| Conferences, meetings and seminars play a vital role in advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Australian Public Service. The guide below contains information about some of the more useful gatherings being planned for the coming months.
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Business & Contracting (8)
1 – 2 December Sydney Negotiating Skills for Contracting Looks to explore techniques to overcome conflict resolution and ensure effective stakeholder management in contract environments. Venue TBC Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 3 – 4 June 2009Brisbane SAI Global Better Business Conference and Awards The program seeks to bring together attendees from leading business and Government operations looking for new and innovative ideas for progressive organisation and business management. Venue: Rydges South Bank, Brisbane Contact: ACE Events on (02) 8908 8555 24 – 27 November Melbourne Alliance Contracting Excellence Conference Looks to help participants engage in an alliance contract to complete projects, which focuses on integrated high performing teams and a no fault, no blame policy. Sofitel Melbourne Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 8 December Sydney Horse Racing and Sports Betting Forum The forum looks to bring together industry and Government representatives to discuss critical issues with the aim of keeping this industry on-track as a successful and profitable business, including regulatory changes. Swissotel, Sydney Contact: Informa Australia on (02) 9080 4307 26 – 28 November Melbourne Contract Risk Conference Looks to explore how progressive organisations are addressing and overcoming the challenges associated with assessing and allocating contract risk, aligning client-contractor goals and managing the contracting relationship across a range of industries. Novotel Melbourne on Collins Contact: Liquid Learning on (02) 9437 1311 8 – 11 December Sydney Remote Monitoring & Management Summit 2008 The conference looks to enable participants to understand and predict asset vulnerability, ensure accurate information on the tracking and traceability of assets and develop business processes to support preventative maintenance. Vibe Hotel, Sydney Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 8 – 10 December Melbourne Green Business Seeks to deliver effective measuring, reporting and strategic management processes to help attendees adhere to the carbon pollution reduction scheme to enhance energy efficiency. Venue to be confirmed, Melbourne, VIC Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 2 – 3 December Sydney Corporate Social Responsibility Summit 2008 Aims to focus on sustainability in the workplace, environment, marketplace and community. Looks at the benefits of embedding corporate responsibility and sustainability into strategies. Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney Contact ACE on (02) 8908 8555 Top
Customer Service & Relations (2)11 -12 February 2009
Sydney Optimising Contact Centre Performance Looks to discuss tips on how to become an employer of choice, retention strategies to engage a wide agent demographic and best practice lessons on career pathing and professional development. Venue TBC Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 9 – 14 March 2009 Melbourne Field Service Management 2009 Aims to provide attendees with ways to improve customer service, efficiency and productivity in a changing business climate. Venue to be confirmed, Melbourne Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au. Top
Education & Libraries (9)
25 – 27 June 2009Melbourne Australian Library History Conference Looks to bring together librarians and book lovers to discuss history with the theme of ‘Collections, Characters and Communities’. Swinburne University, Prahan Campus Contact: Email Donald Barker, at donald.barker@arts.monash.edu.au 24 – 26 March 2009 Sydney Australian Higher Education Congress Looks at the so-called ‘educational revolution’ and how the role and responsibilities of higher education will change in the future. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Contact: ACE Events on (02) 8908 8555 8 – 9 December Melbourne Public Private Partnerships in Education Aims to provide a platform for the Public Sector and private enterprise to discuss the role of the Private Finance Initiative in the future direction of Australia’s schools and educational facilities. Vibe Savoy Hotel Contact: Informa Australia on (02) 9080 4307 8 – 12 December Sydney Experiential Learning Conference The conference aims to identify the current and future challenges for experiential learning, including integration, difference, research investigation and application. University of Technology Sydney Contact: Kate Collier on (02) 9514 3461 10 – 11 February 2009 Perth Subjectivity, creativity and the institution The conference aims to examine the ways in which the creative individual operates in a globalised culture. It has been pitched at practitioners in the creative disciplines, education, history, anthropology and sociology. John Curtin Gallery, Perth More information could be found at http://subjectivitycreativityandtheinstitution.com 20 – 23 May 2009 Hobart Family Day Care Australia national Conference Looks to bring together childcare industry representatives and Government to challenge and inspire new thoughts and direction for childcare in Australia. Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart Contact: Conference Design on (03) 6231 2999 5 - 6 December Melbourne 4th ALIA New Librarians Symposium Melbourne 2008 Looks to explore issues which affect new graduates, providing a forum for professionals from all library and related sectors to network, exchange ideas and learn from each other. CQ Functions, Melbourne Contact Tania Barry at taniabarry@optusnet.com.au or visit the nsl4 website 1 - 5 December Melbourne Pathways 9 Designed to provide teachers, academics, students and enabling staff with exposure to strategies for facilitating positive participation of students with disabilities at each stage of the student cycle. Sofitel, Melbourne Contact ICMS on (07) 3307 4000 7 - 11 December Melbourne World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education Looks to provide a forum to promote, share and learn about Indigenous education policies, programs and practices. Aborigines Advancement League, Rod Laver Arena & Melbourne Park Function Centre and The Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne Contact Veronica Weisz on (03) 9486 1599 Top
Energy, Mining & Infrastructure (9)
8 – 9 September 2009Melbourne National Infrastructure Summit Looks to discuss and find smarter and more efficient infrastructure solutions, as the Government and private sector boosts infrastructure spending to record levels. Hyatt Hotel, Canberra Contact: Informa Australia on (02) 9080 4307 5 – 6 March 2009 Brisbane Australian Roads Summit The two-day event aims to explore the key issues in the development, funding and use of roads infrastructure in Australia. Presentations from all levels of Government are planned, as well as practical case studies from infrastructure owners and operators and insights from freight companies, public transport operators and motoring associations. Hilton Hotel Contact: ACE Events on (02) 8908 8555 22 – 23 April 2009 Perth Mine Feasibility Aims to discuss the best way to conduct a mine feasibility study in the current economic climate. Venue TBC, Perth Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 10 – 12 February 2009 Perth Environmental Management in Mining Looks to cover best practice in environmental management and illustrate methods of understanding and implementing legislation into plans, solving water management issues and carbon emissions reportage and trading. Holiday Inn, Perth Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 17 – 19 February Brisbane Mining Export Infrastructure Seeks to provide a forum for regulators and industry to discuss the critical mining export infrastructure challenges faced by the mining industry, port and rail operators, Government and construction and engineering companies in the effective project delivery. Mercure, Brisbane Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 25 – 26 November Brisbane Coal Seam Gas and Coal Mine Methane Conference The industry conference aims to discuss the expansion of the Queensland coal seam gas industry and look at its future as a major energy provider in Australia. Sofitel, Brisbane Contact: Informa Australia on (02) 9080 4307 2 – 4 December Whyalla Mining South Australia Conference aims to focus on the Government’s hopes and expectations for SA mining, indigenous issues in SA mining, operational updates from existing mines and practical workshops on key mining industry challenges. Middleback Theatre, Whyalla Contact: IIR Executive on (02) 9080 4050 25 – 28 November Sydney 3rd International Solar Energy Society Conference, Asia Pacific Region Seeks to bring together the best international solar and renewable energy professionals to create a forum to discuss research and foster the exchange of ideas. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Contact: ISESAP on 61 2 9290 3366 or isesap08@icms.com.au 10 – 13 February 2009 Canberra Australian Disasters Conference 2009: Surviving Future Risks Looks to explore the future disaster risk environment for Australia and recommend ways to shape the future of Australian Emergency Management. National Convention Centre, Canberra Contact: Conference Secretariat on (02) 6281 6624 or by email conference@conlog.com.au Top
Environment & Climate Change (7)1 – 3 April 2009
Sydney Australian Water Summit The two-day summit has been planned to be based around the theme ‘sustainable water resource management’ and aims to focus on managing the commercial and business challenges of water supply and demand, while identifying major new contracts and projects in Australia and internationally for 2009-2010. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Contact: ACE Events on (02) 8908 8555 25 – 26 February 2009 Melbourne Green Marketing and Communications Looks to explore the way organization could leverage their role in being green, especially with the heightened awareness of climate change, to increase the public’s perception of it. Rydges Melbourne Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 10 – 12 February 2009 Perth Environmental Management in Mining Looks to cover best practice in environmental management and illustrate methods of understanding and implementing legislation into plans, solving water management issues and carbon emissions reportage and trading. Holiday Inn, Perth Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 16 – 19 February 2009 Melbourne Life Cycle Assessment Seeks to help Government and business gain information to meet the challenges of climate change, peak oil, drought, pollution and increasing competition for land resources. Langham Hotel, Melbourne Contact: Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society by emailing info@alcas.asn.au 9 – 10 December Melbourne The Emissions Reduction Summit Looks to address practical issues and solutions to emissions reduction and showcase the latest real-world strategies to reduce an organisation’s carbon footprint. Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne Contact: Informa Australia on (02) 9080 4307 23 – 26 March 2009 Perth Greenhouse 2009 Aimed at researchers, Government representatives and other stakeholders, this conference looks to share scientific information and understanding on climate change and new approaches to controlling greenhouse emissions. Burswood Convention Centre, Perth Contact: Convener Paul Holper by emailing Paul.Holper@csiro.au 8 – 10 December Melbourne Green Business Seeks to deliver effective measuring, reporting and strategic management processes to help attendees adhere to the carbon pollution reduction scheme to enhance energy efficiency. Venue to be confirmed, Melbourne, VIC Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au Top
Finance, Procurement & Audit (5)
31 March – 1 April, 2009Sydney Strategic Procurement Aims to educate procurement professionals in best practice processes for purchasing during a challenging and volatile economy. Venue TBC Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 25 – 27 November Sydney Streamlining Procedure-To-Pay Aims to bring together accounts payable and procurement experts to address communication with suppliers, reducing costs and increasing efficiencies, audit processes and reporting processes. The Bayview Boulevard Hotel, Sydney Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 24 – 27 February 2009 Sydney Mortgage Processing Looks to address issues which affect speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of processing home loans, including issues regarding compliance and a regulatory update. Dockside Convention Centre Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 17 – 20 December Sydney Quantitative Methods in Finance Conference Looks to discuss credit risk, risk management, derivative pricing, high dimensional quantitative methods and other areas of quantitative finance. Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney Contact: Susanna Smith, University of Technology Sydney on (02) 9514 7735 25 November Brisbane ICAA Managing the Payroll Function Workshop Aims to discuss the implication of payroll changes in the latest Federal Budget and obtain skills and knowledge to work more effectively in payroll. ICAA, Brisbane Contact: ICAA on (07) 3233 6500 Top
Foreign Affairs (2) 15 – 16 April 2009
Canberra Symposium on Gallipoli Aims to bring together international scholars international scholars of the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915 who are interested in social, economic and military aspects of the campaign. Australian National University Contact: Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (ANU) on (02) 6125 4982 26 - 28 November Victoria and Johannesburg (held concurrently) 31st African Studies Association of Australasia and the Pacific Annual Conference: Building a common future - Africa and Australasia Conference aims to focus on: HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa, peace and conflict studies, the African Diaspora, Africans in Australia, Africa in context and African literature and cultures. Monash University, Clayton campus, Victoria or Monash South Africa, Johannesburg Contact: Catherine Bevan-Jones on (03) 9905 8096 Top
Government & Policy (3)
3 – 5 December
Canberra Policy Officers’ Intensive 2008 Looks to explore the changing policy environment which has created new challenges for policy officers as they explore new tools and frameworks to meet stakeholder’s needs. Clifton Suites on Northbourne, Canberra Contact: Liquid Learning on (02) 9437 1311 3 – 10 December Melbourne Gain the Policy Edge Aims to ignite participants’ ambitions to become public sector policy leaders, while developing policy insights, respond to competing interests with tact, and manage complex policy issues with confidence. Rydges, Melbourne Contact: IPAA Victoria (03) 9653 2000 25 – 26 November Canberra Information and Knowledge Policy Development Looks to discuss developing and implementing policies for the effective governance of records, knowledge and information in Public Sector Agencies. Contact: Liquid Learning on (02) 9437 1311 Top
Health (14)
