Event

AWP Partners Workshop 2023

WORKSHOP & TRAINING

Registered attendees only

Sanctuary
Adelaide Zoo
Adelaide SA 5000

DINNER (6 for 6.30pm Wed 8th)

Registered attendees only

Sir Thomas Elder Rotunda
Adelaide Zoo

KEY AWP CONTACTS

Partners Workshop lead
Katharine Cross ⋅ email

Program and logistics
Shreya Gyawali ⋅ email

Communications
Zoe Talsma⋅ email

Workshop Agenda

Thank you to Partners for joining us at this year’s event. The session tiles below with a camera icon contain the recording from the session. Full details are available under each session tile. A gallery of visual scribe images is at the bottom of this page, along with a link to our Flickr album with photos from the event.

Tuesday 7 March (pre-workshop training)

Summary

In this session we will explore the experiences, lessons, knowledge and principles of adaptive management under climate change in the water sector. The training will also explore how they could be applied in different contexts beyond Australia.

Session only available to pre-registered training attendees

Time

Tuesday 7 March, (lunch included for participants 12:00–1:00pm).

Program facilitators

Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action


Dr Paula Hanasz
 manages climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies for the Victorian water sector. Paula is also the author of Transboundary Water Governance and International Actors in South Asia: The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna Basin. She holds a PhD from the Australian National University, and her thesis examined conflicts and cooperation over international rivers. Paula has a background in national security, defence, and strategic communications. Read more

Summary

This training includes an introduction to key GEDSI concepts and their relevance to water resources management (WRM), and development of participants’ understanding and capacity to practically incorporate and implement GEDSI in activities.

Session only available to pre-registered training attendees

Time

Tuesday 7 March, 1:00–4:00pm (lunch included for training participants 12:00–1:00pm)

Program facilitators

WaterAid Australia


Chelsea Huggett
 is an international development expert specialising in gender equality, and human rights in water, sanitation and hygiene in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Her current role at WaterAid Australia builds on twelve years of experience in international development programs, policy and research. Chelsea provides technical leadership within WaterAid, and development partners. She is passionate about gender transformative WASH and menstrual health.

Summary

This networking reception will take place the evening before the official AWP Partners workshop. The event will at the Stamford Plaza Hotel from 5:30-7:30pm on 7 March. This is an opportunity for Partners to get to know each other in a more informal setting and build networks to form consortia for future cooperation through AWP and other development initiatives.

Session only available to pre-registered training attendees

Location

Stamford Plaza Hotel

Time

Tuesday 7 March, 5:30–7:30pm

Master of Ceremonies


Hon. Karlene Maywald
South Australian Water Ambassador
Former South Australian Minister for Water Security and the River Murray, Karlene Maywald is now Managing Director of Maywald Consultants Pty Ltd, providing specialist advice to the private and public sector. Karlene has extensive experience in the area of water policy development and reform and was appointed Chair of the Australian, National Water Commission in 2012. Read more

Wednesday 8 March (Day 1)

Session Detail

9.00 – 9.30am | A Welcome to Country will be undertaken by Clem Newchurch from the Kaurna community.

9.30 – 9.50am | South Australia’s Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Susan Close will be delivering the opening address of the AWP Partners workshop with a focus on adapting water management to climate change and perspectives and experiences in South Australia.

9.50 – 10.00am | AWP General Manager Sarah Ransom will give an overview of AWP changes and achievements over the last year and plans looking forwards.

10.00 – 10.30am | This icebreaking session facilitated by our MC, Tamerlaine Beasley aims to identify who is in the room, where they are from and the expectations for the workshop

Location

The Sanctuary / Online (Register here to receive a link)

Time

Wednesday 8 March, 9:00–10:30am ACDT

Master of Ceremonies


Tamerlaine Beasley
Founder & Managing Director, Beasley Intercultural
Tamerlaine has over twenty years of experience in engagement focusing on cross-cultural collaboration across the Indo-Pacific. A board member of the Australia-ASEAN Council for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Tamerlaine is the founder and Managing Director of Beasley Intercultural providing advice and capability development for Federal Government, multinational companies and International NGO’s. Tamerlaine speaks Thai and has studied Lao and Bahasa Indonesia. Read more

Welcome to Country

Clem Newchurch
Kaurna Community
Clem is a Kaurna, Narungga and Kokatha man with a background in education and community development. Clem works in a cultural education and advisory capacity, representing the Kaurna community in several settings, including the environmental, education and arts sectors. He is an artist who uses native, natural materials to create woven and carved pieces inspired by items his Ancestors made. In 2022, Clem had an exhibition with Guildhouse and the South Australian Museum called ‘Kaurna Still Here’ with his Uncle Peter Turner, which was visited by over 22,000 people and which toured to two other venues, with another planned for 2023. Read more

