Wednesday 1 May 2024
DFES staff endorsements open
Volunteer nominations open
Wednesday 5 June 2024
DFES staff endorsements close
Volunteer nominations close
Friday 28 June 2024
Volunteer registration round one opens. Nominated volunteers advised if they have been successful in securing a place in round one and invited to register
Friday 19 July 2024
Volunteer round one registration close
DFES staff registration close
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Volunteer registration round two opens. Nominated volunteers advised if they have been successful in securing a place in round two and invited to register
Tuesday 30 July 2024
Volunteer round two registration closes
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Metropolitan volunteers on the accommodation waitlist advised of room availability
Thursday 1 August 2024
Volunteers remaining on the nomination list advised as places at the conference and/or awards become available due to cancellations*
Friday 1 September 2024 at 12noon
WAFES Awards gala dinner seat selection closes
Monday 26 to Friday 30 August 2024
WAFES Awards gala dinner seat selection
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Metropolitan volunteers on the accommodation waitlist advised of any remaining room availability
Thursday 31 October 2024
Deadline for volunteers to submit claims for travel expenses
Dates and times are subject to change.
*Please note flight and accommodation options may not be available for regional volunteers during these rounds.