Families Australia Oration

2009

The second Families Australia National Oration was delivered by Ms Christine Nixon APM, Chair, Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority, on the evening of Monday 19 October 2009 in the Mural Hall at Parliament House, Canberra. Drawing on her many years of eminent community and public service in the police force, in community organisations and, currently, with the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority, Ms Nixon reflected on issues facing communities and families, particularly when they face disasters and other emergencies. How can communities and families function best under stressful conditions? What should governments, services and individuals do to support them better? How should governments and services go about delivering interventions more effectively in community and family life?

2008

The Inaugural Families Australia Oration was held in the Great Hall at University House in Canberra on 16 October 2008.

This was the first in a series of annual Orations by prominent Australians to highlight important family issues and future directions.

Families Australia were delighted that the Inaugural Families Australia Oration was delivered by Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.