MCF Luncheon Series 2006 -Doing Good

Following on the success of the first series of free lunchtime lectures last year, Melbourne Community Foundation is offering another series in July 2006.

MCF founding board member, Hayden Raysmith will again lead the lecture on the topic of understanding ‘doing good’.

Raysmith has occupied key positions with the Victorian government including the role of Director of Youth Affairs followed by five years in the role of Director of Public Health. Previous to this, he was the Executive Director of the Victorian Council of Social Service and was instrumental in the establishment of the Victorian Community Foundation and R.E Ross House.

Raysmith continues to publish widely on social policy issues and is engaged as advisor and associate with a range of government, community and philanthropic organisations and projects.

MCF Executive Director Andrea Rumph says last year’s lectures on social policy were well attended, informative and provocative.

Rumph says this year again, Hayden Raysmith has generously agreed to do a follow-up series.

The seminars are held at MCF offices in Fitzroy from 1-2pm.

The dates and topics are:
– July 5
Commonly used terms, what they mean and why they are important: social justice, social capital, empowerment, welfare state, subsidiarily.
– July 12
Can philanthropy make a difference…how?
– July 19
Corporate social responsibility risk management, clever marketing, enlightened self interest, or a new way forward?
– July 26
The struggle to create a fair and just society and how do you know if you are making progress?

Bookings are essential. To book call Raz on 03 9412 0412.