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2023

This is your place to find out more about the latest partner news for the association sector.

ODMA CEO Finola Carey to step down

The Optical Distributors & Manufacturers Association (ODMA) has announced that Chief Executive Finola Carey will leave the organisation at the end of April to take up semi-retirement. Ms… More details

(Full details: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/2023/odma-ceo-finola-carey-to-step-down.html)

AFA & FPA members vote YES to merger

Members of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) have voted in favour of the proposed merger of the two associations… More details

(Full details: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/2023/afa-and-fpa-members-vote-yes-to-merger.html)

Partner News: New Year’s Resolution at SMC

Sydney Masonic Centre look forward to starting each New Year with enthusiasm and excitement for what lies ahead. SMC have just completed upgrades to the Audio-Visual offering… More details

(Full details: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/2023/smc-resolutions.html)

Independent Schools Australia announces new CEO

Independent Schools Australia (ISA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Graham Catt as Chief Executive Officer. ISA Board Chair, Mr Michael Jones OAM said, “The appointment… More details

(Full details: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/2023/independent-schools-australia-announces-new-ceo.html)

AIRAH names Trish Hyde as new CEO

Following a detailed recruitment process, the AIRAH Board has appointed Trish Hyde to the role of Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) Chief… More details

(Full details: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/2023/airah-names-trish-hyde-as-new-ceo-copy.html)

Jennifer Westacott to step down as Business Council chief

The head of Australia’s most powerful business lobby group, Jennifer Westacott, will step down from her role as Business Council of Australia chief executive as the hunt begins… More details

(Full details: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/2023/jennifer-westacott-to-step-down-as-business-council-chief.html)

Michelle Fyfe appointed as new CEO of RAAFA

Former WA Police Assistant Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of St John Ambulance in Western Australia, Michelle Fyfe, has been announced as the incoming CEO. After a decade… More details

(Full details: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/2023/michelle-fyfe-appointed-as-new-ceo-of-raafa.html)

A new way of packaging that connects businesses together

The National Retail Association, Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, Australian Institute of Packaging, and the Australian food and Grocery Council are working in collaboration… More details

(Full details: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/2023/a-new-way-of-packaging-that-connects-businesses-together.html)

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