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Dear colleagues,
I hope this finds you well. Please find enclosed information on the first ever
Homeshare World Congress to take place in Paris in July 2009, preceding the IAGG
World Congress.
Homeshare is an innovative intergenerational project matching people in need of
help and support with those able and willing to provide support in exchange for
affordable accommodation. For more information on Homeshare please visit:
http://www.homeshare.org .
HOMESHARE INTERNATIONAL
First World Homeshare Congress
Paris, France
Friday 3rd and Saturday 5th July 2009
Homeshare: transforming the lives of
people, communities and nations
The first world Homeshare congress will bring together Homeshare practitioners,
academics, policy makers, and programme participants from all over the world to
exchange ideas and learn from one another. Homeshare is increasingly seen as a
vital means of supporting people in their own homes, meeting housing need and
encouraging positive intergenerational relationships.
The congress will take place prior to the International Association of
Geriatrics and Gerontology meeting (IAGG) which is also meeting in Paris from
5th to 9th July http://www.gerontologyparis2009.com/site/view8.php
Programme outline and language
The main programme will begin on Friday 3rd July 2009 at 1400 (registration from
1200 noon) and end on Saturday 4th July at 1700. The Congress Dinner will take
place on Friday evening at a nearby traditional French restaurant.
Congress sessions will take place in English, but there will be plenty of
opportunity for delegates to meet and work with others from their home country.
The full programme will be available during February (not later than 28th
February) and will be posted on the Homeshare International website –
www.homeshare.org
Congress venue
The congress will be held at the Notre Dame de Sion College in Montparnasse,
Paris. This charming area of central Paris, close to the famous Jardin du
Luxembourg, is well served with hotels and public transport.
Contributors Keynote speakers have been invited including:
• Beris Campbell, Programme Co-ordinator, Wesley Homeshare, Melbourne,
Australia
• Kirby Dunn, Executive Director, Homeshare Vermont, USA
• Professor Gloria Gutman, founding President of the Gerontological
Association of British Columbia, Canada, internationally respected author,
consultant, and advocate
• Dr Harry Moody, Head of Academic Division, American Association of Retired
Persons (AARP)
• Professor Malcolm Johnson, Chair Homeshare International and Director of
International Institute of Health and Ageing
• Elizabeth Mills OBE, Hon Director, Homeshare International
Other contributors will be announced in the full programme.
How you’ll benefit
As well as learning about the origins of Homeshare, and how it has developed in
different parts of the world, you can attend practical workshop sessions
covering marketing, funding models and start up challenges. You can also learn
more about the growing evidence base for the effectiveness of Homeshare.
Charges
The delegate charge will be €350 (Early Bird Discounted rate: €300 for those
booking before 31st May 2009). This will include the conference fee, all
printed materials, the Congress Dinner, and refreshments. It does not include
accommodation, which delegates must arrange for themselves (a list of nearby
hotels will be available from the Congress Administrator). Daily rate of €200
(not including Congress Dinner).
Pre-Registration Please request a registration form from the Congress
Administrator, Elizabeth Mills: Email: [log in to unmask] Post: Elizabeth
Mills, Homeshare International, 11 Divinity Road, Oxford OX4 1LH, UK Those who
complete the pre-registration form before the end of April 2009 will be sent an
email notice when the full details of the Congress are available and will
qualify for the Early-Bird Discount
Arrangements for payment
Payment may be made in Sterling, US Dollars, Australian Dollars or Euros by
credit or debit card via Paypal – an invoice will be sent upon receipt of your
formal registration.
January 2009
Sponsors:
We are grateful to the following for their generous sponsorship of the Congress:
The Leathersellers’ Company The Grocers’ Charity
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Dr Andreas Hoff
University of Oxford
Oxford Institute of Ageing
Tel: +44(0)1865 286190
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