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NT Water in the Bush Conference and Awards Dinner 2024

9 Oct, 2024 - 9 Oct, 2024 |

8.30am – 9.30pm ACST |

Darwin Convention Centre

Now in its 35th year, our Water in the Bush Conference is the Territory’s premier annual water conference connecting water professionals, the community and industry from across Australia to share information and knowledge about the current and future state of the Territory’s water and inspire positive change.

Announcing our 2024 NT Water Award Finalists so far:

Young Water Professional of the Year Award:
Mathilda Lipscombe, Water Demand Coordinator - Remote Communities, Power and Water Corporation
Dr Susannah Clement, Senior Policy Officer, Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security

Water Professional of the Year Award:
Kylie Collins, Senior Manager Strategic Water, Power and Water Corporation
Phillipa Hunter, Director Water Management, Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security

Organisational Award Finalists will be announced soon.

Featured Speakers:

Ministerial Address
The Honourable Joshua Burgoyne, Minister for Water Resources

Joshua Burgoyne was appointed as a Northern Territory minister in September 2024 with the portfolios of Water Resources; Lands, Planning and Environment; Corporate and Digital Strategy. Joshua will provide an update on his portfolio & priorities and discuss the NT Government's strategic aspirations.

Territory born and bred, Joshua is passionate about supporting people, having been raised by his parents who worked in the medical industry and police services for over 3 decades. An electrician by trade, Joshua has worked for a small family run business and is passionate about ensuring business and industry has certainty to operate, innovate and invest.

James Parfitt

Welcome to Country
James Parfitt, Director, Top End Dreaming -Indigenous Employment and Consultancy

Our Welcome to Country will be provided by James Parfitt (Fejo) a Larrakia and Wurrumungu man from the Northern Territory.

James is the co-founder of Bilata Indigenous Legal Pathways program and is currently studying law at CDU. Previously, he worked as Community Engagement Officer with Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory and the Royal Commission into Child sexual abuse in institutions. He also participates in various community engagements and Board memberships.

Event Details

Conference

Date	Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Time	8:30am - 5:00pm ACST
Venue	Darwin Convention Centre, Waterfront Rooms 1 & 2
Address	10 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City NT 0800

NT Water Awards Dinner

Date	Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Time	6:30pm - 9:30pm ACST
Venue	Darwin Convention Centre, Waterfront Rooms 1 & 2
Address	10 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City NT 0800

Registration SOLD OUT

Registration Type	Member	Non-Member	Concession Member*
Full Registration	$420.00	$590.00	$315.00
Full Registration plus 1 Year AWA Professional Membership	N/A	$670.00	N/A
Conference Only	$320.00	$450.00	$240.00
Dinner Only	$165.00	$230.00	$123.75

*Concession rates apply to AWA Concession Members (students, retirees and YWPs under the age of 25).

Full Registration:

This registration option includes:

- Access to the full conference and 1 ticket to the dinner on Wednesday 09 October.

- All Day Catering during the Conference on Wednesday 9th October

- Conference Dinner on Wednesday 9th October, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm ACST

Conference Only Registration:

- This registration option includes access to the conference only and does not include the dinner.

- This includes All Day Catering during the Conference on Wednesday 9th October

Dinner Only Registration:
- This registration option is for the dinner on Wednesday 09 October only and does not include access to conference sessions.
- Dinner is at the Darwin Convention Centre from 6:30pm - 9:30pm ACST

This event is now SOLD OUT

Sponsorship
To find out about sponsorship opportunities, contact Troy: twaite@awa.asn.au

Travel & Accommodation
Neighbouring hotels are pleased to offer guests a 15% discount off the best available rate accommodation subject to availability:

-        Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront – 2 min drive/4 min walk
-        Vibe Darwin Waterfront – 2 min drive/5 min walk
-        Travelodge Resort Darwin – 6 min drive

Upon Booking, please use the PROMO CODE: TH2697031

Not a member?
Join a community of almost 5,000 individual and 500 corporate members driving a sustainable water future through education, engagement, and connection. If you wish to learn more about AWA's membership benefits or join online, visit our website or contact membership@awa.asn.au.

For more information about Water in the Bush contact:
EVENT:
Kyllie Whitehead, Member Engagement Manager | Ph: 02 9467 8420 | E: kwhitehead@awa.asn.au
Sally Lorraine, Events Manager | Ph: 02 9436 0055 E: slorraine@awa.asn.au

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Troy Waite, Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager | P: 02 9467 8426 | E: twaite@awa.asn.au

Thank you to our Partners and Sponsors:

Platinum Partner

Conference & Awards Dinner Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Coffee Cart Sponsor

National R&D Excellence Award Sponsor	National Young Water Professional of the Year Award Sponsor