DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT
Issued by Coordination and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6265 3343, Fax: 02 6265 6946
CPA 164/08
Saturday, 7 June 2008
NAVY AND UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG TO
COLLABORATE ON RETAINING CORPORATE KNOWLEDGE
What:
The Royal Australian Navy and the University of Wollongong, with
sponsorship of the Australian Research Council, are establishing a
$240,000 project examining effective ways to retain important corporate
knowledge when long-standing employees retire. Media are invited to the
contract-signing event.
Why:
Due to the changing demographic of the Australian workforce, the
findings of this research into Navy’s maritime engineering community
will have wider application across the Australian Defence Force, Public
Service and the business community.
When:
10.00am, Tuesday, 10 June 2008, for one hour, including interview
opportunities.
Where:
Main Conference Room, Australian Research Council
1st floor, 8 Brindabella Circuit, Brindabella Business Park
Canberra Airport ACT 2609
Who:
Commander Australian Systems Command, Commodore Steve Gilmore;
Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), University of Wollongong,
Professor Lee Astheimer and Chief Executive Officer, Australian
Research Council, Professor Margaret Sheil.
Note to media:
Please arrive at 9.45am for commencement at 10.00am. Limited number of one-hour
parking spaces outside the building. Paid parking is available within 100 metres.
Media contacts:
Royal Australian Navy:
Tim Herne (02) 6266 2929 or 0437 127 267
University of Wollongong:
Nick Hartgerink (02) 4221 5490 or 0418 424 085
Australian Research Council:
Fiona Skivington (02) 6287 6716 or 0412 623 057
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