Competition for Not-for-Profits to secure a corporate partner is increasing. One of the biggest hurdles you will face is presenting yourself as the right organization for a corporate to partner with. This conference will provide you with a toolkit on how to source these crucial partnerships and more importantly how to secure and maintain the partnership to ensure sustainability for your organization. You will also hear from corporates explaini...

In this highly- interactive forum, community engagement practitioners from various industries will share their experiences and case studies of how they are using online engagement approaches and getting the most out of it. Hear from: Department of Human Services Yarra Valley Water Parsons Brinckerhoff Best Practice Local Government Warringah Council Willoughby City Council University of Wollongong Bang the Table GHD Some of the topics to be co...

Infrastructure and asset management are the core focus for local government across Australia. Australian governments spend more than $7 billion maintaining and renewing the road network every year. This conference will explore the different innovative delivery models which are being implemented across Australia and draw together lessons learnt to determine best practice in road maintenance. Areyou trying to develop the most sustainable, cost e...

With 1320 public hospitals, private hospitals and day procedure centres being audited over the next four years. It is vital all healthcare organisations effectively embed the national standards. Hear case studies from leading organisations on how to manage ongoing audits and stengthen clinical quality at all levels. Participate in interactive panel discussions and hear expert insights on how clinical governance challenges are being addressed....

This course will provide participants with a fundamental grounding in the Australian gas industry, covering the key technical, commercial and contract aspects of the industry. The course begins with a short review of upstream activities including how natural gas (conventional and coal seam methane gas) is formed, how it is found and produced. A study of the gas transportation network will outline the movement of gas flows around the country, i...

A unique opportunity to receive specific commercial training and scenarios on how to be the lead negotiator from inception to completion of gas sale agreements, gas transportation agreements and joint venture agreements. Key Learning Outcomes: Understand the unique mix of analytical, commercial and interpersonal skills required to be a competent negotiator. Analyse contractual terms, legal obligations, risks and liabilities. Determine the econ...

Discover up to date information about the potential impact of changes to energy prices and your contractual obligations with the potential repeal of the price on carbon, operation of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) and the introduction of the Direct Action Scheme. In this one day course, you will discover critical information and strategies for successful energy procurement and contracting for both electricity and natural gas. Key Learning...

Join leading Australian and international experts who will converge in Sydney in February 2014 to review and discuss the key issues surrounding Australia's national security. The 12th Annual National Security Australia Conference to be held on the 26th and 27th of May at the Sydney Harbour Marriot, Circular Quay is your opportunity to gather with leading national security experts and key industry colleagues.Over the past twelve years this conf...

The conference will examine the climate change initiatives developed under the new Coalition Governmen. Hear the latest developments and gain a full understanding from the experts, as they disclose and clarify key issues surrounding Direct Action.

With significant spending cuts and an emphasis toward the Commonwealth government living within its means, 2014 will be an economically challenging year in a climate of deepening deficit and declining growth, as the mining boom subsides. The impact this will have on the direction of future healthcare reform and its influence on the healthcare system raises several questions.Amongst this economic backdrop, 2014 presents itself as critical year...