2025 WA Coastal Forum: Communities, Coasts & Change

Join a vibrant community of coastal thinkers, doers, carers, and connectors for a dynamic one-day event dedicated to Western Australia’s changing coast. The Forum brings together diverse voices from across the state to share knowledge, stories, and practical solutions.

Highlights include:

• Presentations from coastal and marine stewards from around WA 

• Insights from Traditional Owners, scientists, planners, coastal managers, volunteers, and community leaders

• Practical coastal learning session in collaboration with WALGA and DPLH

• Field tour: See collaborative coastal care in action at the Coogee Beach Community Dune Rehabilitation Project

• A relaxed sundowner celebrating coastal excellence at the WA Coastal Awards

A must-attend event for anyone passionate about WA’s coastal future.

AWARD NOMINATIONS

The nominations for the WA Coastal Awards are now closed and the winners will be announced at the Forum Sundowner event

TRAVEL SUBSIDIES

Available to all regional coastal and marine attendees.
Please contact wacmcn@gmail.com for further information.

COASTAL LEARNING SESSION

If you are attending the Coastal Learning Session an email for the online link shall be sent to you closer to the date.

Stay tuned for speaker announcements and details on program highlights.

This event is led by the Western Australian Coastal & Marine Network (WACMN) in partnership with the WA Landcare Network (WALN) and Perth NRM and is proudly sponsored by Department of Planning Lands and Hertitage (DPLH), the WA State NRM Program and the WA Local Government Association.

*Please note if you are booking your seat early that the conference hours are subject to change - attendees will be notified in advance.