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WCDC 2023 Updates

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WCDC 2023 Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Larrakia people, the traditional owners of the Darwin region where WCDC2023 will be hosted. The Larrakia people have a deep, spiritual connection to the land and are responsible for ensuring it is respected by all that use it.

We commit to respecting the land, people and culture of the Larrakia Nation during the conference.

Why Attend?

The conference provides a unique opportunity for community development practitioners, participants, academics, governments,policy makers, funders and other stakeholders to share perspectives on current contexts, challenges and opportunities for community work. The conference will encompass cutting edge inputs, papers, documentary video projects, live broadcasts, creative installations and presentations on rights-based community development, addressing and engaging locally, nationally and internationally.