Everybody appreciates the importance of good communication. It is critical for those who engage in public debate \u2013 researchers trying to get their message across to funders or effectively disseminate their results; those who advocate for particular causes or try to influence policy; activists who are trying to mobilise public opinion.<\/p>\n
We invite you to join the FrameWorks Institute’s Dr Nat Kendall-Taylor and Dr Julie Sweetland to explore how to develop more powerful communications and advocacy for your work.<\/p>\n
Date: Thursday 5 March
\nTime: 9.30am-4pm
\nVenue: The Royal Children\u2019s Hospital, 50 Flemington Rd Parkville,Victoria.
\nSee the program<\/a>
\nRegistrations close 25 February.<\/em>
\nAttend this workshop to learn:
\n\u2022 how the deep, enduring cultural models that structure public thinking can prevent advocates\u2019 messages from getting through
\n\u2022 how to use frame elements such as narrative, explanatory metaphors and values that can broaden public thinking
\n\u2022 how to integrate framing strategies in different settings and examples of how these strategies have had an impact on policy elsewhere
\n\u2022 how the use of coherent, complementary messaging increases the potential for significant change.<\/p>\n