Speakers

Susan Close MP
South Australia Deputy Premier
Minister for Climate, Environment and Water
Before entering Parliament, Susan was an executive in the SA Environment Department.  She previously worked at the University of Adelaide running student services and holds a PhD from Flinders University. Susan is focused on protecting South Australia’s unique natural environment, ensuring we are properly meeting the challenges of climate change and addressing skills shortages and economic diversification.

Sarah Ransom
AWP General Manager
Sarah is a former Australian diplomat with a background in international development with DFAT, AusAID, the Asian Development Bank and in the UN system. As General Manger of the Australian Water Partnership, Sarah leads a multidisciplinary team managing two DFAT grants focussed on supporting climate resilient sustainable water resource management across the Indo-Pacific region.  She engages with AWP’s network of partners across Australia, the region and the globe to support Australia’s role in the critical issues of water for development. Read more

Session Detail

9.00 – 9.30am | A Welcome to Country will be undertaken by Clem Newchurch from the Kaurna community.

9.30 – 9.50am | South Australia’s Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Susan Close will be delivering the opening address of the AWP Partners workshop with a focus on adapting water management to climate change and perspectives and experiences in South Australia.

9.50 – 10.00am | AWP General Manager Sarah Ransom will give an overview of AWP changes and achievements over the last year and plans looking forwards.

10.00 – 10.30am | This icebreaking session facilitated by our MC, Tamerlaine Beasley aims to identify who is in the room, where they are from and the expectations for the workshop

Location

The Sanctuary / Online (Register here to receive a link)

Time

Wednesday 8 March, 9:00–10:30am ACDT

Master of Ceremonies


Tamerlaine Beasley
Founder & Managing Director, Beasley Intercultural
Tamerlaine has over twenty years of experience in engagement focusing on cross-cultural collaboration across the Indo-Pacific. A board member of the Australia-ASEAN Council for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Tamerlaine is the founder and Managing Director of Beasley Intercultural providing advice and capability development for Federal Government, multinational companies and International NGO’s. Tamerlaine speaks Thai and has studied Lao and Bahasa Indonesia. Read more

Welcome to Country

Clem Newchurch
Kaurna Community
Clem is a Kaurna, Narungga and Kokatha man with a background in education and community development. Clem works in a cultural education and advisory capacity, representing the Kaurna community in several settings, including the environmental, education and arts sectors. He is an artist who uses native, natural materials to create woven and carved pieces inspired by items his Ancestors made. In 2022, Clem had an exhibition with Guildhouse and the South Australian Museum called ‘Kaurna Still Here’ with his Uncle Peter Turner, which was visited by over 22,000 people and which toured to two other venues, with another planned for 2023. Read more

Speakers

Susan Close MP
South Australia Deputy Premier
Minister for Climate, Environment and Water
Before entering Parliament, Susan was an executive in the SA Environment Department.  She previously worked at the University of Adelaide running student services and holds a PhD from Flinders University. Susan is focused on protecting South Australia’s unique natural environment, ensuring we are properly meeting the challenges of climate change and addressing skills shortages and economic diversification.

Sarah Ransom
AWP General Manager
Sarah is a former Australian diplomat with a background in international development with DFAT, AusAID, the Asian Development Bank and in the UN system. As General Manger of the Australian Water Partnership, Sarah leads a multidisciplinary team managing two DFAT grants focussed on supporting climate resilient sustainable water resource management across the Indo-Pacific region.  She engages with AWP’s network of partners across Australia, the region and the globe to support Australia’s role in the critical issues of water for development. Read more

Session Detail

9.00 – 9.30am | A Welcome to Country will be undertaken by Clem Newchurch from the Kaurna community.

9.30 – 9.50am | South Australia’s Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Susan Close will be delivering the opening address of the AWP Partners workshop with a focus on adapting water management to climate change and perspectives and experiences in South Australia.

9.50 – 10.00am | AWP General Manager Sarah Ransom will give an overview of AWP changes and achievements over the last year and plans looking forwards.

