• State Library of Queensland
• Australia Council
• Dotdash Design Consultants
• The British Council
• CPR Communications

• International Year of Volunteers in Queensland
• Brisbane Powerhouse
• Stamford Plaza Brisbane
• Saxton Speakers Bureau
• Ansett Australia

Brisbane City Council

Brisbane City Council are committed to the belief that a strong and progressive society requires creative thinking and creative expression and that respecting and nurturing creativity will deliver both social and economic benefits.

Initiatives such as Ideas at the Powerhouse will contribute to Brisbane, in the future, being widely respected as a city of ideas with leading thinkers, vigorous debate and a community desire for learning and new experiences.

Brisbane will be at the cutting edge of the new creative media and industries, a city sure of its identity, respectful of its history and able to move confidently into the future.

Brisbane will be a city where we are involved in creative pursuits, open to new ideas and can all reap the rewards of our innovative approaches to social and economic issues.

For information on more of Brisbane City Council's accessible and innovative programs and initiatives www.brisbane.qld.gov.au.

Queensland Government

The Queensland Government is proud to be associated with Ideas at the Powerhouse, an exciting forum which promises to enlight, inspire and most importantly, entertain people with innovative and prolific ideas on various social, economic and environmental issues.

By creating this "think tank" event, Queenslanders will have the opportunity for the first time to be exposed to a plethora of new ideas and different ways of thinking about particular issues. It is anticipated that this unique event, the first of its kind in Queensland, will promote innovative thought, passionate debates and a collective desire to learn more outside the boundaries of our everyday lives.

The Ideas at the Powerhouse is part of an exciting year for Queensland, as we prepare to host the Goodwill Games and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), along with the state wide Centenary of Federation celebrations. The Ideas at the Powerhouse will work with these other events to position Queensland as an exciting and innovative destination on both the national and world stage.

visit www.qld.gov.au/

ABN AMRO

ABN AMRO in Australia and New Zealand is a leading provider of investment banking and wholesale banking products and services.

ABN AMRO has had a presence in Australia since the early 1970s. Our Australasianoperations employ more than 750 people in offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland and Wellington, with sales representatives in Hong Kong, London, Frankfurt and New York.

Globally, ABN AMRO has a "client first" approach. This philosophy is the cornerstone of our business. Our aim is to provide a level of service second to none and we view our relationship with our clients as a broadly-based partnership.

We focus on providing financial solutions for our clients, bringing together those seeking to raise capital with those seeking appropriate investments. A large part of ABN AMRO's success stems from the long-term relationships we have developed with clients who include multinationals, companies with a global relationship with the Bank, blue-chip local companies,institutions and governments.

Our success comes from focusing on listening to our clients, understanding their needs and providing seamless solutions that maximise market opportunities in a global context. Developing our people and rewarding them for excellence are equally essential to our continued success, both in being able to serve our clients' needs and maximising value for our shareholders.

visit www.abnamro.com

State Library of Queensland

Located on the Brisbane River, with reading rooms offering panoramic views of the river and city, the State Library of Queensland is the State's leading public information and research centre and custodian of Queensland's heritage.

Among the major collections are the State Reference Library, John Oxley Library of Queensland History, James Hardie Library of Australian Fine Arts and extensive resources relating to family history, audiovisual, maps, Indigenous resources, and printed and recorded music.

In the wake of advances in technology, access to information and knowledge is becoming increasingly valued and sought after. The impact on libraries is an extension of their role and sphere of influence to include lifelong learning, social cohesion, economic development and cultural memory.

The State Library welcomes the partnership with the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council to present Ideas at the Powerhouse. The event endorses the State Library's values of inspiring learning, creativity and the free exchange of ideas.

Dotdash

Dotdash is a design consultancy providing graphic design and environmental design services for business. As a key supporter of Ideas at the Powerhouse, Dot Dash will be instrumental in identifing the event, communicating its message and making it's mark as a forum for new ideas and innovation.

The British Council

The British Council aims to create enduring partnerships between British and other cultures. The Council does this by creating opportunities to connect with the latest skills, ideas and experience from the UK.

