnson Leading from the Inside Out

In this lively, hands-on workshop, Tobi will build upon the themes shared in her keynote and provide a framework for converting theory into action. She will share a step-by-step strategy for mounting an internal advocacy campaign of influence grounded in theory and with practical application.

Josie McLean Founder & Principle Coach of The Partnership Through the Looking Glass Exploring adaptive leadership framework and how to lead others easily through change, spinning everyone around to look in the mirror. Prepare to uncover the deeply held assumptions or beliefs that may be holding you back.

Penny York Director Useability Leading the “Fond Farewell” Focussing on the critical importance of managing volunteers as they leave an organisation. Be guided on how best to retire volunteers with an effective and positive management exit strategy.

Zahra Jaghoori Founder & Chairperson Al Zahra Association Starting with a Dream Zahra shares her story of how a supportive cultural and spiritual community environment led her to help herself and other young refugee women.

12.45 pm SPOTLIGHT ON LEADERSHIP Various speakers

3 minute sessions showcasing how participants are leading the way and/or snapshots of current and emerging leadership trends, issues and ideas.

1.00 pm LUNCH

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Keeping us on track will be Amanda Blair, MC

Extraordinaire. Amanda is Ambassador for the

Hutt Street Centre, Time for Kids, The Bedford Group and

Foundation Shine. She is a Board member of The Independent

Gambling Authority, South Australian Housing Trust, Nature

Play SA and is Co-Chair of the Premier’s Council for Women.

Amanda is also a column writer and broadcast reporter and is

guaranteed to make you smile as she leads us through the program and hosts the fast-paced and fun

speed networking session.

Friday 16 June 2017PROGRAM

9.00 am REGISTRATION

9.30 am WELCOME Amanda Blair MC

9.40 am OPENING AND WELCOME His Excellency, the Honourable Hieu Van Le Governor of South Australia

10.00 am RESEARCH UPDATE Professor Melanie Oppenheimer Dean, School of History and International Studies, Flinders University How to Identify Potential New Volunteers ‘The Creating and Sustaining a Strong Future for Volunteering in Australia’ project has developed an online tool which calculates, based on a number of questions, an individual’s likelihood to volunteer. Based on extensive national research, it assists organisations to effectively target volunteer recruitment.

10.30 am MORNING TEA

11.00 am Q&A PANEL with Jessica Harmsen, Presenter/Journalist ABC 7PM NEWS SA Dr Thomas Nielsen, University of Canberra

Evelyn O’Loughlin, CEO Volunteering SA&NT

Penny York, Director Useability

Tobi Johnson, Founder, Tobi Johnson & Associates, and USA expert in the NFP sector

Zahra Jaghoori, Founder and Chair Al Zahra Association Inc

What are your issues and challenges? Ask our expert panel! Questions will be gathered from participants throughout Thursday and Friday morning, by writing on a question card and posting it on the ‘question wall’.

12.15 pm LUNCH

1.15 pm TAFE SA WELLBEING TEAM Danny Slater & Judy Hilton Senior Lecturers, Personal, Community & Organisational Development Business Unit, TAFE SA Strength-Based Leadership Working with the Values In Action Character Strengths we will identify how to use our strengths more effectively - at home, at work, and in our capacity as volunteers.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dr Thomas Nielsen, University of Canberra Wellbeing and Curriculum of Giving Dr Nielsen’s research on students shows that giving and service to others increases wellbeing and resilience which is something that is much needed in a western world with high youth depression and suicide rates. Volunteering, is a very practical way of giving and living the meaningful life and therefore, an important part in solving the pressing challenges of today.

3.30 pm VOLUNTEERING STRATEGY FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA (VSSA) Sarah Scammell Business SA, VSSA Board Member Update on the Volunteering Strategy for South Australia Sarah is an innovative and experienced manager, collaborator and educator in the not-for-profit sector. She is a strategic thinker delivering on a range of Government projects as well as attracting support from corporate sponsors, volunteers, key stakeholders and media.

4.00 pm THANK YOU AND CLOSE

2.00 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Belinda Trimboli, Principal Policy & Project Officer Mia Toscano GM Strategy & Governance Department for Communities and Social Inclusion Screening Unit An update on how DCSI Screening Unit is leading SA on screening background checks undertaken on behalf of organisations engaging with volunteers and employees.