20 – 25 March 2010Melbourne World Congress of Internal Medicine Aims to provide a stimulating educational program with networking opportunities for health professionals who want to keep abreast of the latest advances in health technologies. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Contact: Conference organisers on (02) 9265 0700 29 – 30 May 2009 Hobart Critical Care Nursing Continuing Education Looks to enhance critical care nurses’ and industry professionals’ knowledge, information and networking opportunities. Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart Contact: Australian College of Critical Care Nurses on (03) 9347 8577 12 – 14 June 2009 Sydney Pharmacy Expo Aims to update industry and Government on advances in pharmaceuticals as well as a comprehensive educational program to explore continuing education in the field. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour Contact: Events Manager, Carlene Clarke, on (02) 9467 7127 or by emailing events@nsw.guild.org.au 4 – 5 December Sydney Chronic Disease Management Summit Looks to explore changes to health insurance legislation that present service providers and insurers with new opportunities for the provision of chronic disease management in the public and private systems. Sydney Harbour Marriott Contact: Informa Australia on (02) 9080 4307 14 – 16 May 2009 Brisbane Heart Foundation Conference Themed ‘Hearts in Focus: Celebration, Collaboration and Challenges’, the conference aims to bring together delegates across the continuum of care in cardiovascular health from epidemiology, genetics, prevention, health promotion, basic science, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing prevention and management. Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Contact: Organisers on 1300 362 787 11-12 February 2009 Brisbane Connecting Healthcare This healthcare conference aims to help participants overcome issues associated with gaining access to information in real time, getting accurate data and maintaining a high quality database of healthcare professionals, and interoperability issues between different healthcare providers. Venue TBC, Brisbane Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 27- 28 November Hobart Leadership and Practice Development in Health Aimed at all health professionals, the conference looks to stimulate discussion regarding health workplace reforms and the latest developments in mentorship, coaching and clinical supervisions. Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart Contact: Conference Secretariat on (03) 6231 2999 or info@cdesign.com.au 13 – 14 February 2009 Sydney AUSTRAUMA 2009: Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency Surgery Plans to discuss Global Trauma Systems, Rural Trauma, Disaster Management, Civilian and War Medicine, Difficult and Challenging Emergency Surgery, Neurotrauma, Obstetric and Paediatric Trauma Care, Critical care Complexities and Orthopedic Injuries. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Contact: Austrauma organisors on (02)9845 7072 18 – 21 February 2009 Sydney 3rd International Cerebral Palsy Conference 2009 Looks to facilitate collaboration between internationally renowned researchers to help find the answers to cerebral palsy. The conference will follow the theme ‘Across the Life-span’. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney NSW Contact: Conference planners on (02) 8221 8814 (Syd) or (03) 9417 0888 (Melb) or email cp2009@meetingplanners.com.au 27 – 28 November & 10 – 11 March 2009 Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney Improving Patient Flow Aims to help health services implement solutions to patient flow problems by identifying relevant mapping and using data to get to the root of the problem and find the right answer. Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 23 – 26 November Sydney Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs Conference 2008 – Evidence, Policy and Practice Looks to focus on new treatment prevention and policy approaches to the drug and alcohol field, and features a range of clinical workshops/master classes to enhance skills acquisition. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Contact: ICMS on (07) 3307 4000 or email apsad2008@icms.com.au 24 - 26 November Melbourne 43rd Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability Conference - Principles, Policies and Practices: The Search for Evidence Looks to promote research and understanding of intellectual and developmental disabilities, bring together people in the field and promote high practice standards. University of Melbourne Contact: Sue Mason on (03) 9925 7899 27 - 28 November Melbourne 8th Annual Disability Support Worker Conference - Working Well: On Paper AND in Practice Aims to look at challenging behaviour, specialist issues, following through from theory to practice, community issues and individualised planning. Melbourne University Contact: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology at dswconference@rmit.edu.au or on (03) 9925 7899 26 – 28 November Melbourne International Congress on Chronic Disease Self-Management Aims to represents a valuable opportunity for international knowledge exchange in the context of new and emerging national and international policy and programs. The University of Melbourne Contact Jodie North on (08)344 3682 Top
Housing & Town Planning (2)10 – 11 December
Melbourne Housing Affordability Congress Aims to provide an update on the Federal Government’s policy agenda for affordable housing, key issues in the supply side of housing, effects of taxes and transfers and Public-private building partnerships. Vibe Savoy Hotel, Melbourne Contact: Informa Australia on (02) 9080 430 30 March – 2 April 2009 Sydney Retirement Communities World Conference Looks to bring developers, investors, regulators and retirement operators together to strategise on new frontiers in retirement living. Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney Contact: Janice Chia on (02) 9021 8839 or email janice.chia@terrapinn.com Top
HR, Training & Employment (7)
