Global Planners Network Congress – Los Angeles – 14-17 April, 2012
Game Changers: Energy, Climate Change and the Green Economy.

Canadian Institute of Planners Conference – Banff, Alberta - 9 – 12 October, 2012
The Great Exchange – putting ideas into action

World Cities Summit - 1-4 July 2012 Singapore.

ISOCARP annual congress - Perm, Russia 9-14 September 2012

REAL CORP 2012 17th, 14-16 May 2012, Multiversum Schwechat, Vienna, Austria.

NZPI conference 1-4 May 2012, Blenheim, NZ

The International Division has approx. 250 members located throughout the world. The green dots below show the varied locations. If you are heading overseas and would like to contact some friendly planners email international@planning.org

Australian Red Cross International Volunteer Program

The Australian Red Cross became an AusAID volunteer service provider in late 2010, and has recently begun launching international volunteer placements.

The Red Cross vision is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity. Their goal is to strengthen the capacity of host organisations to improve the lives of people in need. As an international volunteer, you make a commitment to working side-by-side with local people in helping to facilitate individuals, organisations and communities fulfil their goals and achieve their full potential.

For a list of current assignments visit: http://www.redcross.org.au/careers_international-volunteer-opportunities.htm

The International Division aims to:

• Provide services to support PIA members based overseas and those seeking opportunities to work abroad.
• Enhance awareness of international issues in planning
• Utilise resources and networks to promote the capacity of PIA members for planning practice overseas
• Strengthen the role of Australian planners within international planning networks and their contribution to the global planning agenda.