Coastal Resilience
Advanced Applications.

Advance your coastal resilience practice through expert guidance, applied methods, field learning, and real-world case studies.

Coastal Resilience Short Course Level II

About the event

The Coastal Resilience Short Course Level II: Advanced Applications will be held from 24–26 August 2026 at Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, offering a comprehensive introduction to coastal management in Australia and the Asia–Pacific.

The Coastal Resilience Short Course Level II: Advanced Applications will be held from 24–26 August 2026, combining expert-led sessions with a comprehensive field study of the Tweed–Byron Coast. Tailored for experienced practitioners, including alumni of the Coastal Hazard Management Short Course (2013–2018) and participants of Level I, this advanced-level program provides a unique opportunity to deepen understanding of coastal risk, resilience, and adaptive management. The course will be based at the Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, a fitting venue situated in one of Australia’s most dynamic coastal regions. The program features a full-day study tour, offering first-hand insights into the physical, ecological, and social dimensions of coastal resilience. Participants will engage directly with local experts, site managers, and council officers to examine real-world responses to erosion, development pressures, and climate-related impacts. In addition to technical presentations and field-based discussions, the course includes a hands-on group workshop. This structured, practical session allows participants to collaboratively work through real-world coastal resilience case studies, applying innovative thinking and strategic tools to assess challenges, identify key stakeholders, map out responses, and propose actionable solutions. The course also fosters peer-to-peer learning and professional networking, drawing on diverse experiences from across government, consultancy, and academia. With a strong emphasis on practical application, this program equips attendees with the latest strategies and insights to lead coastal resilience initiatives in their own regions—supported by the backdrop of a landscape at the forefront of coastal innovation and challenge.

Want the full pathway? You can register for Level I and Level II together from the Level I registration page at pathway pricing.

View Level I + Level II pathway: https://www.apter.au/courses/coastal-resilience/short-course-level-i

Registrations

Each registration includes full access to course sessions, digital learning materials, and session recordings. In-person attendees also receive full catering—morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea—and access to the full-day Tweed–Byron Coast study tour.

For organisations requiring a purchase order and invoice-based payment, please email ella@apter.au with attendee names and delivery mode (in-person or online), and we will issue an invoice with payment details.

Standard registrations are now open.

Standard In Person inc. GST$1,795
Standard Online inc. GST$595
Level I + Level II Online Pathway inc. GST$990$900 ex GST + $90 GST
Total$0

Prefer to pay by invoice? See the purchase order request page or email ella@apter.au.

*Pathway pricing is available for participants who register for both the Level I and Level II Coastal Resilience courses. Select this option to secure both courses at the discounted combined rate. All prices include GST.

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What practitioners say

We were deeply impressed by this comprehensive and practical course. It provided essential knowledge that we hope to implement in our national forecasting strategies. Thank you for your valuable guidance and support.
Tom NatickMinistry of Climate Change, Vanuatu
An excellent opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and learn from leading experts. I have taken back a wealth of knowledge to my council and made contacts that will support my work into the future.
Bronson SymmondsAlexandrina Council, South Australia
An eye-opening and transformative experience. The Coastal Resilience Short Course reshaped how I approach coastal planning — moving beyond technical fixes to embrace systems thinking, meaningful community engagement, and long-term adaptation. I left the course with practical tools, renewed clarity, and a stronger sense of purpose in my role.
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