11 December Launceston Exploring the Workforce Challenges in Northern Tasmania Aims to educate participants about the relationship between service delivery models and workforce redesign, engaging Apprentices and Trainees in a workforce development plan and forming partnerships to maximise workforce development success. Contact: Matthew Palmer on (02) 9270 6615 or by emailing matthew.palmer@cshisc.com.au 1 – 3 April 2009 Sydney Redesigning the Healthcare Workforce Aims to show participants how to use new and innovative recruitment methods to attract skilled staff, develop strategies and models for job satisfaction and retention, and design and implement alternative workforce structures to allow for greater flexibility. Venue TBC, Sydney Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 29 – 30 January Sydney Managing eLearning Seeks to help management overcome difficulties in implementing eLearning initiatives successfully and maintaining consistent quality. Rydges World Square, Sydney Contact: Ark Group on 1300 550 662 11 February 2009 Sydney Workshop Facilitation Masterclass The one-day workshop aims to equip participants with the most important skills and techniques to plan and facilitate workshops with confidence. TBC, Sydney Contact: Ark Group on 1300 550 662 11 -12 February 2009 Sydney Optimising Contact Centre Performance Looks to discuss tips on how to become an employer of choice, retention strategies to engage a wide agent demographic and best practice lessons on career pathing and professional development. Venue TBC Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 29 – 30 January 2009 Sydney Managing e-Learning Looks to show Agencies how best to capitalise on the development of e-Learning through effective planning and how to obtain executive management support for it. Rydges World Square, Sydney Contact: Ark Group on 1300 550 662 4 – 5 December Newcastle The 10th Path to Full Employment Conference/ 15th National Unemployment Conference Looks to address themes such as labour underutilisation, skill shortages and social inclusion and will include workshops for researches and policy makers. The University of Newcastle Contact: The Centre of Full Employment and Equity on (02) 4921 7283. Top
Indigenous Affairs (3) 9 – 12 December
Brisbane Strengthening Indigenous Communities 08 Looks to bring together community members who are able to create change in their own community. The Conference aims to empower Indigenous youth by raising self-esteem and increasing their leadership potential. The Mercure Hotel, Brisbane Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 2 – 4 December Whyalla Mining South Australia Conference aims to focus on the Government’s hopes and expectations for SA mining, indigenous issues in SA mining, operational updates from existing mines and practical workshops on key mining industry challenges. Middleback Theatre, Whyalla Contact: IIR Executive on (02) 9080 4050 7 - 11 December Melbourne World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education Looks to provide a forum to promote, share and learn about Indigenous education policies, programs and practices. Aborigines Advancement League, Rod Laver Arena & Melbourne Park Function Centre, and The Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne Contact Veronica Weisz on (03) 9486 1599 Top
Investigation & Policing (6)19 – 21 January 2009
Adelaide e-Forensics 2009: Forensic Applications and Techniques in Telecommunications, Information and Multimedia Looks to explore the new Internet world and the opportunities for criminals and the challenges for law enforcement. National Wine Centre for Australia, Adelaide Contact: e-Forensics at contact@e-forensics.eu 23 – 26 August 2009 Perth Women and Policing Conference Looks at practical and innovative solutions to how policing is being improved for women and how police services and the community respond to female employees. Duxton Hotel, Perth, WA Contact: Australasian Council of Women and Policing on (02) 6284 2923 or inquiry@acwap.com.au 3 – 5 December Queensland International conference on Homicide: Domestic Related Homicide Looks to highlight research and practice in the field and will focus on domestic-related homicide, homicide solvability, prevention, reduction, trends, forensic science and legal and ethical issues. Holiday Inn, Surfers Paradise, QLD Contact: The Australian Institute of Criminology on (02) 6260 9200 or front.desk@aic.gov.au 26 – 28 November Canberra Criminology: Linking Theory, Policy and Practice Seeks to bring together themes including Indigenous issues, women and the criminal justice system, human rights and trafficking and financial and technologically enabled crime. National Convention Centre, Canberra, ACT Contact: The Australian Institute of Criminology on (02) 6260 9200 or front.desk@aic.gov.au 18 – 19 February 2009 Sydney NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research 40th Anniversary Symposium Aims to focus on the contribution that research can make to criminal justice administration and law and order policy. Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW Contact: BOCSAR on 02 9231 9190 or bocsar_symposium@agd.nsw.gov.au 1 - 3 December Perth, Sydney, Brisbane Incident Investigation and Analysis Looks towards a systematic approach to incident investigation, identification of factors of corrective actions to improve HSE performance, prevent injuries, property damage & financial losses. Sydney: Medina Executive Sydney Central, Perth: Mercure Hotel, Brisbane: Christie Corporate Contact: IRR Executive Development on (02) 9080 4050 Top
