Ballarat, 17-19 April 2015
140 years of Loreto in Australia
Welcome to Loreto Federation 2015 The Loreto family in Ballarat invites you to the birthplace of Loreto in Australia as we celebrate our 140th anniversary with the 29th Loreto Federation. We are excited to present a line-up of challenging and inspirational speakers who will each bring their unique perspectives to the theme ‘Dare to be True’, as they explore social justice to stimulate our ongoing thought and action. Full speaker profiles and further information is available at www.loretofederation.com.au An exciting new initiative of Loreto Federation is ‘Fed Fest’, a festival featuring the Loreto Colours Fun Run followed by live music and food for young and old. Don’t miss the 29th Loreto Federation, whether you come for the whole weekend, a day or the Gala Dinner. We look forward to welcoming all Loreto past and current pupils, families, friends and staff to Loreto Federation in April 2015. See you in Ballarat!
Program Program
Venue: Loreto College, 1600 Sturt St. Ballarat, Mary’s Mount Centre
Friday 17 April 3.00 - 4.30 pm
Delegates’ Meeting
4.00 - 5.00 pm
Registration
5.30 - 6.15 pm
Liturgy of Welcome
6.30 - 7.45 pm
Welcome and Cocktail Reception
7.45 - 9.00 pm
Formal Opening of 29th Conference of the Loreto Federation of Australia Sr. Margaret Mary Flynn ibvm Province Leader of Australia and S.E. Asia Launch of Interactive website on the life of Mother Gonzaga Barry
Our MC for the weekend - The Honourable Mary Delahunty
Saturday 18 April 8.00 - 9.00 am
Registration
9.00 - 9.30 am
Morning Prayer
9.30 - 10.30 am
Dare to be True – A Conversation with The Honourable Quentin Bryce
10.30 - 11.00 am
Morning Tea
11.00 - 12 noon
Panel. Loreto Women Influencing Change Dare to be True – What the world needs is a wise, lovable and well-educated woman (M. Gonzaga Barry) Michelle McIntosh, Jeanette Morris, Emma Ryan-Weber
12.00 - 12.30 pm
Justice Circles: Mary Ward International Australia - Kim Nass
12.30 - 1.45 pm
Lunch
2.00 - 3.00 pm
Dare to be True – This is Verity; to do what we have to do well (Mary Ward) Kate Torney
3.00 - 4.00 pm
Panel. Dare to be True - Our ideals often make our realities (M. Gonzaga Barry) Jane Garvey, Sarah Rey, Miah Franzmann
4.00 - 4.15 pm
Reflection. Sr. Margaret Mary Flynn ibvm
4.15 - 5.00pm
General Meeting of the Loreto Federation of Australia
7.00 pm
Federation Gala Dinner at Ballarat Lodge
Sunday 19 April 9.00- 10.00 am
Federation Mass. Celebrant: Bishop Paul Bird CSsR. Bishop of Ballarat
10.00 - 10.45 am
The Letters of Mother Gonzaga Barry Sr. Jane Kelly ibvm Concurrent session: Dare to be True – My Journey Miah Franzmann
10.45 - 11.15 am
Morning Tea
11.15 am - 12.15 pm
Dare to be True - All around you are possibilities for doing good (M. Gonzaga Barry) Victoria Anderson, Maggie Lynch OAM, Katerina Kimmorley
12.15 - 1.25 pm
Lunch
1.30 - 2.15 pm
Panel. Advance Loreto Where? Sr. Anne Kelly ibvm, Michelle McCarty, Peter Foord, Taylah Blake
2.15 - 2.30 pm
Reflection Sr. Anne Kelly ibvm
2.30 - 3.15 pm
Open Forum
‘Fed Fest’ 3.30 - 4.30 pm
Loreto Colours Fun Run
4.30 - 6.30 pm
Festival of food and entertainment for all conference attendees, Loreto families and friends
For full speaker profiles and further information, go to www.loretofederation.com.au www.facebook.com/LoretoFederation
Registration • online at www.loretofederation.com.au • by phone on 03 5329 6100 • fill in the form below and return to: Development Office, Loreto College Ballarat, 1600 Sturt Street, Ballarat VIC 3350
Title
Surname:
First name: Preferred Name on Badge: Mailing Address:
Postcode: Home Phone:
Mobile:
Email: School: Maiden Name: Class of:
Costs Whole conference: Early bird
$ 295.00 (prior to 30 January 2015)
Standard fee
$ 325.00
Student/Pensioner
$ 260.00
Individual costs: Friday Reception:
$ 40.00
Saturday standard:
$ 120.00
Saturday concession:
$ 100.00
Saturday Dinner only:
$ 85.00 (partners welcome at $85) (see reverse)
Sunday standard:
$ 90.00 (incl. Fed Fest)
Sunday concession:
$ 60.00 (incl. Fed Fest)
Individual Fed Fest:
$ 10.00
Family ticket Fed Fest:
$ 40.00
Partner’s name (if attending Gala Dinner)
Special notes
Dietary requirements
Is transport required? Between your hotel & conference?
Yes
No
Between your hotel & Gala Dinner?
Yes
No
Name of Hotel
Payment options Cheques made payable to Loreto Federation Credit Card (Visa and Mastercard accepted) Card number:
Name on Card Expiry date:
Signature
Further enquiries: federation@loreto.vic.edu.au or 03 5329 6100
Ballarat is a 90 minutes drive from Melbourne airport. A shuttle bus service can be booked online at www.airportshuttlebus.com.au or by phone 03 5333 4992
Accommodation Rooms have been reserved at the following venues. Please mention ‘Loreto’ at time of booking to access these rooms and special rates. Bus transport will be available to and from these venues, the Federation Conference and the Gala Dinner.
Ballarat Lodge (From $159 p/nt w buffet b’fast) 613 Main Road, Ballarat P: 03 5327 1200 www.ballaratlodge.com Venue for Gala Dinner Quest Dawson Street (From $169 p/nt) 7 Dawson Street North, Ballarat P: 03 5309 1200 www.questapartments.com.au Best Western Ballarat Suites (From $225 p/nt w light b’fast) 525 Main Road, Ballarat P: 03 5329 0200 www.bestwestern.com.au (Promo code for bookings: LoretoApril2015) Sovereign Park Motor Inn Ballarat (From $160 p/nt) 223 Main Road, Ballarat P: 5331 3955 www.sovpark.com/accommodation Comfort Inn & Suites City Views (From $160 p/nt) 101 Curtis Street, Ballarat P: 03 5329 2777 www.cityviewsballarat.com.au
Ballarat Central City Motor Inn (From $135 p/nt) 16 Victoria Street, Ballarat P: 03 5333 1775 www.ccmotorinn.com.au The Lake Inn (From $160 p/nt) 1317 Mair Street, Ballarat P: 03 5338 8344 www.lakeinnballarat.com.au Country Comfort Ballarat (From $145 p/nt w cont. b’fast) 43/45-57 Main Road, Ballarat P: 03 5331 8838 www.silverneedlehotels.com (Phone bookings only please) Mid City Ballarat (From $128 p/nt w b’fast) 19 Doveton Street, Ballarat P: 03 5327 7588 www.midcity.biz