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ARP Young Generation Network

Australasian Radiation Protection Young Generation Network

ARPYGN is a welcoming network for students, early-career professionals and emerging leaders interested in radiation protection across Australasia. We help members connect, build experience, collaborate across the profession and contribute to the future of radiation protection.

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Mission and Goals

ARPYGN supports the next generation of radiation protection professionals by promoting communication, collaboration, professional development and early engagement in the field.

Professional Development: Provide opportunities for members to enhance their knowledge and skills through workshops, seminars and networking events.
Collaboration: Encourage cooperation and information sharing among members and with other radiation protection organisations.
Advocacy: Advocate for the importance of radiation protection and the role of young professionals in the field.
Community Engagement: Engage with the broader community to raise awareness about radiation protection and its benefits.

Why join ARPYGN?

ARPYGN membership is a practical way to stay connected with opportunities, peers and professional activities across Australasia and the wider IRPA young generation network.

Access to events, workshops and networking opportunities
Connections with students, early-career professionals and experienced practitioners
Support for professional growth and involvement in the field
A platform to share ideas, collaborate and contribute to the profession

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Executive Team

Meet the current ARPYGN Executive team.

President Matthew Wiggins ⌄

Matthew Wiggins is a Health Physicist at Queensland Health, specialising in radiation protection and nuclear sciences. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the Queensland University of Technology and is certified as a Radiation Safety Officer. His expertise includes environmental monitoring, radon exhalation measurements, radiation safety management, and the long-term storage of radioactive materials. Matthew has presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.

An active leader in the field, he serves on the Executive Committees of both the Queensland and National branches of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS), and is currently Treasurer, Webmaster, and Chair of the ARPS Young Generation Group. He is also involved in several other professional organisations advancing radiation protection.

Matthew has hands-on expertise in gamma spectrometry and radiation instrument calibration, focusing on regulatory compliance and emergency response. He is passionate about science communication and promoting radiation safety within both professional circles and the wider public.

Vice-President Katrina Taloni ⌄