About the Charles Darwin Symposia

The aim of the Charles Darwin Symposia discussions is to create stimulating and enriching debate which will enable people of differing perspectives, disciplines, vocations and contexts to signpost policy and research issues relevant to imagining and managing our future. It enables people to begin conversations and discussions they can then take to other contexts, igniting actions and thoughts that extend the influence of ideas in unexpected directions.

The Charles Darwin Symposium Series is designed to mark the university as a space where diverse ideas about contemporary life and issues can be debated by a broad cross-section of the community.

The series attracts high quality speakers, blending local, national and international, academic, professional and lay perspectives on issues of importance to the Territory and our special place in the world.

20:20 VISION
Facing health challenges of the next 20 years
Celebrating 20 years of Menzies School of Health Research
Tuesday 31 May and Wednesday 1 June 2005

The Charles Darwin Symposium Series, now in its third year, is a FREE open public forum. The first symposium of the 2005 series will be convened by Menzies School of Health Research and will focus on future challenges in Indigenous and tropical health.

The symposium will be chaired by Dr Norman Swan, a prominent ABC health reporter, and promises to bring together an exciting array of health experts and specialist researchers to engage practitioners, policy makers, academics and the public in discussion and debate on emerging health issues affecting our region.

What are the emerging health challenges we will face over the next 20 years? Will obesity and chronic disease epidemics continue to escalate? At what stage of life can health interventions have the greatest positive impact? How will climate change, air travel and drug resistance affect our health? Can the health of Indigenous Australians be improved?

The symposium will also celebrate major achievements of Menzies School of Health Research, as 2005 marks the 20th anniversary of the school.

I encourage you to come along and participate in the symposium.

Professor Kerin O'Dea AO
Director, Menzies School of Health Research
Institute of Advanced Studies
Charles Darwin University

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