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The OSCAR Foundation National Conference 2010
You can be part of our next OSCAR Foundation National Conference in 2010 in Wellington
Children First - Tamariki te Tuatahi, Reflections on Quality 
Friday 21 May - Sunday 23 May 2010
Wellington Convention Centre
Wakefield Street, Wellington
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Invitation
The OSCAR Foundation has pleasure in inviting you to be part of our National Conference, Children First - Tamariki Te Tuatahi, Reflections on Quality, to be held at the Wellington Convention Centre from Friday 21 May to Sunday 23 May 2010. We look forward to seeing you there.
Theme
The theme for this year’s OSCAR Foundation National Conference is Children First – Tamariki Te Tuatahi, Reflections on Quality.
This theme has a strong link to our new quality assurance plan, Te Korowai Kounga - The Cloak of Quality. Te Korowai Kounga will feature strongly during the Conference as it will be officially launched during the weekend. The primary principle of Te Korowai Kounga is Children First - Tamariki Te Tuatahi.
We have chosen to extend this focus into the theme for our Conference because children should always be the number one focus in OSCAR programmes and should always come first. The byline, Reflections on Quality, acknowledges that putting children first is an absolute requirement to achieving a quality service.
The Conference will provide workshops and speakers that look at ways of providing a quality service to ensure children are always put first. We will be encouraging delegates to reflect on their own programmes and possible improvements they can make to ensure they continue to provide a quality service for children.
Timetable
Friday 21 May Management Day
| 9.00am |
Information and registration desks open |
| 10.00am |
Opening speaker - Nigel Latta |
| 10.30am |
Morning tea |
| 11.00am |
Management workshop |
| 11.30am |
Information and registration desks close |
| 1.00pm |
Lunch |
| 2.00pm |
Management workshop resumes |
| 4.00pm |
Afternoon tea
Information and registration desks open |
| 6.00pm |
Drinks hour with preview of the OSCAR Trade Show |
| 6.30pm |
Information and registration desks close |
| 7.30pm |
Social evening - Yangtze Chinese Restaurant |
Saturday 22 May
| 8.00am |
Information and registration desks open |
| 8.45am |
Conference opening |
| 10.00am |
Morning tea |
| 10.30am |
Conference workshop 1 |
| 12.00pm |
Registration desk closes |
| 12.30pm |
Lunch |
| 1.30pm |
Keynote speaker - Stig Lund |
| 2.30pm |
Afternoon tea |
| 3.00pm |
Conference workshop 2 |
| 5.00pm |
Information desk closes |
| 6.00pm |
Predinner drinks |
| 7.00pm |
Awards Evening |
Sunday 23 May
| 8.30am |
Information and registration desks open |
| 9.00am |
Conference workshop 3 |
| 9.30am |
Registration desk closes |
| 11.00am |
Morning tea |
| 11.30am |
Conference workshop 4 |
| 12.00pm |
OSCAR Trade Show closes |
| 1.30pm |
Closing speaker - Ngahihi o te ra Bidois |
| 2.30pm |
Conference closing |
| 2.45pm |
Lunch |
| 3.00pm |
Information desk closes
Conference closes |
Speakers
Nigel Latta - Management Day Speaker
 Nigel Latta is a registered clinical psychologist and author. He currently works as a clinical psychologist in private practice and consults with organisations and agencies nationwide working mainly with children and young people, as well as adult forensic work. Nigel’s published books include the best seller “Before Your Kids Drive You Crazy, Read This” which was the inspiration for Nigel’s very popular television series “The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show”, which screened on TVNZ in 2009 and is now available on DVD. Other books include “How to Have Kids and Stay Sane” and “Before Your Teenagers Drive You Crazy, Read This”. Nigel is a regular contributor to National Radio, television, and parenting magazines. He lives in Dunedin with his wife and 2 children.
