NRM & Coastal Conference Mandurah

21/09/2022

Conferences like this one wouldn't be possible without our amazing partners, sponsors and supporters. Thank you to host partners City of Mandurah, Shire of Murray and Shire of Waroona. Key partners Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, WALGA, and the support of Lotterywest, The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australian Planning Commission, Transport WA, the 7 NRM bodies of WA, and Containers for Change WA. And of course, all our speakers, presenters, tour guides, suppliers (including the wonderful venue Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, conference organizers Partner&Prosper, wonderful caterers, bus company, and many others), and everyone who purchased tickets and attended.
We appreciate every one of you for your support and involvement.

20/09/2022

What another great day! Dr Chadden Hunter provided a humorous and entertaining presentation (with some spectacular imagery), the greatly informative deep-dive into resilience from Dr Steven Lade, our official opening with addresses from Mayor Rhys Williams and Hon. Alannah MacTiernan, a smoking ceremony, numerous popular presentations, and three amazing field trips, we sure hope everyone got as much as we did out of the day.

With only one day to go, we are sad to see it end, but we've got plenty more left for you all.

19/09/2022

What a day! From some amazing speakers, yummy food, and some inspiring winners at the WA Coastal Awards for Excellence, we are just getting started, with two action-packed days ahead!

Some of you asked about the leftover food we had from today. Our numbers were a bit off due to the change in date, but rest assured all leftover food went to a good home, with much of it donated to Halo Team Mandurah to distribute to local people. It's great to be able to help reduce waste and help others at the same time!

18/09/2022

We hope you are excited about the conference beginning tomorrow!

Registrations are from 7:30am at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre foyer, where you will also be able to record your tour preferences.
Please bring along a reusable water bottle, coffee cup and lanyard to help keep the waste produced down.
Don't forget to have suitable outdoor clothing/footwear for the tours in the afternoon - they will be going ahead if it is raining.

Programs are digital, so check it out before you arrive: https://www.nrmandcoastalconference.org.au/2022-program/

We can't wait to see everyone there!

16/09/2022

We are very excited to announce that the full program has been released. View it online now! https://www.nrmandcoastalconference.org.au/2022-program/

Due to the changed date and availability, Tuesday 20 September remains our Day 1/Opening program, while Monday 19 September is referred to as Day 3.

Tour sign-up will be available at registration. Please be aware some tours have capacity limits.

14/09/2022

Urgent Update: Date Change!

To mark the National Day of Mourning and public holiday called for Thursday 22 September, the conference will now run from Monday 19 September – Wednesday 21 September, and will not include the conference dinner. All speakers and ticket holders have been sent an email, with no action required to change your ticket to the Monday session. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the conference and appreciate your understanding for these extenuating circumstances.

As you can imagine, this significant and late-notice announcement has had a great impact on our planning, and resulted in significant flow-on effects. We have been working very hard to investigate suitable options and provide a fast update to all involved, and this option was identified as the most suitable. We have tried our very best to continue to offer a robust and valuable conference experience, and encompass the resilience discussed in many of the presentations that we are excited to bring to you.

An updated program will be released in the coming days.

08/09/2022

Have you purchased your dinner tickets yet?

We are very excited to announce that the conference dinner will take place at the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club, and will feature a delicious three-course menu, with drinks and entertainment and a beautiful view. Tickets are limited, and closing soon.

A select number may be available during the conference, but they won't be able to cater to dietary requirements and aren't guaranteed.

Don't miss this great networking opportunity, and a wonderful way to close up your time at the conference.

Purchase now: https://www.nrmandcoastalconference.org.au/registrations-now-open/

01/09/2022

Have you had a chance to our day 1 timetable?

Day 1 is loaded with two awesome in Researcher and ARC Future Fellow Steven Lade, and renowned filmmaker Dr Chadden Hunter. Post-morning tea we head into five breakout streams, with a good mix of NRM & coastal focuses, and even a workshop addressing a pressing WA pathogen issue.

After lunch, we embark on our first conference field trips. Explore the Bushfire Centre of Excellence & the innovative FiPWA project, or head on out to coastal sites around Mandurah to explore prevalent issues facing the coastal environment.

Join us for Day 1: https://www.nrmandcoastalconference.org.au/registrations-now-open/

30/08/2022

A little bit more about our day 1 tours!

Bushfire Centre of Excellence and FIPWA Field Trip: We will take a short trip out to the BFCoE where you will be greeted with a water blessing ceremony, followed by a tour of this landmark facility, and a presentation on their Cultural Fire Program. A short walk takes you to the newly opened FIPWA, here you will hear about the environmental challenges of farming on the coastal catchment of the Bindjareb Djilba (Peel-Harvey estuary), and Eden Towers will present on their vertical farming project, an Australian first! Round out the day by networking with other delegates in the landscaped gardens of the BFCoE, before boarding the bus back to Mandurah.

City of Mandurah Coastal Sites Field Trip: Learn about three different coastal management programs that are running in the City of Mandurah. You’ll hear from City staff, Coast Care volunteers, and Halls Head Education Support Centre will be talking about they’ve embedded coastal care into their weekly learning through their Eco-Leader program.

