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Newkind Festival: Australia’s masterclass for social change.
This January/February, change-makers of all ages, cultures and social backgrounds will be meeting at the Marion Bay Falls Festival site in Tasmania for a social justice conference like nothing else.
Newkind is an annual social justice conference designed to inspire and empower participants to create positive social change in the world. Over 5 days in Marion Bay in Tasmania, we host discussion panels, lectures, workshops and skill development sessions focused on upskilling YOU to become a more effective and connected agent of change.
Newkind 2020 will bring academics, activists, community builders and social entrepreneurs together, to give you the most life-changing experience you have ever had. Meet legends from around the world, get connected, get inspired, and move forward empowered with the tools you need to change this world for the better!
Newkind is the education we should have received but never did. And you can view the whole program now on the Newkind Festival website Check out the program and don’t miss your chance to be there.
Falls Festival Site – Marion Bay – Tasmania
29 January – 2nd February 2020
All meals, drinks and ground transport from Hobart airport included with all tickets.
Just be sure to bring your keep cup, your reusable water bottle and a mind that is open and eager to learn.
I’ll be involved in the following sessions:
- Thursday 30 January 11am: Workshop: Sustaining Activism: Keeping Going in Dark Times.
- Thursday 30 January 4:30 pm Lecture: Australia’s anti-protest laws: A brittle response to a climate emergency
- Morning Keynote: Friday 31 January 9 am
Book or view the program below
https://www.newkindconference.com/programme-newkind
For more information see: https://www.newkindfestival.com
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