Event Program
Perth Cultural Centre and Outdoor Community Event
(Outside State Library of Western Australia, between Francis St & James St Mall, Northbridge)
| 8.15 | Registration and Networking Breakfast |
| Expo begins- 35 stalls showcasing self help and support groups | |
| 9.00 | Madjiti Moorna Choir |
| 9.30 | Welcome to Country – Kerry Ann Winmar |
| 9.40 | Official Speeches |
| Welcome – Antonella Segre, Executive Officer, ConnectGroups | |
| Journey with ConnectGroups - John Burrell, Chair of ConnectGroups | |
| Alison Flanagan (Mother of Roddy and Aidan) Sharing her Story and Journey with The Compassionate Friends | |
| 10.10 | Mayor of City of Perth Lisa Scaffidi |
| 10.30 | Official Opening Speech of the Event – Minister Robyn McSweeny |
| 11.00 | Boronia Extra Edge “Voices from Within” Choir |
| 11.30 | Tashi Wolf ConnectGroups Community Development Officer What defines a Self Help and a Support Group? - “Songs from the heart” |
| 12.00 | Nat Ripepi – “Songs of a passage through time” |
| 12.30 | Older Women’s Network WA- Winners of the 2010 Community Award |
| 13.00 | Official Closing of Event |
| 14.00 | Expo close |