On 27 July 2026, Australians received their first text from AusAlert – the nation’s new cell-broadcast national emergency warning system. But what actually happens behind closed doors to make an operation of this magnitude run smoothly?

Join us for a discussion with Sandon Morrel, chief information officer and chief security officer of NEMA and Bradley Creevey, assistant coordinator general in NEMA and Australian Government lead for the National Public Safety Broadband Taskforce, showcasing key lessons from the launch of AusAlert – from insights into project management to building strong relationships between multiple parties.

We’ll unpack the incredibly complex collaboration between the National Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sports, and the Arts and includes relevant federal, state and territory government agencies, including emergency services organisations that led this project to success. 

Learn about capabilities you and your teams need to manage and execute a complex project like AusAlert, from ensuring the right conditions, such as a resilient cell-broadcast infrastructure, to risk and stakeholder management, to public communications.

Who is this for?

• Public sector professionals at the EL1-SES Band 1 level who work in disaster management, project management or communications
• Public sector academics with an interest in disaster management, project management or communications

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