The proposed merger between the Financial Planning Association and the Association of Financial Advisers offers a timely opportunity for those associations to consider and clarify their principal purpose and reasons for existence. This is an important conversation to hold because its conclusion is likely to have a significant impact on the future of the new professional body (should it come to pass) and especially on the likelihood of the industry’s eventual evolution…

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Australian Diabetes Educator Association bids farewell to their current President Tracey Tellam, whose term finishes on 11 October. Tracey was first elected to the Board in 2016 and has served as ADEA President since October 2020. Tracey’s passion for and dedication to diabetes education and serving the ADEA membership as she has led the organisation through two years of the pandemic, has been evident. ‘We are grateful to Tracey’s steady hand of leadership…

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Katrina Bacon has been appointed as chief executive of Fund Executives Association, taking over from Joanna Davison. Davison had led the organisation as CEO for nine years and was formerly regional managing director for Australia and New Zealand at Colonial First State Global Asset Management. Bacon would start on 1 January and was a director in the actuarial and financial risk group at KPMG. She had over 25 years’ experience in the industry including 21 years…

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The Accommodation Association of Australia (AAoA) has revealed distinguished Hotelier Michael Johnson, currently MD of Tourism Accommodation Australia, will take over as interim CEO in the lead-up to the proposed amalgamation that’s due in mid-2023. The move follows last Friday’s (Sep 30) key milestone of both the Accommodation Association Council and Australian Hotels Association Board separately agreeing the Scheme of Amalgamation to create the new, united peak body,…

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Calling all not-for-profits delivering important projects and initiatives that assist those most in need in the community. Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation’s (NPCF) latest funding round is now open across the Hunter, with applications for grants being taken until 31 October. The NPCF has more than $700,000 on offer to support new or existing community-based projects concerned with the key focus areas of health, young people and social wellbeing. And,…

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For the first time in its history, the ACT Bar Association will be helmed by a woman. Rebecca Curran succeeds Andrew Muller in the role of president. She has served on the Bar Council since 2016. She previously chaired the family law sub-committee and women barristers sub-committee, and is passionate about diversity and gender equity. She has long been active in the bar since joining it in 2012.  Curran’s practice covers family law, estates and coronial inquests. She…

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  Joyn, the company’s new brand identity, goes beyond an invigoration of its visual identity to stand out against competitors. More importantly, it reflects the company’s commitment to innovation with exciting new goals and products in tow.   “Technology and support, engagement, content and continued learning. These are the pillars that define our new brand,” remarked Jordan Walsh, Co-founder and CEO of

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Revisiting the Launch of MCG events, and the new hospitality partnership between Melbourne Cricket Club at the MCG, and Delaware North, in February 2022.   Create an arrival zone The MCG has five concourse bars that MCG Events activate as arrival zones, post event drink’s locations, and creative break out areas. Each space has its own unique design and opens…

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Member Jungle is excited to release new Member Engagement tracking functionality which allows you to easily access and see how your members are engaging with the various services your Association is offering. We all know how important it is to have a loyal and engaged member base, to help with member retention and also ensure the growth of your organisation. Associations are constantly investing in their membership…

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The final deadline to obtain a director identification number (DIN) is creeping up on us. Directors of Australian companies (whether registered under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006) appointed on or before 31 October 2021 must have applied for a DIN by no later than 30 November 2022. Directors appointed after 31 October 2021 should already have a DIN. Please…

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The Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities is celebrating 20 years of representation, collaboration and connection this year. From its early beginnings up until 2022 voluntary Boards have worked hard to represent our members from a grassroots level to the very highest levels of government. Presidents and Board members have gone on to hold leadership positions within the tertiary education sector, not only representing the disciplines of arts,…

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