IT, ICT & Technology (8)10 – 11 March 2009
Sydney ID and Access Management Aimed at both the Public and Private Sectors, this conference aims to provide best practice case studies, implementation techniques and new technologies used for implementing effective Identity and Access Management Systems. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Contact: ACE Events on (02) 8908 8555 25 – 26 February 2009 Canberra Public Sector Information Management Strategy Conference Looks to explore the practical frameworks for the strategic management and governance of information, knowledge and systems. National Convention Centre, Canberra Contact: Liquid Learning on (02) 9437 1311 29 – 30 January Sydney Managing eLearning Seeks to help management overcome difficulties in implementing eLearning initiatives successfully and maintaining consistent quality. Rydges World Square, Sydney Contact: Ark Group on 1300 550 662 2 – 5 December Sydney Unified Communications The workshop aims to looks at perceived benefits and investment return associated with implementing a communication system restructure and upgrade. Sydney Marriott Hotel Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 11-12 February 2009 Brisbane Connecting Healthcare This healthcare conference aims to help participants overcome issues associated with gaining access to information in real time, getting accurate data and maintaining a high quality database of healthcare professionals, and interoperability issues between different healthcare providers. Venue TBC, Brisbane Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 19 – 21 January 2009 Adelaide e-Forensics 2009: Forensic Applications and Techniques in Telecommunications, Information and Multimedia Looks to explore the new Internet world and the opportunities for criminals and the challenges for law enforcement. National Wine Centre for Australia, Adelaide Contact: e-Forensics at contact@e-forensics.eu 29 – 30 September Sydney Digital Preservation: Protecting the Future of Electronic Documents Aims to focus on maintaining the long term integrity and accessibility of digital assets by designing a strategic approach to the capture and storage of digital documents. Ark North Sydney Contact: Ark Group on 1300 550 662 25 – 26 March 2009 Sydney Wireless World 2009 Seeks to explore converging wireless/mobility solutions for enterprise, business, Government and homes. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Contact ACE on (02) 8908 8555 Top
Leadership & Management (5)
18 – 19 May 2009 Adelaide Leaders with a Life Seeks to help leaders re-kindle their passion and purpose in themselves or their team. Venue: Hilton, Adelaide Contact: Proteus Leadership on (08) 8110 7300 17 – 18 February 2009 Melbourne Integral Leadership Aims to improve participants’ leadership skills to ensure business and Agency success and sustainability. Contact: Liquid Learning on (02) 9437 1311 25 – 27 February 2009 Canberra Public Sector Governance The masterclass that has been designed for public servants working in the fields of Corporate Governance, Audit and Assurance, Risk Management and Compliance, Professional Ethics and related fields, aims to provide governance the tools required to establish and enhance governance arrangements and establish a culture of ethics. National Convention Centre, Canberra Contact: Liquid Learning on (02) 9437 1311 25 – 26 February 2009 Canberra Public Sector Information Management Strategy Conference Looks to explore the practical frameworks for the strategic management and governance of information, knowledge and systems. National Convention Centre, Canberra Contact: Liquid Learning on (02) 9437 1311 27- 28 November Hobart Leadership and Practice Development in Health Aimed at all health professionals, the conference looks to stimulate discussion regarding health workplace reforms and the latest developments in mentorship, coaching and clinical supervisions. Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart Contact: Conference Secretariat on (03) 6231 2999 or info@cdesign.com.au Top
Legal & Mediation (3)28 November – 30 November
Sydney The Law Student’s Social Justice Conference Aimed at young persons studying, practicing or with an interest in law, the conference looks to antidote and preventive against the lost hope that chronic injustices perpetuate the law itself. Sancta Sophia College, Sydney Contact: Organisers by emailing info@breakingdownboundaries.org 23 – 26 August 2009 Canada World Congress on Family Law and Childrens’ Rights Aims to discuss whether the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPECL) addressed the right issues in the light of 21st century concerns with nationalism, identify, and globalization, or whether the new approach in protecting children’s rights are needed. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Contact: Secretariat by emailing gail.fowler@capcon.com.au 16 – 19 October 7-8 February 2009 Canberra Judicial Reasoning: Art or Science? Looks to explore how judicial officers make decisions, including the biology and psychology of their decisions. Australian National University Contact: Organisers by emailing ea@njca.anu.edu.au Top
OHS and Workplace Safety (3)
8 – 9 December
