Congress highlights to date

Here are some of the highlights of IFHE World Congress 2012.

• opening and closing ceremonies
• daily keynote session in the impressive MCEC plenary hall
• extensive range of concurrent presentations across three days – check out the overview of accepted proposals .
• symposia on key topical issues such as obesity, food security and MDGs
• trade expo
• interactive cooking demonstrations with leading chegs and home economists
• international market place and book fair
• textiles exhibition
• social program: Welcome reception, home visit, school visit, congress banquet
• technical excursions and hands-on session
• cultural excussions
• pre- and post- congress tours
• Colonial Tramcar Restaurant outing
• Home Economics Victoria pre-congress education congress
• accompanying persons program.

What are YOUR top three highlights for Congress? Post a comment and let us know.

Curtis Stone-IFHE2012′s patron

Our patron for IFHE World Congress 2012 is Curtis Stone, one of Australia’s most accomplished chefs and favourite television personalities. Curtis has publicly acknowledged the grounding he received in home economics classes at school and many of the philosophies of the profession are reflected in his work:

• the smart use of resources
• the application of knowledge to its best effect
• the rewards of preparingand sharing food with friends and family.

Is our message clear enough, convincing enough, loud enough?

How do the skills and practices of home economics contribute to health and sustainable living?

What happens when communities lose these skills or no longer value them?

How can we work to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities globally?

Is our message clear enough, convincing enough, loud enough?

Create a professinoal that you envision, Innovate for a strong future. Join us in Melbourne for IFHE World Congress 2012.

Write a comment and tell us what you plan to do at Congress.

Why come to congress?

• Network with international colleagues
• Share  Australia with visitors
• Amazing professional development

Why are you coming to congress?

Second announcement

The ‘second announcement’ summarising important details of IFHE World Congress 2012 is now available. This includes registration packages and fees, registration application; and information about the program, social events and cultural excursions.

http://www.ifhe2012.org/images/stories/IFHE_second_announcement_Int.pdf

Registering for IFHE Congress

Online registrations for IFHE Congress 2012 in Melbourne are now open.

Go to the following link to register online now

http://www.ifhe2012registration.org/

Call for abstracts

Home economics teachers are encourage to submit an abstract for the Congress 2012. Practitioners can submit an abstract for an exhibit or a presentation which could be an example of best practice or a school initiative. The Guidelines for submission and the online submission form can be found at www.ifhe2012.org

The deadline for submission of all abstracts has been extended to 15 October 2011.