01–02MARCH 2027
2027 Frontline Mental Health Conference
Sofitel Brisbane Central
A forum connecting researchers, policymakers and frontline professionals around mental health across Australia’s frontline services.
View event details ↗EVENTS / RESEARCH AND SECTOR CONNECTIONS
Where research
meets practice.
Dr Laura Murphy participates in conferences, forums and sector events that connect researchers, practitioners, policymakers and communities working across disaster resilience, recovery and emergency management.
These conversations provide opportunities to share emerging research, learn from practice and contribute to how communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disruption.
UPCOMING EVENTS / PLANNED ATTENDANCE
13–14JULY 2027
Emergency Management Conference 2027
Pullman Melbourne
Strengthening Victoria’s future. building capacity, cohesion and trust.
View event details ↗20–21JULY 2027
2027 Disaster & Emergency Management Conference
Royal International Convention Centre
Connecting emergency services, governments, researchers and community resilience practitioners.
View event details ↗31 AUG–03 SEP2027
AFAC27
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Sharing knowledge, innovation and connections across the emergency management sector.
View event details ↗01–02SEPTEMBER 2027
Australian Disaster Resilience Conference 2027
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Conference details to be announced.
View event details ↗PAST EVENTS / ATTENDED
Recent sector connections.
07SEPTEMBER 2026
H5 Bird Flu Community Meeting
Torquay, Victoria
Dr Laura participated in the DEECA community meeting hosted by Surf Coast Shire Council, which brought together agency representatives and residents to discuss the H5N1 bird flu on the Surf Coast, and offer support to the local community.
View the meeting recording and summary ↗29AUGUST 2026
Victoria RESCA Awards 2026
Greenacres Golf Club · Kew East, Victoria
Laura attended the Victorian Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards, celebrating the contributions of paid and volunteer emergency services personnel across Victoria.
The 2026 awards recognised Jennifer McGuirk OAM of VCC Emergencies Ministry in the volunteer capacity category and Brendan Vann of Victoria Police in the paid capacity category.
View the 2026 winners and finalists ↗SPEAKING AND COLLABORATION
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