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October 16, Friday @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm AEST
The WIOA Queensland Advisory Committee is excited to once again host this popular event at the West Cairns Bowls Club.
Bringing together operators from across the region, this event combines practical industry insight with a laid-back social setting. Expect meaningful discussions, shared experiences, and plenty of opportunities to connect, both during the presentation program and out on the green.
This event is a standout opportunity to engage with peers and and strengthen professional networks across the region
With previous events setting a strong benchmark, 2026 is on track to be the most memorable yet.
| 9:00 | Arrival/Registration | |
| 9:10 | Welcome and Housekeeping | Shane Bandiera, Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 9:15 | WIOA Update | Dean Barnett, WIOA |
| 9:20 | Behind the Badge | Nicholas Accatino, Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 9:25 | Same System, Same Training, Same Experience? | Matthew Gosper, Mackay Regional Council |
| 9:45 | FWTP Filter Media Loss Investigation | Jason Ballarino, Cairns Regional Council |
| 10:05 | Every Drop Counts: Water Security in the Torres Strait | Emma Evans, TSIRC |
| 10:25 | Morning Tea Break | |
| 10:45 | CWSS1 from Construction to Commissioning | Rikki-Lee Broccardo & Jon Ham Cairns Regional Council |
| 11:05 | The people behind every drop | Matt Reusch, TRILITY |
| 11:25 | When Accuracy Matters: Understanding Temperature Effects on Ammonium Testing | Daniel Spano, Hach |
| 11:40 | Increase operational resilience with improved asset data | Michael Sing, Unganco |
| 11:50 | Mains Tapping Demonstration | |
| 12:30 | Lunch | |
| 1:15 – 3:30 | Social Bowls | |
| 3:30 | Presentation to winning teams Event Close, Acknowledgements |
Dean Barnett, WIOA |
| 3:45 | End of Day |
