DELEGATES

Embedding Best Practice in communicating and engaging with communities

The last few years have shown again that communicating during emergencies is critical to the preservation of life, property and communities. Whatever the outcomes, it is vital that professional communicators continually review and assess the effectiveness of their messaging.  

What communication has worked well, and what didn’t quite hit the mark? What did we learn, and how can we all communicate and engage even better in the future?

Make sure you’re at EMPA 2023 in Brisbane from Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 June 2023 and find out.

Registration includes:

    • Two days of general sessions
    • Conference Dinner & EMPA Awards Ceremony
    • Daily catering* (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea)
    • Half-day workshop  
David Webber from NSW SES and Jennifer Kidd from Tumbulgum Community Association. Preparing the community to be the first responder in emergencies
David Webber, NSW SES, and Jennifer Kidd, Tumbulgum Community Association, community panel on grass-roots first response
Special Group and Student rates available! 

Individual Registration

$1,480
  • Two full days of sessions
  • Conference dinner
  • Half-day workshop
  • Daily catering*

Single Day Registration

$685
  • Choice of Wednesday or Thursday full day of sessions
  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included*

Add-ons

  • Half day workshop - $175
  • Conference dinner - $130

3+ Registration

$1,000
  • Two full days of sessions
  • Conference dinner
  • Half-day workshop
  • Daily Catering*

Extra tickets can be purchased for the following: 

Add-ons

  • Half-day workshop - $175
  • Conference dinner - $130

Please note:

Student Registration

$335
  • Two full days of sessions
  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided each day
  • Opportunity to network with Industry Leaders

Tickets can be purchased for the following: 

Add-ons

  • Half-day workshop - $87
  • Conference dinner - $130

Please note: 

Individual Registration

$1,480
  • Two full days of sessions
  • Conference dinner
  • Half-day workshop
  • Daily catering*

Single Day Registration

$685
  • Choice of Wednesday or Thursday full day of sessions
  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included*

Add-ons

  • Half day workshop - $175
  • Conference dinner - $130

3+ Registration

$1,000
  • Two full days of sessions
  • Conference dinner
  • Half-day workshop
  • Daily catering*

Extra tickets can be purchased for the following: 

Add-ons

  • Half-day workshop - $175
  • Conference dinner - $130

Please note: 

Student Registration

$335
  • Two full days of sessions
  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided each day
  • Opportunity to network with Industry Leaders

Tickets can be purchased for the following: 

Add-ons

  • Half day workshop - $87
  • Conference dinner - $130

Please note: 

*If your dietary preference cannot be catered for by the venue, additional fees will be charged to cover these costs. Please see list below.

High Profile Events (HPE) has recently updated their registration software to the Currinda platform. All attendees will be required to hold a Currinda profile.

To complete your registration, please select the above button ‘REGISTER NOW’. This will take you to the EMPA Australia Currinda log in page.

It is likely some of you will have created a Currinda profile in the past. If you know your original email and password, please log in using these details. Otherwise, create a new Currinda profile by selecting ‘Begin here’ and fill in the personal details page. If you have simply forgotten your Currinda log in details, the Currinda database will recognise your profile by matching fields such as email address, full name, organisation etc. If a profile is recognised, please confirm if these details are yours. In the case that it is correct, please update your password.

Once you have successfully logged in, please follow the registration prompts. Upon completion, a confirmation email will be sent to you. If you do not receive this email, check your profile email address was entered correctly and that your registration is complete. If you require assistance, please click here to contact HPE. Do not re-register.

Your Currinda profile (email and password) can be used to access your registration at any time to make any necessary changes such as registering add-on’s, making a payment, downloading a current invoice or your certificate of attendance.

If you wish to make changes to your registration type, such as changing from a single day registration to a full, please email the details to the secretariat at conferences@empa.org.au. Do not re-register.

If you are a group manager that is planning to arrange registrations on behalf of delegates within your organisation and/or attend the conference yourself, please click here to view registration instructions.

  • MasterCard & Visa, personal cheque or bank deposit accepted. A 2% surcharge applies to all credit/debit card transactions.
  • Registration payments: If paying by direct deposit, payment must be made or remittance received within 30 days from date of invoice. Registration and payment must be received prior to the conference commencing.
  • Accommodation payments: Payment for all accommodation must be made in full 45 days before date of event. If payment is not received in this time, your room booking will be cancelled. 
  • All rates quoted are in Australian dollars and include 10% GST.
  • All online registrations are checked by the secretariat. If there is any query, they will contact you.

The venue will make every effort to cater for guests with special dietary requirements, i.e. vegetarian, vegan, gluten and/or lactose free or allergies** at no extra charge. Any other additional special meal requests may incur a surcharge. 

**Important notice regarding food allergies – While the venue will endeavour to accommodate requests for special meals for customers who have food allergies or intolerances, they cannot completely guarantee allergy-free meals due to the potential of trace allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients.

  • If you have proceeded to register and then changed your mind, please contact the Conference Secretariat within 24 hours of registering to avoid any cancellation fees.
  • Registration cancellations received 30 days prior to the event will be refunded, minus a $150 cancellation fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the event will not be eligible for a refund. Substitute delegates may be nominated at any time.
  • Refunds for registration add-ons (workshops, dinners etc) will be given at the discretion of the Conference Secretariat.
  • Cancellation of all hotel bookings must be made in writing no later than 30 days prior to the event to be eligible for a full refund. Should you cancel less than 30 days prior to the commencement of the event, no refund will be payable.
  • All cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing by the registered person to the Conference Secretariat.
  • In the event that the conference is cancelled due to government imposed restrictions, the Conference Secretariat will advise options and eligibility for a partial or full refund.

Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that you consider your individual travel and health insurance requirements prior to making travel arrangements.

There may be photographs taken throughout the conference and at the social events. These may be used for promotional activities, including the conference website, social media etc. If you do not want your photograph taken, or used, please notify the photographer onsite at your earliest convenience.

EMPA and the conference secretariat reserve the right to amend any part of the conference program or event should it be necessary. No liability will be accepted for damages of any nature sustained by participants, or their accompanying persons, or loss or damage to their personal property as a result of the conference or related event. 

The Conference Secretariat has the right to refuse entry if you are unable to produce proof of vaccination status or relevant exemption. Refusal of entry is not eligibility for a refund.