Join us for an insightful morning of networking, hear from influential figures in the Northern Territory Water sector and enjoy breakfast while engaging with key voices in the field.
The 2024 Northern Territory Minister’s Breakfast themed, “What are the Territory’s priorities for Water Resilience over the next decade” will include a Ministerial Address from the Hon Kate Worden, Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Security.
Minister Worden will discuss the NT priorities for water resilience over the next decade, considering the influence of climate change and the need to protect the Territory’s environment and cultural values, as well as water security for urban, regional and remote communities and the role water plays in Closing the Gap of Indigenous disadvantage, along with water for the economy (including agriculture and green hydrogen).
The Darwin event will consist of a hot plated breakfast with the event to be livestreamed via webinar.
Master of Ceremonies
Kruti Patel, NT Branch President and Senior Civil Engineer, Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec
Speakers
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Welcome to Country
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. |
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Ministerial Address Hon Kate Worden |
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Breakfast Facilitator Natalie Fries Natalie is a past NT Branch President of the Australian Water Association and is currently the lead environmental consultant for the AROWS project. Natalie is committed to achieving equitable and sustainable water supply outcomes across the NT. |
Event Details - Darwin
| Date | Friday 21 June 2024 |
| Time | 7.15 am to 9.45 am ACST |
| Venue |
Hilton Darwin - Signature Room |
| Address |
32 Mitchell Street, Darwin NT 0800 |
| Dress Code |
Territory Business Attire (no PPE) |
Livestream Details
| Date | Friday 21 June 2024 |
| Time | 8.00 am to 9.30 am ACST |
| Online | A Zoom link will be distributed 24 hours prior to the event. Please ensure you diarise for now! |
| Date | Friday 21 June 2024 |
| Time | 7.30 am to 9.45 am ACST |
| Venue | Desert Knowledge Australia, Desert Knowledge Precinct |
| Address |
475 South Stuart Highway, Alice Springs NT 0873 |
| Dress Code | Smart casual / Clean PPE acceptable |
| Registration Type | Rates |
| Member | $75 |
| Non-Member | $105 |
| Concession Member | $56 |
| Registration Type | Rates |
| Member | $20 |
| Non-Member | $40 |
Corporate Table
To purchase a "Corporate Table" with seating for eight (8) individual guests at the Darwin event, all tickets must be purchased as individual tickets - select the "or add multiple" option displayed under a ticket type, and purchase 8 x individual tickets. All Corporate Tables are subject to changes based on Government restrictions at the time of the event.
Accommodation
We have secured a discounted room rate at the Mitchell Street Hilton for a King guest room across the dates of 20 and 21 June for $ per night, room only. If you wish to secure this accommodation offer please email DRWHD_RES@HILTON.COM, mention the rate and event name AWA NT Water Breakfast and the Reservations Team can assist with a booking.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you looking for some branding opportunities to reach people working in water. We have opportunities available for this event as follows:
| Sponsorship Level | Price (exc GST) |
| Gold | $5,000 |
| Silver | $2,500 |
| Webinar | $2,000 |
Sponsorship enquiries to:
Troy Waite | Partnership & Sponsorship Manager | E: twaite@awa.asn.au | Ph: 0418 404 692
For more information on this event please contact:
Event:
Esther Micah | Event Coordinator | E: emicah@awa.asn.au. | Ph: 02 9467 8434
Kyllie Whitehead | Member Engagement Manager | E: kwhitehead@awa.asn.au | Ph: 02 9467 8420
Membership: To find out more about AWA's membership benefits visit our webpage here or contact membership@awa.asn.au.