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AFAC 2025 Conference

NBRT National Awareness – Pt 2: National biosecurity response arrangements

Virtual Virtual Event

This workshop will entail a series of guest presentations and a panel discussion from subject matter experts, providing a high-level overview of: The Deeds (EADRA/EPPRD/NEBRA) The Plans (AUSVETPLAN/PLANTPLAN/AQUAVETPLAN/EMPPlan) Industry liaison (LLI/ILO). Email NBRT@animalhealthaustralia.com.au to confirm your attendance by COB 14 June 2022.

Disaster & Emergency Management Conference

Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast Ross Street, Benowa, QLD, Australia

As Australasia’s premier annual industry event, the Disaster & Emergency Management Conference attracts a passionate crowd of leaders and change-makers from government, private, and volunteer agencies working in disaster and emergency management.

22nd Australasian Weeds conference

Adelaide Oval

The Weed Management Society of South Australia (WMSSA), on behalf of The Council of Australasian Weed Societies (CAWS), will be hosting the 22nd Australasian Weeds Conference (22AWC) at Adelaide Oval from 25-29 September 2022. In 2022, delivery via a face-to-face conference will be an important way for us all to reconnect as a community. For […]

AIDR Online Masterclass Program

AIDR’s in-demand online masterclasses for July to December 2023 are now open for registration! AIDR offers regular professional development and learning opportunities for people dedicated to disaster resilience and emergency management across a range of sectors. Build knowledge, skills and connections to upgrade your practice by securing your place in one of our upcoming masterclasses. Group […]

NBRT Leadership and Consequence Management

Pullman Brisbane King George square Corner Ann & Roma Streets, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

The all-member non-accredited workshop will be delivered for all functions across four (4) days and focus on Leadership and Consequence Management. It will help develop members’ BAU leadership skills, in addition to those that are relevant to a biosecurity emergency response. The key concepts of consequence management will be explored and how they are managed […]

EMPA Webinar Series

For the last 16 years EMPA has brought together expert practitioners and researchers from around Australia, the US, New Zealand and Europe. They share frameworks and lessons learned – to stimulate thinking, encourage conversation and create change. Following on from the popularity of webinars offered in 2020, EMPA presented a pair of free webinars from […]

EMPA Webinar Series

For the last 16 years EMPA has brought together expert practitioners and researchers from around Australia, the US, New Zealand and Europe. They share frameworks and lessons learned – to stimulate thinking, encourage conversation and create change. Following on from the popularity of webinars offered in 2020, EMPA presented a pair of free webinars from […]

Limiting Crisis Through Good Communication

Novotel - Sydney Olympic Park 11A Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Sydney, NSW, Australia

This all-of-member workshop will explore the complexities of communication and how this can make or break a response. This workshop will delve into the challenges, opportunities and operational and reputational risks that come with how we communicate and engage both within a response team and externally with stakeholders in a biosecurity incident. The training will […]

Crisis Communication Mastery: NBRT takes the lead with proactive strategies

 Effective communication is crucial for successfully implementing biosecurity practices within an Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) response. A subject that our National Biosecurity Response Team (NBRT) cohort is well-versed in and actively applied during a recent two-day workshop in Sydney. Over 40 mentors and members from all jurisdictions, alongside non-member participants from the Queensland Department […]

Members out in the field: Tales from the EAD Deployment Front

NBRT Planning Mentor, Lloyd Kingham's recap on his experience from the Varroa Mite Response An all-hazards approach to Incident Management Teams (IMT) is crucial when collaborating with emergency services for biosecurity responses. Each morning, up to five Rural Fire Service Strike teams, consisting of two personnel and vehicles, received briefings on surveillance and destruction/disposal targets, […]