1. FLOOD FORUM VICTORIA About the Floodplain Management Association

2. Over 120 Members consisting of councils flood authorities consultants businesses and professionals from NSW, QLD, VIC and Tasmania FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FLOODS.ORG.AU

3. Represents Members’ interests to improve policies, administrative arrangements and support Provides industry wide networking opportunities and workshops Assists Members to develop and maintain skills and knowledge FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FLOODS.ORG.AU

4. In 2013 the FMA established the National Flood Risk Managers Working Group Representatives from every State and Territory Aims to develop a framework for national cooperation and advocacy FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FLOODS.ORG.AU

5. Commonwealth Justice Minister Meeting Submissions and hearings Natural Disaster Funding Arrangements Draft Victorian Floodplain Management Strategy Hawkesbury Nepean Valley Flood Management Review 2014 ACTIVITIES

6. FMA OEH Flood Risk Management Short Course at University of Technology Sydney FMA NRMA Insurance Flood Risk Management Project of the Year Award Established Flood Insurance Working Group Inaugural FMA Queensland Chapter Meeting to be held 19 November in Brisbane FLOODS.ORG.AU 2014 ACTIVITIES

7. Increase Membership across Australia More Members would provide a stronger voice and help share the effort of achieving better flood outcomes for Australia FLOODS.ORG.AU 2015 ACTIVITIES

8. Second National FMA Conference 19- 22 May in Brisbane Building a Flood Resilient Australia 350 attendees and 80+ presentations Keynote speakers from UK and US Technical tour of Wivenhoe Dam Registrations open now! FLOODS.ORG.AU 2015 ACTIVITIES

9. Visit floods.org.au to keep up to date National Conference info available at floodplainconference.com Sign up for the FMA Monthly Flyer at floods.org.au/flyer Follow us on twitter @FMAAustralia Like us on Facebook FMAAustralia FLOODS.ORG.AU WANT TO KNOW MORE?