10.00 – 10.30am | This icebreaking session facilitated by our MC, Tamerlaine Beasley aims to identify who is in the room, where they are from and the expectations for the workshop

Location

The Sanctuary / Online (Register here to receive a link)

Time

Wednesday 8 March, 9:00–10:30am ACDT

Master of Ceremonies


Tamerlaine Beasley
Founder & Managing Director, Beasley Intercultural
Tamerlaine has over twenty years of experience in engagement focusing on cross-cultural collaboration across the Indo-Pacific. A board member of the Australia-ASEAN Council for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Tamerlaine is the founder and Managing Director of Beasley Intercultural providing advice and capability development for Federal Government, multinational companies and International NGO’s. Tamerlaine speaks Thai and has studied Lao and Bahasa Indonesia. Read more

Welcome to Country

Clem Newchurch
Kaurna Community
Clem is a Kaurna, Narungga and Kokatha man with a background in education and community development. Clem works in a cultural education and advisory capacity, representing the Kaurna community in several settings, including the environmental, education and arts sectors. He is an artist who uses native, natural materials to create woven and carved pieces inspired by items his Ancestors made. In 2022, Clem had an exhibition with Guildhouse and the South Australian Museum called ‘Kaurna Still Here’ with his Uncle Peter Turner, which was visited by over 22,000 people and which toured to two other venues, with another planned for 2023. Read more

Speakers

Susan Close MP
South Australia Deputy Premier
Minister for Climate, Environment and Water
Before entering Parliament, Susan was an executive in the SA Environment Department.  She previously worked at the University of Adelaide running student services and holds a PhD from Flinders University. Susan is focused on protecting South Australia’s unique natural environment, ensuring we are properly meeting the challenges of climate change and addressing skills shortages and economic diversification.

Sarah Ransom
AWP General Manager
Sarah is a former Australian diplomat with a background in international development with DFAT, AusAID, the Asian Development Bank and in the UN system. As General Manger of the Australian Water Partnership, Sarah leads a multidisciplinary team managing two DFAT grants focussed on supporting climate resilient sustainable water resource management across the Indo-Pacific region.  She engages with AWP’s network of partners across Australia, the region and the globe to support Australia’s role in the critical issues of water for development. Read more

Session Detail

9.00 – 9.30am | A Welcome to Country will be undertaken by Clem Newchurch from the Kaurna community.

9.30 – 9.50am | South Australia’s Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Susan Close will be delivering the opening address of the AWP Partners workshop with a focus on adapting water management to climate change and perspectives and experiences in South Australia.

9.50 – 10.00am | AWP General Manager Sarah Ransom will give an overview of AWP changes and achievements over the last year and plans looking forwards.

10.00 – 10.30am | This icebreaking session facilitated by our MC, Tamerlaine Beasley aims to identify who is in the room, where they are from and the expectations for the workshop

Location

The Sanctuary / Online (Register here to receive a link)

Time

Wednesday 8 March, 9:00–10:30am ACDT

Master of Ceremonies


Tamerlaine Beasley
Founder & Managing Director, Beasley Intercultural
Tamerlaine has over twenty years of experience in engagement focusing on cross-cultural collaboration across the Indo-Pacific. A board member of the Australia-ASEAN Council for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Tamerlaine is the founder and Managing Director of Beasley Intercultural providing advice and capability development for Federal Government, multinational companies and International NGO’s. Tamerlaine speaks Thai and has studied Lao and Bahasa Indonesia. Read more

Welcome to Country

Clem Newchurch
Kaurna Community
Clem is a Kaurna, Narungga and Kokatha man with a background in education and community development. Clem works in a cultural education and advisory capacity, representing the Kaurna community in several settings, including the environmental, education and arts sectors. He is an artist who uses native, natural materials to create woven and carved pieces inspired by items his Ancestors made. In 2022, Clem had an exhibition with Guildhouse and the South Australian Museum called ‘Kaurna Still Here’ with his Uncle Peter Turner, which was visited by over 22,000 people and which toured to two other venues, with another planned for 2023. Read more

Speakers

Susan Close MP
South Australia Deputy Premier
Minister for Climate, Environment and Water
Before entering Parliament, Susan was an executive in the SA Environment Department.  She previously worked at the University of Adelaide running student services and holds a PhD from Flinders University. Susan is focused on protecting South Australia’s unique natural environment, ensuring we are properly meeting the challenges of climate change and addressing skills shortages and economic diversification.

