SWIFFT seminars
SWIFFT have been running quarterly seminars for over 16 years with increasing popularity. These interactive sessions help connect researchers, land managers, government agencies and community groups and allow a platform for us to share our stories. The seminars are free and anyone with an interest is welcome to join in. Due to Covid-19 the 2022 seminars will be conducted online.
2022 seminar program
Nature at home and in my landscape
Nature is all around us. Learn how we can connect with nature, personal, within families or through groups and conservation projects and the benefits to our health and wellbeing.
24th March
Small mammal conservation
Small mammals are hard to see and are easily overlooked. Learn about some of Victoria’s small native mammals, their habitats, life stages and conservation measures required for their survival.
26th May
Arthur Rylah Institute – Science that matters
ARI is at the forefront of many research initiatives designed to improve our understanding of species and the natural environment. Learn about the role of ARI, the variety of work and the breadth of expertise within the organisation.
28th July
Behaviour change
We might think about nature sometimes, always or never but how can we change people’s behaviour towards nature? This seminar will look at ways of influencing people to engage with nature and include nature conservation in their everyday lives.
27th October
View notes from previous SWIFFT seminars
Seminar video conference venues:
Due to Covid-19 the 2022 seminars will not be run through any venues but conducted online only.
Ararat
Barkly St
DELWP Office
Old Shire Offices
Video Conference room
Contact: Jane Moorfoot
(03) 5355 0521
Bairnsdale
574 Main St
DELWP Offices
Video Conference Room
Ground floor, Rm 02
Contact: Mick Bramwell
(03) 5152 0450
or Faye Bedford
(03) 5152 0400
Ballarat
402 - 406 Mair St
State Public Offices
Level 4
Video conferencing room
Contact: Donna McMaster
(03) 5336 6856
Benalla
89 Sydney Rd
DELWP Office
Room 13
Video Conference Room
Contact: Dave Smith
(03) 5761 1514
Bendigo
Cnr Midland Hwy and Taylor St, Epsom
DELWP offices
Room 3
Video Conference Room
Contact: Peter Johnson
(03) 5430 4358
Colac
83 - 85 Gellibrand St
DELWP Offices
Room 2
Video conference Room
Contact: Sylvia van der Peet
0427 568 838
Geelong
Cnr Fenwick and Little Malop St
DELWP Offices
Contact: Donna Burns
or Amanda Bush
(03) 5226 4667
Hamilton
PVI Mt Napier Rd
Video conference Room
Yvonne Ingeme or
Contact: Reto Zolliger
(03) 5573 0900
Heywood / Portland
12 Murray St,
Heywood
DELWP Office
Contact: Rachel Pritchard
0418 382 465
Horsham
Redgum Room in the Walmer Building, 110 Natimuk Road
Contact: Annie Hobby
0436641319
Irymple / Mildura
Irymple Koorlong Ave
DELWP Offices
Rm 01
Video Conference Room
Contact: Shirley Wagstaff
(03) 5051 4500
Melbourne - CBD
8 Nicholson St
DELWP Offices
Level 5, Room 6
Contact: Vanessa Craigie
(03) 9637 9851
Melbourne - Heidelberg
Arthur Rylah Institute
123 Brown Street, Heidelberg
Level 02, Room 301
Contact: Arn Tolsma
(03) 9450 8645
Melbourne - Knoxfield
609-621 Burwood Highway
DELWP Office
Contact: Paula Nink
(03) 9210 9386
Orbost
171 - 173 Nicholson St
DELWP Office
Contact: Marc Perri
(03) 5161 1326
Traralgon
71 Hotham St
DELWP Office
Video Conference Room
Contact: Kylie Singleton
(03) 5172 2123
Warrnambool
Henna St
DELWP Office
Video Conference Room
Contact: Mandy Watson
(03) 5561 9961
Wodonga
1 McKoy St
DELWP Office
Rm 01
Video Conference Room
Contact: Glen Johnson
(02) 6043 7924
Yarram
310 Commercial Road
DELWP Office
Level 2, Room 4
Contact: Susan Taylor
(03) 5183 9104