FROM THE CONDAMINE CATCHMENT & QLD MURRAY DARLING BASIN AREAS

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1 100 RURAL WOMEN FROM THE CONDAMINE CATCHMENT & QLD MURRAY DARLING BASIN AREAS WIN $500 shopping voucher REGISTER BY: 28th Oct & go into the drqw to win $500 Shopping voucher! Changing Climates - Empowering women in rural Industries Conference - 28TH & 29TH NOVEMBER 2009 Keynote speaker- Wendy Craik Commissioner of the Productivity Commission North East Downs Landcare Group (Inc) are delighted to be hosting the 2009 Changing climates- Empowering women in rural industries conference. (Venue McGregor College - USQ - Toowoomba) This conference will attract 100 rural women from the Condamine Catchment and the Queensland Murray Darling Basin areas. We re taking a closer look at adapting to climate change, what this means for rural women and their families. Women play an active role in all aspects of financial and risk management of farm operations. They play multiple roles within the capacities of agricultural partners, business managers, independent agricultural producers, agricultural helpers, and farm homemakers. The changing dynamics and economics of the farm operation and the farm household lead to the changing roles women play on the farm today. Changing climates - Empowering women in rural industries conference will give you the opportunity to discover new opportunities and develop your own personal action plan to take home and put into action. You will interact with a variety of talented informative people who will expand your ways of thinking. Saturday evening you will enjoy a fashion show and mini expo showcasing a variety of products to help you on your way. Win prizes and giveaways! You will make new friends, share stories and have a great time. So book today to ensure your place in this innovative conference on adapting to Climate change. PS... We have made it easy for you as child care is available onsite for young children who need to attend with their mums so you can have nice time with them close by. Also you will receive an awesome conference kit packed with goodies and informative materials when registering on the day! All meals, accommodation and childcare are provided over the two days for one low price of $85 adults and $10 for small children staying with their mums. This project is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry under its Australian s Farming initiative. REGISTER BEFORE 28th Oct & go into the drqw to win $500 Shopping voucher! Conference Cost: Includes All meals both days, and accommodation on Saturday 28th November 2009, conference kit, plus childcare both days (if required) FULL PAYMENT (closing date 18th November) Adult $85 - Child $10 All bookings to be made through: Wendy Harding Accommodation Officer Residential Colleges McGregor, Steele Rudd & Concannon University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba Queensland 4350 Australia Phone: Fax: accommodation.officer@usq.edu.au Download registration pack WIN $500 shopping voucher Fashion Stylist Carolyn Taylor Smith Register by 28th October 2009 to go into the draw to win a $500 shopping voucher and personal consultation with Carolyn. Carolyn will give you sound advice and recommendations on the best styles to flatter you. She will take you on a shopping spree and assist you to make good fashion choices with your $500 shopping voucher! For more information call Sandra Murphy on or sandra@nedlandcare.org.au - Bookings call Wendy

