The National Aboriginal Child Safety and Domestic Violence Summit 2023: Strong Families, Safer Children
29 - 31 March 2023 - Adelaide, South Australia
KWY Summit 2023
We invite you to join us for the National Aboriginal Child Safety and Domestic Violence Summit at the Pullman Hotel, Adelaide, from 29-31 March 2023.
The National Aboriginal Child Safety and Domestic Violence Summit 2023: Strong Families, Safer Children will bring together guest speakers to stimulate new and innovative pathways to address the national issue of child safety, domestic and Aboriginal family violence across Australia.
This is an Aboriginal focused summit hosted by an Aboriginal community controlled organisation. Bringing forward the voices of Aboriginal families and communities is crucial to policy writers, decision makers and leaders to increase the safety of women and children.
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A key element to this approach is the understanding that child safety is central and Domestic and Family Violence in Aboriginal communities requires a deep understanding of an Aboriginal world view, collaboration, and collective action designed with and led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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For over a decade, KWY has been devoted to creating a place for change, working towards ending all forms of Domestic and Aboriginal Family violence.
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Within the theme of Strong Families, Safer Children, we will cover healing and recovery, holistic family, child focused responses and working with men. KWY's National Summit will create a culturally safe space for these conversations to be had and bring about the change we need to see.
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Join us in 2023 to be a part of the conversation!
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The Summit logo is a dragonfly which symbolises change, growth, adaptability, and resilience.
FOCUS Awards Gala Dinner
Join us on the 31 March 2023 from 6:30pm at the Pullman Hotel for a wonderful evening
The Flame of Change Unifying Support (FOCUS) Awards and Gala Dinner will showcase the work of individuals and organisations that work in the domestic and family violence, child protection and homelessness sectors.
Featuring a 5-piece band, Tony and the Sound Factory, the FOCUS Awards Gala Dinner is a great opportunity to connect with leading organisations and individuals in a relaxed environment.
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Nominations for the FOCUS Awards are open now. Click below to download the nomination form and email it to summit@kwy.org.au by Sunday 10 March 2023 at 11.59pm
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FOCUS Award Categories:
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Outstanding Achievement by a Small Organisation (Under 25 staff)
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Outstanding Achievement by a Large Organisation (Over 25 staff)
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Outstanding Achievement by an individual in the Child Protection sector
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Rosie Batty Award for outstanding work in the Domestic and Family violence sector
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Jo Shanahan Award for outstanding work in SAPOL
Awards Nominations
Tickets
3 Day Summit
29 - 31 March 2023
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3 full days, including keynote speakers, and presentations by leading industry professionals
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Breakout sessions and interactive workshops
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Panel discussion and forums
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Lunch and refreshments
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Free barista coffee cart and refreshments
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Networking opportunities
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Welcome pack upon arrival
$ 880
Keynote Speakers
Chair of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council on family, domestic and sexual violence
Program Overview
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Click here to download a copy of the KWY National Summit Program Booklet for further information.
Location
Niina Marni (Welcome)
Tarndanya, Kaurna Yerta/ Adelaide, South Australia
The National Aboriginal Child Safety and Domestic Violence Summit 2023: Strong Families, Safer Children is hosted on the lands of the Kaurna Nation, the First Nations people of the Adelaide plains.
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In Kaurna language, Tarndanya means ‘place of the red kangaroo’ and refers to the city of Adelaide and the land south of the River Torrens (Karrawirra Parri).
KWY Aboriginal Corporation would like to acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the lands and waters of the Adelaide region, on which we will meet. We pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging.
We acknowledge and respect the Kaurna people’s cultural, spiritual, physical and emotional connection with their land, waters and community.
Venue & Accommodation
The Pullman Adelaide is a 5-star hotel in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD. The newly refurbished function space offers a contemporary and innovative design that plays on the natural surroundings of the calm and leafy Hindmarsh Square and the hotel’s unique 15th-floor views of the Adelaide city skyline and hills.
The Pullman has rooms and deluxe suites available for interstate travellers. Use the link above to receive a discount for summit attendees.
As our chosen summit venue is located in Adelaide’s city centre, accommodation options are extensive. Please see the following as some suggestions but note this list is not exhaustive.
Partners
Partnership packages are all allocated now, click below to register your interest as a Partner for the 2024 Summit
With sincere gratitude, KWY would like to acknowledge and thank the following organisations for their generous support as our Summit sponsorship partners
Summit Partner
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Merch Sponsor
FOCUS Dinner Partner
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Print & Design Partner
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Contact usEmail: summit@kwy.org.au Phone : (08) 8377 7822
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Who should attend?KWY’s Summit 2023 : Creating A Place for Change will host over 200 delegates. KWY invites stakeholders that may be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, representatives of governments, peak bodies, practitioners, policy and policing, researchers, and people with lived experience to attend our event. Incorporating a broad range of expertise will provide for an enriched experience where we can advance our collective action towards positive, meaningful change. The summit will be an emotionally and culturally safe space. The safety and well-being of participants are a priority.
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Covid InformationThe health and well-being of our guests remain our top priority. We are continuing to actively monitor the situation regarding COVID-19 and are following the advice of the relevant authorities.
