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Not just a rebrand… it’s an evolution. 

Our new event is being designed using direct input from past attendees to ensure that it delivers what matters most: relevant, actionable content that aligns with the current needs of built environment professionals.  

Don’t miss the chance to connect with the virtual audience and hear the latest developments on Green Star Buildings v1.1 and practical case studies. 

See how is Green Building Forum different to Green Building Day?  
 

Why attend Green Building Forum 

• Examine leading Green Star projects with a technical lens  

• Be the first to learn about Green Star Buildings v1.1  

• Hear from experts at the forefront of Green Star certification

• Connect with likeminded peers and develop your network

• Boost your learning and earn 6 Green Star CPD points

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What’s included in your ticket: 

• Full day virtual with access to recorded sessions

• 6 Green Star CPD points

Join us online to hear firsthand the latest updates on Green Star Buildings v1.1 and gain insights from practical case studies. 

This event will also be offered in person in Melbourne for anyone who would like to attend Green Building Forum in person. Click here to book onto Green Building Forum Melbourne 

Booking discounts available! 

Members

• If your GBCA profile is linked to a GBCA member organisation, you will automatically receive the discounted member rate.  

• If you think you are a member and don’t see your member rate, please contact us before booking. 

Groups
 

• A 10% discount is available for groups of 3-6 people from the same organisation. Please use the 3-6 ticket option on this page

• For groups across multiple cities, please contact us directly and we can book on your behalf.

• Greater discounts are available for groups 7+, contact us directly for discount details.
   

Future Green Leaders

• The Future Green Leader discount is offered in addition to member and group discounts. If you are a Future Green Leader, please apply the code GBFFGL in the cart to receive 20% off your booking.  

Other discounts 

• We offer a discounted price for local government attendees. Please contact us at education@gbca.org.au for further details. 

• Note, other discounts cannot be used in conjunction with Future Green Leader or group discounts.
   

Please see our booking terms and conditions here . Please email us at education@gbca.org.au or call us on 02 8239 6200 if you have any further booking queries. 

Not just a rebrand… it’s an evolution. 

Our new event is being designed using direct input from past attendees to ensure that it delivers what matters most: relevant, actionable content that aligns with the current needs of built environment professionals.  

We know that networking is important and it doesn’t always come naturally. We have incorporated more structured networking and interaction within the program. By doing so, all attendees will have the opportunity to make new connections and gain insight from different perspectives.

See how is Green Building Forum different to Green Building Day?  

Why attend Green Building Forum 

• Examine leading Green Star projects with a technical lens  

• Be the first to learn about Green Star Buildings v1.1  

• Hear from experts at the forefront of Green Star certification 

• Connect with likeminded peers and develop your network

• Boost your learning and earn 6 Green Star CPD points

Send this to request approval from your boss to attend Green Building Forum

What’s included in your ticket: 

• Full day conference with hot vegetarian lunch, barista coffee and refreshments

• Interactive networking throughout the day and at the drinks reception 

• 6 Green Star CPD points

This in-person event will provide a fantastic opportunity to learn, share and come together. Join us in Melbourne to engage with your peers and build your network. We can’t wait to see you!

This event will also be live streamed on for anyone unable to attend Green Building Forum in person.  Click here to book onto Green Building Forum Virtual 
 

Booking discounts available! 

Members

• If your GBCA profile is linked to a GBCA member organisation, you will automatically receive the discounted member rate.  

• If you think you are a member and don’t see your member rate, please contact us before booking. 
   

Groups

• A 10% discount is available for groups of 3-6 people from the same organisation. Please use the 3-6 ticket option on this page

• For groups across multiple cities, please contact us directly and we can book on your behalf.

• Greater discounts are available for groups 7+, contact us directly for discount details.

Future Green Leaders

• The Future Green Leader discount is offered in addition to member and group discounts. If you are a Future Green Leader, please apply the code GBFFGL in the cart to receive 20% off your booking.  

Other discounts

• We offer a discounted price for local government attendees. Please contact us at education@gbca.org.au for further details. 

• Note, other discounts cannot be used in conjunction with Future Green Leader or group discounts.
   

Please see our booking terms and conditions here . Please email us at education@gbca.org.au or call us on 02 8239 6200 if you have any further booking queries. 

Green Star Buildings – Apartments Pathway – a short course for existing GSAPs

This course provides a technical introduction to the Green Star Building Apartments pathway.

This short course is for existing GSAPs to understand the key considerations which set apart the pathway from the core rating tool. The pathway was created to ensure that owners and tenants are confident their home is healthy, efficient, comfortable and climate resilient. It offers independent unit-level certification, giving buyers, banks and residents confidence that each apartment meets high performance standards.

The course will cover the new set of requirements and targeted credits within the Green Star Buildings rating tool tailored to deliver more sustainable multi-unit residential projects.

The course will cover:

 – The Apartments Pathway philosophy

– Responsible Building Management

– Key differences from the Buildings rating tool

– Key learnings from our early access participants

– How to use the Apartments Pathway on a project

Pre requisites

To enrol in this course you must be a current Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) in the Buildings tool.
If you have any questions regarding eligibility please contact education@gbca.org.au. 
 

Launched in February 2025, Green Star Communities v2 is a comprehensive rating tool designed to guide the planning, design and delivery of master planned precincts and communities. It responds to the evolving needs of the built environment by promoting healthy, resilient and thriving places for people to live, work, learn and connect.

This course is a must-have for professionals planning to use this new version of the rating tool. By completing this training, you will be positioned to confidently deliver projects seeking recognition of sustainability outcomes through Green Star.    

