The 2023 NQLD Quarrying and Mining Safety & Health Conference will be held at Mercure Townsville on Friday 14 July 2023. This one-day interactive program is co-hosted by the Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) and Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ). The conference program addresses important current safety and health issues relevant to the quarrying and mining industries. A trade exhibition will be held in conjunction with the conference. 

The aim of the conference is to: 

  • Provide a forum to share information on safety and health issues relevant to the quarrying, mining, and concrete sector
  • Share experiences and knowledge relating to workplace practice and policy 
  • Learn new ways to provide a safe and healthy work environment

Who should attend:

  • Quarry and Mine Workers
  • Quarry & Mining Company Representatives
  • Risk Managers, Safety & Health Personnel
  • Contractors
  • Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers
  • Consultants
  • Students and Academics
  • Anyone interested in safety & health in the quarrying, mining and related industries

REGISTRATION

Delegate numbers are strictly limited. Secure your ticket now. 

IQA Members

$120

Inclusions: Attendance at the conference, 
refreshments, lunch & networking sundowner

Non-Members

$150

Inclusions: Attendance at the conference, refreshments, lunch & networking sundowner

The IQA & RSHQ are pleased to offer you the opportunity to partner with the 2023 NQLD Quarrying and Mining Safety & Health Conference.  

The Conference attracts staff from the quarrying, mining and associated extractive industries.

Sponsorship opportunities and trade exhibition spaces are now available. 

Your participation will provide the opportunity to:

  • Increase your organisation’s exposure to key personnel across the quarrying, mining, concrete and extractive industries
  • Increase brand awareness
  • Maintain a high profile in valuable target markets prior to, during and post the event
  • Demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to safety and health in the industry
  • Meet buyers, new customers and develop and update your networks
  • Consolidate business relationships and expose your team to key stakeholder
  • Provide a platform to promote products and services
  • Enable your organisation’s representatives to mix informally with the estimated 200+ industry professionals in attendance.

This year also sees the introduction of an attendee app, which will enhance the conference experience for delegates, sponsors and exhibitors.

Sponsorship Opportunities include:

  • Gold Sponsorship Package - $2,500 | 2 Available
  • Sundowner Sponsor - $1,320 | Exclusive opportunity
  • Lunch Sponsor - $770 | Exclusive opportunity
  • Lanyard Sponsor - $1,000 | Exclusive opportunity
  • Conference App Sponsor - $1,500 | Exclusive opportunity
  • Conference Trade Exhibition Site - $1,250 | 4 available
In addition to the promotional opportunities, the IQA, & RSHQ will promote your involvement with the event through their marketing channels. 

sUNDOWNER sPONSOR

lANYARD sPONSOR

EXHIBITORS sPONSOR



Mercure Townsville

The venue for this year's conference is Mercure Townsville.  The hotel is conveniently located within minutes from the centre of Townsville and only two kilometres from the airport.   

Accommodation: 

Discounted rates are available for conference delegates.

Rates start from $149.00 per room** per night in a standard Queens Room with discounted buffet breakfast of $20.00 per person per day. 

Other rooms types are available and subject to availability and additional fees. 

To book contact the hotel's reservations team on 07 4759 4900 and quote the block code 'INS140723'

*Accommodation is subject to availability, IQA is not holding and accommodation rooms with the hotel. 
** Accommodate rates only available up to 30 days prior to the commence of the conference. 
Credit card details will be required at the time of booking and the 24 hour cancelation policy applies. 

Location

166 Woolcock Street
CURRAJONG QLD 4812
P: 07 4759 4910


CAR PARKING

Free onsite car parking is available at Mercure Townsville. 

Contact Us

2023 NQLD Quarrying and Mining Safety & Health Conference

E: admin@quarry.com.au  M: 0414 843 310