Sarah Ransom
AWP General Manager
Sarah is a former Australian diplomat with a background in international development with DFAT, AusAID, the Asian Development Bank and in the UN system. As General Manger of the Australian Water Partnership, Sarah leads a multidisciplinary team managing two DFAT grants focussed on supporting climate resilient sustainable water resource management across the Indo-Pacific region.  She engages with AWP’s network of partners across Australia, the region and the globe to support Australia’s role in the critical issues of water for development. Read more

Content Example

Session Detail

9.00 – 9.30am | A Welcome to Country will be undertaken by Clem Newchurch from the Kaurna community.

9.30 – 9.50am | South Australia’s Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Susan Close will be delivering the opening address of the AWP Partners workshop with a focus on adapting water management to climate change and perspectives and experiences in South Australia.

9.50 – 10.00am | AWP General Manager Sarah Ransom will give an overview of AWP changes and achievements over the last year and plans looking forwards.

10.00 – 10.30am | This icebreaking session facilitated by our MC, Tamerlaine Beasley aims to identify who is in the room, where they are from and the expectations for the workshop

Location

The Sanctuary / Online (Register here to receive a link)

Time

Wednesday 8 March, 9:00–10:30am ACDT

Master of Ceremonies


Tamerlaine Beasley
Founder & Managing Director, Beasley Intercultural
Tamerlaine has over twenty years of experience in engagement focusing on cross-cultural collaboration across the Indo-Pacific. A board member of the Australia-ASEAN Council for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Tamerlaine is the founder and Managing Director of Beasley Intercultural providing advice and capability development for Federal Government, multinational companies and International NGO’s. Tamerlaine speaks Thai and has studied Lao and Bahasa Indonesia. Read more

Welcome to Country

Clem Newchurch
Kaurna Community
Clem is a Kaurna, Narungga and Kokatha man with a background in education and community development. Clem works in a cultural education and advisory capacity, representing the Kaurna community in several settings, including the environmental, education and arts sectors. He is an artist who uses native, natural materials to create woven and carved pieces inspired by items his Ancestors made. In 2022, Clem had an exhibition with Guildhouse and the South Australian Museum called ‘Kaurna Still Here’ with his Uncle Peter Turner, which was visited by over 22,000 people and which toured to two other venues, with another planned for 2023. Read more

Speakers

Susan Close MP
South Australia Deputy Premier
Minister for Climate, Environment and Water
Before entering Parliament, Susan was an executive in the SA Environment Department.  She previously worked at the University of Adelaide running student services and holds a PhD from Flinders University. Susan is focused on protecting South Australia’s unique natural environment, ensuring we are properly meeting the challenges of climate change and addressing skills shortages and economic diversification.

Sarah Ransom
AWP General Manager
Sarah is a former Australian diplomat with a background in international development with DFAT, AusAID, the Asian Development Bank and in the UN system. As General Manger of the Australian Water Partnership, Sarah leads a multidisciplinary team managing two DFAT grants focussed on supporting climate resilient sustainable water resource management across the Indo-Pacific region.  She engages with AWP’s network of partners across Australia, the region and the globe to support Australia’s role in the critical issues of water for development. Read more

Session Detail

9.00 – 9.30am | A Welcome to Country will be undertaken by Clem Newchurch from the Kaurna community.

9.30 – 9.50am | South Australia’s Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Susan Close will be delivering the opening address of the AWP Partners workshop with a focus on adapting water management to climate change and perspectives and experiences in South Australia.

9.50 – 10.00am | AWP General Manager Sarah Ransom will give an overview of AWP changes and achievements over the last year and plans looking forwards.

10.00 – 10.30am | This icebreaking session facilitated by our MC, Tamerlaine Beasley aims to identify who is in the room, where they are from and the expectations for the workshop

Location

The Sanctuary / Online (Register here to receive a link)

Time

Wednesday 8 March, 9:00–10:30am ACDT

Master of Ceremonies


Tamerlaine Beasley
Founder & Managing Director, Beasley Intercultural
Tamerlaine has over twenty years of experience in engagement focusing on cross-cultural collaboration across the Indo-Pacific. A board member of the Australia-ASEAN Council for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Tamerlaine is the founder and Managing Director of Beasley Intercultural providing advice and capability development for Federal Government, multinational companies and International NGO’s. Tamerlaine speaks Thai and has studied Lao and Bahasa Indonesia. Read more

Welcome to Country

Clem Newchurch
Kaurna Community
Clem is a Kaurna, Narungga and Kokatha man with a background in education and community development. Clem works in a cultural education and advisory capacity, representing the Kaurna community in several settings, including the environmental, education and arts sectors. He is an artist who uses native, natural materials to create woven and carved pieces inspired by items his Ancestors made. In 2022, Clem had an exhibition with Guildhouse and the South Australian Museum called ‘Kaurna Still Here’ with his Uncle Peter Turner, which was visited by over 22,000 people and which toured to two other venues, with another planned for 2023. Read more

Speakers

Susan Close MP
South Australia Deputy Premier
Minister for Climate, Environment and Water
Before entering Parliament, Susan was an executive in the SA Environment Department.  She previously worked at the University of Adelaide running student services and holds a PhD from Flinders University. Susan is focused on protecting South Australia’s unique natural environment, ensuring we are properly meeting the challenges of climate change and addressing skills shortages and economic diversification.