We will explore the most significant credits and share practical guidance for using the rating tool.  

This course will cover:

 – the category framework

 – credit structure and scoring mechanism

 – minimum expectations

 – the annual assessment cycle

 – significant credits

 – tips from assessors  

What’s included in the course:

 – online learning modules

 – an expert-led online live session

 – Green Star Communities v2 submission guidelines

 – enrolment into the CPD program

 – access to the online Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) exam

*Please note, capacity is capped so we can deliver a collaborative course with opportunities for discussion throughout.

Accreditation pathway

It is essential to complete the Green Star foundations course prior to attending any advanced rating tool training courses.  

This advanced course is the next step to becoming a Green Star Accredited Professional in the Green Star Communities v2 rating tool. Find out more about our accreditation pathway here.  

Embodied carbon represents a significant proportion of whole-life building emissions, and is set to climb dramatically by 2050. Eliminating embodied carbon from the supply chain is critical, but the pathways to achieve this are complex, requiring new design thinking, innovative technology, and strong industry collaboration. How can we work together to overcome barriers and accelerate change to remove embodied carbon from the built environment and drive towards a net-zero future?

In this masterclass our speakers will help you understand the scale and importance of focusing on embodied carbon, examine drivers and barriers for reducing it, and explore practical examples of how to reduce this through materials selection, building design and project management.

A combination of expert panels, practical case studies, and interactive discussion groups will allow you to take a deep dive into this crucial and intensifying topic.

Join your peers to share experiences, discuss challenges and get your burning questions answered, as we examine how to eliminate embodied carbon from the built environment.

What you’ll learn:

• How to measure embodied carbon, what methodologies and tools are available, and what data to collect

• Discover new innovations in low carbon materials and what manufacturers are doing to further reduce embodied carbon

• Examine availability and supply of reduced carbon materials and how to make smarter choice when selecting materials for projects

• Discuss when to engage and invest in different parts of the supply chain to ensure optimal decarbonised design

• Hear about experiences and lessons learned from managing low embodied carbon projects

Ideal for: Sustainability practitioners, architects and designers, engineers, project managers, construction and development managers, property owners and investors and anyone in a role driving net zero and ESG initiatives

Join our experts including:

• Nicole Sullivan, Head of Impact and Strategy (Australia), thinkstep-anz

• Filomena Beshara, Sustainability Manager, Built

• Katie Eyles, Sector Lead, NABERS

• Alexander Barnstone, Project Officer, Climate-KIC Australia

• David Law, Integrated Sustainability Practice Leader, Aurecon

• Katherine Featherstone, Senior Manager – Products & Materials, Green Building Council of Australia

• Hannah Jones, Sustainability Lead, TTW

• David Bell, Manager Sustainability & Insights, Infrabuild
   

Sustainable finance is reshaping how the built environment adapts and invests in our collective future. The impetus to act is immediate; with climate targets, regulatory and investor expectations, organisations that move now will be best placed to capture opportunities, manage risk and lead in the transition to a low carbon economy.
 

This comprehensive short course is designed to unpack these shifts and equip you with practical tools and insights you can apply in your role.

In this session, you will:

• Gain a clear overview of the Sustainable Finance Guide, the role of reporting, and the development of the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards.

• Hear a real-world case study of how the Sustainable Finance Guide has been applied to deliver positive outcomes.

• Explore the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy a clear, locally tailored classification system for green and transition finance. You’ll learn what it is, how it works, and its specific relevance to construction and existing buildings.

• Understand emerging terminology and opportunities from the banking sector and what they mean for the future of sustainable investment.

• Take part in a panel discussion featuring experts from across the sector, including those working in building performance, finance and sustainability frameworks.

Learning outcomes:

• Clear, practical insights into sustainable finance

• An understanding of the new taxonomy and how it is shaping investment decisions

• Insights into real world examples and opportunities you can apply in your own work

Who should attend:
Sustainability practitioners and other non-finance professionals eager to understand how finance is mobilised for sustainability and how these tools apply to their work.

Join our experts: 

• Magali Wardle, Acting Director, NABERS

• Jack Manning, Environment Manager, QIC

• Mark Robinson, Head of Climate, Technical Advisory, National Australia Bank

• Nicole Yazbek-Martin, Executive Manager: Sustainability Standards and Practice, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute

• Jamie Wallis, Senior Manager Buildings, Fitouts & Performance, Green Building Council of Australia

• Jeff Oatman, Head of Collaboration and Membership, Green Building Council of Australia

Developed for those who work on a Green Star Buildings v1 project on site – whether a contractor, subcontractor and part of the wider project team. This course has been developed to help your business prepare for compliance, increase your knowledge on how to manage your risk from the tendering stage through to how you can review  data sheets and manage the documentation for compliance.
 

We will be exploring the contractor-centric credits and take a deep dive into the materials credits, such as Responsible Structure, Envelope, Systems and Finishes as well as the Exposure to Toxins credits. You’ll learn how construction materials must be vetted for compliance against VOC and Formaldehyde content as well as the responsible products framework that offers points for materials with higher consideration to environmental sustainability. Take away essential information to improve your processes, making them more efficient and effective.

Key areas of learning include:

• the what and how of Green Star – and how you contribute to a project

• what are the tools for the most effective approach to Green Star

• understanding Green Star requirements from start to finish

• the materials-related credits and how you demonstrate compliance

• hints and tips from past projects and how to ensure the best assessment outcome

Places are limited.