Third Sector

July 2010

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Destination Australia - Partnering to promote association events down under

Emily Hollosy reports on the Australia Associations Project – a major initiative to encourage local and international association events down under.

New initiative to increase international association conventions in Australia

Tourism Australia, the Australian Association of Convention Bureaux and other major convention centres are undertaking a joint initiative to increase the number and size of international association conventions across Australia. The Australia Associations Project is a $1.8 million, three year program.

IAME NZ Head joins AuSAE Board

Association New Zealand Inc’s (ANZi) President, Nick Hill has been appointed a Director of the Australian Society for Association Executives (AuSAE) as a co-opted Director.

New Chief Executive for the Outdoor Media Association

Charmaine Moldrich – an executive manager with significant experience in marketing, stakeholder relations and business development – has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Outdoor Media Association (OMA) to further advance the industry in terms of its standing within the Australian media environment.

Macri appointed Aged Care Productivity Commissioner

Sue Macri AM has been appointed as the Associate Commissioner to the Productivity Commission inquiry into aged care in Australia, to develop options for further structural reform of the aged care system.

‘Artsupport Australia’ in Victoria

Anna Draffin has commenced in a newly created role with Artsupport Australia, to support the Australia Council for the Arts’ strategic priority to develop effective strategies for giving, and to increase philanthropic support for the arts in Victoria.

Rotorua an increasingly attractive conference destination

Experiencing growth in conference and business events, Events and Venues Rotorua has appointed new staff to help service growing business levels and to increase sales activity in the market place.

Appointments to Fair Work Australia

Chris Simpson, Senior Industrial Advocate with the Australian Workers Union (AWU) in Queensland, has been appointed as a Fair Work Australia Commissioner.

New leadership at the FPA

Mark Rantall will assume the position of CEO at the Financial Planning Association (FPA).

Australian Carbon Trust Board established

The newly established Australian Carbon Trust will lead efforts to boost energy efficiency in households and businesses across Australia.

ATO statistics reveal continued growth in philanthropic sector

The Private Ancillary Fund (PAFs) statistics for the 2007–08 financial year, revealed in March 2010, show continued growth in donations and assets in the philanthropic sector.

School for Social Entrepreneurs opens in Melbourne

Originating in the UK, the new Melbourne School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) took in a cohort of twenty two students when it opened in April 2010.

Survey released on not-for-profit job satisfaction

A survey by a Queensland recruitment company, released in April 2010, found that satisfaction levels for both employees and volunteers are generally high amongst a diverse range of not-for-profit organisations.

New guide on trade practices

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has produced the Professions and the Trade Practices Act – a guide to enhance individual professionals and their associations’ understanding of their trade practices responsibilities.

Report highlights the need for more volunteers

A new survey of community organisations from Volunteering Australia and National Australia Bank (NAB), released in May 2010, found that 91 per cent of organisations currently have volunteers assisting in their organisation.

Leadership awards in philanthropy and transparency

The Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund won the prestigious International Funders for Indigenous People’s (IFIP) Award, an annual award to recognise leadership in Indigenous philanthropy.

Third Sector celebrates Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

Held in May 2010, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is one of the Cancer Council’s leading fundraising events.

5 minutes with…

Adrian Hart, Executive Director of the Master Plumbers Association Queensland

Significant announcements for AuSAE

Richard Gerner

AuSAE CEO Richard Gerner reports on the successful AuSAE Annual General Meeting and networking dinner.

ThirdSector Women’s Leadership Seminar

The Third Sector Women’s Leadership Seminar will bring established and aspiring women in Australia’s not-for-profit industry together, providing a forum for women to hear from mentors, discuss ideas and network.

NFP women on the global stage

Gender equality was the cause under discussion at the United Nations 54th Commission on the Status of Women. Third Sector caught up with representatives from Australia's not-for-profit sector who attended the Commission.

Managing health reform

Emily Hollosy

Emily Hollosy speaks with the Australian Medical Association’s Christine Brill and Tony Steven about recent health care reforms and the association’s involvement in ensuring best outcomes for its members.

Champions of Change: Elevating women’s representation

Emily Hollosy

Questioning what levers there are to create change in our society, Elizabeth Broderick, Sex Discrimination Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, discusses her new initiative – ‘Male Champions of Change’.

Reporting on superannuation: Ensuring the correct procedure for your workforce

Lance Compton

New regulation to report salary sacrificed superannuation contributions on payment summaries appears simple, however the process can be complicated due to stakeholders requiring different information at different times. Lance Compton sheds some light on the reporting process.

Understanding the SCOA

From the 1 July 2010 a National Standard Chart of Accounts is due to be implemented across Australia. The Victorian Office of the Community Sector outlines what this will mean for the not-for-profit sector.

Investing for impact: A call to action

Kylie Charlton

With Australia lagging behind global trends in social impact investing, stakeholders came together at the Centre for Social Impact’s inaugural Investing for Impact Forum to develop new ways of mobilising capital to drive positive social, environmental and economic change.

Catering for event success

With food such a hot topic at the moment, celebrity and everyday-hero cooking shows dominate television and book sales. Third Sector spoke with the Rosehill Gardens Event Centre about why good catering is crucial to an event’s success.

Get face-to-face with events

Events are a crucial tool for all not-for-profit organisations. Engaging new members and supporters, or retaining your existing base, depends on the quality of face-to-face interaction at events.

Destination Australia: Partnering to promote association events down under

Emily Hollosy

Emily Hollosy reports on the Australia Associations Project – a major initiative to encourage local and international association events down under.

Conference venues for the culturally minded

Described as ‘ambient, ‘luxurious’, and ’boutique’, The Henry Jones Art Hotel and the Cradle Mountain Chateau are two unique Australian venues that offer a cultural experience that is much more than just a place to talk business.

Gold Coast Event Centre: accolades stack up in local and global rankings

Statistics are stacking up in favour of Australia’s largest regional convention centre, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Meet in Melbourne: Hosting international conferences

With an international appeal for scientific conferences and events, the Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau advises how associations can bid to host their international conventions in Melbourne.

Effective investment policies for a smoother ride

Damian Graham

For many not-for-profits, building and managing the costs of their organisation can be a challenging experience. Damian Graham explains how an investment policy can help provide a ‘road map’ for a smoother ride.

Alternative responses to conflict of interest

Jonathan Casson

Jonathan Casson discusses conflict of interest at the board level and advises association executives and directors to look beyond traditional legal responses to consider alternative solutions.

Landmark decision drives new life into old trusts

A landmark legal decision has approved an innovative model in philanthropy to increase the property portfolio of an almost-century-old charitable trust, the Alexander Miller Estate.

Navigating the Productivity Commission’s legal recommendations

A summary of the Contribution of the Not-For-Profit Sector report. Makinson & d’Apice explain the legal recommendations to come out of the Productivity Commission’s Contribution of the Not-For-Profit Sector report.

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