International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has launched its 2020 Menu Collection. Bringing together the latest culinary trends, the menus feature an extensive range of options that cater to all delegate preferences, alongside beloved iconic ICC Sydney dishes.The 2020 menus have been carefully curated by ICC Sydney’s Executive Chef, Tony…

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Law Council of Australia CEO, Jonathan Smithers, today announced his resignation from the peak body representing lawyers across Australia.  Law Council President, Arthur Moses SC, thanked Jonathan stating “On behalf of the board and our constituent body members I would like to thank Jonathan Smithers for his contribution to the legal profession in Australia over the last 3 years.” “Jonathan is leaving the Law Council of Australia following a period of significant transformation…

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The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has appointed career-long health care advocate and health policy expert, Mark Kinsela as Chief Executive Officer. Following an extensive executive search, Mr Kinsela was appointed by the PSA Board and will formally begin his new role on 2 December 2019. “We are delighted to have someone of Mark’s experience leading PSA into its next stage,” Pharmaceutical Society of Australia National President, Associate Professor Chris Freeman said. During…

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Mark Chappe has been elected President of The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) succeeding Professor Anthony Mills. Mr Chappe was previously Senior Vice President of AIQS. “I am extremely honoured, proud and humbled to be elected as the President of this significant and prestigious Institute of built environment cost professionals, acknowledging the responsibility that the Institute has to its members and their clients, and at the same time I am very excited at…

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Resolution Institute has appointed Amber Williams as its new Chief Executive Officer. Formerly the CEO of the New South Wales Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, Ms Williams has a background in both the public and private sector.  “We were impressed with Amber’s leadership skills in fostering teamwork, designing strategy, overseeing sound governance and implementing operational excellence,” said Gary Ulman, Resolution Institute Chairman. “We believe these skills will enable…

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The Australian Sonographers Association (ASA) Board has announced the election of Mr Ian Schroen as its…

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The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) has announced Tara Diversi as the President and Chair of the DAA Board. Following a two-year term as a DAA Director, Ms Diversi returns to the Board, to continue governance, management and strategic direction of the organisation. Practising as a dietitian for 16 years, Ms Diversi brings with her a wealth of experience within the private sector, academia, nutrition communication, policy and governance. Her contribution to the profession has…

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The NSW & ACT Girl Guides community has announced a merger with Girl Guides NT. Starting in January 2020, Girl Guides NSW, ACT and NT will have 7,800 members as a single organisation. This merger will allow the groups to collaborate between states and territories and expand learnings.  Through this partnership, Girl Guides NT will benefit from greater access to resources and opportunities, as well as the operational benefit of a larger association. 

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The Australian Dental Association SA Branch (ADASA) has appointed Dr Angelo Papageorgiou as its President for 2020. Dr Papageorgiou, a Fellow of the Academy Dentistry Internationale since 2004 and most recently recognized as a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, brings diverse experience across the dental industry to the position, having practiced in the public and private sectors, as well in academics as a final year tutor at the University of Adelaide Dental School. He…

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Strata Community Australia (VIC) has welcomed new CEO Maree Davenport, who was appointed in October 2019.  Ms Davenport is a former member of the Victorian Parliament (1996-2002) and since 2004, she has been Principal/Company Director of Phoenix Public Affairs, specialising in representing peak bodies, NFPs, Government Departments and Statutory Authorities. She has an extensive history with SCA, having previously been engaged as a lobbyist and advocate during the 2006…

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