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 (4) 20–23 May, 2012
Perth, WA
2012 LGMA National Congress and Business Expo
What will Local Government need to be in 2020, 2030... 2050? What are the issues Local Government is going to face in 10, 20, 30… 50 years time?
Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 
Contact:  lgmacongress@meetingmasters.com.au

24–25 May
Sydney, NSW
Workplace Diversity in Australia: Where the bloody hell are we?
At this forum delegates will hear case studies from experienced professionals about their efforts to promote workplace diversity and have the opportunity to participate in two workshops.
Venue: The Sebel Surrey Hills
Contact: 1300 550 662

28–29 May
Sydney, NSW
5th Annual Fair Work Summit 2012
Aims to look at the evolving industrial relations legislation in order to help businesses with the impact of new changes and amendments that will occur in their enterprise.
Venue: Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay
Contact:  02 9080 4300

26 June
Melbourne, VIC
Communication Matters
This seminar will aims to help participants with developing advanced communication skills to help them communicate, influence, persuade, live and work more successfully with challenging behaviours and difficult personality types.
Venue: Angliss Conference Centre
Contact: 03 9484 1180

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Education & Childcare (2)24–25 May | 7–8 June | 14–15 June
Perth, WA | Brisbane, QLD | Melbourne, VIC
Positive Schools 2012: Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference
For all teachers Australia-wide, this conference offers inspirational, sustainable and practical solutions to well-being within schools and colleges. Effective education requires a firm foundation of ongoing wellbeing and positive mental health.
Venue: Hotel Fremantle, WA | Brisbane Convention Centre | Melbourne Convention Centre
Contact:  08 9388 8843

20–21 June
Melbourne. VIC
The 2nd Annual National Higher Education Communication Officers’ Conference 2012
This conference will focus on the developing of advanced strategies and promoting of increased performance essential for communications in higher education.
Venue: Melbourne Marriott Hotel
Contact: 02 9437 1311

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Environment & Sustainability (2)new24–26th July
Adelaide, SA
ENVIRO 2012
This is Australia’s largest meeting of business and the environment that sees industry, government and the environmental service sectors gather every two years to shape policy and progress on sustainable enterprise. 
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre
Contact: 1300 651 026

new28–29 August
Brisbane, QLD
The 4th Annual CSG Associated Water Conference 2012
This is an expert led event which will examine the latest technological advances/options for CSG water management.
Venue: Stamford Plaza
Contact: 02 9080 4300

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Health (6) 24–25 May | 7–8 June | 14–15 June
Perth, WA | Brisbane, QLD | Melbourne, VIC
Positive Schools 2012: Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference
For all teachers Australia-wide, this conference offers inspirational, sustainable and practical solutions to well-being within schools and colleges. Effective education requires a firm foundation of ongoing wellbeing and positive mental health.
Venue: Hotel Fremantle, WA | Brisbane Convention Centre | Melbourne Convention Centre
Contact:  08 9388 8843

28–31 May
Sydney, NSW
Hospital Performance 2012 
Centred on ‘balancing effective patient care with efficient monitoring and reporting’, this conference will examine the challenges hospitals face and present options to advance under COAG’s Healthcare Reform.
Venue: The Sebel, Surrey Hills
Contact: 02 9229 1000

29 May | 30 May | 1 June
Sydney, NSW | Brisbane, QLD | Perth, WA
AHHA Leading Change in Care Pathways–an audience with Lord Darzi of Denham
Professor Lord Darzi is a former Minister of Health in the United Kingdom and is the Chair of Surgery at St Mary's Hospital in London. He also led UK’s National Health Service (NHS) Modernisation Review.
Venue: Shangri La at The Rocks, Sydney | Royal on the Park, Brisbane | Duxton Hotel, Perth.
Contact: AHHA on 02 6162 0780, at admin@ahha.asn.au or visit ahha.asn.au

