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Statement of Acknowledgement

Ninna Marni (Kaurna words for 'How are you?)
The Organising Committee would like to acknowledge the land that we will meet on is the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still important to the living Kaurna people today.

Invitation

Be connected! Be challenged! Be part of the middle years movement!
The conference organising committee encourages you to join us for an action-packed day of educational stimulation, intellectual challenge and opportunities for rigorous debate. Explore where the worlds of the adolescent and middle years educator connect. The global demands of 21st century
needs, goals, and capabilities will be explored through:

• New Digital Media
• Cultural Understanding
• Indigenous and Multicultural Perspectives
  

Leading international, national and local thinkers will connect with authentic learning and effective, quality middle years pedagogy. Innovative thinking will highlight the importance of adaptability and responsiveness, promoting students as agents in their learning.

How will you make the first step to connect the worlds? What should the next step be?
Participate and engage in relevant debate. Come and enjoy the opportunity to connect with other committed middle years educators and world renowned thinkers.

Immerse yourself in the inspiration of the new middle years of schooling!

Who should attend?

• Teachers • Middle Years leaders • Teacher educators • Pre-service teachers • Middle Years educators • Universities

Venue

Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
The Adelaide Convention Centre is part of the Adelaide Plaza - a unique business and entertainment precinct situated on the banks of the picturesque River Torrens. It incorporates the Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Casino, Hyatt Adelaide and the Adelaide Festival Centre.

Host City - Adelaide, South Australia

The Conference City, Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. This cosmopolitan city is renowned for its beautiful parklands, beaches and wineries. It provides the perfect combination of business and pleasure offering a variety of hotel rooms, from luxury 5-star to city apartments, all within walking distance of our major conference facilities.

Organising Committee

Karen Cornelius	Chris Harford
Deb Merrett	Rosemary Sandstrom
Sue Jones	Tina Delchau
Amanda O’Shea	Phil Callen
Bill Lucas	Mary Asikas