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ACWAP Development Seminar and Excellence in Policing Awards 2026

ACWAP Development Seminar and Excellence in Policing Awards 2026
Darwin, Northern Territory – Thursday 20 to Friday 21 August 2026.

The Australasian Council of Women and Policing (ACWAP) together with Northern Territory Police are proud to co-host the ACWAP Conference and 27th Excellence in Policing Awards.

Bringing together more than 200 policing professionals from across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, this two-day event will deliver an inspiring program of keynote presentations, panel discussions, professional development and networking opportunities.

REGISTER NOW:
$680 per registration – Ticket includes: Welcome Function, 2 Day Development Seminar & Awards Dinner, 
$620 per registration – Ticket includes: Development Seminar ONLY
$220 per registration – Ticket includes: Awards Dinner ONLY. 

Strength in Service. Unstoppable Together.

This year’s Development Seminar features an outstanding line-up of keynote speakers, including:

  • Nova Peris OAM – Olympic gold medallist, trailblazing leader and former Federal Senator
  • Michelle Huntington – former airline captain, leadership expert and “Lady MacGyver”
  • Katie Woolf OAM – nationally award-winning journalist and broadcaster
  • Superintendent Naila Hassan, New Zealand Police – presenting From the Beat to the Boardroom
  • Detective Superintendent Kylie Schaare, New Zealand Police – presenting Holding the Line: Integrity, Leadership and the Moments That Define Us
  • Constable Bryan Ward, New Zealand Police –From Concept to Community: The Bryan & Bobby Story, sharing the journey behind the much-loved child safety program that has reached millions of children

Delegates will also hear from senior policing leaders through powerful panel discussions exploring leadership, culture, resilience, integrity, inclusion, workforce development and the future of policing.

View the full 2026 ACWAP Development Seminar Program below and register now to secure your place.

If you have any questions about these events, please contact Rebecca Ross –  rebecca@nooneleftbehind.com.au
ACWAP related enquiries should be directed to contact@acwap.com.au