Zahra Jaghoori Starting with a Dream

Josie McLean Through the Looking Glass

Penny York Leading the “Fond Farewell”

3.15 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Amanda Blair My Volunteering Life Entertaining stories focussing on leadership

3.30 pm Speed Networking Fun and interactive sessions—

don’t forget your business cards!

4.30 pm CONFERENCE SUMMARY AND CLOSE

4.45 pm ECH COCKTAIL RECEPTION Fabulous food, wine and entertainment by Adelaide’s very own Hub-Tones

6.30 pm CLOSE

ABOUT ADELAIDEThe City of Adelaide is the heart of the state’s civic, cultural and commercial life. Built on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people with a rich and deep Aboriginal heritage. Adelaide is undergoing a rapid transformation with a burgeoning small-bar scene, world-class art and music, and a full festival calendar.

Adelaide’s award-winning Crowne Plaza will host delegates and is conveniently located in the heart of the city’s East End.

PARKING Wilson Parking Centrepoint Car Park, Pulteney St & Rundle St, Adelaide (08) 8419 4500Wilson Parking 21 Bent Street Car Park (08) 8419 4500

DINING OPTIONS CLOSE TO VENUECafé Brunelli 187 Rundle Street 3 minute walk (250 m) 08 8223 2221 Mediterranean Georges on Waymouth 20 Waymouth Street 12 minute walk (950 m) 08 8211 6960 SeafoodJasmin 31 Hindmarsh Square 2 minute walk (140 m) 08 8223 7837 IndianRedsalt Crowne Plaza 1 minute walk (8 m) 08 8206 8828 Modern AustralianSukhumvit SO1. 38 54 Pulteney Street 1 minute walk (97 m) 08 82235472 ThaiThe Bunker 21 Pulteney Street 3 minute walk (220 m) 08 8232 6589 Sports Bar & GrillThe Elephant 1 Cinema Place 6 minute walk (500 m) 08 8227 1633 British PubThe Griffins Hotel 38 Hindmarsh Square 1 minute walk (44 m) 08 8223 7954 BistroZambrero 214/216 Rundle Street 4 minute walk (350 m) 08 8232 2006 Mexican

REGISTRATION DESK Thursday 15 June 2017 8.45 am – 4.30 pm Friday 16 June 2017 8.45 am – 4.00 pm Please advise dietary requirements

BREAKOUT SESSIONS Breakout sessions on day 1 are offered twice with some sessions repeated. Tickets will be issued from the Registration Desk on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

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CONTACTVolunteering SA&NT

T 08 8221 7177E reception@volunteeringsa-nt.org.au

www.volunteeringsa-nt.org.au

LiabilityVolunteering SA&NT does not accept liability for any damages or additional

costs, charges or fines incurred by delegates.

DisclaimerVolunteering SA&NT endeavours

to produce accurate and complete information, however we accept no

responsibility for any inaccuracies contained in this material. The program is

subject to change.

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

IN-KIND

EXHIBITORS Beyond Bank | Better Impact | Northern Volunteering Education & Training Services

Office for the Ageing, SA Health, Government of South AustraliaVolunteering WA/Viktor & Vira Program

The Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) brings together a range of services, funding and policy responsibilities which together support safety, equality, opportunity and justice across South Australia.The Office for Volunteers provides advice to the Minister for Volunteers and delivers support programs that contribute to the Government’s priorities of building the capacity of community organisations to be sustainable in years to come, and encouraging all citizens to participate in community life and care for each other.

The Volunteering Strategy for South Australia is a collaboration between the Government of South Australia, Business SA, the Local Government Association of South Australia and Volunteering SA&NT. It provides a practical blueprint for action until 2020 which will result in real and lasting improvements to the volunteer experience.

Volunteering SA&NT is a not-for-profit organisation and the peak body for volunteering, leading the sector in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

For 35 years, we have worked with individuals, organisations, businesses and communities to lead, advance, grow, promote and celebrate volunteering.

Through key partnerships, we provide a range of services, support and resources for over 2,000 volunteer-involving organisations and 900,000 volunteers which contributes to positive volunteering experiences and the strengthening of communities.

Supported by Office for the Ageing, SA Health

SA Health