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:
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Ministerial Address
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Welcome to Country 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. |
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 |
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