EVENTS
Events
Connect, learn and build the sector together
VESPIIA events support practical learning, sector discussion and connection across veterans, emergency services and police communities — from free online webinars to the national conference.
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Upcoming events
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Practical communications and marketing basics for not-for-profit organisations working in or alongside the first responder sector. Featuring Justin Barnes from Rocket Launcher. Open to all — members and non-members welcome.
Media relations, communications basics and how to handle press for not-for-profit and service organisations. Speakers include Bianca Tabbakh from Bennett Law on media and defamation law. Open to all.
Nominate an individual or organisation for the VESPIIA Awards for Excellence — recognising outstanding contribution across veterans, emergency services and police industries. Ceremony held at Future Frontlines Conference in August.
The national conference for first responder industries. Three days of sessions, panels, case studies and networking — with confirmed ministerial speakers, the Awards for Excellence ceremony, and a welcome event on 25 August.
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What to expect
Types of VESPIIA events
Events are designed for practitioners, organisations and researchers working in or alongside the sector. Most are free or low-cost, with member pricing where applicable.
Online · Free
Webinars
Practical sessions on topics that matter to sector organisations — grants, communications, governance, HR and more. Open to all, free to attend.
Small group · Invitation
Roundtables
Structured discussions with invited stakeholders and sector leaders. Outputs inform VESPIIA's advocacy and policy positions.
National · Annual
Conference
The Future Frontlines national conference — bringing together government, practitioners, researchers and industry for three days of sessions and connection.
Annual · Peer recognition
Awards for Excellence
The sector's national peer recognition program — celebrating outstanding contribution across veterans, emergency services and police industries.
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