Program + Venue

2023 Welcoming Australia Symposium

Opening Reception

9 May 2023, 5:30pm (for 6pm) – 7:30pm
Supper Room, Melbourne Town Hall

Symposium Day 1

10 May 2023, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Zinc on Fed Square

The Symposium is fully catered (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea) and dietary requirements can be specified in the event registration process.

Symposium Day 2

11 May 2023, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Zinc on Fed Square

The Symposium is fully catered (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea) and dietary requirements can be specified in the event registration process.

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  • Symposium 2023 Day 1

    May 10 2023

  • Welcoming Australia now leads and activates the largest network for advancing social cohesion across the country: how did we get here and what’s next? 

  • Symposium 2023 Day 2

    May 11 2023

  • How to create welcoming environments

  • Engaging in complex conversations

The Venue

Zinc at Fed Square

Melbourne’s most contemporary venue ZINC at Federation Square merges modern design and sophistication with the natural beauty of its sweeping parkland and surrounds. Floor to ceiling windows together with fabulous outdoor decking overlooking the Yarra River, provide breathtaking views of the tranquil river banks and historic boat sheds on the edge of Alexandra Gardens. The sculpted roof design combined with the simplicity of modern cement walls produce an impressive contemporary space perfect for any event right in the heart of the city.

Getting there:

BY CAR
Enter Federation Square car park via the Russell Street extension turning left into car park. Proceed to lifts and take lifts to Level 1. When exiting the lifts turn left to exit carpark. Turn right and proceed up ramp to ZINC.

DROP OFF / ON FOOT
Proceed to end of Russell Street extension. Take stairs on right down to ground level to ZINC entrance on the right.

ON FOOT
From the main plaza head towards DEAKIN Edge. At the end of the atrium proceed through the sliding doors and down stairs to ZINC.

ON FOOT
From the Princes Bridge head down the Yarra River along river terrace until you reach ZINC on your left, approximately 200 metres from Swanston Street.

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COVID-19

As COVID-19 continues to be front of mind across the world, we wish to assure you that your health and safety is paramount and we have implemented additional measures around hygiene and safe food practices to reduce risk.