Wrapping Up the OPEN Symposium 2024

We’ve had an incredible week at the OPEN Symposium 2024, filled with inspiring discussions and valuable insights!

With over 600 people registered to join us across the 4 days, we thank our presenters and all the attendees for helping us shape an amazing and memorable week!

A Quick Look at The OPEN Symposium 2024 So Far

• FVSV Pre-Symposium Seminar: Professor Kate Fitz-Gibbon shared vital insights into family violence prevention and sexual violence, spotlighting research and the critical work being done in these sectors.
• OPEN Symposium Day One: Professor Ann Sanson delivered a powerful keynote, addressing the impact of climate change on children’s wellbeing and resilience, inspiring crucial conversations.
• OPEN Symposium Day Two: We had an insightful session with Gulsum Adas, Director of Children, Youth, and Families at the eSafety Commissioner, shedding light on online harms and the protection of children in digital spaces.

Today’s Youth-Focused Day will explore youth justice prevention and participatory practice, kicked off with Daniel Donahoo from PROJECT ROCKIT!

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors, VACCA, Anglicare Victoria, CSnet, Berry Street, Impact Initiative, and WCIG, as well as to our outstanding presenters for making this event possible.