The Don Dunstan Foundation gratefully acknowledges the support of the State Government of South Australia, the University of Adelaide and Flinders University

Wednesday 28 May 2008 - 7.00pm - Bonython Hall, University of Adelaide

The Don Dunstan Foundation is proud to announce Rev Tim Costello AO, CEO World Vision Australia presented the Annual Lowitja O'Donoghue Orationon on Wednesday 28 May 2008.  Our event this year conincides with Australia's 'Sorry' to the stolen generation.  With this in mind, our theme is The Journey is Healing: How we go forward after 'Sorry'. 

Listen to the Oration
Download a copy of Tim Costello's transcript The Journey is Healing: how to go forward after 'sorry'

Click here to view the article in Flinders Journal

Abstract
It is a little over three months since Prime Minister Rudd apologied to the stolen generation, with the words "that this apology be received in the spirit in which it is offered as part of the healing of the nation."  Tim Costello will respond to this challenge, by drawing on the international and domestic experience of World Vision.  If we are to 'close the gap' in health inequality, the way forward is through socio-economic development.  Education and employment is key, but so to is home ownership and governance.  While many people in Indigenous Affairs are preoccupied in finding the solution to the problem, the only sustainable solutions to improved socio-economic development will be those that are developed locally.  Indigenous people need and want help, but not the type of help that is prescribed from afar. The door is open to people with the necessary expertise who are prepared to commit for the long hall, and to build the necessary trust and familiarity that has driven effective practice in the past.  This was a key characteristic of the productive relationships that formed during the mission and station times, and they are fundamental to the journely of healing to come. NGOs have a key role to play in creating this enabling local space, as do many of the people who are otherwise engaged in the 'business' of Indigenous affairs.

Take this opportunity during National Reconciliation Week to join in and hear Rev Tim Costello share with us his ideas about the way forward for Indigenous rights in Australia.

The evening will end with the Journey of Healing song (written by Helen Moran and Johnny Huckle) and performed by the CASM singers.

Don't miss this event - secure a seat now.  Booking available online, via phone or fax.

Cost:
$15 DDF Subscribers and Concession Card Holders          $20 Non Subscribers

Online Bookings: http://mybookingmanager.com/lodoration2008 

Alternatively contact  Josie Covino -
Phone:  08 8303 3364  Email:  josie.covino@adelaide.edu.au

To find out more about Tim Costello and to view his biography, go to:  http://www.worldvision.com.au/aboutus/whoweare/ceo.asp