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InsuranceRegistration fees do not include insurance. All participants are advised to procure their own insurance to cover all risks including (but not limited to) costs of travel, accommodation, registration and ticket fees, personal property, health and medical expenses, injury, death, and all other risks. The event, host organisation and organisers will not be held liable for any claims under any circumstances.
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Photography and filmingFor promotional purposes, photos and video recordings will be taken during the event.
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PrivacyA list of participants will be produced, including individuals' details such as name, organisation and state/country. You will be asked for permission for your details to be included when you register. The National Aboriginal Child Safety and Domestic Violence Summit 2023: Strong Families, Safer Children is being operated in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which came into effect on 25 May 2018. Therefore, before you begin your registration, you will need to give consent for your data to be used in facilitating your event registration, as well as in the planning and implementation of the summit (e.g. providing dietary requirements to summit venues and accommodation booking details to the specified hotel). This request for data consent is in accordance with GDPR and represents our commitment to protect the privacy of all personal data you provide during the registration process. Unfortunately, if you do not provide consent, you will be unable to register for The National Aboriginal Child Safety and Domestic Violence Summit 2023: Strong Families, Safer Children
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Cancellation PolicyAll cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing to summit@kwy.org.au Any changes to your registration or booking will not be accepted over the phone. Please email changes to summit@kwy.org.au If you are unable to attend the summit after submitting your online registration, you can nominate a substitute. All substitute names are to be received via email to summit@kwy.org.au by 2 weeks prior to the event. Cancellations made before 1st January 2023 will receive a refund minus a $99 administration fee. Cancellations on/after 1st January 2023 will not receive a refund. Exceptions are at the discretion of the organising committee. Refunds will not be issued until after the summit. Refunds will not be given for non-attendance at the summit. Should your attendance at the summit be impacted by any restrictions enforced by COVID-19 government regulations, the summit organisers will discuss available options on a case-by-case basis and come to a mutual agreement.
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Payment OptionsPayments must be made in full upon purchasing the ticket via TryBooking. All fees and costs quoted are GST inclusive. Payments can be made using PayPal*, VISA, Mastercard or AMEX. TryBookings are compatible with ApplePay and Google Pay. When paying via card, TryBookings will appear on the purchase/bank statement with an explicit reference to the Summit for tax purposes. *Tickets purchased using PayPal will incur a 0.5% tax fee.
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RegistrationsTickets for the summit cover the full 3 days. We will not be selling single-day summit passes. Due to Covid and WHS regulations, summit tickets may not be shared across multiple attendees.
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Transferring ticketsAll requests for changes must be made in writing to summit@kwy.org.au If you are unable to attend the summit after submitting your online registration, you can nominate a substitute. All substitutes’ names are to be received via email to summit@kwy.org.au no later than 14 days prior to the summit.
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Airport TransfersThe summit venue is a 15-to-20-minute car ride from the airport to the Adelaide CBD. There is a list of transport options on the Adelaide Airport website. The approximate cost to travel from the airport to the Pullman or the CBD is $30-$35. Additionally, the Airport shuttle bus is a time and cost-effective option. The bus delivers arrivals from the airport directly to the CBD within 30 minutes. For detailed instructions, please see the Adelaide Metro website.
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Business hours of eventThe Summit room will be accessible from 8am each day. The summit will begin at 8:45am sharp each day. On Wednesday 29th, registration will open at 8am. The Focus Awards & Dinner will commence at 6.30pm on Friday 31st March.
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Catering & Dietary requirementsThe summit will be fully catered across the three days, including a barista cart, refreshments, lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea. The Focus Awards Dinner includes a three-course meal. We are happy to cater to your dietary requirements. When purchasing your ticket, please follow the prompts to detail your dietary specifications. Should you need to make any changes leading up to the event, please contact summit@kwy.org.au with your full name and your amended dietary requirements as soon as possible. Dietary requirements cannot be changed within 14 days of the event.
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Dress CodeWe recommend wearing business attire or smart casual to the summit. The Focus Awards Dinner is cocktail themed.
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FOCUS Gala Dinner – Seating arrangementsSeating arrangements will be made at the discretion of KWY. Tickets purchased in one transaction will automatically sit together. If you wish to sit with someone from a separate booking, please email summit@kwy.org.au with your request. We will do our best to accommodate any request, however, this is not guaranteed.
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Name TagsYour official summit name badge must be worn at all times. The summit name badge is your entry to all keynote presentations, workshops, and breakout sessions. The summit name badge tags will be provided upon entry on the first day of the summit. Please ensure your name is spelt correctly when purchasing your ticket. If something changes or you made a mistake, you can contact us if any changes need to be made, please contact us at summit@kwy.org.au
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ParkingValet parking is available at The Pullman for $45.00 per day. Self-parking is available at the 24/7 Rundle Street U-Park for guests of the summit – your ticket can be validated by the staff at the hotel for $27 per day.
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Special Requirements/ Wheelchair accessKWY has selected The Pullman Hotel as a wheel-chair-friendly venue. If you require any other specific access arrangements, please detail these when purchasing your ticket or contact summit@kwy.org.auwith your full name and your access requirements. We will do everything we can to ensure any accessibility needs are met for the duration of the summit.
A Quick Glance at the Statistics
3 in 5
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have experienced sexual or physical assault by an intimate partner since age 15
32x
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are 32x more likely to be hospitalised due to DFV
11x
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are nearly 11x more likely to die from assault than non-Aboriginal women
