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R&CA awarded Association of the Year

Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) was proud to announce that it has been awarded the Association of the Year Award in 2020 from the Associations Forum, the leading organisation assisting associations and charities, with more than 500 associations, charities, clubs, societies, and other not-for-profit organisations counted as members. R&CA CEO Wes Lambert said that winning the prestigious award was a highlight in what has been an extraordinarily challenging year for R&CA, our members,…

Brewers Association announce CEO

The Brewers Association of Australia is delighted to announce John Preston as its new Chief Executive Officer. John will commence on 4 January 2021. Brewers Association Chairman, Peter Filipovic, said that Mr Preston was selected after an extensive and competitive nationwide recruitment process. “On behalf of the Board, we are thrilled to welcome John to lead the Brewers. “John has a demonstrated track record of creating and communicating compelling visions and strategies.…

Broker association appoints new president

A broker association has welcomed a new president, a new VP and two new board members, after the “founding fathers” vacated their seats to “make way” for new directors. Equipment finance broker and the managing director of Atlas Broker, Matthew Atkin, has been appointed as the new president of the Commercial & Asset Finance Brokers Association (CAFBA) of Australia. Mr Atkin was formerly the vice president of the broker group and was elected…

Featured: Shock as government authority disendorses training by teachers' association

In early December 2020 NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) shocked teachers’ associations by stating that “Effective immediately, the new Policy replaces the existing Endorsement of Professional Development Providers and Courses Policy and all NESA Registered PD courses are deregistered.” Peak body Professional Teachers Council NSW (PTC NSW) and its member associations were deeply disappointed by this decision. PTC NSW CEO David Browne said “The quality of the professional learning…

Cancer Council Australia appoints Tanya Buchanan as CEO

Cancer Council Australia today announces the appointment of Tanya Buchanan as incoming Chief Executive Officer, commencing on 30 November. Cancer Council Australia Board Chair Hugh Harley said, “Cancer Council Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Buchanan, who will bring extensive experience and skills in public health to the role of Chief Executive Officer. “Ms Buchanan’s proven track record, most recently as Chief Executive Officer of the Thoracic Society of…

Michael Waters Appointed as Retail Drinks CEO

Retail Drinks Australia (Retail Drinks) has today announced the appointment of Mr Michael Waters as Chief Executive Officer. Waters had been serving in the role in an acting capacity from 01 July 2020 following the departure of Retail Drinks’ founding CEO, Julie Ryan, and prior to that held the position of Chief Operating Officer since December 2018. Retail Drinks Chairman, John Carmody, congratulated Michael on his appointment and praised his work as Acting CEO over the past five…

Nigel Collin elected as MEA's Chair of the Board

For the first time in its history, Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) conducted its Annual General Meeting virtually today, where the nine Directors of the Board were announced, with Executive positions subsequently appointed by the Board. MEA's Board of Directors and Executive roles are as follows: Nigel Collin - ChairpersonSuzana Bishop, Fed Square - Deputy ChairBeverley Williamson, Melbourne Convention Bureau - Secretary

HIMAA appoints Jae Redden as new CEO

Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) appoints Jae Redden as their new Chief Executive Officer. She is the former CEO of Medical Journal of Australia publisher AMPCo. Ms Redden takes over from interim CEO Mark Upton who has been holding the fort since February following the departure of former CEO Richard Lawrance.  Ms Redden has experience both in professional membership-based organisations and providers of health information, having been a board member…

STA announces new President-elect and Executive

Science & Technology Australia is pleased to announce the election of new members to its Executive Committee at STA’s Annual General Meeting today. Silo-busting innovator and industry-engaged research entrepreneur Professor Mark Hutchinson is STA’s new President-elect. He will become President at the end of our next AGM in November 2021. For…

Partner News: Digital Transformation of your Association

At its core, digital strategy is a decision-making process that aligns an organization’s vision, goals, opportunities, and activities to maximize the business benefits of digital initiatives. When implemented thoughtfully, a digital strategy will identify priorities, implementation milestones, and progress toward the strategic goals of your association. To build your digital strategy, your organization must look beyond its operational needs by examining how technology will allow your association…

ADOHTA National appoints new President

The Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists’ Association Inc. (ADOHTA) held their Annual General Meeting virtually on Sunday 15th November 2020. As a result of the resolutions passed by the membership, ADOHTA will implement a Board governance structure and operate as a single entity trading as a Company Limited by Guarantee by March 2021.   Leticia Masters' appointment as President has concluded and she is delighted to welcome Nicole Stormon to the ADOHTA President role. Ms…
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