What a big day! Check out the galleries for pictures of some of the people and events.
Opening Ceremony
The Congress was formally opened by the Honourable Martin Dixon, Minister for
Education in Victoria. Also featured in the ceremony was an indigenous
welcome, a real life visit from Chuckles the kookaburra, the symbolic rocks
representing the 8 UN Millennium Development goals, and three patriotic songs
from the Australian Youth Choir. The words of the closing song "we are
one, but we are many, and from all the lands on earth we come. We share a dream
and sing with one voice: I am, you are, we are Australian" connected strongly
and might well have been written for all of the home economists of the world
coming together for this event. Home Economics Victoria's President Louise
Gunther and Congress Organising Chairperson Carol Warren hosted the session and
welcomed delegates from around the world.
Food and Nutrition report Launch
Congress delegates were treated to the launch by the Minister and
Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing the Honourable Catherine King of
an important book "Australia's Food and Nutrition 2012" produced by the
Australian Institute for Health and Welfare. More information about the
launch is available at the following link:
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/mr-yr12-ck-ck035.htm
Keynote Addresses
Delegates were treated to two important keynote addresses that set the scene
for the week ahead. President Professor Geraldene Hodelin provided a
recount of the important work of home economists, which connected with the
following keynote speaker, Dr Vandana Shiva, who mesmerized delegates with her
deep understanding of politics and the relationship between home and
community. She reflected on the importance of the word "oikos" which is
the Greek word for home, and one all home economists know well. Speaking
with great passion, she highlighted the importance of having a focus on "the art
of living" and affirmed the earths resources as "enough for need, but not enough
for greed".
Concurrent sessions
Delegates were scattered across the wide range of concurrent sessions
for the afternoon, enabling them to focus on their areas of interest and
specialisation.
The day culminated with more than 100 delegates
experiencing the charm and entertainment of the Tram Restaurant.
Opening Ceremony
The Congress was formally opened by the Honourable Martin Dixon, Minister for
Education in Victoria. Also featured in the ceremony was an indigenous
welcome, a real life visit from Chuckles the kookaburra, the symbolic rocks
representing the 8 UN Millennium Development goals, and three patriotic songs
from the Australian Youth Choir. The words of the closing song "we are
one, but we are many, and from all the lands on earth we come. We share a dream
and sing with one voice: I am, you are, we are Australian" connected strongly
and might well have been written for all of the home economists of the world
coming together for this event. Home Economics Victoria's President Louise
Gunther and Congress Organising Chairperson Carol Warren hosted the session and
welcomed delegates from around the world.
Food and Nutrition report Launch
Congress delegates were treated to the launch by the Minister and
Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing the Honourable Catherine King of
an important book "Australia's Food and Nutrition 2012" produced by the
Australian Institute for Health and Welfare. More information about the
launch is available at the following link:
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/mr-yr12-ck-ck035.htm
Keynote Addresses
Delegates were treated to two important keynote addresses that set the scene
for the week ahead. President Professor Geraldene Hodelin provided a
recount of the important work of home economists, which connected with the
following keynote speaker, Dr Vandana Shiva, who mesmerized delegates with her
deep understanding of politics and the relationship between home and
community. She reflected on the importance of the word "oikos" which is
the Greek word for home, and one all home economists know well. Speaking
with great passion, she highlighted the importance of having a focus on "the art
of living" and affirmed the earths resources as "enough for need, but not enough
for greed".
Concurrent sessions
Delegates were scattered across the wide range of concurrent sessions
for the afternoon, enabling them to focus on their areas of interest and
specialisation.
The day culminated with more than 100 delegates
experiencing the charm and entertainment of the Tram Restaurant.