Territory Families is delighted to be a sponsor of the 2017 NTCOSS Conference; an event which will assist greatly in building partnerships that will empower genuine change for NT families.

The conference will take place next week at the Darwin Convention Centre from Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 September 2017, with the theme Lead and Change: Exploring alternatives to challenge our practice.

Territory Families CEO Ken Davies says the agency works closely with NTCOSS, which is the peak organisation representing non-government and community organisations that deliver important social and community services across the Territory.

“Territory Families is focused on strengthening its partnerships with the NGO sector through the co-design of programs and services that help to build a safe and better future for NT families,” he said.  

“As a conference sponsor we are particularly pleased to have been able to work with NTCOSS to convert our sponsorship funding into travel subsidies, so more organisations outside Darwin can attend.

“Territory Families delegates, including staff and executives, are looking forward to the opportunity to engage with the sector and to benefit and learn from the great program of guest speakers and panel discussions.”

Recipients of the travel subsidies were:

·        Katherine Women’s Community Legal Service  

·        Alice Springs Youth Accommodation and Support Services  

·        Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation  

·        Gap Child Care Centre in Alice Springs

·        Tangentyere Council

·        Central Australian Aboriginal Congress

·        Central Australian Affordable Housing Company

·        Mental Health Association of Central Australia

·        Central Australian Aboriginal Legal Aid Service.

Over the three days of the conference, sessions will cover a wide range of topics including Correctional Settings for Women, Child Protection Systems and a panel discussion on the Power of Advocacy.

Guest speakers include NT Royal Commissioner Mick Gooda, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar, Principal Youth Court Judge in New Zealand, Australian Judge John Walker, Council of Social Service CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie, Western Desert Dialysis CEO Sarah Brown and Sisters Inside CEO Debbie Kilroy.

The full conference program is available on the NTCOSS website.

Territory Families media contact Christine Bond 08 8999 2940, 0475 953 571