Addressing Risk
Education & Training/Quality
Australasian Forensic Science Assessment Body
Certifying the competency of 400+ practitioners.
After the Fact
Creating online interactive tests, verifying the proficiency of 650+ crime scene practitioners.
Addressing Forensic Fundamentals
A 12-month project aimed at coordinating the progression of activities and research that will strengthen the scientific underpinnings of forensic disciplines across Australia and New Zealand.
NATA Forensic Accreditation Advisory Committee
NIFS representative provides NATA with a critical link to forensic leadership and discipline groups
Proficiency Test Program
The bulk purchase of 400+ tests saves on average $70,000+ across ANZFEC agencies
Standards Development AS & ISO
Representing a cross-agency perspective
Forensic Science Group Workshops
5-10 critical issues and capability developing workshops
Ian Riebeling New Practitioners Workshop (biannual)
20+ participants learning about the forensic science environment
Addressing Forensic Fundamentals
A 12-month project aimed at coordinating the progression of activities and research that will strengthen the scientific underpinnings of forensic disciplines across Australia and New Zealand.
Forensic Capability Mapping
A 12-month project to map cross-jurisdictional capability, monitor capability risks and determine minimum requirements for select forensic disciplines.
Enhancing Practice
Co-ordination/Innovation
DNA Consumables Price Negotiation
Discounts of 2.5% to 73% on consumables (Medium size lab saves $39,000+)
ANZPAA NIFS Best Paper Awards
7 awards rewarding the sharing of critical research through journal publications
ANZPAA Disaster Victim Identification Committee
Police Commanders/scientific advisors developing and maintaining internationally interoperable practices
Research and Innovation/RIAC
Strategic advice and project funding support for operationally relevant R&I
John Harber Phillips Award
A prestigious award for outstanding contribution to forensic sciences in Australia and New Zealand
International Forensic Strategic Alliance
Connecting 6 international forensic leadership regional networks
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
Connecting with a criterial national information systems partner agency
Forecasting
Information to support ANZFEC strategic decision making as required
Workflow Mapping
A 12-month project that will review and compare the different jurisdictional workflows for forensic biology to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings and reductions in turn-around-times
Shaping Stronger Connections
Information Management
DNA Consumables Price Negotiation
Hosting critical products and resources
The Forensic Exhibit
A 1,000+ subscriber quarterly newsletter to promote the work of the Australia New Zealand forensic science community and NIFS
Chemical Warfare Agent Laboratory Network
Intelligence-led capability development supported by Defence Science Technology Group scientific advice/training
Special Advisory Groups/COI
26+ groups/subgroups driving harmonisation and development of forensic capabilities
Secure Server
A secure space to share 1,000s of resources and critical documents
Australia New Zealand Forensic Science Society
Supporting major events promoting research and innovation
Engender Change
Cross-jurisdictional initiatives supporting agency equity and diversity programs