Stig Lund - Keynote and Academic Speaker
 Stig Lund is a Senior Advisor with the Danish National Federation of Early Childhood Teachers and Youth Educators (BUPL). Stig is also responsible for policies on out of school care at BUPL. He is the Editor of the Danish version of the European Magazine, “Children in Europe” and a member of the Executive Committee of the Nordic Teachers’ Council which represents educators working in the out of school sector. Stig has been involved with the Danish equivalent of early childhood and the out of school sectors all his working life. He has extensive knowledge and ideas about the out of school sector. Stig’s keynote address is entitled “Children First – a Matter of Quality and Professionalism.” It will focus on the importance of understanding that children’s free/leisure/recreation time is a right for children that demands services of high quality with competent, professional staff. His Academic Speaker presentation will follow on from his keynote address in a discussion on quality and professionalism in OSCAR.
Ngahihi o te ra Bidois - Closing Speaker
 Ngahihi o te ra Bidois is an International Speaker and Consultant. He has been described as a New Age Warrior and has many years of speaking and leadership experience in the Business, Education and Maori sectors. Ngahihi’s qualifications include a Marketing Business Degree, a Post Graduate Teaching Diploma and a Masters in Education (Hons). He is the current National Speakers Association New Zealand Speaker of the Year and Inspirational Speaker of the Year. In this closing address, Ngahihi will provide leadership keys to develop your professional and personal leadership. This presentation has helped many Business, Educational, Sports and Community Leaders to increase their leadership by enhancing their spheres of influence.
The OSCAR Foundation Te Korowai Kounga Development Team Academic Speakers
Murray Upton (CEO), Tina Green (Operations Manager), Marnie Carter (Team Leader), Julie King (Team Leader) and Peter Heaslip (Board Representative) have spent many hours of extensive research, consultation and development for the quality assurance plan, Te Korowai Kounga/The Cloak of Quality, to be ready for implementation in 2010.
Peter Heaslip and Murray Upton Academic Speakers
Peter Heaslip is the Chairperson of The OSCAR Foundation Board and Murray Upton is the CEO of The OSCAR Foundation. We are thrilled to bring you the opportunity to meet with them as they focus their presentation on differences between governance and management and the developments in the OSCAR sector.
Denise Taylor Academic Speaker
Denise Taylor is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Childcare Accreditation Council (NCAC) in Australia and has held this role for 13 years. She is responsible for the administration of the Child Care Quality Assurance Systems for more than 9,500 childcare services throughout Australia which includes Outside School Hours Care Quality. Denise will talk about child care quality assurance in Australia.
Extra Activities
Management Day Friday 21 May 10.00am - 4.00pm
Delegates choose from one of four topics offered in the Management Day. The cost for the day is $135.00 per delegate which includes an opening speaker, an in depth workshop, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea and a Certificate of Attendance. The topics available on Management Day are:
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A Guide to Tiny Minds and How to Manage Them
Presented by Nigel Latta
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Making the World of Difference for Children/Tamariki in OSCAR
Presented by Dr. Nicola Atwool and Dr. Janis Carroll-Lind (Office of the Children’s Commissioner)
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OSCAR + 4 R’s = A Good Resilience Formula
Presented by Maureen Coomer (GNS Science) and Sandra Pedersen (Kestrel Group)
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Recognising and Responding to Child Abuse
Presented by CPS
 Full descriptions of Management Day workshop topics
Drinks Hour Friday 21 May 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Enjoy our Drinks Hour on Friday evening. This will be held in the Fletcher Challenge Foyer in the Michael Fowler Centre and will allow you to preview the OSCAR Trade Show. Delegates will receive a complimentary drink on arrival, and a cash bar will be operating.
Social Evening Friday 21 May 7.30pm
Join us for a relaxed meal at Yangtze Chinese Restaurant located at 160 Willis Street in central Wellington. Enjoy Wellington’s most celebrated and authentic Chinese restaurant with exquisite food, impeccable service, in the company of other delegates and have a great night out.
