The Australian Antarctic Program Expeditioner Summits bring together all expeditioners heading south to Antarctica and Macquarie Island in 2024–25.

Summit dates

There will be several four-day Expeditioner Summits held in Hobart from September through to the end of February.

The Expeditioner Capability and Training team (ExpeditionerTraining@aad.gov.au) will contact you to confirm exact dates once your training schedule is confirmed.

Summit content

The Expeditioner Summits include a range of presentations, panel discussions and interactive workshops.

Topics covered in the Expeditioner Summits will include:

  • Australian Antarctic Program and Season Overview
  • Work, Health and Safety
  • Environmental Management
  • Medical Support
  • Science Project Briefing
  • Cargo and Biosecurity
  • Fire and Electrical Safety
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Expectations on Station, Personal Qualities and the Antarctic Code of Personal Behaviour
  • Field Safety, Clothing and Incident Management Training Awareness

We are really excited to bring together our next Antarctic expeditioners at the Summit and can't wait to see you all in Hobart soon!

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