Media 101: Asylum Seeker Policy
June 5th 2013 - Vibe Hotel, Sydney CBD
Bringing Together the Experts of Asylum Seeker Issues...
Asylum seeker policy is currently one of the hottest topics in the media, yet many media professionals are unaware how to approach such a sensitive issue and ensure reporting and public relations activities are fair and honest.
The Asylum Seekers Resource Centre, Australia’s largest non-government funded asylum seeker advocacy group, is running the half-day seminar, which is ideal for any media professionals that deal with asylum seekers, be it reporting on issues, dealing with public relations and advertising, or just an interest in expanding knowledge of Asylum Seekers from some of the most knowledgable names in the field.
The seminar brings together some of the most influential figures in Asylum Seeker Policy and Advocacy in Australia, including Pamela Curr, Gillian Triggs and Bianca Hall, who will all be speaking on the current state of asylum seeker policy, and how all advertising, reporting and public relation campaign material can be approached legally, ethically, professional and with sensitivity.
Pamela Curr
9am - 10:15am: Pamela Curr is the campaign co-ordinator for the ASRC, dealing with the media and the portrayal of asylum seekers extensively through her role as a media liaison.
Gillian Triggs
10:30am - 11:45am: Gillian Triggs is Australia's Human Rights Commissioner, and has done extensive work with Asylum Seeker Policy.
Bianca Hall
12pm - 1:15pm: Bianca Hall is Fairfax Media's Chief Correspondant on Immigration and in terms of asylum seeker reporting, has seen it all.
When and Where?
Entry is $45 per person, and includes a light morning tea and lunch and beverages, with 50% of all proceeds going to the Asylum Seekers Resource Center.
Asylum Seeker Resource Center
Email: events@asrc.com.au
Website: http://www.asrc.org.au/
Location: 12 Batman St, West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Phone: (03) 9326 6066