Social Functions


Welcome Reception and the AMaGA National Awards

Tuesday 17 September 2024
5.00pm - 9.15pm
Location: The Goods Shed
Tickets: Included in full conference registrations, RSVP required

Be welcomed to the lands of the Wadawurrung people and finish the night with the highly anticipated AMaGA National Awards.


First Nations Breakfast

Wednesday 18 September 2024
8.00am - 9.00am
Location: Minerva Space, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

The First Nations Breakfast is an opportunity for First Nations and Indigenous delegates to connect before the conference.


First Timers Breakfast

Wednesday 18 September 2024
8.00am - 9.00am
Location: Hummffray Room, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

The First Timers Breakfast is an opportunity for those who have not attended an AMaGA Conference before to meet other attendees prior to the conference commencing.


Educators Breakfast

Wednesday 18 September 2024
8.00am - 9.00am
Location: McCain Hall & Annex, Art Gallery of Ballarat

The Educators Breakfast is an opportunity for educators and mentors to connect before the conference.


AMaGA Social Night Sessions

Wednesday 18 September 2024
6.30pm - 9.30pm

NSW Branch Trivia Night 
Location: McCain Hall & Annex, Art Gallery of Ballarat
A relaxed evening to network and meet the new AMaGA NSW committee, while enjoying a drink and having an opportunity to look around and check out what's on at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Her Name is Nanny Nellie
Location: Minerva Space, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute
Her Name is Nanny Nellie is a feature length documentary, produced with the assistance of the Australian Museum. Her Name is Nanny Nellie offers us the rare privilege of bearing witness to a family reclaiming their history. After the screening, hear from Daniel King, Irene Ridgeway and Dr Mariko Smith in a panel interview.

Talanoa and Protocols
Location: Humffray Room, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute
Experience a traditional Fijian kava ceremony. Protocols for seeking permission to research and collect cultural information from Pasifika nations with a focus on Fiji, will be shared and demonstrated in this session. It will feature a presentation on how the Australian Museum incorporated indigenous Pasifika methods of research, insight into traditional protocols for seeking permissions and consent, alongside engaging traditional storytelling, chanting, singing and a large tanoa (bowl) of kava.



Conference Experience Dinner

Thursday 19 September 2024 
6.15pm - 9.15pm
Location: Sovereign Hill

Have you ever dreamt about visiting the 1850s by night? Wondered what people during the goldrush did when night settled over? As the sun sets, immerse yourself in an intimate gathering like no other. See stories of the goldrush unfold while you explore the diggings and Main Street. Warm yourself with a delicious stew and damper and be delighted by musicians while you enjoy dessert.


AURA

Thursday 19 September 2024
9.15pm - 10.15pm
Location: Sovereign Hill

From a place you know comes a story you don’t — AURA immerses you in the story of gold in a 90 minute high impact, graphic presentation which explores the creation, discovery and impact of the precious metal then and now. You will never see gold the same way after AURA.


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AMaGA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples; and to Elders past and present.