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2024 SYDNEY GATHERING 

 

Registration closes 20/10/2024​​​​

program Agenda

Image by April Pethybridge

FRIDAY 1 Nov

KOREAN CULTURAL CENTRE 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000

5:30pm-7:30pm

Opening night at the Korean Cultural Centre

  • Meet and greet

  • 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

  • Key sessions:

    • Welcome from Korean Adoptees in Australia Network, International Korean Adoptee Associations (IKAA) and the Overseas Korean Agency (OKA).

    • The Art of Being Adopted - insights from four Korean adoptee film, tv and theatre creatives regarding their industry, adoptee narratives and representation.​

    • The Diversity of Adoptee Experiences - panel of Korean adoptee mental health and wellness professionals discussing observations and learnings from supporting the intercountry adoptee community.

    • Breakout discussions - opportunities to discuss topics raised through the day in smaller groups.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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):

  • 5/11/24 Manly Beach surfing lessons 

  • 6/11/24 Taronga Zoo 

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb (discount available)

  • Opera House Tour (discount available)

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