News from October 2024
The Board of the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) today announced the appointment of Dr Kathryn Zeitz FACN as the organisation’s new CEO. The announcement was made at the ACN National Nursing Forum (NNF) in Cairns. Dr Zeitz is an accomplished and respected health administrator, academic, researcher, and nursing leader.
Dr Zeitz is currently the Deputy CEO of the Central Adelaide Local Health Network, where she has led the Clinical Governance portfolio since 2019. Central Adelaide Local…
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Some cybersecurity studies state that 90% or more of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error or negligence.
Because of this, there is no better return on your cybersecurity investment than what your Association spends on training.
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A $5 million allocation for Business Events Tasmania (BET) in the 2024 Tasmanian Budget will allow the organisation to work to secure national and international conferences for the ultimate benefit of the state.
Under the additional funding which has been granted to spend over two years, $3.8 million has been provided for the Business Events Attraction Fund (BEAF), and a further $1.2 million for business-to-business marketing activities.
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Associations Forum proudly hosted the successful Association Leaders Symposium at the International Convention Centre Sydney on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 with a large gathering of industry professionals and association leaders from around Australia.
Keynote speaker Paul Zahra from the…
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Business Events Wellington (BEW) has launched a campaign highlighting the city as the ideal destination for Australian associations. As the region's convention bureau, BEW offers financial support, extensive planning experience, and valuable industry connections to make hosting a conference in Wellington…
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The Australian Flying Disc Association (AFDA) is excited to introduce Craig Savage as the new President of the AFDA Board. Craig’s passion for Ultimate, dedication to growing the sport, and wealth of experience within the community make him an exceptional choice for this role. We are confident that under his leadership, the AFDA will continue to thrive, and the sport of ultimate in Australia will reach new heights.
Craig’s journey with…
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A NEW national saleyards organisation has been formed after lengthy negotiations between the sector’s two main representative bodies.
The Australian Livestock Saleyards Association this morning announced that its member saleyards and those of the Australian Livestock Marketing Association have transferred their membership to the new national Saleyards Australia Pty Ltd organisation.
ALSA will cease trading from 17 October 2024 under changes that have resulted from extensive talks…
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The National Mental Health Consumer Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Priscilla Brice as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer, effective 14 October 2024. This appointment follows a nationwide selection process which prioritised lived experience leadership in this groundbreaking national role. Priscilla will succeed Interim CEO Darren Munday, who will return to his substantive role as Chief Executive Officer of the Consumers of Mental Health Western Australia.Priscilla,…
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The Australian Cyber Network (ACN), a new not-for-profit organisation, has been officially launched today (9 October) at Parliament House, Canberra. The ACN has been established to address the current and future needs of the cybersecurity industry by focusing on advocacy, capability building, and education.
Over 94,000 cybercrime incidents were reported in Australia last financial year. This is equivalent to one…
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Key industry associations have united to reinforce the consequences for homebuyers and small businesses should payroll tax be applied to mortgage and finance broker commissions.Together with the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia (COSBOA), the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) and the Commercial & Asset Finance Brokers Association of Australia (CAFBA) recently met with the New South Wales Government to bring attention to the threat payroll tax poses…
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The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) announces that its Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Hutchinson, will step down from his role, effective 1 November 2024. Since July 2017, Patrick has led AMIC through a period of significant change, playing a key role in advancing the organisation’s strategic plan…
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The Australian Airports Association (AAA), the national voice of Australia’s airports, has appointed Simon Westaway as its new Chief Executive Officer.
With more than 25 years of senior executive experience, Mr Westaway brings a wealth of knowledge to the role.
Mr Westaway has a long association with aviation and travel, having previously held executive positions at Qantas Group’s Jetstar, Tourism…
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The Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM) has announced the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer, Trish Manten.
Trish Manten brings a wealth of experience and executive skills to ASUM that span strategic planning, business development, commercial (contract) management, partnerships, project design and implementation.
The Board identified Trish’s passion for building engaged and purposeful teams to deliver organisational objectives and enhanced…
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Canberra’s latest world-class events venue, built by locals for the community, is making waves. Red Shed, located right on Lake Burley Griffin, boasts state-of-the-art facilities, the latest audio-visual technology, and catering managed by Occasioni. Operating as a not-for-profit, the Red Shed is dedicated…
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