2006 Symposium

“Engaging Communities” was the theme for the 2006 Community Relations Symposium, which took place on 23 August 2006 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Parramatta. Nearly 200 delegates participated in the event from a wide range of community, religious, academic and government institutions.

Community representatives, workers and leaders were brought together to talk about issues that were considered by the Commission and delegates to be priority issues. Workshop groups canvassed a range of strategies for community organisations and the government to consider when dealing with issues of concern.

More details on the workshops and transcripts of speeches are available via the menu links on the left.

2006 Youth Day

On 22 August 2006, over 180 young people from across NSW came together at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Parramatta, to discuss current social issues in Australia.

Delegates included students from public and private schools, university students, and representatives of various youth advocacy organisations.

The program for the day was developed in association with the CRC Multicultural Youth Network, with input from youth delegates themselves, who were given the opportunity to suggest topics prior to the event through a survey.

More details on the workshops and transcripts of speeches are available as listed below.