Effective Writing Course

Join edvirtus as they present Dr James Hanson and his popular Effective Writing course. This 2-day course uses argument mapping as a planning technique to write documents that are clear, concise, compelling, and convincing. This technique helps writers to inform and persuade busy readers in complex workplace environments such as governments and corporations. Clear writing requires clear thinking which is not always easy when dealing with technical or complex issues. Argument mapping helps us to clarify our thinking, as we plan our writing, and to zoom in on the essentials of the message we are trying to send. The course focusses on writing clearly and concisely about complex topics, writing persuasively in the face of contestability and writing strategically when the stakes are high. The course learning outcome is that participants will be able to use argument mapping to plan and write documents that are clear, concise and, when necessary, persuasive and strategically compelling. Browse the edVirtus site for virtual and F2F delivery of this course. The registration portal is open now.

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March

Beyond Service is a 2½-day residential wellness retreat designed specifically for women veterans who are ready for space to breathe, reconnect, reset, and feel understood.

The Defence Industry Leadership Program has played a pivotal role in nurturing the growth of more than 370 defence industry leaders since its establishment in 2010.

April

Life After Service is a free, two-day, in-person wellbeing program delivered by I’ve Got Your 6 Foundation (IGY6), designed for veterans and first responders navigating life beyond service.

The Cowork Coplay program is a strengths-based, face-to-face program focused on career development, wellbeing and community connection with a creche for young children. Free for spouses/family members of current & former ADF members & Reservists.

The Cowork Coplay program is a strengths-based, face-to-face program focused on career development, wellbeing and community connection with a creche for young children. Free for spouses/family members of current & former ADF members & Reservists.

May

The Cowork Coplay program is a strengths-based, face-to-face program focused on career development, wellbeing and community connection with a creche for young children. Free for spouses/family members of current & former ADF members & Reservists.

October

The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition has announced the 2026 edition of Australia’s largest land defence trade event will be held in Perth, Western Australia, from 6-8 October 2026. 

KADEX 2026, one of the largest defence industry exhibitions in Korea, is happening from 6 October to 10 October 2026.

December

Adelaide has been confirmed as the host city for Undersea Defence Technology in 2026.