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Trinity Room
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Plenary 1
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Plenary 2
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Meeting 9
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Meeting 10-11
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Day 2 Registration Open
Start your day with barista-made coffee, proudly provided by NAIF – because great conversations start with great coffee! ☕✨
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8:30 AM - 8:35 AM |
Day 2: Conference Welcome and Housekeeping
MC: Amy Savage, Manager - Economic Development, Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning
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8:35 AM - 8:45 AM |
Northern RDA Alliance Presentation
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8:45 AM - 8:55 AM |
A Torres Strait Story
INVITED: Dennis Fay
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Regional Cooperation Between Northern Australia and Indo-Pacific
Chair – Professor Hurriyet Babacan AM, Chair, Regional Development Australia (RDA) Tropical North
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9:00 AM - 9:10 AM |
Exciting Federal Government Keynote Speaker to be Announced
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9:10 AM - 9:20 AM |
Exciting Indonesia Keynote Speaker to be Announced
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9:20 AM - 9:30 AM |
Strengthening Queensland's Position in the Pacific
Leata Alaimoana, Queensland Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner ‑ Pacific, Trade and Investment Queensland
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9:30 AM - 9:40 AM |
Regional Cooperation Between Northern Australia and Indo-Pacific Keynote Panel Discussion
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Towards a Northern Australian Population and Workforce Strategy
Chair – Brook Orr, Director - Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA)
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9:40 AM - 9:45 AM |
Session Scene Setting by Professor Scott Bowman AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, Charles Darwin University and Chair - Northern Australia Universities Alliance
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9:45 AM - 9:55 AM |
Perspectives on Regional Development from Jobs and Skills Australia
Professor Barney Glover, AO, Commissioner, Jobs and Skills Australia
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9:55 AM - 10:05 AM |
Donisha Duff, OAM
Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Indigenous Business Network
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10:05 AM - 10:15 AM |
Wayde Chiesa, CEO & Lisa McDonald, Project Manager JTNQ, RDA Townsville & Northwest
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10:15 AM - 10:25 AM |
Towards a Northern Australian Population and Workforce Strategy Keynote Panel Discussion
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10:25 AM - 11:00 AM |
Morning Tea & Poster Session
Click to see the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference.
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Beyond the Referendum: First Nations Leadership in Reshaping the North’s Future #2
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Health & Wellbeing: Our People and Places
Chair:
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Nature Positive and Decarbonised Investment in Northern Australia
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Tourism, Small Business, Manufacturing and Sovereign Capability in Northern Australia
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Workshop One
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11:00 AM - 11:20 AM |
Building the Northern Territory’s Future: Indigenous Leadership and Economic Self-Determination
Lauren Motlop and Deirdre O'Sullivan, Aboriginal Investment NT
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Strengthening the Health Workforce in Regional and Remote Australia
Emma King, HumanAbility
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Clean Energy Opportunities for Northern Australia
Peter Long, Astron Engineering
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Australia's Largest Salt Project
David Boshoff, BCI Minerals
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Modern Methods of Construction, Housing and Its Liveability: Northern Australia, What’s the Solution?
Professor Jay Sanjayan, Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure and Digital Contruction, Swinburne University
Simon Taylor, Pilbara Development Commission
David Henderson, Cyclone Testing Station, James Cook University
Ryan Slocombe, Tetris Capital
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11:25 AM - 11:45 AM |
Opportunities and Challenges in Activating Indigenous Water Rights in Cape York Peninsula
Dr Jim Turnour, James Cook University
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Building a Digitally Enabled Rural and Remote Healthcare Workforce: the NARDHC Digital Health Microcredential Course
Dr Michelle Krahe, James Cook University
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Understanding Northern Australia – The Value we Place on Nature and Views about Climate Change
Daniel Evans, .id - Informed Decisions
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Jet Zero Australia: From the Regions to the Runway with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Ed Mason, Jet Zero Australia
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Workshop Continued
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11:50 AM - 12:10 PM |
Presentation to be announced.
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Integration of Telehealth by Telehealth Technicians (Djagamirr) Into Community Life in a Remote Aboriginal Community
Marianne St Clair, Simbani Research Pty Ltd
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Critical Minerals – The First Step Towards a Decarbonised Future
Maria James, Mount Isa To Townsville Economic Development Zone Inc (mitez)
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Building a Future Ready Economy in Mount Isa
Lizzie Webb, The Next Economy and Tim Rose, Mount Isa City Council
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Workshop Continued.
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12:15 PM - 12:35 PM |
What Would Be the Benefits of Establishing a North Australian Indigenous Fishing Cooperative?
Bo Carne, Aboriginal Sea Company
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Social Work Contributions to General Practice in Northern Queensland
Ines Zuchowski, James Cook University
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Protecting the Coast to Protect our Turtles
Lee Furness, Town of Port Hedland
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Essential Ingredients of a Collaborative Ecosystem to Support Innovation, Business and Economic Development
Tara Diversi, Launch Y(E)P
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Workshop Continued..
