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DATE: THURSDAY 26 – FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2009
VENUE: TE PAPA, WELLINGTON
New Zealand's only comprehensive conference offered for water safety professionals
A two day, information packed event that offers a unique opportunity to participate in discussions addressing the challenges facing the water safety sector.
CHARTING THE FUTURE will be led by an international panel of researchers, educators and policy makers.
Keynote Presenters include:
1. Professor Mike Tipton (University of Portsmouth, UK) – "The hazards associated with cold water immersion."
2. Dr Simon Mitchell (Consultant Anaesthetist & Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland) – "Deep diving by 'technical' recreational divers."
3. Geoff Barry (CEO, Surf Life Saving NZ) – "Organisational Review – Project Groundswell."
4. Justin Scarr (Chief Operations Officer, RLSSA) – "Preventing drowning in developing countries – lessons for us all.""
CHARTING THE FUTURE offers a wide range of presentations and workshops with real relevance to the issues facing the water safety sector:
• Education
• Policy and Strategy
• Technical / Research
• Leadership
• Partnerships and Diversified Income
This major event is a must for those interested in hearing and sharing about developments, challenges and the future of water safety!
Thank you for attending, we hope you enjoyed the hospitality, lovely weather and friendly atmosphere in New Zealand's arts and cultural capital.