FCAWA's 'Innovate Today, Thrive Tomorrow' theme is shining a spotlight on collaboratively working towards refining work practices, interaction, professionalism and standards. This is relevant to all, no matter the profession. You will be an active part of shaping the professionalism of the financial counselling sector. All people experiencing financial stress will benefit from the outcomes of this conference!

"The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you" - B.B King

"Learning is like rowing upstream: not to advance is to drop back" - Anonymous

Agenda

Tuesday, October 29, 2024


09

00

-

09

05

Opening

Eddie Buli

09

05

-

09

20

Welcome to Country

Freda Ogilvie

09

25

-

09

30

Opening Address

Hon Roger Cook

Pre-recorded opening address.

09

30

-

10

30

10

30

-

11

00

11

00

-

11

30

Fostering Self-determination

Colin Harte

What does fostering self-determination look like when done right and what does it look like when it goes wrong? This session will deep dive into models frameworks around this and praxis, to increase works skills to co-create empowerment and healthier communities over time, through every engagement we have.

11

30

-

12

30

Best Outcomes

Sue Fraser

Three live role plays to demonstrate fostering self-determination in action! Including what it doesn't look like.

12

30

-

13

30

Networking Lunch

Ballroom Foyer

13

30

-

14

30

Professional Communication

Sue Fraser

Professional communication tips as well as feedback from stakeholders individually.

14

30

-

15

00

Stakeholder Communication Feedback

Panel feedback regarding sector communication.

15

00

-

15

30

16

00

-

16

45

Community Education Launch

Mary BrownMorwenna Richardson

Wednesday, October 30, 2024


09

00

-

09

30

09

30

-

09

45

10

30

-

11

00

11

00

-

11

30

AFCA Update

David Locke

11

30

-

11

45

Rental Relief Update

Deborah Phillips

11

45

-

12

05

FCA Update

Peter Gartlan

12

05

-

13

00

Networking Lunch

Lower Lobby

13

00

-

14

30

Breakout Session Choices

NDIS information to support your clients
Agency Managers Meeting
Trauma Informed (Evolve)
Bankruptcy Basics (including role play)
Registration for one of these session choices located in your registration form.

14

30

-

15

00

15

00

-

16

00

Breakout Session Choices

Responsible Lending (AFCA)
It's not Right when Families Fight Program
How to Spot Contract Issues
CCLS Financial Abuse Legal Service Pilot
Registration for one of these session choices located in your registration form.

18

30

-

23

30

Synergy Gala Dinner and Awards Presentations

Hon Sue Ellery

Awards Presentation by the Hon. Sue Ellery.

Thursday, October 31, 2024


09

00

-

09

15

Major Sponsors Speech

Ed TawilEman Maher

10

00

-

10

30

10

30

-

11

00

11

00

-

11

40

Boundaries

Justine Clarke

11

45

-

12

30

Breakout Session Choices:

Collaborative Approach to Supporting Hospital Patients
Scams, Security Awareness and Small Business
Financial Capability Workshop
Credit Corp Wallet Wizard

12

30

-

13

15

Networking Lunch

Lower Lobby

13

15

-

14

00

14

05

-

14

30

Local Organisations Snapshot

Kerry DaviesCiara SterlingRhonda Livingstone

Hear from speakers about services that can assist your clients. Plus, a resource for your clients to review on your table and will be emailed for your use and as a base for you to add services of relevance.

14

30

-

15

00

15

00

-

15

15

Moving Forward and Prizes

Melanie Hopkinson

15

15

-

15

30

Closing Address

Hon Sabine Winton

15

30

-

16

00

Speakers

Pre-conference RRR

Thanks to Horizon Power we have dedicated time from 3-5pm for those located in rural, regional and remote parts of WA! Please join us in Duxton 1, downstairs at the Duxton Hotel on the 28th October, 2024.


This will be followed by a dinner at the Globe, 495/497 Wellington St, Perth (approx 20 min walk) at 6pm, thanks to sponsorship by Westpac. Please add the free tickets to these events when registering. Any queries please contact Pam | events@fcawa.org.

