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ICS wishes to invite you and your team with interest in humanities and improving outcomes for First Nations people to our next conference.
To our conferencesproudly presented, formulated, designed and organised by First Nations peoples
encompassing Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander people, and the Mob
the impossible is the next step for our journey
ICS stands as a fully Indigenous-owned enterprise, maintaining complete independence from government funding bodies
hosted by First Nations health professionals and Indigenous conference organizers
Upcoming Conferences
December 2024
Tue
10
December 10, 2024 - December 12, 2024
2024 National First Nations Elder's Wellbeing: Greater Choices For Aged Care Conference
Pullman International Hotel, Cairns QLD
The 2024 National First Nations Elders Wellbeing Conference: Greater Choices for Aged Care scheduled to be held in Cairns QLD on December 10-12, 2024. The conference is designed to provide organisations, service managers and front line workers in the aged care sector the opportunity to network, discuss and share information on their preparation and experiences on the implementation of the new aged care reform as well as the success and challenges they have experienced in the roll out of the My Aged Care's consumer-directed care and which aimed to provide frail older persons living in the community better choice and control over their care, independence at home and decision-making to address their needs to stay at home safely. The conference will also be a great resource and avenue to identify models of support and engagement that reflect various cultural practices of our communities, to ensure that First Nations Peoples who are frail aged can live life their way. Sharing stories and story-telling is so strong in Aboriginal communities, in that it leads the way to support healing in our community so we can move forward and get things right. Reflecting the importance of culturally respectful planning resources and tools to adapt the changes in community services, disability and aged care sectors, that is our Elders will have “choice and control” over their own lives and empowered to make decisions for their own care, according to their personal needs and wants.
Tue
10
December 10, 2024 - December 12, 2024
2024 National Indigenous Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Conference
Pullman International Hotel, Cairns QLD
The 2024 National First Nations Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Conference is scheduled to be held at the Hilton Hotel in Cairns QLD on December 10-12,2024 which aims to bring together mental health workers, AOD support workers, Head to Health Aboriginal & Torres Straits Islander mental health practitioners, emotional and social wellbeing workers from Indigenous and Non-Indigenous organisations throughout Australia and present unique opportunities for Mental Health workers to meet and discuss issues specifically centered on First Nations peoples' mental health and wellbeing. The increasing frequency and severity of mental health and wellbeing issues throughout Indigenous Communities has reached a crisis level through the length and breadth of this country. However, this is not news to Indigenous peoples. Communities have proclaimed the need for action to address the needs of many First Nations peoples. The increasing frequency and severity of mental health and wellbeing issues throughout Indigenous Communities has reached a crisis level through the length and breadth of this country. However, this is not news to Indigenous peoples. Communities have proclaimed the need for action to address the needs of many First Nations peoples.
March 2025
Wed
19
March 19, 2025 - March 21, 2025
13th First Nations Strong Women National Conference
Hilton Hotel, Cairns QLD
The 2025 First Nations Strong Women National Conference is set to take place at the Hilton Hotel in Cairns QLD on March 19-21, 2025. This conference serves as a vital platform for First Nations women, women Elders, and women professionals to meet, convene, exchange insights, empower and raise awareness on First Nations Women’s issues. This year, our focus turns to women's holistic well-being. Marking the 13th National Conference in this esteemed series, this event is rapidly establishing itself as one of Australia’s premier First Nations Women’s gatherings. Hence, we invite you to secure your place and together we'll forge positive change for the well-being of Indigenous women across Australia.
Wed
19
March 19, 2025 - March 21, 2025
2025 First Nations National Employment and Training Conference
Hilton Hotel, Cairns QLD
The 2025 National First Nations Employment & Training Conference will be held at Hilton Hotel in Cairns QLD on March 19-21, 2025. The conference is an important event for Indigenous employment and training professionals as well as jobseekers in Australia which provides a unique opportunity for participants to learn from one another, share best practices, and develop strategies to improve employment outcomes for First Nations Australians. By bringing together experts from different sectors, the conference helps to build stronger connections between First Nations communities, employers, and training providers, and promotes greater understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by First Nations job seekers.
Wed
19
March 19, 2025 - March 21, 2025
2025 First Nations National Business Enterprise Conference
Hilton Hotel, Cairns QLD
The 2025 First Nations National Business Enterprise Conference is scheduled to be held at Hilton Hotel in Cairns QLD on March 19-21, 2025. This year's conference aims to bring together individuals and business professionals from all sectors, to share knowledge and insight necessary to build successful First Nations businesses enterprise. The conference is a fantastic opportunity to share successes and learn new strategies and practices from business owners who are striving to be market leaders in their field. Through strengthening connections with First Nations business owners, entrepreneurs, and their networks, our goal is to cultivate strong and successful community ecosystems that support Indigenous excellence. This conference is designed to be proactive and focus on the why and how of business. The positive outlook is designed to make the statement: it is no longer acceptable to pay First Nation’s peoples to stay poor. With this in mind, we invite you and your organisation to participate wholeheartedly in this event.
July 2025
Mon
28
July 28, 2025 - July 30, 2025
2025 National First Nations Substance Misuse and Addictions Conference
Hilton Hotel, Gold Coast QLD
The 2025 National First Nations Substance Misuse and Addictions Conference is a stand-alone event scheduled to be held at the Hilton Hotel Gold Coast on July 28-30, 2025. We are now calling for paper submission to interested community-controlled organisations, researchers, AOD and mental health professionals to submit your paper for inclusion in the conference agenda. The closing date for paper submission will be on December 3, 2024 with final notification of acceptance on December 5, 2024 respectively. This year’s conference theme will be based upon the principles of we all have a role to play in healing wherein the range of issues will be brought to the forefront and examined by our communities and as such, will endeavour to heighten the need for Australian Government, Non-Government, Health and Community organisations to refocus on their duty of care to all Aboriginal & Torres Straits Islander Peoples.
20K+
Delegates
600+
Speakers
20+
Host Cities
30+
Years Running
"I loved this conference and I can’t wait to come to the next one!"
"I felt culturally safe - I am not Aboriginal, but I am not Anglo either. It felt warm, friendly and humble, don’t often get that it in conferences. I met some beautiful people and great networks. Thank you for the opportunity to present."
"Really enjoyed myself listening to everyone's story."
"Fantastic speakers again! Very informative and impactful for me!"
"Food was great, organisers did a great job kept us informed and on time, great venue, lovely to see aboriginal wears on sale, IT was spot on and extremely helpful, helped with each presentation."
"Thank you for this opportunity to connect & learn from Indigenous people who have such similar struggles as the native population of our lands."
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