2021 FCAWA Conference
This year’s conference was well received and crammed full of amazing speakers!
HIGHLIGHTS OF DAY ONE: David Scaife (MLA) and Melanie Every (FCAWA) welcomed everyone. Followed by Kerry-Ann Winmar’s “Welcome to Country”.
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Melanie Every (FCAWA) -
David Scaife (FCAWA) -
Kerry-Ann Winmar during “Welcome to Country”
Louise O’Reilly spoke about inclusion and diversity and how we can each embrace and pursue this in our lives.
Followed by Trish Hill Wall whose cultural awareness impacted us all.
Taryn Harvey and Ali Clements spoke about the importance of caring about mental health.
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Taryn Harvey during the panel -
Ali Clements and Famous Sharon during the panel
Participants could connect with each others during the marketplace and community connection hub.
Famous Sharon who was the MC for day one entertained everyone in the conference and took a lot of selfies.
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Famous Sharon playing with some of the participants -
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Recording done in day 1:
Premier Sponsor Speech FCAWA Conference 2021
HIGHLIGHTS OF DAY TWO: Anna Bligh, the CEO of ABA gave everyone an update about Banking Code of Practice
The Natural Disaster Panel provided insight into the recent natural disasters in WA with Chris Wheatcroft, Mandy Dehnel, Chris Gabelish, Andrew York and Tami Maitre.
The second day finished with with a Gala Dinner & Award Presentation with lots of dancing and fun!
It’s time for awards!
Other Presentations on day 2:
HIGHLIGHTS OF DAY THREE: Some more presentations before the closing of the first part of the FCAWA conference.
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Afeif Abdelrazig after the his presentation about “Performing Arts Increasing Financial Counselling Awareness” -
Selva Stenross presenting “Preparing for the Unexpected”
The panel for legal support was filled with engaging questions!
The conference was closed by Gary Newcombe (DMIRS) and Melanie Every (FCAWA).
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Gary Newcombe during the closing of the first part of FCAWA Conference 2021
Other presentations on day 3:
Recording done in day 3:
HIGHLIGHTS OF DAY FOUR: The Rural, Regional and Remote day was held at Kings Park. Welcome to Country by Kerry-Ann Winmar and a cultural walking tour was a great way to start the day!
Don Wilson gave participants updates about Telstra’s commitments to improve their practices.
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Don Wilson, Telstra
Dr Catriona Stevens and Dr Katie Roe spoke about Elder Abuse
Ali Clements talks about suicide prevention in the regions
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Ali Clements on “Suicide Prevention in the Regions”
Other presentations on day 4:
FCAWA is located on land belonging to the Whadjuk Noongar people, and we recognise their connection to country. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