Sponsors and Partners

Organizer

Premier Sponsor

Gala Dinner Sponsor

Major Sponsor

Rural, Regional and Remote Sponsor

Sundowner Sponsor

Breakout Sponsor

Connection Sponsor

Valued Sponsor

Participation Sponsor

Beneficial Sponsor

Welcome to Country

Tickets

  • Three Day Conference Ticket 29-31 October 2024 (FCAWA Member)

    A$540.-

    Full 3 days included. Does not include Sundowner or Gala Dinner (optional extras).

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  • Three Day Conference Ticket 29-31 October 2024 (non-member)

    A$825.-

    Full 3 days included. Does not include Sundowner or Gala Dinner (optional extras).

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  • Three Day Conference Ticket 29-31 October 2024 (Student, not employed & unemployed)

    A$360.-

    Full 3 days included. Does not include Sundowner or Gala Dinner (optional extras).

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  • SPONSORS ONLY 3 day ticket - if included in your sponsors package (includes sundowner and gala dinner)

    Complimentary

    If there are days/ sundowners/ gala dinner you are not attending, please note this in the comment box on your registration form. Thanks.

    Reserve Ticket
  • 28 October 2024 Rural, regional and Remote only: From 3:00pm, including dinner

    Complimentary

    This session is for rural, regional and remote attendees only and commences at 3:00pm in Duxton1 downstairs. Dinner commencing at 6.00pm. Please advise if you cannot make the dinner to Pam | events@fcawa.org

    Reserve Ticket
  • Day One 29 October 2024 Ticket (FCAWA Member)

    A$180.-

    Full day ticket. Does not include Sundowner (optional extra).

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  • Day One FCAWA conference ticket (non-member)

    A$275.-

    Full day ticket. Does not include Sundowner (optional extra).

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  • Day One 29 October 2024 Ticket (Student, not employed & unemployed)

    A$120.-

    Full day ticket. Does not include Sundowner (optional extra).

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  • Day Two 30 October 2024 Ticket (FCAWA Member)

    A$180.-

    Full day ticket. Does not include Gala Dinner (optional extra).

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  • Day Two 30 October 2024 Ticket (non-member)

    A$275.-

    Full day ticket. Does not include Gala Dinner (optional extra).

    Buy Ticket
  • Day Two 30 October 2024 Ticket (Student, not employed & unemployed)

    A$120.-

    Full day ticket. Does not include Gala Dinner (optional extra).

    Buy Ticket
  • Day Three 31st October 2024 Ticket (FCAWA Member)

    A$180.-

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  • Day Three 31st October 2024 Ticket (non-member)

    A$275.-

    Buy Ticket
  • Day Three 31st October 2024 Ticket (Student, not employed & unemployed)

    A$120.-

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  • Sundowner: 29 October 2024 (non-member)

    A$70.-

    5-6pm - Drinks and canapes included in the Duxton Lobby.

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  • Sundowner (FCAWA Member)

    A$40.-

    5-6pm - Drinks and canapes included in the Duxton Lobby.

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  • Gala Dinner 30 October 2024 (FCAWA Member)

    A$75.-

    To attend Gala dinner on the 30th of October at 6.30pm. For each Gala Dinner ticket purchased a minimum of one day's attendance must also be purchased per Gala Dinner Ticket or purchase the non-member Gala Dinner Ticket as this event is heavily subsidised. Theme: Reach for the Stars! Wear something sparkly or an accessory (optional).

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  • Gala Dinner 30 October 2024 (non-member)

    A$140.-

    Theme: Reach for the Stars! Wear something sparkly or an accessory (optional). 6.30pm start.

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Accommodation

Click on the images below to go directly to the accommodation site for booking. Thank you.

 Duxton Hotel - 1 St George's Terrace, Perth

Conference venue. Please quote " Block ID –626012" when you call to receive a rate of $245 per night.

Novotel Perth Langley - 221 Adelaide Terrace, Perth (400m from venue)

Metro Hotel City - 200 Hay St, Perth (900m from venue)

All Suites Perth - 12 Victoria Ave, Perth (190m from venue)

Exhibitors

Marketplace

  • Thriving Communities Partnership

  • Ombudsman

  • Telecommunication Industry Ombudsman

  • Way Forward

  • Good Shepherd

  • Anglicare WA

  • Pioneer Credit