The cost for the evening is $40.00 per person which includes a three course meal and a complimentary drink. This evening is limited to a maximum number of 100 attendees.
OSCAR Trade Show
The OSCAR Trade Show will run throughout the Conference weekend in the Fletcher Challenge Foyer in the Michael Fowler Centre. The OSCAR Trade Show will open on Friday evening at 6.00pm during the Drinks Hour and close on Sunday at 12.00noon. The OSCAR Trade Show will offer a range of products, services, information and Conference-only specials.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be served in the Fletcher Challenge Foyer to ensure you have ample time to view the trade stands.
More information about the OSCAR Trade Show will be available soon
Awards Evening
The OSCAR Awards recognise and celebrate diversity and extraordinary accomplishments within the OSCAR sector.The Awards Evening will be held in the beautiful Town Hall at the Wellington Convention Centre on Saturday 22 May. The awards presented during the evening will be:
The evening will begin with pre-dinner drinks at 6.00pm in the foyer of the Town Hall. The Awards Dinner will commence at 7.00pm in the Town Hall. Along with celebrating our special OSCAR Award winners, this fantastic evening includes a three course meal, lots of good humour, dancing, and the chance to socialise with other OSCAR related people. This is an evening not to be missed. Cost $95.00 per person. Extra guests are welcome but this must be indicated on your registration form.
More information about OSCAR Awards
Workshop Topics
We are pleased to offer delegates a wide range of topics at this years OSCAR Foundation Conference. We are confident there is something for everyone.
Full descriptions of workshop topics
Cost
Members Conference Full Registration Early Bird Special $375.00
Members Conference Full Registration Standard $425.00
Full Conference Registration (Non Members) $500.00
Youth Registration (16-18 years) $275.00
Day Registration $275.00
Awards Evening $95.00
Social Evening Dinner $40.00
Registration
Conference registrations are now open until Friday 16 April 2010. Earlybird registrations close on Friday 19 March 2010. We are encouraging online registrations via our website. Payment will be available by credit card or by requesting an invoice to pay by cheque or direct credit.
Full registration information
Accommodation and Travel
Wellington has a variety of accommodation options to choose from. From centrally located hotels which are just a few minutes walk to most of the city’s main attractions, including the Wellington Convention Centre, to fully serviced central city apartments with harbour views. There are also bed and breakfast accommodation and backpacker options as well.
Travelling to Wellington is easy with its central location. Choose from planes, trains, ferries or you can drive your own car. In Wellington, the buses virtually drive past the Wellington Convention Centre, and the train station is only about a 15 minute walk.
Executive Travel can help you with all your travel and accommodation needs. They have put together some excellent Conference accommodation deals and are willing to help with all your travel enquiries, including group bookings. For more information email Petra Hasselman petra@executivetravel.co.nz
Wellington Convention Centre
The Wellington Convention Centre is in the heart of Wellington City (marked as B on the map below). Close to the waterfront, it is walking distance to all major hotels and is surrounded by the city’s cafés, shops, museums, theatres and nightlife. It is about a 15 minute drive from the airport and about a 15 minute walk from the train station.
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Conference Proceedings
The Conference Proceedings include notes from our speakers and workshop presenters, and will be posted to delegates after the Conference. A pre Conference special price of $30.00 will end on Friday 16 April 2010 when Conference registrations close. Please indicate your order when you register online.
The Conference Proceedings will be available to download at no cost from our website after the Conference, but to receive them in a printed book for $30.00 per copy, orders must be received before Friday 16 April 2010 (Registration Closing Date).
Sponsors
The OSCAR Foundation is grateful for the support of their valuable sponsors, and acknowledge that the Conference would not be able to go ahead without their support.
Information Brochure
A full downloadable copy of the Conference information brochure is available here  (579kb)
We hope you will take advantage of this event to upskill your staff and benefit from a fantastic networking opportunity. We look forward to seeing you there.
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