NSW OHS Reform Summit Aims to prepare industry experts for legislative change by providing a detailed assessment of the implication and impact of the changes. It is planned that there will be a strong focus on practical application of OHS policy through sessions that outline the best practice strategies to implement, monitor and control OHS Sydney Harbour Marriott Contact: Informa Australia on (02) 9080 4307 3 – 5 December Melbourne Safety Change Agents Looks to help attendees strengthen work safety culture, boost safety leadership skills, promote leadership sustainability and encourage changes. Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne Contact: Liquid Learning on (02) 9437 1311 26 – 27 November Sydney 4th Annual Australian Workers’ Compensation Summit Aims to provide delegates with the latest information on workers’ compensation to ensure they meet obligations and maximise productivity in the quest for cost containment. Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney Contact ACE on (02) 8908 8555 Top
Professional Development (1)17 – 18 March 2009
Melbourne Blended Learning Aims to help participants develop flexible learning and diverse work programs, as well as how best to balance work and life and how to improve time management skills. Rendezvous Hotel Contact: Liquid Learning on (02) 9437 1311 Top
Projects, Planning and Risk Management (3)
16 – 18 March 2009Sydney Dangerous Goods Change Management Aims to discuss the changes in State and Federal legislation regarding dangerous goods, and how best to inform staff of their legal and ethical responsibilities. Crown Plaza, Darling Harbour Contact: Liquid Learning on (02) 9437 1311 23 – 26 February 2009 Sydney Complex Project Management Seeks to bring together project managers from Government and business to discuss delivering major infrastructure projects successfully, risk management techniques to drive the successful delivery of infrastructure projects and how to deliver and demonstrate client value across the life of a major project, amongst other topics. Bayview Boulevard, Sydney Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 10 – 13 February 2009 Canberra Australian Disasters Conference 2009: Surviving Future Risks Looks to explore the future disaster risk environment for Australia and recommend ways to shape the future of Australian Emergency Management. National Convention Centre, Canberra Contact: Conference Secretariat on (02) 6281 6624 or by email conference@conlog.com.au Top
Public Affairs & Communication (6)
17 – 18 February 2009 Canberra Australian Defence Magazine Congress The Congress aims to being together senior officials from all areas of the Australian Defence Force, and the Defence industry as a whole, to discuss Defence related matters and the future of Defence. Hyatt Hotel, Canberra Contact: Informa Australia on (02) 9080 4307 25 – 26 February 2009 Canberra The National Public Sector Communications Officers’ Conference Looks to being together communications officers and update them on emerging tools and strategic frameworks for communications officers from all levels of Government. The Marque Hotel Contact: Liquid Learning on (02) 9437 1311 25 – 26 February 2009 Melbourne Green Marketing and Communications Looks to explore the way organization could leverage their role in being green, especially with the heightened awareness of climate change, to increase the public’s perception of it. Rydges Melbourne Contact: IQPC on (02) 9229 1000 or info@iqpc.com.au 21 – 22 January 2009 Sydney Crisis Communication Aimed at media relations professionals, the conference looks to help participants develop a thorough and effective crisis communication plan that makes use of sophisticated tools, outlines crisis methodologies, and has the best interests of the organisation’s stakeholders, the media and the public in mind. Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour, Sydney Contact: Ark Group on 1300 550 662 11 – 12 December Sydney Change Communication Aims to show the best methods of communication during times of organizational downsizing, mergers, new technology, business process re-engineering and cultural change. Sydney Contact: Ark Group on 1300 550 662 9 – 11 December Sydney Community Engagement Aims to teach how to develop initiatives to increase public participation and community consultation by identifying internal and external stakeholders effectively, scoping target communities and implementing of engagement opportunities. Rydges World Square, Sydney Contact: Ark Group on 1300 550 662 Top
Science & Research (3)15 – 16 April 2009
Canberra Symposium on Gallipoli Aims to bring together international scholars international scholars of the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915 who are interested in social, economic and military aspects of the campaign. Australian National University Contact: Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (ANU) on (02) 6125 4982 1 – 4 December Sydney Advances in Time Use Research: Methods, Analysis & Applications Aims to bring together researchers interested in sequences of daily activities, work-life balance, exercise, gendered work patterns, healthy lifestyles, energy use, social interaction, and use of technology and modes of transport and present results of studies done on the topics. Wesley Conference Centre, Sydney Contact: Organisers by emailing iatur@hotelnetwork.com.au 3 - 6 December Noosaville Australian Archaeological Association Conference 2008 Looks to cover current issues in Australasian archaeology as well as include sessions of interest and relevance to Australian Archaeologists more generally. Australis Noosa Lakes Resort, Queensland Contact: Chris Clarkson at c.clarkson@uq.edu.au Top
