Who is this event for? 
The Dangkal Gwo’yal-wa (Strong Country) First Nations Land and Water Forum (the Forum) is open to anyone interested in First Nations land and water management. 

It is however aimed at providing an opportunity for First Nations Rangers and Indigenous Protected Area providers to share information, develop networks and discuss the future direction of the sector.

What do the different ticketing pricing mean?
This Forum aims to support First Nations Rangers and Indigenous Protected Area provider attendance. As a result tickets for members of First Nations Ranger and IPA groups will be subsidised.

Tickets categories include:
General Admission - Open to Indigenous land and water sector organisations, researchers, government officials, educational institutions and the general public.

Indigenous Rangers - Open to Federal and State funded, First Nations rangers and Indigenous protected Area providers and their supporting organisations.

Can I invite others? 
This Forum is open anyone who works in the Land and Water Sector around Australia. Registrations can be made here.

Is there preferred accommodation I can book?
The Forum falls on a busy time of the year in Darwin. delegates will be required to manage and book their own accommodation. The event organisers have arranged to block out a large variety of accommodation options for delegates to draw from. 

Please find the link to accommodation options here 

How can I book tickets?
Tickets can be booked though the registration page

Where can I review my registration information?
You will be sent an email with all your registration information on booking. If you need to make any changes or do not receive a confirmation email please contact the event organiser at events@33creative.com.au

Can I buy tickets at the event?
You will not be able to purchase tickets at the Forum. All delegates are required to pre-book through the electronic registration page.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind about attending?
Refunds can be made up until 15 July 2024 by contacting the events organiser at: events@33creative.com.au. A $50 administration fee will apply to any cancellations.

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
If you need to change the ticket details prior to the Forum please click here to put a request to the event organiser by emailing events@33creative.com.au

How to I book into breakout sessions?
Once the program is finalised, we will send an email to all delegates allowing them to go in and register for the session they would like to attend. Note some sessions will have limited capacity so we encourage you to register early.

Who is speaking?
We have an array of speakers from the land and water sector, ranging from sector leaders, researchers, educational institutions and Ranger groups sharing their experiences. 

The agenda is being updated regularly. 

For more details on sessions please head to our agenda page 

Where do I go to check in?
Delegates will be required to present to the electronic registration kiosks within the convention centre foyer. 

Electronic check in kiosks will be open from 4 pm on Monday 26 August and then again from 7:30 am on Tuesday 27 August at The Darwin Convention Centre for you to check in. Please bring your registration email which will have a barcode for you to scan. 

A staff member will be available to assist you with the check in process and will have your pass for the conference ready for you to pick up.

How do I download the event app?
Information on the Event APP will be provided closer to the Forum date.

Will the event be recorded and if so where can I watch it?
At this stage the event is not planned to be recorded. A post event report will be produced and shared with all attendees. If you are interested in receiving this please contact the event host at FNLWM.Forum@niaa.gov.au

How can I provide feedback?
Your feedback is important to us. A link will be provided to all the attending delegates in the event app for your feedback. 

An email or hardcopy of the form sent to you by email if you prefer. Please contact the event host at FNLWM.Forum@niaa.gov.au if you want to receive the feedback form in another way.

I have a special accessibility needs/dietary requirements; can you accommodate me?
All public areas of The Darwin Convention Centre are accessible. 

Please advise the event organiser of any specific accessibility requirements via the online registration platform so we can ensure your needs are accommodated at the event. 

What COVID Safe measures do you have in place?
Delegates are encouraged to follow COVID-safe practices and are encouraged to practice COVID-smart behaviours. 

Hand sanitiser and facemasks will be available at the Forum and all attendees are encouraged to practice social distancing. 

To ensure your safety, the Darwin Convention Centre has ensured all employees working at the Centre have all been vaccinated and received COVID-19 health and safety training, with special requirements for the operational team members working within the food and beverage, events, security and venue presentation departments. 

For the latest COVID safe information, please refer to the NT HEALTH advice link

The Darwin Convention Centre COVID-19 policy can be found here.

Is there parking onsite and if so what is the cost?
The car bay at the front of the centre is a drop-off point only, and parking in this area is restricted to Darwin Convention Centre clients. 

The Convention Centre’s basement car park is open 24 hours and charged at a flat rate of $5 per day or $10 overnight.

Parking at the Convention Centre Rear Carpark is $2 per hour or $6 all day 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.

Parking is available for high clearance 4WD’s.Disabled parking is available onsite

Further details of parking in the area can be found here 

Is there somewhere I can store my bags on the day of the event?
An area for attendees to store their belongings will be available during the event at the registration desk. 

Please note this area will not be secured. We recommend not bringing large luggage to the event if possible. Your accommodation may have more secure storage.

Event times

Cancellation Policy

Refunds will be processed until 15 July 2024 by
contacting events@33creative.com.au. A $50 administration fee will apply to any cancellations. Any cancellations made after this date will be considered non-refundable.

Privacy Policy

Click here to access the forums privacy policy. 

Terms and Conditions

Larrakia Cultural Protocols

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