Services

NIFS strategic work program is developed through ongoing engagement with the forensic science community, guaranteeing our products and services meet the highest priority needs and address the most critical issues our forensic science and police member agencies face.

Our Projects and Programs

risks

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.

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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

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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

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