Sarah Ransom
AWP General Manager
Sarah is a former Australian diplomat with a background in international development with DFAT, AusAID, the Asian Development Bank and in the UN system. As General Manger of the Australian Water Partnership, Sarah leads a multidisciplinary team managing two DFAT grants focussed on supporting climate resilient sustainable water resource management across the Indo-Pacific region.  She engages with AWP’s network of partners across Australia, the region and the globe to support Australia’s role in the critical issues of water for development. Read more

Session Detail

9.00 – 9.30am | A Welcome to Country will be undertaken by Clem Newchurch from the Kaurna community.

9.30 – 9.50am | South Australia’s Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Susan Close will be delivering the opening address of the AWP Partners workshop with a focus on adapting water management to climate change and perspectives and experiences in South Australia.

9.50 – 10.00am | AWP General Manager Sarah Ransom will give an overview of AWP changes and achievements over the last year and plans looking forwards.

10.00 – 10.30am | This icebreaking session facilitated by our MC, Tamerlaine Beasley aims to identify who is in the room, where they are from and the expectations for the workshop

Location

The Sanctuary / Online (Register here to receive a link)

Time

Wednesday 8 March, 9:00–10:30am ACDT

Master of Ceremonies


Tamerlaine Beasley
Founder & Managing Director, Beasley Intercultural
Tamerlaine has over twenty years of experience in engagement focusing on cross-cultural collaboration across the Indo-Pacific. A board member of the Australia-ASEAN Council for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Tamerlaine is the founder and Managing Director of Beasley Intercultural providing advice and capability development for Federal Government, multinational companies and International NGO’s. Tamerlaine speaks Thai and has studied Lao and Bahasa Indonesia. Read more

Welcome to Country

Clem Newchurch
Kaurna Community
Clem is a Kaurna, Narungga and Kokatha man with a background in education and community development. Clem works in a cultural education and advisory capacity, representing the Kaurna community in several settings, including the environmental, education and arts sectors. He is an artist who uses native, natural materials to create woven and carved pieces inspired by items his Ancestors made. In 2022, Clem had an exhibition with Guildhouse and the South Australian Museum called ‘Kaurna Still Here’ with his Uncle Peter Turner, which was visited by over 22,000 people and which toured to two other venues, with another planned for 2023. Read more

Speakers

Susan Close MP
South Australia Deputy Premier
Minister for Climate, Environment and Water
Before entering Parliament, Susan was an executive in the SA Environment Department.  She previously worked at the University of Adelaide running student services and holds a PhD from Flinders University. Susan is focused on protecting South Australia’s unique natural environment, ensuring we are properly meeting the challenges of climate change and addressing skills shortages and economic diversification.

Sarah Ransom
AWP General Manager
Sarah is a former Australian diplomat with a background in international development with DFAT, AusAID, the Asian Development Bank and in the UN system. As General Manger of the Australian Water Partnership, Sarah leads a multidisciplinary team managing two DFAT grants focussed on supporting climate resilient sustainable water resource management across the Indo-Pacific region.  She engages with AWP’s network of partners across Australia, the region and the globe to support Australia’s role in the critical issues of water for development. Read more

Session Detail

9.00 – 9.30am | A Welcome to Country will be undertaken by Clem Newchurch from the Kaurna community.

9.30 – 9.50am | South Australia’s Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Susan Close will be delivering the opening address of the AWP Partners workshop with a focus on adapting water management to climate change and perspectives and experiences in South Australia.

9.50 – 10.00am | AWP General Manager Sarah Ransom will give an overview of AWP changes and achievements over the last year and plans looking forwards.

