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FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA
Floodplain Management Australia (FMA) is the peak national body for flood risk practitioners in Australia. FMA promotes wise management of development on floodplains and community awareness of flood-related issues, helping to reduce the risks of flooding to life and property. FMA represents the interests of Members at local, state and federal government levels. FMA provides professional development and information sharing opportunities for its members, with these members including over 170 local councils, CMAs, federal, state and territory government agencies, businesses, and professionals.
What We Do
FMA offers professional development, national advocacy, annual Conferences, quarterly workshops, webinar series and networking events.
Upcoming Meetings
FMA meets quarterly in both QLD and NSW, and provides excellent opportunities for flood professionals to stay informed of current flood risk management developments and challenges.
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Roundup Newsletter
Keep up to date on the latest news and updates from FMA and the FRM industry through our monthly FMA Flyer.
Essential Resources
FMA Submissions
Conference Papers + Presentations
Quarterly Workshops
Flood Insurance Fact Sheets
YFM Webinars
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Positions Vacant
As a service to our Members, we welcome information on career opportunities in the area of floodplain management.
Members Section
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Supporting Wise Planning and Development
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FMA + Stormwater Victoria Event - New ARR Climate Change Guidelines
17th January 2025
In the lead up to the FMA 2025 National Conference in Melbourne (13-16 May 2025) Floodplain Manageme... [more] -
February Hawkesbury Nepean Valley land use planning consultant workshop
17th January 2025
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is prioritising a Disaster Adaptation Plan (DAP) for the Hawkesbury... [more] -
Congratulations NSW Reconstruction Authority, Again!
2nd January 2025
The work of the NSW Reconstruction Authority has been acknowledged nationally with its State Disaste... [more] -
NSW Northern Rivers Program Boosted to $880 Million
1st January 2025
The Australian Government has allocated a further $90 million for the Northern Rivers Resilient Home... [more] -
Record Abstracts for FMA2025!
1st January 2025
With a record 181 abstracts received, FMA2025 in Melbourne is shaping up to be one of our biggest Co... [more]