2 Conference Agenda 28th & 29TH November McGregor College USQ Baker Street Day 1 - Saturday 28th November am 9.00am 9.10am 9.30am 9.45am 10.15am 10.30am 10.55am 11.00am 11.25am 11.50am 12.15pm 12.30pm 1.15pm 1.45pm 2.15pm 3.15pm Registration McGregor College USQ Baker Street Conference Facilitator Penny Hamilton Welcome - Harlo dance group OFFICIAL OPENING-Bobbie Brazil Keynote speaker -Wendy Craik A Changing Climate what it means for Rural Women in Queensland Discussion and questions MORNING TEA The science of a changing climate: the Climate Change Debate Why we should act, Impacts on Agriculture as a industry. - Karey Harrison What s all this about carbon? - Louisa & Michael Kiely Adapting to change- Jim Cavaye Discussion Panel & Questions (Jim, Wendy, Karey, Louisa & Michael) LUNCH Group fun activity - Beverley Freebairn Small group discussions on the issues raised and how these might affect rural women Private conversations - small group discussions with guest presenters (3-4 groups) (Jim, Wendy, Karey, Louisa & Michael) AFTERNOON TEA Can my voice make a difference? 3.45pm 4.15pm 4.30pm 4.45pm pm 6.00pm Successfully influencing government and industry decision making Bobbie Brazil Discussion and questions Review of the day from selected participants Closing remarks FREE TIME MINI EXPO Showcasing Products and services pre- dinner drinks and nibbles 7.00pm CONFERENCE DINNER and Climate Fibre Fashion Parade NB Style Sonya de Wit Fashion Stylist Carolyn Taylor Smith DAY 2 - Sunday 29th November am BREAKFAST - USQ Food Hall It s personal 9.00am Recap women s reflections -Penny Hamilton 9.15am Women in a changing climate Three personal experiences on responding to changing climates 10.10am Discussion & Questions Panel 10.15am MORNING TEA 10.45am Concurrent workshops Session am Concurrent workshops Session pm LUNCH 1.00pm Concurrent workshops Session 3 Choose 3 Workshops from BELOW Adapting agriculture to a changing climate LIVESTOCK - To be finalised Grains Research and Development Corp- Sara Hely Qld Farmers Federation - Water allocation (Rep:Cotton-Dairy-Growcom) -Ian Johnson Qld DPI - Aquaculture - Rod Cheetham Mitigating climate change Sequestration - Carbon Coalition - Michael Kiely Carbon Markets - Carbon Farmers Australia - Louisa Kiely Alternative energy & energy conversion USQ - Karey Harrison Personal/ social/support/financial/ work options/training- Centrelink 1.45pm Presenter on personal growth and dealing with stress - - Beverly Freebairn So how do I cope? 2.05pm 3.25pm Private conversations - small group discussions with guest presenters (3-4 groups) Personal Action Plan Go Forth and be Climate Smart - Penny Hamilton 3.45 pm Farewell and closing of Conference - Owena Reimers 4pm AFTERNOON TEA Centrelink drought Bus & DPI mobile office will be onsite. check out: NB: Please note that the Rural Womens Program is subject to change. North East Downs Landcare Group Inc. reserves the right to alter or delete items from the program as circumstances dictate and takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions and changes.

3 REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION BOOKING FORM Changing Climates Empowering Women in Rural Industries Conference ACCOMMODATION BOOKING FORM Changing Climates Empowering Women in Rural Industries Conference ($85 PER Adult - includes conference & kit, one nights accommodation and all meals. Small Children are $10 and childcare is included) If you do not require accommodation same registration fees still apply). (NB: If you are travelling a distance and require extra nights accommodation you may talk to Wendy to arrange at an additional $69 per night) Surname:... Other Names:... Title: (Mr,Mrs,Miss,Ms,Other) Child s Name: Address: Postcode... Telephone: Home... Work... Fax... Mobile... I request accommodation for the following nights: November 2009 Nights Saturday Sunday Saturday (child) Sunday (child) Dates 28th 29th 28th 29th Daily Tariff includes dinner, bed, breakfast & lunch Please tick Includes: one nights accommodation, all meals and conference kit. Includes: one nights accommodation, $85 $85 $10 $10 all meals and child care (Booking is deemed acceptance of Terms and Conditions on page 2) TOTAL COST: $... PLEASE NOTE IF BRINGING A CHILD, THE CHILDREN ON CAMPUS AUTHORISATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED, THIS FORM WILL BE ASSESSED AND YOU WILL BE ADVISED IF THE APPLICATION IS SUCCESSFUL Special Requirements: Method of Payment Cheque/Money Order (made payable to USQ) Credit Card Credit Card Details Credit Card Number Amex Amount $ Office Use Only: Receipt No. Date of Receipt: Confirmation sent: Visa Expiry Mastercard Name of Cardholder Signature Please return this form by 17 th November 2009 to:- University of Southern Queensland, Residential Colleges, Toowoomba, Qld accommodation.officer@usq.edu.au USQ collects personal information to assist USQ in providing tertiary education and related ancillary services and to be able to contact you regarding enrolment, assessment and associated USQ services. This information may be made available to Commonwealth and State agencies and the ESOS Assurance Fund Manager pursuant to obligations under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code or other legislative requirements. Personal information will not be disclosed to third parties other than a USQ approved agent, partner or any organisation who provides sponsorship to you for studies, without your consent unless required by law.

