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NEFF kitchen – one of the sponsors of IFHE Congress 2012

ifhemelb2012 — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:39:42 +0000


Home visits – a congress highlight!
ifhemelb2012 — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:40:26 +0000
Planning for the home visits is going well. The home visit evening is a very popular congress activity and we have already had more than 200 delegates register for the home visit program. We are anticipating more delegates will register for a home visit as we get closer to the end of June.
The home visit evening is an enjoyable experience for hosts as well as guests. More than 50 people have offered to host delegates from congress in their homes and we are still looking for more hosts. The food does not need to be elaborate; a simple two-course meal is enough. Guests are coming to experience a ‘home visit’ rather than expecting culinary splendour so however you normally entertain will provide an authentic Aussie experience for our international colleagues.
If you are interested in giving our international guests a taste of Australian hospitality, or you know someone who might be interested, please contact Eleanor Tan on tan@hev.com.au.
The home visits will be held on Thursday 19 July 2012. Our guests are not familiar with Melbourne and we want them to have a stress-free experience so hosts will need to collect their guests from the congress venue, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and return them to their accommodation after the visit.

         


IFHE 2012 Congress Organising Committee
ifhemelb2012 — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:23:27 +0000
Members of the IFHE 2012 Congress Organising Committee are meeting on a regular basis – all planning and preparing is going well. Everyone has their tasks to work on, and are busily working on completing their tasks. Things to organise include home visits, school visits, time-out room and more

         


Congress highlights to date
ifhemelb2012 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:04:44 +0000
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
ifhemelb2012 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:57:17 +0000
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?
ifhemelb2012 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:44:11 +0000
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?
ifhemelb2012 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:34:16 +0000

Network with international colleagues
Share  Australia with visitors
Amazing professional development

Why are you coming to congress?

         


Second announcement
ifhemelb2012 — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:31:49 +0000
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
ifhemelb2012 — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:29:57 +0000
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
ifhemelb2012 — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:26:26 +0000
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.