This forum, which is open to all organisations and individuals, will capture the important new learning and developments that have occurred over the past ten years by organisations working with men. Located in the heart of Sydney it will explore the opportunities/challenges faced when community welfare/health/ counselling services work with men. The forum will:

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Andrew King
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September 7, 2004

* share what has been learnt nationally about the practice and experiences of working with men and family relationships

* highlight research and examples of best practice

* emphasise the value of engaging with other organisations and developing collaborative partnerships

* reflect on wider outcomes achieved by Men and Family Relationship Programs

* discuss gender inclusive approaches to working with men and family relationships

* see men in the context of their family life

* highlight the benefit for children when separated fathers remain involved

Forum Location: The forum will be held in Sydney at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 161 Sussex St, Darling Harbour, Sydney on 19-20 October 2004.

The Men and Family Relationship Forum precedes the FSA 10th Annual National Conference - Pursuing Excellence in Family Services which is on Wednesday late afternoon to Friday 22nd October 2004 at the same location.

For more information visit the FSA website www.fsa.org.au

For more information please contact

Andrew King UnitingCare Burnside
0412 404 577 aki...@burnside.org.au

Eric Hudson Relationships Australia
0423 553 601 ehud...@matra.com.au

Lynne Slocombe Centacare Broken Bay
(02) 9485 3028 lslo...@brokenbay.catholic.org.au

Peter Llewellyn-Smith Children's Protection Society
(03) 9458 3566 plle...@cps.org.au

Andrew King
Training Coordinator
UnitingCare Burnside
PO Box 6866
Parramatta 2150
Phone: 02 9768 6819
Fax: 02 9630 0664
Mobile: 0412 404 577
www.burnside.org.au
Donations Line: 1800 660 866

For the latest Burnside Training Programs, visit:
http://www.burnside.org.au/organisation/page.cfm?id=35