The Centre for Gippsland Studies, Monash University Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November 2011 The Auditorium (Building 3E) Monash University, Gippsland Campus Northways Road, Churchill Victoria 3842 This academic and community event examines the ways in which the people of Gippsland respond to and interact with the Gippsland environment. The conference will consider how the region has shaped the Gippsland people and how they in turn have shaped their surroundings. Conference themes include:

• Aborigines and early Gippsland
• the use of natural resources
• management of the environment
• the landscape, flora and fauna of Gippsland
• conservation and representations of the environment

Conference papers, presentations, artwork, posters, panel discussions and cultural performances are sought from community members and academics across a range of disciplines. Contact: Centre for Gippsland Studies (Dr Julie Fenley) Email: Julie.Fenley@monash.eduConference web site