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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.
Excellence Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Floodplain Management Australia Excellence Awards.
The Awards recognise outstanding achievement and contribution to floodplain management across Australia and NZ.
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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Members Section
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Supporting Wise Planning and Development
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Webinar on the IAHR Water Monograph Guidance for Water Engineering in a Changing Climate
07th November 2025
The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research is holding a free webin... [more] -
PIA Training - Flood Risk Management
04th July 2025
Date: Tuesday 12 August Time: 9am-12.30pm Where: Teachers Federation House, Surry Hills Presenter... [more] -
Flood Stories Performance in Maitland - 21 and 22 February
07th February 2025
In February 2025, to commemorate 70 years since the disastrous 1955 Maitland floods, Maitland Repert... [more] -
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]