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 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.
Pre-Council Tour and IFHE Council Sligo Ireland July 2010
The 2010 IFHE Council meeting in Ireland is the last major IFHE event prior to our hosting of the 2012 world congress in Melbourne. Our pre-council tour provides you with the opportunity to participate in the IFHE council after our gold class gourmet study tour. This study tour covers the best cooking schools and food experiences in Ireland while staying in some of Ireland's finest accommodation places. For more details please download the following attachment. Please note that the deposit deadline has been extended until FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2009.