4 ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS Confirmation of Booking Accommodation will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. Accommodation will only be provided where payment has been made in full. Please ensure that you are familiar with the Rules of Residency before arriving at the Residential Colleges. The rules are available online at Arrival Delegates who have confirmed on-campus accommodation will be booked in on the morning of the conference, as per the program provided by the conference co-ordinator. Booking-in can only be provided at the times indicated on the confirmation letter. If you are unable to make your travel arrangements to coincide with the booking in times, contact the Administration Office as soon as possible to make alternative arrangements. Departure On the day of your departure, please vacate your room and return your key to the College Office by no later than 5.00pm as the late departure fee is an additional night s accommodation charge. A replacement key charge of $ applies to anyone not returning their key on departure. Facilities The Residential Colleges are purpose build accommodation for students wishing to study on-campus and provide the following facilities: Bed, towels, soap, linen, bedspread, pillow and two blankets. Telephone (use pre-paid phone cards for external calls), writing desk, chair, desk light, bed light and mirror; book case and a cupboard; electric heater and power point Rooms are serviced weekly including laundering of pillow covers and sheets Laundries are provided for each residential block and includes coin operated washing machines and dryers plus electric irons and ironing boards What to Bring You should bring: Warm clothing as Toowoomba weather is often unpredictable. Personal toiletries, washing powder, pegs, and alarm clock. Meals and Meal Times The Colleges provides: Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day (you will be advised of times upon arrival) Record details of any medical dietary needs on your accommodation booking form in the 'Special Requirements' section and ask the kitchen staff when your arrive for meals. Credit is not available where meals provided are not availed of. Refunds and Cancellations If your application is received after all rooms have been filled, your payment will be refunded in full. All cancellations will incur a $27.50 administration fee. Any delegate who cancels their booked accommodation less than 24 hours prior to their arrival will receive a refund less the cancellation fee and one night's accommodation. If vacating early, at least 24 hours notice of the cancellation is required to be able to receive a refund. Refund claims cannot be entertained for delegates who do not arrive and have not advised of cancellation prior to commencement of the Conference. No refund claims will be considered for accommodation cancelled whilst at Residential Colleges unless a written claim is receive before the completion of the accommodation period booked. Any requests for a refund will only be considered upon receipt of a written claim. If Bringing a Child, University Policy indicates you must complete the Children on Campus Authorisation Form (see below), this will be assessed and you will be advised if your application to bring a child is successful.

5 The University of Southern Queensland Human Resources Enquiries: (07) Facsimile: (07) Children on Campus Authorisation Form The University of Southern Queensland acknowledges that occasionally it may be necessary for delegates to bring their child/children onto campus. A delegate seeking to bring their child/children onto campus must complete this form prior to the child/children arriving on campus (where possible). DELEGATE DETAILS Name: (Delegates Full Name) CHILD S DETAILS Name: Relationship to Delegate: (Child s Full Name) DOB: Emergency Contact: Arrangement period: (Emergency Contact s Full Name) (Date Child Enters Campus) Phone No: to (Child s Date of Birth) (Emergency Contact s Phone No) (Date Child Departs Campus) Special considerations and/or requirements: (eg. allergies, medications) COMMENTS: (eg. agreed exclusion areas, health and safety considerations) I have read the University s Children on Campus policy (Section C7, Human Resources Policy Manual) ( and agree that this child/children s attendance on a University site (once approved) will comply with University policy and procedures. (Delegates signature) (Date) APPROVAL (Supervisor s Name) (Supervisor s Signature) (Date) (Category 4 Delegate s Name) (Category 4 Delegate s Signature) (Date) USQ collects personal information to assist the University in providing tertiary education and related ancillary services and to be able to contact you regarding enrolment, assessment, employment or associated USQ services. Personal information will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent unless required by law. Please return completed form to Human Resources.

6 29th November - Sunday Concurrent sessions Rank in order of preference by numbering 1 to 8 You will be attending 3 workshops in total PREFERENCE FORM: CONCURRENT SESSIONS START TIME 10.45AM Mrs/Miss/Ms First Name: Last name: Address: Phone No : Mobile No: Adapting agriculture to a changing climate Livestock- To be finalised Grains Research and Development Corp-Sara Hely Qld Farmers Federation - Water allocation (Rep:Cotton-Dairy-Growcom) - Ian Johnson Qld DPI - Aquaculture - Rod Cheetham Mitigating climate change Sequestration - Carbon Coalition - Michael Kylie Carbon Markets - Carbon Farmers Australia - Louise Kylie Alternative energy & energy conversion USQ - Karey Harrison Personal/ social/support/financial/ work options/ training - Centrelink