2026 National Water Safety Summit Program - Session 1: Plenary

Session 1: Plenary

Thursday, July 23, 2026

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Overview

Activating the Australian Water Safety Strategy National Imperative of aligning policies and partnerships for change

Details

Curated opening plenary session exploring what strategic alignment looks like, the role of government in water safety, how we scaled resources for impact, and the power of collaboration and partnership to solve wicked problems.

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