-	Artists;
	-	Social activists;
	-	Decision makers in the fields of culture, community capacity building and community development;
	-	Community representatives working with change;
	-	Cultural development workers;
	-	Community Organisations;
	-	Local government cultural and/or community services officers;
	-	Academics covering contemporary politics, cultural and public policy, social capital and community development;
	-	People passionate about social change and the direction of Australian society.

The Melbourne Art of Dissent conference program aims to be more than just a talkfest. It will feature a panel presentation, small group discussions and interactive debate. We are targeting leading practitioners of cultural projects as well as community activists working for social change. Community perspectives will be highlighted. We will bring together leading thinkers and activists from around Australia and overseas. Melbourne conference program