REFLECTIONS ON A JUST SOCIETY

An opportunity for reflection on current social and public policy issues

Tony is an Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales and an Honorary Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney. His career spans the disciplines of social work, social policy, psychology, education, public administration and social research. He was appointed Foundation Director of the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research in 1970 and in the mid seventies was Professor of Behavioural Science in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Newcastle. Following a revelatory Royal Commission into the NSW prison system, for three years (1979-1981) Tony Vinson headed the Department of Corrective Services during a period of intense reform. Professor Vinson has been published widely.

Related links:

View the Province Express article on the Reflections on a Just Society breakfast.

Long term activist in Aboriginal health, John is the recent winner of the Northern Territory Australian of the Year, and nominee for the National Australian of the Year award. John spoke about key issues impacting on Aboriginal health, in particular his advocacy for alcohol reform and the role of early childhood development.
More about Dr John Boffa

Presentations:

• Video recording of 'Reflections on a Just Society' presentation with Dr John Boffa
• PowerPoint presentation (PDF) - Rebuilding Family Life the Social and Community Dimensions of Change for Aboriginal People