Call for papers now open
This year, the Making Links Conference asks: how are non-profit organisations meeting the twin challenges of the global economic crisis and environmental sustainability.
We are seeking presentations that address issues such as:
- Technology as a tool to improve communication, increase productivity and retain staff
- Disaster response / management / relief
- Financing your organisation and its programs in tight economic times
- Engaging with communities online
- Green ICT projects (from recycling computers to green design to green office to campaigning and more)
- Corporate social responsibility - building partnerships to support our communities
- Strengthening marginalised communities and constituencies e.g. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, youth at risk, unemployed, rural and remote, disability
- Research supporting action
- The rapidly changing interface of online communication
- Community arts and media
Making Links is a peer-based conference. It attracts delegates and presenters from many fields including health, environment, education, non-profits working with marginalised groups, charities, business, government, philanthropy and human services.
We invite you to present a paper on your learning and experiences with ICT, your projects, case studies or research, or lead a practical session that introduces useful tools and concepts.
The structure of the conference will be based on:
- Case studies
- Practical workshops
- Panel discussions
- Networking opportunities
- Film festival
- Social and satellite events
How do I submit a paper?
The deadline for submissions is COB Monday 3 August 2009.
We will confirm if your proposal has been accepted by 19 August.
Presentations from 2008
Presentations and discussions recorded at Making Links are now available for download as an audio podcast. So visit the blog or subscribe to the podcast feed, or scroll down to view presentations as Powerpoint of PDF.
