Kerferd Oration 2022 PETER HUTTON EXPLORES AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION WITH THE 2022 KERFERD ORATION This year is the 20th consecutive annual George Briscoe Kerferd Oration. What a very special achievement for our community! The George Briscoe Kerferd Oration has developed into a unique community event that has strong, regional, state-wide and international following. Even during Covid … Continue reading LOOKING TO THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION FOR THE 20TH KERFERD ORATION
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Question of the week #3
With greater age diversity in workplaces than ever before, how can we ensure that we remain curious and utilize our differences for good? - Katie Warner Courtesy of Ovens and Murray Advertiser
Question of the week #2
In a world where science is advancing so fast, law and policy changes are struggling to keep up. Should we be apprehensive about how technology is changing society? - Michael Evans Courtesy of Ovens and Murray Advertiser
Question of the Week #1
In an age where instant gratification is the new normal and we have access to a wealth of information through the internet, how can we reignite curiosity in people of all ages? - Madalynn Baumanis Courtesy of Ovens and Murray Advertiser
Ms Macinley Butson, 2021 Orator
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Introducing the 2021 Kerferd Oration
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2020 Kerferd Oration Project Report
This year's Kerferd Oration will explore the role young Australians have in providing leadership within our communities and how we might better hear their voice in all of our economic, social and political decision making processes. The Kerferd Oration Committee, auspiced by Quercus Beechworth,has sponsored a project this year to inform this Oration about young people … Continue reading 2020 Kerferd Oration Project Report
Indigo – from the mountains to the river – influence your future
Nearly 40% of Indigo consists of young people aged under 30. Who are you, and how do you participate in the Indigo Shire? How do you see COVID-19 changing the way you live your life? What does the Australia you want look like? This is a call out to all individuals who live in Indigo … Continue reading Indigo – from the mountains to the river – influence your future
Project Officer – position available
In 2020, the George Briscoe Kerferd Oration will be delivered by Cathy McGowan AO on Sunday, 26 July in Beechworth. This year’s Oration oration will consider ‘the Australia we want’, with a focus on the engagement of young people across Indigo Shire in the lead up to the Oration” The Position The Project Officer will … Continue reading Project Officer – position available
2020 Orator Announced
Former independent Member for Indi, academic and rural consultant, Cathy McGowan AO, will deliver the 2020 George Briscoe Kerferd Oration in July in Beechworth. Oration Chair, Karenne Thistleton, said she was delighted that Ms McGowan had agreed to deliver the Oration. “In 2006, Cathy delivered a very successful Oration which showed that communities could enrich … Continue reading 2020 Orator Announced
THE KERFERD ORATION 