Elephant in the Room
On behalf of Awards Victoria, Douglas LPT presents the “Elephant in the Room” series.
The series is a group of thought provoking breakfasts focused specifically on topics that fall outside the law. The issues being addressed have become a source of much curiosity but are rarely discussed openly, hence the name for the presentations, “Elephant in the Room”.
Each ticket costs just $60 which will include a hot buffet breakfast. The money raised from the series will go to Awards Victoria. The funds received will be allocated to projects conducted by the Award office staff such as:
- Funding support for disadvantaged young people to undertake Award programs
- Support of Aboriginal young people to engage in a range of positive recreational programs, within a Juvenile Justice framework
- Employment of a teacher in a remote Nepali community
- Provision of resources to support Youth Award leaders
Past Breakfasts
2009
- Friday 6th March 2009 – Andrew Rule from The Age, discussed “Underbelly and organised crime – what it was and what it is now”
- Thursday 4th June 2009 – Tony Douglas from Essential Media Company discussed “Do we vote for our politicians or are they sold to us? – the role of Communication Business.”
- Friday 4th September 2009 – Ian Sale, a psychiatrist who was an expert witness in the Martin Bryant case discussed “The mind of a mass/spree Murderer.”
- Thursday 3rd December 2009 – “Sex, Drugs, Alcohol and Violence on the Streets of Melbourne – The Youth Solution.” By tv and radio presenter Michael Grose from Parenting Ideas and Inspector William Mathers from Victoria Police.
2010
- Thursday 18th March 2010 – “Should Sportsmen be role models for the Community?” by Brendon Gale, CEO of Richmond Football Club. Proudly sponsored by Protech Consulting and AgNova.
- Friday 18th June 2010 – “Beyond Everest…..a life journey” by Nick Farr from Trek Climb Ski. Proudly sponsored by Safety Action.
Coming Up!
Thursday 16 September 2010
“Terrorism in Melbourne: the reality of global politics in Australia”
Guest Speaker: Detective Inspector Steve Clark, Victoria Police
To book your seat or to find out more about Elephant in the Room 2010 please do not hesitate to contact Emma Edwardes on 03 9669 1604 or eedwardes@douglaslpttraining.com.au