10.00 – 10.30am | This icebreaking session facilitated by our MC, Tamerlaine Beasley aims to identify who is in the room, where they are from and the expectations for the workshop

Location

The Sanctuary / Online (Register here to receive a link)

Time

Wednesday 8 March, 9:00–10:30am ACDT

Master of Ceremonies


Tamerlaine Beasley
Founder & Managing Director, Beasley Intercultural
Tamerlaine has over twenty years of experience in engagement focusing on cross-cultural collaboration across the Indo-Pacific. A board member of the Australia-ASEAN Council for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Tamerlaine is the founder and Managing Director of Beasley Intercultural providing advice and capability development for Federal Government, multinational companies and International NGO’s. Tamerlaine speaks Thai and has studied Lao and Bahasa Indonesia. Read more

Welcome to Country

Clem Newchurch
Kaurna Community
Clem is a Kaurna, Narungga and Kokatha man with a background in education and community development. Clem works in a cultural education and advisory capacity, representing the Kaurna community in several settings, including the environmental, education and arts sectors. He is an artist who uses native, natural materials to create woven and carved pieces inspired by items his Ancestors made. In 2022, Clem had an exhibition with Guildhouse and the South Australian Museum called ‘Kaurna Still Here’ with his Uncle Peter Turner, which was visited by over 22,000 people and which toured to two other venues, with another planned for 2023. Read more

Speakers

Susan Close MP
South Australia Deputy Premier
Minister for Climate, Environment and Water
Before entering Parliament, Susan was an executive in the SA Environment Department.  She previously worked at the University of Adelaide running student services and holds a PhD from Flinders University. Susan is focused on protecting South Australia’s unique natural environment, ensuring we are properly meeting the challenges of climate change and addressing skills shortages and economic diversification.

Sarah Ransom
AWP General Manager
Sarah is a former Australian diplomat with a background in international development with DFAT, AusAID, the Asian Development Bank and in the UN system. As General Manger of the Australian Water Partnership, Sarah leads a multidisciplinary team managing two DFAT grants focussed on supporting climate resilient sustainable water resource management across the Indo-Pacific region.  She engages with AWP’s network of partners across Australia, the region and the globe to support Australia’s role in the critical issues of water for development. Read more

General Information

Registration/sign in

Registration on Day 1 (8 March) is from 8am with the opening session starting at 9am. On Day 2 (9 March), registration is from 8am with the first session starting at 8.30am. Upon arrival at the Sanctuary, follow the signage to our registration desk, pick up your workshop pack and settle in with a tea or coffee.

For participants joining online, register for individual sessions any time before a session starts. View sessions above with the video icon  for the link.

 

COVID safety

AWP will provide disposable masks and hand sanitiser. Please follow the latest SA health advice below and if you are feeling unwell please get tested and do not attend if you return a positive result.

  • Maintain good hand and respiratory hygiene.
  • Maintain appropriate physical distancing.

Please do not attend the workshop in person if you:

  • Are feeling unwell
  • Have been in close contact with a known active case of COVID-19
  • Have travelled overseas in the previous 14 days
  • Have been to a COVID affected area in the previous 14 days.

 

Getting to The Sanctuary

For those staying at the Stamford Plaza Hotel a bus will be provided to and from the venue at the start and end of each day. See the bus schedule.

Car | Adelaide Zoo is situated on Frome Road, near the River Torrens. Entry is via Frome Road (follow the signs). Please note there are current road closures on Plane Tree Drive due to other events, and no parking available on the grounds of Adelaide Zoo.

Bus | Buses stop on Frome Road directly outside the zoo (Bus number 271 or 273 from Currie Street). Visit Adelaide Metro for more details. The half-hourly Connector Bus passes the Adelaide Oval and many of the UPark carparks in the city. Further information on buses (trams and trains), can be found through Adelaide Metro.

Bike | Free bike racks are provided within the entry precinct, just outside the Santos Conservation Centre. Best routes to Adelaide Zoo include the Torrens Linear Park and cycle paths along all major arterial roads.

Boat | The Popeye boats are privately owned recreational ferries that operate on the River Torrens between Elder Park and Adelaide Zoo. You can purchase a one-way ticket from Elder Park and disembark from the river cruise at the zoo. For further information contact the operator by calling 08 8232 7994.

 

Workshop participants

117 people from 69 organisations are participating and/or attending the 2023 AWP Partners Workshop (a detailed participant list will be made available to partners via email).

 

Visual scribes

Visual summaries of each workshop day will be posted below following the event. Graphic scribing by Gavin Blake.

Photo gallery

Photos from the event are now available in our Flickr album, with a preview of some photos below.

Social media

Share your thoughts and highlights from the workshop and tag AWP and #AWPWorkshop23 on social media:

 @AustralianWaterPartnership
 @WaterPartnersAU