Blackfriars Lecture Series
Theme: Diversity and Empathy: Opportunities for Leadership
The Blackfriars Lecture Series has become the premier opportunity to showcase research and opinion leaders within the Canberra community.
Speakers are drawn from politics, academe and public life to develop a dialogue on a particular annual theme. In 2017 the theme is Diversity and Empathy: Opportunities for Leadership and the speakers will challenge the community to enter more deeply into conversations envisioning Australia’s future and the qualities we need in our present and future leaders.
Lecturer | Title | Dates | Venue |
Ms Sally Moyle Chief Executive Officer, CARE Australia | “It Starts with Equal” – Development and Power | Tuesday 20 June | Room 300.G.23, Blackfriars Building, Australian Catholic University, 127 Phillip Ave, Watson |
Mr Graeme Innes AM | Re-imagining disability in Australia | Wednesday 26 July | Room 300.G.23, Blackfriars Building, Australian Catholic University, 127 Phillip Ave, Watson |
Dr Tanya and Mr Omar Hashmi, Canberra Chapter of Muslims for Progressive Values | Diversity in Islam: Contemporary and Prophetic | Wednesday 16 August | Room 300.G.23, Blackfriars Building, Australian Catholic University, 127 Phillip Ave, Watson |
Mr Michael Cooney, National Director, Australian Republic Movement | Diversity, Empathy, Tradition: Challenges to Australian Leaders | Wednesday 6 September | Room 300.G.23, Blackfriars Building, Australian Catholic University, 127 Phillip Ave, Watson |
Commissioner Dr Kay Patterson AO, Age and Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission | Ahead of the game: recognising the opportunities of our ageing population | Tuesday 17 October | Room 300.G.23, Blackfriars Building, Australian Catholic University, 127 Phillip Ave, Watson |
All lectures commence at 5:30pm (registration and refreshments) for a 6pm lecture.
Registrations are essential. For further information or to register contact OCD.Canberra@acu.edu.au or (02) 6209 1129.
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