The Fourth Pillar Conference is an event for anyone concerned with cultural development at a local level. Where: Melbourne Town Hall , Melbourne, Victoria When: 29-30 November, 2004 Hosted by the , the conference will gather national and international perspectives on culture’s place in the sustainability of communities. Main Speakers include: - Donald Horne, esteemed cultural commentator and author who has been a major influence on national cultural policies and attitudes for decades - Jennifer Bott, CEO of the Australia Council - Mandawuy and Yalmay Yunupingu of the Garma Festival, Yirrkala, N.T. - Jon Hawkes, author of The Fourth Pillar of Sustainability: Culture’s Essential Role in Public Planning In addition, an extensive range of academic, government and creative voices will also contribute to a dialogue that promises to be passionate and engaging. The Fourth Pillar Conference is a must for anyone working in the cultural development field or engaged with cultural policy. The Conference will provide a perfect opportunity for community and cultural development workers, artists, academics and cultural policy makers in Federal, State and Local government to be inspired, enriched, engaged and energised. For registration, program details and general enquiries, contact: PO Box 463 Altona Victoria 3018 Australia Ph: +61 (0)3 9398 8000 Fax: +61 (0)3 9398 8088 e: rebecca.galdies@rmit.edu.au or judspo@melbourne.vic.gov.au Presented by the Cultural Development Network in partnership with RMIT University’s Globalism Institute and Common Ground. Supported by the City of Melbourne, VicHealth, Arts Victoria, the Victorian Government and the Australia Council.