From the President - Louise Gunther
It is with great pleasure that I announce that Home Economics Victoria has been endorsed as the host organisation to hold the 2012 International Federation for Home Economics World Congress in Melbourne from 16-21 July 2012. To enable Congress to come to the Pacific Region for the first time in 100-year history, Home Economics Victoria has embraced the opportunity to host such a significant and important event. Our exceptional team of staff, board and members were paramount to our acceptance as the host organisation. We look forward to involving as many members as possible in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
More about IFHE
Home Economics Victoria acts as an agency for IFHE to accept membership payments. In July 2008, IFHE celebrated 100-years with a Centenary Congrss held in Lucerne, Switzerland. IFHE is an International Non-Govermental Organisation (INGO), having consultative status with the United Nations (ECOSOC, FAO, UNESCO, UNICEF) and with the Council of Europe.
IFHE 2012 Call for abstracts
Home Economics Victoria members 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
Attending Congress 2012
Home Economics Victoria encourages all teachers in Victoria and throughout Australia to attend the IFHE 2012 Congress in Melbourne. To assist you with seeking release from your school we have prepared a letter to Principals which can be downloaded below.
IFHE position paper
Prepared by the Think Tank Committee of IFHE in consultation with internationally prominent home economics scholars and members of the Federation under the leadership of Associate Professor Donna Pendergast. This is an organic document developed for the next decade with the intention of ongoing review and providing a foundation for the work of the Federation, its individual and organisational members. For more information visit www.ifhe.org