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12:35 PM - 1:35 PM |
Networking Lunch sponsored by Mackay Regional Council
Take a well-earned lunch break proudly brought to you by Mackay Regional Council! Enjoy a delicious meal and take the opportunity to mingle with fellow delegates and exhibitors in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
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Panel Presentation: Health and Wellbeing: Our People and Places
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Governing Differently for Different Results
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Defence, Biosecurity and Regional Cooperation
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Towards a Northern Australian Population and Workforce Strategy #2
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Workshop Two
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1:35 PM - 1:55 PM |
Inclusive Workforce Strategies: Lessons from Sport for Northern Australia
Matthew Levy OAM
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Supporting Landholder Capacity For Quality Agricultural
Development Applications Across Northern Australia
Project
Tahna Jackson, NT Farmers
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Protect Our Production: Strengthening the North’s Response to Biosecurity Threats with Behavioural Science
Sam Moore, Evidn
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Deadly Women: First Nations Women in Queensland and Northern Territory Overcoming Educational Barriers and Creating Achievement for Themselves and Their Community
Lydia Miller, Reef and Rainforest Research Centre
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Economic Cooperation in the Indo Pacific
Professor Hurriyet Babacan AM, Regional Development Australia (RDA) Tropical North
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2:00 PM - 2:20 PM |
Panel Presentation Continued
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Geography is Not Destiny: Understanding and Addressing Human Development Inequality in Northern Australia
Dr Shashi Karunanethy, Geografia
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Advancing Defence Capability Through Indigenous-led Infrastructure in Northern Australia
Darren Godwell, Indigenous Business Australia (IBA)
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Unlocking the Next Generation: Changing the Narrative around Regional Careers for a Thriving Future
Georgia Lavers, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3)
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Workshop 2 Continued
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2:25 PM - 2:45 PM |
Panel Presentation Continued.
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Strengthening Research, Development and Extension in Northern Australia
Anthony Curro, CRC for Developing Northern Australia
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Port of Karumba Sustainable Development
Neil O'Brien, Gulf Savannah Development
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Karratha: Powering Australia’s Future Through Liveability and Growth
Virginia Miltrup, City of Karratha
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Workshop 2 Continued..
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2:45 PM - 3:15 PM |
Afternoon Tea and Poster Session
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Sustainable Water Development
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Governing Differently for Different Results #2
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West Australia Development Opportunities & Challenges
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Connectivity Far and Wide
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Workshop Three
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3:15 PM - 3:35 PM |
Challenges for Water Markets in Northern Australia
Professor John Rolfe, CQ University
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Regional Cooperation: The Kimberley Regional Group of Councils
Paul Rosier, Kimberley Regional Group and Vernon Lawrence, Kimberley Regional Group and Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley
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From Covid Chaos and Confusion to Regional Aspiration, Innovation, Determination and Now...Graduation
Susan Grylls, Pilbara Kimberley University Centres
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A Roadmap to First Nations Digital Inclusion
Dot West OAM and Assoc. Prof Lyndon Ormond-Parker, First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group
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Beyond the Norm: Innovative Approaches to Workforce Strategies for a Thriving SME Sector in Northern Australia
Moderator: Sarah Whelan, Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KDCCI) Presenters to be announced.
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3:40 PM - 4:00 PM |
Research Supporting Water Security in Northern Australia
Professor Damien Burrows, James Cook University
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Post-mining Land Use: It's Time to Get Serious About Repurposing
Jillian D'Urso, Cooperative Research Centre For Transformations In Mining Economies
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Panel continued
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Taking Stock of Digital Inclusion in Northern Australia
Dr Amber Marshall, Griffith University
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Workshop Three Continued
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4:05 PM - 4:25 PM |
The Balance of Water—Navigating Water Security, Ecology, and Development in Northern Australia
Dr Paula Cartwright, James Cook University
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Engage Early and Often - Ensuring Real and Perceived Equitable Outcomes from Infrastructure Projects
Maddison Clonan and Matt Punch, GHD Pty Ltd
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Preparing Businesses for the Net Zero Economy
Dr Vanessa Rauland, Industry Capability Network
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Positioning Cairns as a Transactional Hub for Papua New Guinea and the Pacific
Tony Sheehan, Tradelinked Cairns PNG Pacific
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Workshop Three Continued.
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4:25 PM - 5:30 PM |
Time to dust off your best attire and get ready to shine at the Conference Dinner! ✨💃🕺 It's time to get fancy and enjoy an unforgettable evening!
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Jump aboard the electric coach and glide your way to the Conference Dinner!
Transfers will depart from conference hotels.
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5:45 PM - 9:30 PM |
Get ready to dine in style at the Conference Dinner, proudly sponsored by NAUA – an evening of great food, great company, and unforgettable moments! 🍽️🎉
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