Outcomes
One of the goals of the Volunteering Victoria State Conference was to ensure that the learnings from the two day event helped to propel the sector forward. To do this, we have documented the proceedings in a number of ways as a reference for future work.
Conference Communique
Thank you to everyone who participated in the final session of the Conference Ideas into Action. After a busy two days, it was a good opportunity to capture the significant learnings and directions arising out of the Conference which have now been incorporated into the Conference Communique.
Download the full Conference Communique.
Big Ideas Board
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Bid Ideas Board! We had a great response. In addition to incorporating your Big Ideas into the Conference Communique, we are also looking to incorporate them into future program development, where possible.
Program & Presenters
The Conference formats encouraged audience participation utilising a variety of contemporary presentation formats that involved and engaged Conference participants.
Download the full conference program here.
Plenary Sessions
Traditional plenary sessions kicked off the Conference as our keynote speakers established a framework for the Conference themes.
Panel Discussions
A moderated public conversation addressed the Conference themes. The panellists took different perspectives and offered their thoughts and solutions to a common sector problem or issue. Delegates were invited to submit questions to the panel before and during the session. This format encouraged insightful discussion, fresh thinking and unique perspectives.
Lightning Talks
Lightning Talks provided quick, insightful snapshots of current and emerging ideas and issues.
Facilitated Presentations
These sessions allowed for a more in-depth exploration of the ideas presented. Formats included Campfire Sessions and Storytelling (see below for more information).
Ideas into Action
This session summarised the great ideas explored throughout the Conference program and ways we could action the ideas when we left to go back to our day-to-day roles. It was an important session that recognised the great ideas posted on the Big Ideas Board.
Fireside Chat
The Fireside Chat began with the presentation of an idea to a group, which then took the idea, in an open forum, and ran with it. The group drove its own learning, taking on multiple perspectives on the same issue.
Storytelling
Storytelling is an ancient art that makes for an engaging workshop format. Stories reflect the authentic experience of an individual, a team, or a community and are very persuasive and generate greater recall post the event.
Brain Dates (Optional)
An optional activity, the Brain Dates session was a facilitated networking opportunity which matched delegates to discuss a topic of interest.
Research Round-table
Short presentations by researchers exploring the results of academic studies and their applicability to the sector.
Poster Presentations
The Poster Presentations were a great visual representations of ideas, programs, services, research findings that your peers within the volunteering sector had been working on.
