PARARI 2022

PARARI is Defence's biennial international Explosive Ordnance (EO) Safety Symposium with the overall aim of providing the opportunity for professional development, education and network building for EO safety experts and practitioners. PARARI is hosted by the Directorate of Ordnance Safety and has been held biennially since 1993 and remains a pillar of communication and engagement for the EO community, both internal and external to Defence. The symposium welcomes delegates from around the globe to discuss a broad range of explosives, munitions and weapons safety topics. The theme for this year is "Supporting Australian Manufacture".

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March

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.

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.

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.

The 13th ADM Northern Australia Defence Summit is set to return as part of NT Defence Week 2026, taking place on 28 April 2026.

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.

June

ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast – Family Transitions. Proudly hosted by I’ve Got Your 6 Foundation.

The Townsville Defence Forum will be a localised policy-driven forum.

July

The fourth annual Australian Defence Magazine South Australia Defence Summit will taking place Tuesday 7th July, Adelaide Convention Centre.