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Resources Rescue Theatre (RRT) Program Overview – AFAC25 Conference 

Date: Wednesday 27 August and Thursday 28 August 2025 
Location: Resources Rescue Theatre, Hall 1, Perth Convention Centre 
Theme: Global Resilience, Local Expertise: Innovating Emergency Response Across the Resources Sector 

Featuring seven dynamic sessions over two days, all dedicated to driving excellence and innovation in resources sector emergency response. This event provides a platform to address key challenges like remote medical care, interoperability, safety standards, volunteer rescue teams, cutting-edge technology, emerging hazards, and professional competency. Each 75-minute session features presentations, with audience Q&A and moderated panel discussions, blending local and national expertise with global solutions for resource sector professionals. 

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09:00
  1. 75 mins
    FOCUS: Evidence-based solutions for medical response in remote operations. PRESENTATIONS: Bridging the Distance: Visionflex Telehealth at BHP WA Iron Ore (12 Minutes) Speaker: Blair Bayens, Principal ...
13:30
  1. 75 mins
    FOCUS: Updates To Australian Safety Standards and Regulatory Frameworks for Emergency Response. PRESENTATIONS: Strengthening Emergency Management in WA Mines: Insights from the Draft Code of Practice ...
15:15
  1. 75 mins
    FOCUS: Exploring The Key Elements That Create a Resilient and Effective Emergency Response Capability in the Resources Sector. PRESENTATIONS: High Adversity Resilience Training - A New Frontier in Men ...
09:00
  1. 75 mins
    FOCUS: Technological innovations for emergency response. PRESENTATIONS: Powered Ascenders in Rope Systems: Risk, Control, and Operational Readiness (12 mins) Speaker:  Scott Barber, CEO, Working at He ...
10:45
  1. 75 mins
    FOCUS: Adapting to new and evolving risks in the resources sector. PRESENTATIONS: Research Update - BESS Safety - Early warning gas detection and emergency response. Speaker: David Gomez (Gas Tech) La ...
13:30
  1. 75 mins
    FOCUS: Equipping responders with skills to address technological and emerging risk challenges. PRESENTATIONS: Emergency Services Skills Assessment (EESA): Emergency Management - Community of Practice ...

 

Register for free and get access to the Resources Rescue Theatre and AFAC Exhibition