DFES supports regional volunteers attending the WAFES Conference by organising and covering travel and accommodation costs.
To be eligible, volunteers must be from a BGU located more than 50km from Crown Perth, where the conference will be held.
Volunteers from a BGU within 50km of Crown Perth are not eligible for travel and accommodation assistance.
Volunteers eligible for travel and accommodation entitlements can claim reimbursements by following the process outlined in the ‘Claiming travel expenses’ section below.
Travel expense claims must be submitted by Thursday 31 October 2024.
Volunteers eligible for flights will be prompted to provide details during the conference registration process. Flights must be chosen to accommodate events volunteers have registered to attend.
For eligible volunteers, accommodation is fully subsidised by DFES for Thursday 5 September, Friday 6 September and Saturday 7 September and allocated based on registered events. Booking will be automatically prompted during the registration process.
Refer to the 2024 WAFES Conference terms and conditions for further details.
As a first preference, volunteers are encouraged to drive to the conference in a DFES service vehicle and carpool with other volunteers where possible.
Those unable to source suitable transport can use a private vehicle to travel to the conference and claim a motor vehicle allowance.
Volunteers who drive to the conference should be aware of the vehicle mileage caps that may apply. Volunteers who drive to the conference should be aware of the vehicle mileage caps that may apply. Please see the 2024 WAFES Conference terms and conditions for further details.
Volunteers who have flights booked can claim a motor vehicle allowance to drive between their home and the nearest regional airport.
If a transfer service is not provided, volunteers may be entitled to claim reimbursement of taxi fares paid when travelling between Perth Airport and their accommodation.
Please note that there have been changes to motor vehicle allowance caps, including the addition of new regions. See the 2024 WAFES Conference terms and conditions for further details.
Crown Perth offers free parking at various locations in the complex and further details on parking options and charges can be found on the Crown website.
Eligible volunteers can claim costs for meals (breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) not supplied as part of the conference or their accommodation booking.
Volunteers can submit a claim form and receipts to the WAFES events team (eventsandawards@dfes.wa.gov.au) to receive a reimbursement.
Please note alcoholic beverages are not eligible to be claimed. This year, all receipts must clearly outline the beverage being claimed. See the 2024 WAFES Conference terms and conditions for further details.
Volunteers eligible for travel and accommodation entitlements can claim reimbursements through the following process.
Email: eventsandawards@dfes.wa.gov.au
Post:
Attention: Events and Promotions Officer
Media and Corporate Communications
Department of Fire and Emergency Services
20 Stockton Bend
COCKBURN CENTRAL WA 6164
When completing a claim: