Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) and Australian Water Association are proud to be in Alice Springs this week for the Voices from the Bush conference.
Voices from the Bush will bring together the sector to drive change and direct the conversation in shaping a sustainable water future across our nation’s rural and remote regions.
WSAA sessions include:
Tuesday 10 September
PANEL: HOW FAR HAVE WE COME? INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE ACCOUNTABILITY – Adam Lovell will participate in this Panel facilitated by Uncle Bill Wilson with Corinne Cheeseman and Kiara Johnson.
CLOSING THE WATER GAP FOR PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WORKSHOP (Session 3) – Taylor Hayward will facilitate the session to explore how current programs are progressing in areas such as water and wastewater supply, service levels, source security, liveability and engagement, and what we can do to overcome existing challenges and barriers.
Wednesday 11 September
CAPABILITY BUILDING WORKSHOP (Session 7)
PART 1: JOIN OUR WATER STORY
Join our water story as we share how a group of water leaders have tried to do things differently, starting with listening to Aboriginal voices.
Speakers: Bek Christensen, Peter Cullen Trust
Meg Humphrys, WSAA
Eric Vanweydeveld, Aquanex
Jason Wilson, DCCEW
Bradley Moggridge, UTS
PART 2: EMPLOYMENT, SKILLS, ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Join a conversation showcasing the perspective of two frontline First Nations water service operators and their journeys of development and working on country in Far North Queensland
Speakers:
Youngus Bowie, Torres Strait Island Regional Council
Nicholas Sabatino, Torres Shire Council
Chris Blake, Queensland Health
ELEVATING BEST PRACTICE ENGAGEMENT (Paper 60)
Nina Braid, Yarra Valley Water will share insights from the Better Practice First Nations Community Engagement Toolkit developed by WSAA and The Energy Charter.
9 Sep 2024
