Following an extensive search, the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Anja Pannek has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Association. Ms Pannek replaces the retiring Mike Felton, who has led the Association since 2016. An experienced leader in financial services, Ms Pannek has a proven track record of leading successful businesses within the third-party channel, particularly in her most recent long-term role as CEO of PLAN…

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Australia’s macadamia industry is delighted to welcome Clare Hamilton-Bate to the role of Chief Executive Officer following the departure of Jolyon Burnett last month after 14 years at the helm. Clare comes to the position with a background…

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) have agreed in principle to explore a merger between the two associations, with a goal to create a united voice for the financial advice profession. The boards of the two associations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and will seek feedback from their members before inviting them to vote on the proposal. After the period of consultation, it is expected that members of both…

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The merger between the industry’s big two associations PVCA and TRMC is complete, with a new board appointed, which has IVE CEO Matt Aitken as the first president of the new ‘superbody’. With the widespread support of the industry, the Print & Visual Communication Association of Australia (PVCA) held its first merged board meeting, voting in new officer bearers and preparing the strategy to move forward as a united industry body.Matt Aitken, CEO, IVE Group was voted…

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VTIC Industry Dinner – MCG Events The MCG is a Victorian symbol, so it was the ideal choice to host this year’s Victoria’s…

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D2L Brightspace Helps Associations Turn Professional Development Into Competitive Advantage   D2L’s expertise in digital learning helps make a positive impact for associations. A global learning technology company, D2L is continuing to make an impact on national and regional associations by delivering high-quality educational experiences for learners, educators and administrators through its innovative Learning…

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Ms Hick assumes the third available 'Appointed' role on the Board, allowing for the recruitment of individuals with specialist skills or knowledge. Ms Hick is an experienced multi-sector board and committee member with governance experience in state and local governments, higher education and health sectors.

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The Australian Association of Gerontology – the peak national body linking professionals working across the multidisciplinary fields of ageing – has appointed experienced health sector executive Renu Borst as its new chief executive officer. Ms Borst has held management and executive leadership roles for the past 20 years in the health sector. Her experience includes nine years as CEO of professional body New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists and most previously interim general manager…

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New data indicates that Australians are volunteering less than they were two years ago. The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission estimates that the number of volunteers in Australia dropped from 3.3 million in 2020 to 2.9 million in 2021.This week the Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, Dr Andrew Leigh MP, announced the nation’s largest consultation with Australian charities had commenced, with sector representatives meeting to discuss how to…

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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has released its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), outlining its initiatives to increase opportunities for First Nations businesses, entrepreneurs, and job seekers. The ARA joins a network of over a thousand corporate, government, and NFP organisations that have made a formal commitment to reconciliation through the RAP program. The ARA action plan includes a number of initiatives to foster deeper relationships with Aboriginal…

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Over the past year Volunteering Australia has been leading the development of the first National Strategy for Volunteering in a decade. The National Strategy will be designed and owned by the volunteering ecosystem and will provide a blueprint for a reimagined future for volunteering in Australia. The first half of 2022 focused on talking to stakeholders from across the volunteering ecosystem about the current state of volunteering, pressing challenges, and aspirations for the future. These…

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