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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)new1 – 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

new3 – 4 June 2009
Brisbane
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
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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.

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Education & Libraries (9)new25 – 27 June 2009
Melbourne
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

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Energy, Mining & Infrastructure (9)new8 – 9 September 2009
Melbourne
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

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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

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Finance, Procurement & Audit (5) new31 March – 1 April, 2009
Sydney
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

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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

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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

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Health (14)new20 – 25 March 2010
Melbourne
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

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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

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HR, Training & Employment (7)new11 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.

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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

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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

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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

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Leadership & Management (5) new18 – 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

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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

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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

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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

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Projects, Planning and Risk Management (3)new16 – 18 March 2009
Sydney
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

new23 – 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

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Public Affairs & Communication (6)new17 – 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Workplace Relations (2)25 – 28 June 2009
Sydney
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

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