Leading venue and catering collection, Doltone House have officially launched their newest venue, acquiring the Australian Technology Park in Eveleigh, Sydney. It has been renamed Doltone House Australian Technology Park (ATP). Paul Signorelli, Executive Chairman of Doltone House said, “It’s an exciting development for the Doltone…

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The Board of Master Builders Australia has announced its appointment of Mrs Denita Wawn as the new Chief Executive Officer of Master Builders Australia effective 20 March 2017.   Mrs Wawn will be Master Builders’ first female CEO in its 127 year history to represent the $200 billion building and construction industry and only the third CEO in thirty years.   In announcing Mrs Wawn’s appointment, the National President of Master Builders, Mr Dan Perkins said, “Denita’s qualities,…

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Join Business Events Victoria and regional Victoria’s best business event operators at the 2017 Showcase. Event organisers can explore regional Victoria without even leaving the city - You’ll be surprised by what you discover! Mingle with businesses ready to help you with your next event while you enjoy fabulous regional Victoria produce and wine, kindly supplied by Rochford Wines in the Yarra Valley.

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Australian Association Management Company The Association Specialists (TAS) has launched its first international office in Singapore. Aiming to provide best practice skills and services to the Asia-Pacific Association sector, the expansion follows a rapid period of growth for TAS and an increased demand for Association Management in the region. Confirming the development, TAS Managing Director Francis Child noted the increased number…

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Associations Forum has recently released the program for its 12th annual National Conference to be held at the impressive new International Convention Centre, Sydney from 17-18 July 2017.  The comprehensive program packs in more…

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Wine Industry Suppliers Australia Inc. (WISA), the peak body representing the grape and wine supply chain, is pleased to announce that Paula Edwards, of member company Winegrapes Australia Pty Ltd, was unanimously voted by the board to the role of Chair at the Associations February meeting. She replaces David Evans who reluctantly resigned from the board at the end of January. With Edward’s elevation from the Vice Chair position to Chair of the Association, the board is also pleased to…

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The International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), Australasia’s leading public participation member association, today announced the appointment of Laurie Patton as its new CEO.  Mr Patton joins IAP2 from Internet Australia, where he led the organisation through a broad ranging revitalisation process and spearheaded its advocacy for a 21st Century…

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Following a special meeting of AIRAH’s board, Ian Harwood, M.AIRAH, has been elected to the prestigious position of President. He replaces Ania Hampton, M.AIRAH, who has stepped aside from the position due to ill health. An AIRAH board director for the past two years, Perth-based Harwood has been an AIRAH member for more than a decade. He previously served as President of AIRAH’s WA division committee, helping to re-energise its monthly seminar program and to grow its…

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Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) announces that from today it becomes a single national entity representing the not-for-profit aged and community services industry. “February 6 marks the commencement of ACSA becoming a truly national organisation. We believe this will result in a stronger voice for our industry, enhanced policy and advocacy capacity and will ensure even more effective member support services,” ACSA CEO Pat Sparrow said. ACSA brings…

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After 5 years as Chief Executive Officer of Engineers Australia, Stephen Durkin has decided to leave the organisation to pursue new career opportunities. Reflecting on his resignation from the peak body of the engineering profession, Stephen said, ‘I am extremely proud of the organisational transformation over the past few years and feel that it is now time to move on.’  ‘I have enjoyed working with our staff and many stakeholders to deliver an improved organisation for our members,…

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As a supporter of the upcoming Associations World Congress taking place in Vienna on 2-4 May 2017, Associations Forum's members are eligible for a 20% discount on the current delegate rate. This reduction is applicable to the current early booking rates that run until Friday 18 March, representing a significant saving. To receive the discount, simply quote code ‘AForum20’…

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