Field trips are included in your three day or relevant day conference registration: https://www.nrmandcoastalconference.org.au/registrations-now-open/

22/08/2022

Richard Campbell is our day 2 keynote speaker! He joins us for a presentation titled "Customary knowledge and novel solutions for environmental and cultural benefits".

Richard is a scientist with expertise in marine (sea lions, dugongs, turtles etc) who has worked across the government, university and consulting sectors. He has many years of on-ground experience working with Traditional Owner and Indigenous Ranger groups in the Kimberley and Northern Territory, helping to develop and manage country plans, abatement fire management plans and economic development initiatives. Richard also spent time working on a number of commercial fishery-related projects, including field stock assessment of and in Western Australia.

Register to join Richard on Wednesday: https://www.nrmandcoastalconference.org.au/registrations-now-open/

19/08/2022

Dr Steven Lade is our opening keynote speaker for the State NRM & Coastal Conference!

Steven is an ARC Future Fellow at the Australian National University, researcher at the Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University, and Lead at the Commission Secretariat hosted by Future Earth .

He uses modelling to study the resilience of social-ecological systems including fisheries, , catchments, and the whole Earth system. We can't wait for Dr Lade to share this knowledge in his presentation 'What is Resilience? A tour of resilience theory and practice'.

Join Steven at the conference. Tickets on sale now https://www.nrmandcoastalconference.org.au/registrations-now-open/

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The 2022 State Natural Resource Management and Coastal Conference will be held beside the stunning waterways of Mandurah from 20 September – 22 September 2022. A highly regarded WA event that has been held regularly since the 1990s, the Conference will focus on maximising netw...

15/08/2022

We are incredibly honoured to have Dr Carmen Lawrence join us as our closing speaker for the conference with her topic:

What is Resilience? A Tour of Resilience Theory and Practice

Dr Lawrence entered in 1986, serving at both State and Federal levels for 21 years. She was at various times WA Minister for Education and Aboriginal affairs and was the first woman to become and Treasurer of a State government.

She shifted to Federal politics in 1994 and was appointed Minister for Health and Human Services and Minister assisting the Prime Minister on the Status of Women. She retired from politics in 2007 and was Director of the Centre for the Study of Social Change in the School of Psychological Science at the University of Western Australia where she is now an Honorary Fellow and Professor Emerita. She is currently of the Conservation Council of WA.

Register to hear from Dr Lawrence: https://www.nrmandcoastalconference.org.au/registrations-now-open/

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The 2022 State Natural Resource Management and Coastal Conference will be held beside the stunning waterways of Mandurah from 20 September – 22 September 2022. A highly regarded WA event that has been held regularly since the 1990s, the Conference will focus on maximising netw...

09/08/2022

We previously announced Dr Chadden Hunter as one of our keynote speakers, and now we are ready to announce his speaking topic:

Attenborough and the Environment: Do Wildlife Films actually Help Conservation

Join us as Chadden shares his experiences working with the legendary Sir David Attenborough, shows amazing footage of his adventures, and examines the impact of film in conservation work. This presentation is not to be missed, and is sure to be a highlight of the conference.

If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, make sure you do so today. https://www.nrmandcoastalconference.org.au/registrations-now-open/

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The 2022 State Natural Resource Management and Coastal Conference will be held beside the stunning waterways of Mandurah from 20 September – 22 September 2022. A highly regarded WA event that has been held regularly since the 1990s, the Conference will focus on maximising netw...

04/08/2022

Each day of the conference delegates will head out on site to explore the beauty, resources, and projects that make this region so diverse and rich. On day 1 you can tour the Bushfire Centre of Excellence and the new Food Innovation Precinct/Mereny Bidi Boodja, or visit a variety of coastal sites. On day 2 choose between visiting Preston Beach, or exploring the bushland buyback sites. Finish off on day 3 with a Mandurah Estuary Cruise, or a visit to Binjareb Park, including a guided tour of the Pinjarra Massacre site.

These field trips are included in your conference ticket price and ensure you leave the conference with practical applications and wonderful memories of the area.

we can't wait to see you there. Get your tickets now at https://www.nrmandcoastalconference.org.au/registrations-now-open/

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The 2022 State Natural Resource Management and Coastal Conference will be held beside the stunning waterways of Mandurah from 20 September – 22 September 2022. A highly regarded WA event that has been held regularly since the 1990s, the Conference will focus on maximising netw...

28/07/2022

With the next few days marking and , we know there are lots of events and planting days coming up, celebrating how much our beautiful, diverse range of trees contribute to our lives as we know it. We'd love to hear about the events you're running, and see some photos of the community coming together!

21/07/2022

Abstract booklet released!
In case you missed it, we recently released our conference timetable. Now we've added our abstract booklet, meaning you can get a great understanding of our speakers and their presentations.
View the timetable and abstract booklet now at https://www.nrmandcoastalconference.org.au/2022-program/

15/07/2022

Today is your FINAL day to get the great value early bird ticket price. These rates end today for the full three-day package, single-day tickets, and the conference dinner.

Register now! https://www.nrmandcoastalconference.org.au/registrations-now-open/

14/07/2022