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Perth Convention Bureau - Inspire Association Award 2016 $5000 Travel Grant

Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is responsible for marketing Perth and Western Australia both nationally and internationally as a destination for not-for-profit organisation conferences. Conferences staged in Western Australia raise the profile of the national organisation, engage new association members, disseminate knowledge locally and attract investment and tourism. The Inspire Association Award is a $5,000 travel grant designed to assist in the professional development of Association…

Office space to share in Adelaide, South Australia

Would you like to share an office with the Australian Institute of Conveyancers (SA) in Adelaide? AICSA is looking for a like-minded association interested in apportioning office cost for shared facilities – boardroom, meeting rooms, training rooms. AICSA is also open to sharing a reception area and receptionist. Office space to be determined if agreement reached. Please contact Rebecca Hayes 08 8359 2090 to discuss further.

Registration open - ASAE’s Great Ideas Conference, Hong Kong

Register by 11 March 2016 and save $$! Associations Forum is proudly supporting ASAE’s 2016 Great Ideas in Association Management Conference, Asia Pacific which is being held at the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel in Hong Kong on 10-12 April, 2016. This is a fantastic opportunity for senior staff of industry and professional societies in the Asia Pacific region to expand their knowledge in association management. More information is available at http://www.greatideasasiapacific.org

Associations Forum presenting at AIME 2016 in Melbourne

As part of the Knowledge Program at this year’s Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME), Association Forum’s John Peacock will be interviewing Kandy Musgrave, National Events Manager of the Australian Veterinary Association, about the latest trends to adopt in planning your next association event. AIME is to be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on 23-24 February 2016. The full program, including details about Association Forum’s session, is available

Meeting rooms for hire at Optometry Victoria in Melbourne

Looking for a venue for your meetings or seminars? Optometry Victoria, located in the Melbourne suburb of Carlton, offers various rooms for hire. Check out their website or call 03 9652 9100 for more information.

Associations Forum's CEO & Chair Symposium 2016

The InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort in Queensland was the ideal retreat for this year’s CEO & Chair Symposium, which attracted over 90 attendees from all over Australia and New Zealand. Held on 4-5 February 2016, the program tackled a wide range of topics vital to CEOs and Chairs, from the state of the economy and high performing Boards to transforming an association through a crisis. The relationship between the CEO and Chair was discussed, with the CEOs and Chairs of Chartered…

Associations Salary Survey 2016

On 4 February 2016, at Associations Forum's CEO & Chair Symposium, the results of the Associations Salary Survey 2016 were announced by Mark Werman, Managing Director of Wentworth Advantage, the author of the Survey. Copies of the Report for non-participants is $440 and can be obtained by contacting Claire Bell on 02 9904 8200 or by email at membership@associations.net.au

AF Member discount to Associations World Congress, Berlin, 10-12 April 2016

As a supporter of the upcoming Associations World Congress taking place in Berlin on 10-12 April 2016, Associations Forum’s members are eligible for a 25% discount on the current delegate rate. This reduction is applicable to the current early booking rates that run until Friday 12 February, representing a significant saving. To receive the discount, simply quote code AForum25 when you register here. Attend…

AIME 2016 Visitor Registrations Open

Visitor registration for the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) is open; inviting the industry’s leading business and special events minds to be inspired at the 2016 show, 23 – 24 February 2016 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Hosted by the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB), the 24th annual AIME will connect a global community of over 4,000 people for two powerful days of networking, education and business. Visitors will be able to engage with more…

New Executive Director for Wine Grape Growers Australia

Wine Grape Growers Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Weeks as the incoming Executive Director. Andrew will be transitioning into the role over the next month. Most recently employed as the Business Manager at Riverland Wine, Andrew has previously worked in various technical and vineyard management roles including the Senior Viticulture Officer with CCW Cooperative Limited. Prior to that he was the Vineyard Manager at Jubilee Park…

Report on the statutory review of the Associations Incorporation Act 2009

After considering submissions made to it, including by Associations Forum, the New South Wales Department of Fair Trading has completed a statutory review of the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (the Act). The outcomes of the review, together with a full copy of the report, can be found on the Associations legislation page on the Department’s website. The review, which was undertaken to determine whether the policy objectives of the Act remain valid and whether the terms of the Act remain…