Making Links describes itself as the conference where Social Action and Technology converge and this year's event labels itself as Sustaining Communities in Tough Times. Registrations for presenters are oopen now; if you get to present, or decide to go, don't forget to call home, we'd be happy to hear from you inside the event.

Two major challenges face the world today: the global economic crisis and environmental sustainability.

[...] Making Links Conference 2009 asks: how are non-profit organisations meeting these twin challenges?
They are seeking presentations that address issues such as:

• Technology as a tool to improve communication, increase productivity and retain staff
• Disaster response / management / relief
• Financing your organisation and its programs in tight economic times
• Engaging with communities online
• Green ICT projects (from recycling computers to green design to green office to campaigning and more)
• Corporate social responsibility - building partnerships to support our communities
• Strengthening marginalised communities and constituencies
• Research supporting action
• The rapidly changing interface of online communication
• Community arts and media

Making Links is a peer-based conference. We invite you to present a paper on your learning and experiences with ICT, your projects, case studies or research, or lead a practical workshop that introduces useful tools and concepts.

The conference attracts delegates and presenters from many fields including health, environment, education, charities, business, government, philanthropy, human services and non-profits working with marginalised groups (e.g. e.g. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, youth at risk, unemployed, rural and remote, disability).

WHERE?
Melbourne University, ICT Building, 111 Barry St Carlton
WHEN?
17th - 18th November 2009
Registrations open 10 June.
Join their Facebook group to find out what's going on, contribute ideas etc.

Should be a good one. Some good material from last year's event still hosted on the site.

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