South Metropolitan TAFE Defence Industry Uplift Forum

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2.30-7.30pm
Thursday 30 April 2026

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Free

About the event

South Metropolitan TAFE WA in partnership with City of Cockburn, AIDN WA,and Programmed, invites local businesses and industry representatives to attend the “South Metropolitan TAFE WA Defence Industry Uplift Forum”.

Western Australia’s defence industry is expanding rapidly, creating significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to become part of the defence supply chain.

This forum will provide an opportunity to learn more about the defence industry sector, build workforce capability, and connect with industry partners to position your business for future opportunities.

This event will be particularly relevant for SMEs interested in entering or expanding within the defence supply chain.

Attendees will hear from industry representatives, explore workforce development opportunities, and connect with businesses across the defence ecosystem.

Event schedule

  • 2.30pm Registration and networking
  • ​3.00pm Forum program
  • 5.00pm Formalities conclude
  • 5.15pm Networking event
  • 7.30pm Event close

Attendee information 

  • Smart casual dress code 
  • Light refreshments will be available during the networking session.
  • As this is a live training facility, please park in the designated parking areas.
  • Directional signage and staff will be available on arrival to assist attendees.


This event is free of charge with limited tickets available. Registration is essential. 

RSVP: 5pm, Thursday 16 April 2026 AWST 

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This event is free of charge with limited tickets available and registration is essential. 
RSVP: 5pm, Thursday 16 April 2026
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Event location

South Metropolitan TAFE

9 Gardiner Avenue
Munster, WA 6166

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More information and contact

Contact Title Economic Development

Email [email protected]

Phone 08 9411 3444

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City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodjar
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:
8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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Cockburn Nyungar moort Beeliar boodja-k kaadadjiny. Koora, yeyi, benang baalap nidja boodja-k kaaradjiny.
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We acknowledge a continuing connection to Land, Waters and Culture and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.