Upcoming Events
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ISA TRAQ Course, hosted by Arb Australia 2026 Dates:
Dates & Locations:
Melbourne (Burnley University): 6-8 October 2026 (CLOSED)
Sydney: 10 - 12 November 2026
Adelaide: 18 - 20 November 2026ISA TRAQ Course hosted by QAA:
25th - 27 th November 2026
30th Nov - 2nd December 2026
Queensland Arboricultural Association Office
26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland, QLD, Australia, 4163
Registrations closing soon. To register for Qld courses email president@qaa.net.auTo register for Arb Aus TRAQ Courses click on the link below to find out more.
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AANZAA Tree Risk & Value Assessment
Dates & Locations:
Melbourne (Burnley University): 8 Oct, 12.30-5pm
Perth: 15 Oct, 7.30am-3pm
Sydney: 12 Nov, 12.30-5pm
Adelaide: 20 Nov, 12.30-5pmArboriculture Australia in collaboration with New Zealand Arboricultural Association is delighted to announce the development of the AANZAA Tree Risk and Tree Valuation Assessment methods and app.
AANZAA offers a structured, evidence-based framework to help arborists assess, communicate and manage more effectively.
AANZAA Tree Valuation and Risk methods recognise the benefits of trees and supports balanced, consistent, robust decision making.
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International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC)
Date: 9 - 11 Oct
Location: St Louis, Missouri, USA -
NZ Arb Conference & NZ National TCC
Date: 29 - 31 October
Location: Rotorua NZ
In 2026, we gather in Rotorua—a city rich in history, culture, and whenua connections—to celebrate the strength of our community and the stories that ground our profession. You can expect the Energy Event Centre to be buzzing with arborists from across the motu: business owners, business managers, practising arborists, municipal and utility arborists, consultants, researchers, educators, and students.
See photos from 2025 events below
260 arborists and tree care professionals from across the country gathered in Canberra for the 2025 Australian Tree Climbing Championship and Arboriculture Australia’s National Conference: Shaping Arboriculture through Diversity, Innovation and Technology. Here are some of the award winners.
Ali Jasper, 2024 winner of the Diversity and Inclusivity Award, Natalie Miller, UAAA Rising Star Award winner 2025, Simon Strauss, Director of Arb Australia Board
Tyla Bickley (middle), winner of the Diversity and Inclusion Award 2025 with her co-directors James Davies and Maja Blasch
Mick Emmett, winner of the UAAA Lifetime Contribution Award 2025
Ryan Hillman, winner of the UAAA Safety Leadership Award 2025 with co-worker Lewis Bock
Grant Jones, winner of the UAAA Community Service Award 2025
Rick Hill, winner of the UAAA Utility Vegetation Management Award 2025
Meg Caffin, Chair of Arb Australia, giving a presentation at the awards night
Making its debut this year, New Arborist of the Year competition was an instant hit. Katie McMahon (left) emerged as the winner, here with Tracey Woods from event sponsor Skills Insight.
The New Arborist of the Year competitors 2025
Action photo from the New Arborist of the Year competition
Arb Australia took part in the Melbourne International Flower and Garden show 2025. Attending the event was part of the Arborists Don’t Grow on Trees campaign, which is ultimately about recruiting more people to work in arboriculture, in order to address the skills shortage in our industry.
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show provided a perfect opportunity to introduce the importance of trees and professional tree care to a younger audience.
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