14 October 2025
Local and international scientists, experts and professionals are attending the annual Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS) conference to be held in Melbourne from 19 – 22 October.
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency’s (ARPANSA) Chief Radiation Health Scientist, Dr Rick Tinker, says ARPANSA has a shared interest and long history of collaboration with ARPS.
‘At the ARPS conference we are proud to showcase our work across both ionising and non-ionising radiation safety and discuss radiation protection in medicine, science, government, industry and mining,’ Dr Tinker said.
‘This is one of our key stakeholder engagement forums each year for our scientists, professionals, and regulators.
‘This year’s theme, ‘A Golden Milestone: Celebrating 50 Years of Radiation Protection and Innovation’, reflects ARPS significant legacy while paving the way for future advancements in the field.
‘The annual conference fosters knowledge sharing, improves research outcomes, and provides valuable insights into emerging trends and innovations in radiation protection,’ Dr Tinker said.
ARPANSA CEO Dr Gillian Hirth AO will present a keynote address and more than 20 staff will showcase their work through presentations, posters and workshops during the event.
ARPANSA staff will present on a range of topics including:
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Occupational exposure to radiation
- Environmental monitoring and assessment
- Building community trust
- Radiotherapy audits
- Radiation exposure, measurement and assessment
- Holistic safety
- Engagement with leading international radiation protection authorities to inform our codes, standards, guidelines and regulations.
‘ARPANSA is proud to be the premium sponsor of this year’s event,’ said Dr Tinker.
‘We look forward to sharing our latest scientific assessment, capability and research with the broader radiation protection community to advance knowledge and ensure protection of people and the environment remains robust and evidence-based into the future.’
ARPS 2025 will be held at the Amora Riverwalk Melbourne from 19-22 October.
Find out more: ARPS 2025