30–31 May
Sydney, NSW
Transition Care: Improving Outcomes for Older People 2012
This two-day conference will gather a multidisciplinary mix of healthcare practitioners to examine the implementation and delivery of the Australian Government’s transition care program.
Venue: Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay 
Contact: 02 9080 4300

31 May–1 June
Brisbane, QLD
Health and Community Services Workforce Innovation Conference
This conference seeks to showcase practices and models which will support the industry to develop a workforce capable of meeting the ever-increasing needs of communities.
Venues: Hilton Hotel
Contact: 07 3234 0190

24–27 September
Sydney, NSW
The Quantum Leap. Measurement: redefining Health's boundaries?
This event is targeted at both the public and private healthcare sectors across rural, regional and metro areas to join the discussion on what the impact of the National Health Reform will be.
Venue: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Contact: AHHA on 02 6162 0780, at admin@ahha.asn.au or visit ahha.asn.au 

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HR, Training & Employment (4)24–25 May
Sydney, NSW
Workplace Diversity in Australia: Where the bloody hell are we?
At this forum delegates will hear case studies from experienced professionals about their efforts to promote workplace diversity and have the opportunity to participate in two workshops.
Venue: The Sebel Surrey Hills
Contact: 1300 550 662

28–29 May
Sydney, NSW
5th Annual Fair Work Summit 2012
Aims to look at the evolving industrial relations legislation in order to help businesses with the impact of new changes and amendments that will occur in their enterprise.
Venue: Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay
Contact:  02 9080 4300

31 May–1 June
Brisbane, QLD
Health and Community Services Workforce Innovation Conference
This conference seeks to showcase practices and models which will support the industry to develop a workforce capable of meeting the ever-increasing needs of communities.
Venues: Hilton Hotel
Contact: 07 3234 0190

26 June
Melbourne, VIC
Communication Matters
This seminar will aims to help participants with developing advanced communication skills to help them communicate, influence, persuade, live and work more successfully with challenging behaviours and difficult personality types.
Venue: Angliss Conference Centre
Contact: 03 9484 1180

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Innovation (3)new30–31 July
Canberra, ACT
8th Annual Public Sector In-House Counsel Conference 2012
This conference will provide an opportunity to meet with key Government and industry lawyers to discuss the new directions in the regulation of the legal profession and examine innovative models of legal service delivery.
Venue: Hotel Realm
Contact:  02 9080 4300

19 June
Melbourne, VIC
FutureGov Forum Victoria 2012 
This forum will provide a platform for Victoria’s Public Servants to meet with their national and international counterparts as well as representatives on the private sector.
Venue: The Langham Melbourne
Contact: 0413 265 500

21 June
Sydney, NSW
FutureGov Forum NSW 2012
This forum aims to bring together NSW Government change leaders and the private sector to engage and collaborate on the future of citizen service delivery.
Venue: TBC
Contact: 02 4300 26010

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Law, Security & National Affairs (4)new30–31 July
Canberra, ACT
8th Annual Public Sector In-House Counsel Conference 2012
This conference will provide an opportunity to meet with key Government and industry lawyers to discuss the new directions in the regulation of the legal profession and examine innovative models of legal service delivery.
Venue: Hotel Realm
Contact:  02 9080 4300

18–20May
Coffs Harbour, NSW
National Rural and Regional Law and Justice Conference
This conference aims to bring together academic researchers, policy makers, practitioners, service providers, and non-government organisations to consider and discuss the law and justice issue confronting rural and regional Australia.
Venue: Breakfree Aanuka Beach Resort
Contact: 02 6773 3493

21–22 May
Melbourne, VIC
4th Annual Border Security Conference
Aims to discuss the current approaches to border management and provide a space for government and industry to network and discuss future developments and strategies.
Venue: Novotel Melbourne on Collins
Contact:  02 9080 4300

31 May – 1 June
Canberra, ACT
The 2nd annual ADM Cyber Security Summit 2012
Following the success of the inaugural event last year this summit aims to gather Defence and National Security stakeholders to address current and emerging cyber threats to Australia's security.
Venue: Hotel Realm, Canberra
Contact: 02 9080 4321

