Social media has become the most effective tool for organisations to communicate and engage with their stakeholders. However most government agencies struggle to use these platforms effectively. How can bureaucratic messages become innovative and engaging? Government content does not have to be static and boring. Through understanding the current trends and expectations of how people want to be communicated with, public sector organisations ca...

Implementing cost effective & sustainable asset management As more councils face amalgamation, rate caps and dwindling townships, sustainable and cost effective asset management is more important than ever. Smart service delivery planning through data optimisation and community consultation is crucial. Management and integration of data and planning strategies for the future are key issues for leaders in the asset management field. Benefit...

Building on twelve years of excellence this annual meeting point is the optimal place for the industry to come together to discuss the latest advances in the industry, swap experiences and learn from the best operators in the business. We have changed the look and feel of our site to provide you with more content surrounding the longwall industry including reviews of the event and additional speaker interviews and more. The program for the 201...

In the wake of the hepatitis A outbreak linked with foreign frozen berries early this year the government has announced plans to develop guidelines to overhaul food labelling laws in Australia. The topic has gained many column inches in recent weeks as government and industry alike grapple with the boundaries of labelling laws in this country. As this debate continues a forum is needed for all industry players to come together and discuss food...

In a period of depressed coal prices, the coal industry has been implementing costs reduction and productivity programmes and exploring strategy changes. After years of high investment and export levels the coal industry has now to address critical issues to establish long term sustainable solutions for the industry. The Australian Coal Conference is the only coal focussed event held in Sydney addressing the future of the coal industry in Aust...

Opening with the theme of risk and threat management, the conference emphasised the importance of engagement and communication by bringing together a broad range of stakeholders who actively exchanged ideas, initiatives and opinions around optimising student security. Although campus and student security it is not an area that is easily managed, the conference showcased the proactive initiatives and ideas being implemented with a series of cas...

In total, 26 key speakers from across the country will come together to discuss the integration of mental health into the NDIS, highlighting emerging lessons from the launch sites. The changing landscape for service providers and the integration of the NDIS with other schemes will be examined, including how to maximize choice and control by supporting and preparing people with mental illness for a successful transition to the scheme. The confe...

The Future of Medicare Conference is a timely event as the Abbott government debates a full over haul of the Australian healthcare system. As Medicare turned 30 at the start of 2014, it was becoming increasingly obvious that cracks in the system could no longer be ignored. The May 13th Budget, as expected, outlined many changes that the government would like to introduce. Some of these measures have been met with hostility and have sparked muc...

What is behind the Emergency Department (ED) bottle neck? This conference will examine innovative models for improving waiting times, and access block with an emphasis on safe, quality of care. Between 2009 and 2010, Australian public hospitals provided almost 7.4 million accident and emergency services, with an annual growth rate of 4.3 per cent per year over the past five years. Coupled with the rising demand for emergency services, there ha...

Goals of the conference LOPSA-East is an annual conference held in NJ with the goal of providing a forum where system administrators can come together, network with their industry peers, share war stories, and learn from some of the greatest minds in the profession. Benefits of Attending the Conference Learn from world-class instructors how to use the latest tools and technologies Hear working IT professionals talk about their experiences solv...