Society & Human Rights (8) 27 – 29 March 2009
Freemantle You Raise Me Up: Australian Foster Care Conference Looks to discuss best practice for foster care in Australia, including the view of the biological parents and the children involved. Esplanade Hotel, Freemantle Contact: Conference Secretariat on (08) 9339 0039 or email info@fostercareconference.com 10 – 11 February 2009 Perth Subjectivity, creativity and the institution The conference aims to examine the ways in which the creative individual operates in a globalised culture. It has been pitched at practitioners in the creative disciplines, education, history, anthropology and sociology. John Curtin Gallery, Perth More information could be found at http://subjectivitycreativityandtheinstitution.com 20 – 23 May 2009 Hobart Family Day Care Australia national Conference Looks to bring together childcare industry representatives and Government to challenge and inspire new thoughts and direction for childcare in Australia. Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart Contact: Conference Design on (03) 6231 2999 2 – 5 December Melbourne Re-imaging Sociology Looks to explore re-imaging the contribution of sociology by engaging with major social issues in the current period of rapid global transformation. University of Melbourne, Economics and Commerce Building Contact: Melbourne Conference Management on (03) 8344 3682 or email tasa2008@union.unimelb.edu.au 23 – 26 November Sydney Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs Conference 2008 – Evidence, Policy and Practice Looks to focus on new treatment prevention and policy approaches to the drug and alcohol field, and features a range of clinical workshops/master classes to enhance skills acquisition. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Contact: ICMS on (07) 3307 4000 or email apsad2008@icms.com.au 8 – 10 December Melbourne Inaugural Australasian Human Rights and Policing Conference Seeks to examine and highlight Policing in the 21st century, where human rights, safety and new threats to security are at the forefront of viable and effective policing. Sofitel, Melbourne Contact: ICMS on (07) 3307 4000 27 - 28 November Melbourne 8th Annual Disability Support Worker Conference - Working Well: On Paper AND in Practice Aims to look at challenging behaviour, specialist issues, following through from theory to practice, community issues and individualised planning. Melbourne University Contact: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology at dswconference@rmit.edu.au or on (03) 9925 7899 2 – 5 December Melbourne The Annual Conference of The Australian Sociological Association 2008 (TASA 2008) Aims to provide a forum for re-imagining the contribution of sociology in engaging with major emerging social issues in a period of rapid global transformation. The University of Melbourne Contact Melbourne Conference Management on (03) 8344 3682 Top
Sport & Fitness (2)
11 – 13 March 2009
Canberra International Association for Sport Information (IASI) World Congress Aims to bring together sport professionals to discuss how to build and sustain sport information communities through connectivity, collaboration and sharing. Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra Contact: Email nsic@ausport.gov.au 26 - 29 November Fremantle Raising the Bar: Promoting Excellence in Sport Management Aims to improve and update knowledge in sport management by addressing Sports Governance and Leadership, Sports Marketing, Media and PR, Sports Law, Sports Tourism and Events and participation. Esplanade Hotel, Perth Contact Promaco Conventions on (08) 9332 2900 Top
Women's Affairs (2)
28 – 29 January 2009
Sydney Elevating the Status of Women in Organisations Two-day conference aims to assess key drivers for retention and advancement of women, examine alternative work arrangements and job share opportunities and market uniform policies across the Agency. Rydges World Square, Sydney Contact: Ark Group on 1300 550 662 23 – 26 August 2009 Perth Women and Policing Conference Looks at practical and innovative solutions to how policing is being improved for women and how police services and the community respond to female employees. Duxton Hotel, Perth, WA Contact: Australasian Council of Women and Policing on (02) 6284 2923 or inquiry@acwap.com.au Top
Workplace Relations (2)25 – 28 June 2009
Other ConferencesSydney Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference Looks to bring together prominent researchers and practitioners from Australia and overseas to explore new and challenging themes in workplace psychology. Manly Pacific Sydney Novotel Contact: Conference coordinator on (03) 8662 3300 26 – 27 November Sydney 4th Annual Australian Workers’ Compensation Summit Aims to provide delegates with the latest information on workers’ compensation to ensure they meet obligations and maximise productivity in the quest for cost containment. Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney Contact ACE on (02) 8908 8555 Top PS News welcomes information about other conferences to add to this guide, simply email the details to editor@psnews.com.au |
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