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Leadership & Management (6)new28 May
Melbourne, VIC
Gain the Policy Edge
This five-day program is aimed at senior government officers and managers who want to develop their policy skills and leadership potential.
Venue: Crown Melbourne
Contact: 03 9653 2000

24–25 May
Sydney, NSW
Service Management Summit
This summit will bring together senior professionals from across Australia to present case studies from successfully realised service delivery optimisation projects as well as leading experts to discuss the latest strategic and technological developments.
Venue: Crystal Palace, Luna Park
Contact: 02 8908 8523

19 June
Melbourne, VIC
FutureGov Forum Victoria 2012 
This forum will provide a platform for Victoria’s Public Servants to meet with their national and international counterparts as well as representatives on the private sector.
Venue: The Langham Melbourne
Contact: 0413 265 500

21 June
Sydney, NSW
FutureGov Forum NSW 2012
This forum aims to bring together NSW Government change leaders and the private sector to engage and collaborate on the future of citizen service delivery.
Venue: TBC
Contact: 02 4300 26010

26 June
Melbourne, VIC
Communication Matters
This seminar will aims to help participants with developing advanced communication skills to help them communicate, influence, persuade, live and work more successfully with challenging behaviours and difficult personality types.
Venue: Angliss Conference Centre
Contact: 03 9484 1180

12–13 July
Sydney, NSW
Women, Management and Work Conference
With the theme ‘Women and Management: Inspiration and Empowerment – Creating your future’ this annual conference provides networking opportunities for women from Government, industry, defence, consultancies at all levels.
Venue: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Contact: 02 9850 8985

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Mining & Resources (1)new28–29 August
Brisbane, QLD
The 4th Annual CSG Associated Water Conference 2012
This is an expert led event which will examine the latest technological advances/options for CSG water management.
Venue: Stamford Plaza
Contact: 02 9080 4300

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Planning & Development (1)new24–26 July
Adelaide, SA
ENVIRO 2012
This is Australia’s largest meeting of business and the environment that sees industry, government and the environmental service sectors gather every two years to shape policy and progress on sustainable enterprise. 
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre
Contact: 1300 651 026

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Public Administration (8)new28 May
Melbourne, VIC
Gain the Policy Edge
This five-day program is aimed at senior government officers and managers who want to develop their policy skills and leadership potential.
Venue: Crown Melbourne
Contact: 03 9653 2000

new30–31 July
Canberra, ACT
8th Annual Public Sector In-House Counsel Conference 2012
This conference will provide an opportunity to meet with key Government and industry lawyers to discuss the new directions in the regulation of the legal profession and examine innovative models of legal service delivery.
Venue: Hotel Realm
Contact:  02 9080 4300

20–23 May
Perth, WA
2012 LGMA National Congress and Business Expo
What will Local Government need to be in 2020, 2030... 2050? What are the issues Local Government is going to face in 10, 20, 30… 50 years time?
Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 
Contact:  lgmacongress@meetingmasters.com.au

24–25 May
Sydney, NSW
Service Management Summit
This summit will bring together senior professionals from across Australia to present case studies from successfully realised service delivery optimisation projects as well as leading experts to discuss the latest strategic and technological developments.
Venue: Crystal Palace, Luna Park
Contact: 02 8908 8523

29–31 May
Sydney, NSW
6th Annual Enterprise Risk Management Conference for Government
Will feature best practise case studies and presentations from industry leading professionals who will guide you through next level risk management strategy development.
Venue: Quay Grand Hotel, Sydney
Contact:  02 9229 1000 or email registration@iqpc.com.au

19 June
Melbourne, VIC
FutureGov Forum Victoria 2012 
This forum will provide a platform for Victoria’s Public Servants to meet with their national and international counterparts as well as representatives on the private sector.
Venue: The Langham Melbourne
Contact: 0413 265 500

