program Agenda
FRIDAY 1 Nov
KOREAN CULTURAL CENTRE 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000
5:30pm-7:30pm
Opening night at the Korean Cultural Centre
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Meet and greet
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Light refreshments included
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SATURDAY 2 Nov
RYDGES WORLD SQUARE 389 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
9:30 - 4:00pm
Main Conference Agenda
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Key sessions:
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Welcome from Korean Adoptees in Australia Network, International Korean Adoptee Associations (IKAA) and the Overseas Korean Agency (OKA).
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The Art of Being Adopted - insights from four Korean adoptee film, tv and theatre creatives regarding their industry, adoptee narratives and representation.​
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The Diversity of Adoptee Experiences - panel of Korean adoptee mental health and wellness professionals discussing observations and learnings from supporting the intercountry adoptee community.
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Breakout discussions - opportunities to discuss topics raised through the day in smaller groups.
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Buffet lunch included. Tea and coffee available throughout the day​​
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COMMUNITY DINNER - DANJEE 1-7 Albion Pl, Sydney, AU 2000
​7:00-8:30pm
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Korean restaurant dinner and drinks included at Danjee
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Optional meetup at ALBION PLACE HOTEL (pub) 531 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
8:30pm-late
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Post-dinner drinks/socialising (pay your own way)
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SUNDAY 3 Nov
THE ROCKS Market George St & Playfair St, Sydney, AU 2000
TBC
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Casual meetup at The Rocks market and early lunch Dawes Point picnic area (weather dependant, pay your own way)
Post-conference
4 Nov - 6 Nov
For international/interstate visitors, or anyone who's interested, there will also be optional group sightseeing activities (subject to interest):
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5/11/24 Manly Beach surfing lessons
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6/11/24 Taronga Zoo
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Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb (discount available)
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Opera House Tour (discount available)