A list of the next ten upcoming events are provided below. A more in depth list of our events is also available.
Upcoming Events
10th Mar 2010 (all day)
Vector- Strategic Management Reference Group Meeting
The Vector- Strategic Management Reference Group meeting will be held at AFAC, Melbourne.
For further information, please contact Ben Smith, Administration Officer; or Sandra Lunardi, Manager Learning and Development.
11th Mar 2010
Learning and Development Group Meeting
The Learning and Development Group meeting is to be held at AFAC, Melbourne.
Please contact Sandra Lunardi, Manager Learning and Development, for further information.
18th Mar 2010
AS ISO 14520 Gaseous fire-extinguising systems - Morning seminar
Leading industry experts will provide an overview on AS ISO 14520, including system design, installation and commissioning as well as covering the relevant maintenance requirements from AS 1850.
Seminars will be held in WA, SA, QLD, NSW and VIC commencing March 18, 2010 and running until March 26, 2010.
Contact FPA Australia on 03 9890 1544 or events@fpaa.com.au
22nd Mar 2010 - 23rd Mar 2010
Built Environment Sub Group Meeting
The Built Environment Sub Group meeting will be held at AFAC, Melbourne.
For further information, please contact Corinne Taton, Group Administration Officer; or Rob Llewellyn, Manager Community Safety.
22nd Mar 2010 10:14am - 25th Mar 2010 10:14am
International Firefighting Safety Conference 2010
Registrations are now open for the International Firefighting Safety Conference. Delegates from across Australia and the Pacific Rim have started registering for this marquee 3 day event being held in the beautiful beach side suburb of Glenelg, South Australia.
The Conference program is focused on "bridging the Gap" and offers something for all practitioners in emergency response from private industry response crews at Major Hazards Facilities to those in public service and rescue organisations. We have delegates coming from across the fire industry, health and safety organisations, academics and teachers as well as union officials and public officials from regulatory authorities.
A key note presentation from Dr Denis Onieal on "The fire service of the future - its about your environment" will open the conference on day one. Dr Onieal is the Superintendent of the US Fire Academy in Emmitsburg and a world renowned leader in executive fire officer education and development programs.
The conference is being held on Monday 22, Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 March 2010 at the Stamford Grand Hotel in Glenelg, South Australia.
25th Mar 2010 - 26th Mar 2010
Collaborating for change: A symposium advancing bushfire arson prevention in Australia
The Australian Bushfire Arson Prevention Initiative (a collaboration of the Monash Sustainability Institute, the Monash Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Bond University) and the Australian Institute of Criminology will be holding a 2-day symposium to identify key knowledge gaps and establish priorities for advancing national action on bushfire arson prevention.
The symposium will be officially opened by the Hon. Robert McClelland, MP, Attorney-General for Australia.
Overview and Objectives
Each year, thousands of bushfires are deliberately lit around Australia, causing significant damages to human life, communities, ecosystems and the economy. This symposium will bring together a wide variety of stakeholders to set out priorities and plans for advancing the knowledge and understanding of bushfire arson prevention in Australia.
Through big-picture plenary presentations and topic-specific workshop sessions, participants will actively examine current bushfire arson prevention approaches, identify gaps in our current knowledge and practice, and develop plans for addressing them.
The themes that will be examined include:
- Identifying, managing and treating people at risk of committing bushfire arson
- Identifying communities with high arson potential and working with them to reduce it
- Improving deterrence, capture and conviction rates of bushfire arsonists
- Developing an integrated approach to bushfire arson prevention
A report containing a summary of the symposium, including key findings and recommendations, will be produced and disseminated widely following the symposium.
Intended Audience
This symposium is for anyone involved or interested in bushfire arson prevention, including those from:
- Federal, state and local government
- Fire and emergency management services
- The criminal justice system
- Mental health services
- Non-governmental and community organisations
- Research institutions
Visit the Symposium website for more details or download the registration form.
Symposium Organising Committee
- Dr Rebekah Doley (Bond University)
- Mr Warwick Jones (Australian Institute of Criminology)
- Dr Tahl Kestin (Monash Sustainability Institute)
- Mr Simon Rowntree (Monash Sustainability Institute)
- Dr Troy McEwan (Monash Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences)
Dr Janet Stanley (Monash Sustainability Institute)
When: Thursday 25 to Friday 26 March 2010
Where: Monash University Conference Centre, Level 7, 30 Collins St, Melbourne, Australia
25th Mar 2010
Collaborative Purchasing Group Meeting
The Collaborative Purchasing Group meeting is to be held in Hobart, Tasmania.
For further information, please contact Russell Shephard, Standards Manager.
30th Mar 2010
Data Management Group Meeting
The Data Management Group meeting is to be held at AFAC, Melbourne.
Please contact Jill Edwards, Manager Strategy and Knowledge, for further information.
6th Apr 2010 - 7th Apr 2010
Pacific Islands Liaison Officers Group Meeting
The Pacific Islands Liaison Officers Group meeting is to be held at AFAC, Melbourne.
8th Apr 2010 - 9th Apr 2010
SES Ops Meeting
The SES Ops meeting is to be held in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.
For further information, please contact Corinne Taton, Group Administration Officer; or Ryhs Maggs, ACSES Manager.
