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3rd Annual Australasian Housing Researchers’ Conference

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Melbourne 18 -20 June 2008
Rydges on Swanston
Swanston Street
Melbourne

This year RMIT is hosting the event and the Melbourne Conference Steering Committee plans to continue the evolution of this highly useful conference with a pertinent theme and program encompassing the issues facing housing researchers now – Housing research for a sustainable affordable future – in recognition of the prominence of the housing issues agenda.

Deadlines for submission of (un-refereed) conference papers

Monday 2nd June.

Poster session

Due to popular demand, we are running a Poster Session on Thursday afternoon. To take part, please contact us on:

Mobile: 0419 105 213 or email rilke.muir

Housing research for a sustainable affordable future

With a record number of papers, the 3rd Australasian Housing Researchers’ Conference promises to be very worthwhile for all those interested in housing research.
We have recruited leading finance journalist Tim Colebatch and property industry expert of some 25 years, Rod Fehring as keynote speakers.

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Conference diary

Tuesday

Pre-register on Tuesday evening 6-9pm

Wednesday

The morning starts with tai chi in the park at 8am

Registration from 8:45 – 9:15

9:30 Welcome, Opening by Victorian Minister for Housing, Richard Wynne

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Is Debt Dangerous?
Tim Colebatch, Economics Editor, The Age (Canberra Bureau).

A full day of presentations commences after morning tea.

Evening activities include a ‘film festival’ of shorts and documentaries, old and new, on housing and housing issues, including “Not by Choice”, a 60s exposé on homelessness in Sydney, which screened at the Sydney Film Festival.

Thursday

Welcome the new day with tai chi in the park at 8am

9:30am KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Urban Systems and Housing OutcomesRod Fehring, newly-appointed Chairman of the AHURI Board and Chief Executive Officer, Lend Lease Ventures. Presentations will continue and the afternoon will include poster sessions.

Thursday evening’s Conference Dinner at the quintessentially Melbourne Café Italia will attract a wider audience for a special event including award presentations to outstanding early- and later-career housing researchers.

Friday

Recover from a top night with tai chi in the park, starting at 8:15am

The day’s program will start at 9:45 with a plenary session – a chance to share views on the future of housing research in an open forum: Challenges for Housing Researchers in a Dynamic Policy Context.

A full program of presentations will follow.

Conference concludes at 3:30

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Delegate fees

Total Conference package:(includes Conference Dinner)

  • Standard fee $680
  • Student/concession $410

Sessions only:

  • Standard fee $550
  • Student/concession fee $280
  • Single Day $200

Conference Dinner:

  • $130 pp Cafe Italia Thursday 19th June 7 for 7:30 pm
    We expect a big turn out for this special event
    Three course meal, including beverages, after-dinner speaker, awards, and more.

To register

Enrol through the RMIT Training web site.
Note each payment option (listed above under DELEGATE FEES) is described as a separate short course. Search with the word “housing” and scroll down the options.

For more information about attending the conference contact:
rilke.muir@rmit.edu.au

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:

Rydges on SwanstonConference Venue

Mention the conference when booking for the AHRC08 rate of $159 pp pn B&B negotiated with Rydges on Swanston the venue hotel. Further savings are possible by becoming a Rydges Priority Guest

Nearby:

Melbourne Metro YHA 4.5-star backpackers hostel. Howard St North Melbourne is actually only a short walk from the conference venue.

Victori Russell Street backpacker accommodation on the edge of town.

Hotel Ibis Three-star hotel near Victoria Markets, catch a tram down Swanston Street or the 20 minute walk.

For more information about attending the conference or conference dinner please contact Rilke Muir.

Program

The attached is a final program (PDF 353KB 7p) (Opens in a new window). For more information, please contact Rilke Muir.

Conference papers

A CD with a review of conference proceedings and the refereed papers will be available after the 3rd Australasian Housing Researchers’ Conference through this website. We hope this will be in the first week of July.

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Sponsors

State Government Victoria Department of Human Services logo

State Government of Victoria, Austrralia, Department of Human Services, Office of Housing

Part of the Department of Human Services, Housing and Community Building (also known as the Office of Housing) is a Victorian State Government agency that reports to the Minister for Housing and is responsible for providing housing and homelessness assistance as well as community building initiatives.

The division adopts evidence-based research that supports effective policy and planning. It undertakes ongoing research & evaluation in housing and homelessness policy and programs to assist policy review and development. It also works in partnership to increase housing options for low-income Victorians and strengthen communities. Its vision is to ensure Victorians live in vibrant communities and have access to secure, affordable and appropriate housing.

Logo Victoria Department of Community and Planning Development

State Government of Victoria, Australia, Department of Community and Planning Development

The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) undertakes ongoing research into housing and residential land development issues in order to better inform decision-makers and communities about current and impending housing trends. Monitoring and analysing of this demand and supply of housing is important for ensuring appropriate and well located housing continues to be available for all Victorians

Body Centred Living

Introducing a simple tai chi regime each morning of the conference, Body Centred Living specialises in inspiring people to integrate the principles of yoga and Tai Chi into their daily life, where there is little time or space for a focused practice. Katie will be running our sessions. She offers simple techniques to relieve tension and become aligned and centred and is a member of the Yoga Teachers Association Australia.

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