WAFES Conference and Awards Venue
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) is seeking a suitable venue provider to hold and manage the annual Western Australia Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Conference (the Conference) and Awards dinner (the Awards). About The Conference brings together approximately 700 delegates, including volunteers from the Bush Fire Service, State Emergency Service, Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Marine Rescue Service, Fire and Emergency Services and DFES personnel. Scope The scope includes: Hosting and managing a two (2) day Conference program consisting of a variety of operational tours, workshops, a welcome sundowner, and a conference program with multiple integrated education streams highlighting the latest issues and trends affecting emergency management Hosting the Awards dinner attended by an additional 100 invited guests, culminating the Conference Enquiries Contact: Nams Passmore-Bush Phone: (08) 65511642 Email: nams.passmore-bush@dohw.wa.gov.au
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