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23.01.2022 On Friday, 18 October, the Brotherhood of St Laurence's Research & Policy Centre invites you to an extended anti-poverty week session of Brotherhood Talks. A huge line up of speakers will be moderated by Professor Shelley Mallett. Please join the Brotherhood for two sessions with lunch in between. There will also be a short overview of Anti-Poverty Week 2019 by Toni Wren (Executive Director at Anti-Poverty Week). https://www.bsl.org.au//action-on-child-poverty-looking-b/

21.01.2022 Our country would run more efficiently without three levels of government - or so the argument goes. Reducing the tiers of Australian Government is unlikely to happen.Terry Moran AC has had a distinguished career, culminating in his appointment as Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Join us at this free event, at 6pm, Wednesday November 27 to hear Terry's reflections on how our governments can work more effectively. Bookings are essential. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=562866&

15.01.2022 The contribution of older Victorians to the health and wellbeing of others benefit all generations. More than 162,000 people over 65 are providing care for their spouses, adult children and older parents. Yet older Victorians are often devalued and unable to occupy their rightful place in society. At our monthly lunch. on Wednesday, October 16, join Tina Hogarth-Clarke, the CEO of COTA Victoria, who will discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by the state's greying population. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=554360&

14.01.2022 Postgraduate students bring big benefits to Victoria - culturally, socially as well as economically. At our November lunch, Dr Kerry Bennett, the CEO of The Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne, will discuss who makes up the graduate market, the benefits to Victoria and how tertiary institutions look after these students. Book now for this compelling discussion. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=570035&

14.01.2022 This Wednesday, at our monthly lunch, Dr Kerry Bennett will talk about the benefits that postgraduate students bring to Victoria. Dr Bennett is the CEO of the Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne. Almost half the students at Victoria's universities are post graduate. Book now for this compelling discussion. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=570035&. Photo by Muhammad Rizwan on Unsplash

09.01.2022 Our federalist system of government is complex and frequently criticised. Yet it is a model which is likely to stay. On Wednesday, the annual John Cain Lecture presents a review of how Commonwealth, State and Local Governments could work together more effectively by an acknowledged expert in governance, Terry Moran AC. Don't miss this free event at 6pm on Wednesday 27 November. Bookings are essential. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event

08.01.2022 Plan Melbourne, the city’s blueprint for urban design, will be the focus of the Evan Walker Conversation, on Monday evening, October 21. The speakers are the Victorian Minister for Planning and Housing, the Hon Richard Wynne, and the Managing Director of Housing Choices Australia, Michael Lennon. Book now for this free event. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event

04.01.2022 Melbourne’s infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with its increasing population. How can the city respond creatively to these problems? The Evan Walker Conversation on Monday October 21 features the Victorian Minister for Planning and Housing, Hon Richard Wynne, who will report on Plan Melbourne, the city’s blueprint for urban design. The Managing Director of Housing Choices Australia, Michael Lennon, will share the platform. Bookings are essential for this free event. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=557826&

04.01.2022 Terry Moran AC has had a distinguished public service career, culminating in his appointment as Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Join Terry at 6pm on Wednesday November 27 to hear his reflections on how our governments - local, state and federal - can work more effectively together. Bookings are essential for this free event. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=562866&