The Council's science and health programs promote: excellence in international science (the UK's collaborative work with scientists from countries around the globe); and the understanding science in society (engaging the public in discussion and understanding of science).

visit www.britishcouncil.org

MindSET is the British Council Australia's science team. Showcasing UK 'SET' - Science, Engineering and Technology, MindSET communicates UK creativity in science to young Australians. Also, MindSET fosters partnerships between Australia and the UK by creating opportunities for young scientists in the two countries to share ideas and interact. MindSET is committed to raising and discussing issues related to science and society. "We believe science poses as many questions as it answers!"

http://www.mindsetUK.com

CPR Communications

CPR Communications offer professional, comprehensive and strategic communications and public relations services, helping clients to deliver the right message, to the right people in the most cost effective way. CPR Communications are committed to innovative approaches to communications and are pleased to assist Ideas at the Powerhouse through the provision of media, publicity and public relations services.

visit www.cprcomm.com.au

Saxton Speakers Bureau

The Saxton Speakers Bureau, incorporating the Harry M. Miller Speaker's Bureau, is Australia's first and foremost speakers bureau. The fundamental factor in the bureau's success is a dedicated team that continues to provide the personal contact and service that has been Saxton's foundation for more than 35 years.

visit www.saxton.com.au

The Australia Council

The Australia Council is a service organisation enriching the life of the nation by supporting and promoting the arts. The Australia Council's primary responsibility is to help create an environment which encourages the creativity and development of Australian artists, and which provides greater access to arts and cultural activities for all Australians. It supports Australian artists and arts organisations to pursue artistic excellence in creating and presenting their work, to take advantage of opportunities to improve and develop their skills, and to tour and promote their work to wider audiences. It directly supports young, emerging, developing and established artists through a range of grant programs offered across all artforms, and it encourages arts and non-arts organisations to support and present artists' work, thereby expanding employment opportunities for all artists.

visit http://www.ozco.gov.au

International Year of Volunteers in Queensland

The International Year of Volunteers 2001 (IYV) is a United Nations initiative that provides a unique opportunity for individuals and organisations around the world to promote and celebrate volunteers and volunteering.

IYV aims to be inclusive, celebrating and promoting volunteering and active citizenship in all its diverse forms by:

• Recognising and celebrating the outstanding contribution volunteers make to a strong, cohesive Queensland society
• The community, business, governments and the media working together to build a Queensland society that encourages and nurtures a culture of volunteering
• Supporting Queensland communities in their engagement in valuable and productive voluntary activities

The Queensland Government is committed to promoting the valuable contribution of volunteers in the International Year with benefits to the community that last beyond 2001. Through the International Year of Volunteers Secretariat, the Queensland Government is delighted to bring Dr Kenn Allen to the Ideas at the Powerhouse Festival to present a keynote address on volunteering as a major social movement and the global response to the International Year of Volunteers 2001.

Dr Allen has served as the World President of the International Association of Vounteer Effort since September 1996. IAVE is the worldwide network, in over 100 countries, that exists to promote, support and celebrate volunteering throughout the world.

The International Association of Vounteer Effort (IAVE) was one of the original sources for the idea of an International Year of Volunteers. Working in close cooperation with the United Nations Volunteers since 1997, IAVE has built support among its members and their governments for the resolution, offered by the government of Japan, which resulted in the General Assembly's declaration of the Year 2001.

To find out more about Queensland's role in the International Year of Volunteers, visit these websites:

http://www.volunteers.qld.gov.au
http://www.volqld.org.au

The Stamford Plaza

Situated next to the Botanical Gardens on Edward Street, overlooking the Brisbane River, and only minutes from the central business district, The Stamford Plaza Brisbane is maintaining its reputation as the leading hotel in the city. Graced with European charm and sophistication, Stamford Plaza Brisbane provides an atmosphere of luxury and elegance. Stamford Plaza Brisbane has been voted "Queensland's Best Hotel" by the Queensland Hotel's Association in 1995, 1996 and 1997. The Hotel's philosophy is to make everyone who goes there feel welcome and comfortable, whether it is for afternoon tea in the Brassierie on the River Restaurant or a week's stay in the luxurious Stamford Suite.

visit http://www.stamford.com.au/StmPlzBris/default.html

Ansett Australia

Ansett Australia has a long history of innovation and change. Today, more than 65 years after it was founded, the airline is known for its record in safety, customer service and sponsorship of Australian sporting events. Ansett flies more people around Australia than any other airline and provides international services to Hong Kong, Bali, Fiji and Japan. As well, Ansett is a member of the Star Alliance of leading international airlines. In June 2000, Ansett and Air New Zealand came together as one business group and the airline embarked on another period of development and innovation.

visit http://www.ansett.com.au

Radio National

Radio National is the ABC's specialist information and arts network. Radio National presents lively debate about subjects that affect everybody: health, science, education, environment, law, religion alongside the most innovative music, performance and arts shows on Australian radio. Provides a unique service, Radio National gives Australians access to the world of social, cultural, political and economic ideas. Radio National aims to stimulate and entertain, increase curiosity and help ordinary, intelligent Australians make sense of an increasingly complex world. Radio National programs explore the capabilities of the radio medium itself and have the highest possible journalistic, ethical and production standards.

visit http://www.abc.net.au/rn/