All professionals, practitioners and students working with families are welcome to attend a free seminar and conversation with Professor John DeFrain from The University of Nebraska and former Director of the Family Action Centre, Judi Geggi.

Professor DeFrain is a leading researcher on International Family Strengths as well as a Cooperative Extension Specialist in Family and Community Development. After receiving his doctorate in Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US, he co-directed a joint graduate program in family therapy in Nebraska and has done extensive consulting for courts and families on marriage, divorce and custody issues.

Professor DeFrain was co-founder of a National Symposium on Building Family Strengths which for ten years focused attention on nationwide efforts to enhance family relationships. He also coordinated the International Building Family Strengths network organising family strengths conferences and research projects around the world.

This is a free seminar.

WHEN: 4.30 - 5.45pm Monday, 6 May

WHERE: Advanced Technology Centre (ATC 210) 
               University of Newcastle
               Callaghan Campus - see campus map for directions

To RSVP or for more information email kate.dennis@newcastle.edu.au or phone 02 4921 6858.