21 June
Sydney, NSW
FutureGov Forum NSW 2012
This forum aims to bring together NSW Government change leaders and the private sector to engage and collaborate on the future of citizen service delivery.
Venue: TBC
Contact: 02 4300 26010

12–13 July
Sydney, NSW
Women, Management and Work Conference
With the theme ‘Women and Management: Inspiration and Empowerment – Creating your future’ this annual conference provides networking opportunities for women from Government, industry, defence, consultancies at all levels.
Venue: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Contact: 02 9850 8985

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Public Affairs & Communication (3)18–20May
Coffs Harbour, NSW
National Rural and Regional Law and Justice Conference
This conference aims to bring together academic researchers, policy makers, practitioners, service providers, and non-government organisations to consider and discuss the law and justice issue confronting rural and regional Australia.
Venue: Breakfree Aanuka Beach Resort
Contact: 02 6773 3493

20–21 June
Melbourne. VIC
The 2nd Annual National Higher Education Communication Officers’ Conference 2012
This conference will focus on the developing of advanced strategies and promoting of increased performance essential for communications in higher education.
Venue: Melbourne Marriott Hotel
Contact: 02 9437 1311

26 June
Melbourne, VIC
Communication Matters
This seminar will aims to help participants with developing advanced communication skills to help them communicate, influence, persuade, live and work more successfully with challenging behaviours and difficult personality types.
Venue: Angliss Conference Centre
Contact: 03 9484 1180

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Safety / WHS (2)28–29 May
Sydney, NSW
5th Annual Fair Work Summit 2012
Aims to look at the evolving industrial relations legislation in order to help businesses with the impact of new changes and amendments that will occur in their enterprise.
Venue: Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay
Contact:  02 9080 4300

31 May–1 June
Brisbane, QLD
Health and Community Services Workforce Innovation Conference
This conference seeks to showcase practices and models which will support the industry to develop a workforce capable of meeting the ever-increasing needs of communities.
Venues: Hilton Hotel
Contact: 07 3234 0190

Top

Society & Human Rights (6)18–20May
Coffs Harbour, NSW
National Rural and Regional Law and Justice Conference
This conference aims to bring together academic researchers, policy makers, practitioners, service providers, and non-government organisations to consider and discuss the law and justice issue confronting rural and regional Australia.
Venue: Breakfree Aanuka Beach Resort
Contact: 02 6773 3493

24–25 May
Sydney, NSW
Workplace Diversity in Australia: Where the bloody hell are we?
At this forum delegates will hear case studies from experienced professionals about their efforts to promote workplace diversity and have the opportunity to participate in two workshops.
Venue: The Sebel Surrey Hills
Contact: 1300 550 662

24–25 May | 7–8 June | 14–15 June
Perth, WA | Brisbane, QLD | Melbourne, VIC
Positive Schools 2012: Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference
For all teachers Australia-wide, this conference offers inspirational, sustainable and practical solutions to well-being within schools and colleges. Effective education requires a firm foundation of ongoing wellbeing and positive mental health.
Venue: Hotel Fremantle, WA | Brisbane Convention Centre | Melbourne Convention Centre
Contact:  08 9388 8843

28–29 May
Sydney, NSW
5th Annual Fair Work Summit 2012
Aims to look at the evolving industrial relations legislation in order to help businesses with the impact of new changes and amendments that will occur in their enterprise.
Venue: Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay
Contact:  02 9080 4300

30–31 May
Sydney, NSW
Transition Care: Improving Outcomes for Older People 2012
This two-day conference will gather a multidisciplinary mix of healthcare practitioners to examine the implementation and delivery of the Australian Government’s transition care program.
Venue: Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay 
Contact: 02 9080 4300

12–13 July
Sydney, NSW
Women, Management and Work Conference
With the theme ‘Women and Management: Inspiration and Empowerment – Creating your future’ this annual conference provides networking opportunities for women from Government, industry, defence, consultancies at all levels.
Venue: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Contact: 02 9850 8985

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Other Conferences
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