The 5th Australian & New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference will be held at Jupiters Gold Coast, QLD on the 30-31 May 2016. The Conference theme “EARTH; FIRE and RAIN” will continue to address planning, response and the introduction of innovative techniques in management of disasters, emergencies and hazards.

The 2016 Conference continues to grow and offer extensive resources, knowledge and network opportunities to those that work in the Disaster and Emergency Management Community.

The Conference Program will be designed to challenge, inspire, demonstrate and encourage participants while facilitating discussion. The program will include an extensive range of topics with Keynotes, Concurrent Sessions, Panel Discussions and Posters.

The Conference is a joint initiative of four ‘not-for-profit’ organisations: Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC, Australian Institute of Emergency Services, Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association Inc. and the Association for Sustainability in Business Inc.

There is currently a call for abstracts that will remain open until 8 February 2016.

On the day following the conference, the Australian & New Zealand Search and Rescue Conference will be taking place at Jupiters Gold Coast on 1 June 2016. The two Conferences have come together to form a partnership by aligning the dates of the events, offering the two industries the most significant Conferences on the 2016 calendar.

The two events offer an extensive program incorporating over 120 industry speakers, an all-encompassing exhibition and networking opportunities across the 3 days.

Special discount rates are being offered to those that wish to attend both Conferences.

Name: Australian & New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference

Time: Various

Date: 30-31 May 2016

Venue: Jupiters Hotel & Casino

Address: Gold Coast Hwy & Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach QLD 4218

Cost: $980.00 for non-members ($880.00 early bird available until 18 April 2016)

Event Website: http://anzdmc.com.au/