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Alpine Resorts Sustainability Forums
These, now annual, Forums are designed to be a catalyst for change and initiatives in sustainable use and management of alpine resorts. They are a not-to be-missed event for alpine resort managers, those in snow-related industries, on-mountain businesses, and indeed all those interested in Victoria's alpine resorts.

The seventh annual Alpine Resorts Sustainability Forum is being organised by NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water in conjunction with the Victorian Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council and will be held 9-10 May 2011 at Jindabyne in NSW. The forum theme is 'Diversity - Beyond the Boundaries'. For further details visit the 2011 Sustainability Forum website. To register your interest please contact 2011sustainability.forum@environment.nsw.gov.au



The Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council held the fifth annual Alpine Sustainability Forum at Mt Buller from 6 to 8 May 2010.

The theme of the forum was 'It's all about the future'. It was the first time the event was held at Mt Buller resort, and it was opened by the Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Gavin Jennings.

The conference facilities and restaurants at Mt Buller were exceptional and provided a wonderful setting and experience for those who attended this years' forum.


The 2009 Alpine Resorts Sustainability Forum was organised by the NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change at Thedbo, NSW, from 30 April to 2 May 2009. The theme of the Forum was 'Sharing Sustainable Solutions'. The 2009 event was the first time the Forum was held in a Resort and also the first time it was hosted outside Victoria. In line with the Forum's theme, the program showcased operators who are leading the way in implementing sustainable projects related to water, buildings and protecting the alpine ecosystem. A central feature was an exhibition of products and services related to the theme.


The fourth Alpine Resorts Sustainability Forum brought together 130 of the key players involved in alpine resorts from across Australia. A real highlight was international keynote speaker, Dr Danuser, the CEO of St.Moritz of Switzerland. Dr Danuser shared his extensive knowledge and experience in developing leading edge environmental programs and how his Resort was dealing with "hot" and "cold" beds and providing housing for resort staff. Other highlights were a Hypothetical led by media personality and skier, Rob Gell, a series of workshops, and a sneak preview of a yet to be released freeheel film by Steve Curtain. The Forum's theme was 'Creating Sustainable Alpine Communities' and as, Council Chairman, Andrew Fairly, said: "The all-year round resort that many of us are aspiring to will only be successful if we seriously look at how we can together create communities on our mountains that are viable, interesting and sustainable".

 


The following links provide details of past Sustainability Forums organised by the ARCC:
Alpine Resorts Sustainability Forum 2010 (06 May 2010)
Alpine Resorts Sustainability Forum 2008 (17 April 2008)
Alpine Resorts Sustainability Forum 2007 (27 April 2007)
Alpine Resorts Sustainability Forum 2006
(28 April 2006)
Alpine Resorts Sustainability Forum 2005 (29 April 2005)


Access and Diversity Workshop
Nearly 40 representatives of disability, ethnic and disadvantaged 'user' groups, on-mountain 'providers' and the Resort Boards gathered in Melbourne in November 2009 to share their experiences and ideas about how access and diversity objectives can be put in place. Following a personal address from Gavin Jennings, the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, the participants listened to the perspectives of a teacher working with students form a 'disadvantaged area', an ethnic community advocate and a disability worker. After hearing of some 'good news' stories from each Alpine Resort, participants broke into workshop groups to listen to each other, to identify barriers and new consider new ideas and approaches. Link here for a copy of the workshop presentations, a transcript of proceedings and the key findings.


Key Worker Housing Workshop
The Council hosted a one day workshop on Key Worker Housing in the Alpine Resorts in December 2007. A perennial problem for the Resorts and on-mountain businesses is how to accommodate staff. With the environmental impact of driving to and from off-mountain accommodation each day and the social benefits of developing sustainable communities now also being recognised, it was timely to bring alpine managers, on-mountain businesses and other key stakeholders together. Around 50 participants worked together to identify issues and explore solutions. Link here for more information and copies of the workshop presentations.


Resort Events
Each Alpine Resort offers a year-round program of events and activities. Details are available on their web sites.

· Falls Creek - Events
· Lake Mountain - Events at Lake Mountain
· Mount Baw Baw - Events Calendar
· Mount Buller - Events
· Mount Hotham - Hotham Events
· Mount Stirling

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