The Australian Dental Association NSW is pleased to announce that at the Council meeting held on Friday, 26 September, the ADA NSW Council confirmed the appointment of Dr Mark Morrin as President and Dr Cathleen Dong as Vice-President of our Association.  Dr Mark Morrin owns and operates a large private practice in Newcastle comprising of associate dentists, oral health therapists and hygienists. He has held several roles within ADA NSW including…

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On behalf of the Board of Directors, we’re pleased to announce that Sudi Sekhar MBA, GAICD has been appointed as the College’s next CEO.   Sudi brings over 15 years of leadership experience across purpose-driven and member-based organisations. He is recognised for his ability to shape and implement strategy, forge…

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Professional associations across Australia and New Zealand are at a crossroads. With membership attrition, competition for attention, and the demand for new revenue streams, associations are under pressure to innovate. The Digital Imperative, a new whitepaper from D2L, examines how associations can remain indispensable by delivering personalised, digital-first learning experiences. According to Memberboat’s Association Sector Digital Maturity Survey, 65% of associations rank member…

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The NBL’s 2025 Andrew Gaze MVP Awards is Australian basketball’s “night of nights”. A long-standing annual event since its inception in 1979, The Andrew Gaze MVP Awards demands a night of glamour, prestige and exhilaration for its 46th year. Situated in Australia’s home of sport, and intersected with a vibrant entertainment scene, Centrepiece leveraged these two key ingredients to create an iconic and unforgettable event.

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Another breach. This time, Qantas’ 6 million frequent flyers were impacted, including me. If giants like Qantas struggle, what chance do Associations have? The difference is that we have limited options when it comes to flying domestically. Your members? They often have choices. If you lose their trust by failing to protect their data, could you survive? Why IT providers are a big risk

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The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) announces that Chief Executive Officer Donna Burns will complete her term this year, in line with the planned three-year tenure. Under Ms Burns leadership, AIDA has achieved significant milestones that have strengthened the organisation’s impact and positioned it for continued growth. Key achievements during her tenure include: Securing more than $7.5 million in funding to support…

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The NEAS Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Parker as the next Chair of NEAS Australia, effective from the Annual General Meeting in November 2025. Mr Parker brings a distinguished record of leadership in governance and international education. Until April 2025, he served as the Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner for NSW in ASEAN, based in Singapore.…

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The Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) welcomes the report of the Independent Review of NDIS Funded Music and Art Supports led by Dr Stephen Duckett AM. The…

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Australia’s peak industry body for transport professionals has a new name and look. Formerly known as the Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management (AITPM), the national association will now be known as the Transport Professionals Association (TPA). Transport Professionals Association CEO Kirsty Kelly said the new name also comes with a new look, which reflects the evolution of both the industry and the profession. “We’ve proudly supported transport professionals…

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Association of the Year™ Australian Catholic Primary Principals' Association Australian College of Critical Care Nurses Australian Council for Educational Leaders Australian…

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After a successful two and half years in the role, the CEO of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) Luke Achterstraat has notified the Board of his resignation. Mr Achterstraat said working at COSBOA had been extremely rewarding, both professionally…

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