Sector and AuSAE News

  • 28 Oct 2015 11:31 AM | Kerrie Green

    The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has recently launched its Strategic Plan for 2015-18.


    ACNC Commissioner, Susan Pascoe AM, stated she was proud to be able to provide a strong sense of direction for the sector, the public, and ACNC staff.


    “This plan sets our priorities and goals for the next three years,” Ms Pascoe said.


    “As we move from the establishment phase, we are looking toward the next steps we need to take to continue to deliver on our objectives.


    “Our priorities for the next three years are:

    • Maintaining and enhancing public trust and confidence in charities
    • Supporting charities to be healthy and sustainable
    • Making it easier for charities by driving regulatory and reporting simplification
    • Sustaining an independent, transparent and well-governed ACNC with positive culture and a strong customer service focus.”

    Ms Pascoe said the ACNC was looking to build on the solid foundation it has set. Despite some uncertainty regarding its future, the ACNC has been focussed on implementing its legislation and building solid relationships with government agencies, other regulators and the sector.


    “Notwithstanding some challenging circumstances, staff have been resilient and we have not wavered in our pursuit to establish a regulator that charities and the public can trust will act fairly, transparently and responsively.


    “We’ve built the freely accessible Charity Register, available at acnc.gov.au/findacharity, that contains the information of about 54 000 charities, and we are committed to enhancing it further and keeping it up-to-date."


    Ms Pascoe reaffirmed the ACNC’s commitment to working with other regulators.


    “The effective performance of the ACNC is underpinned by collaborative relationships across government.


    “We will continue working with other Commonwealth, state and territory regulators, and take a leadership role in best practice charity regulation nationally and internationally.”


    Ms Pascoe also highlighted red-tape reduction as a key focus.


    “The ACNC will continue to focus on red tape reduction by working with other jurisdictions and agencies,” Ms Pascoe said.


    “Together we will reduce unnecessary and duplicative administrative requirements imposed on charities, and also minimise our own regulatory requirements where possible.”


    The ACNC Strategic Plan 2015-18 is available at acnc.gov.au/strategicplan


    Highlights of the ACNC 2015-18 Strategic Plan


    • To develop a fully populated Charity Register with usable, accessible and accurate data.
    • To analyse and report on charity data to demonstrate the contribution of the sector to the Australian community and identify sector trends
    • To ensure a high take up of the Charity Passport by government departments to drive red tape reduction
    • To develop and maintain a high calibre workforce that can effectively deliver the ACNC strategic priorities.
    This media release was directly sourced from the ACNC website here. 
  • 27 Oct 2015 3:56 PM | Kerrie Green

    In 2015 Women & Leadership Australia is administering a national initiative to support the development of female leaders across all sectors.


    From October 1 2015 the initiative will provide women in the professional services sector with grants for leadership development. More specifically, grant applications are open to women employed in the professional services sector at two levels. Please click on the preferred program link for details.


    1. Senior Management and Executive level Women Leaders can apply for $12,000 Individual Grants to undertake the Advanced Leadership Program.


    2. Women Managers can apply for $4,500 Individual Grants to undertake the Accelerated Leadership Performance Program.


    Expressions of Interest


    To request a Scholarship Grant Application Form or additional information please visit this website


    Should you wish to discuss the initiative in more detail please contact Ian Johnson at the office of the National Industry Scholarship Program, Australian School of Applied Management on 03 9270 9016 or via ijohnson@asam.edu.au


  • 27 Oct 2015 12:05 PM | Kerrie Green

    Insurance & Risk Professional, the member magazine published on behalf of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) by content agency Mahlab Media, has won Association Magazine of the Year at the highly coveted Publish Awards. NIBA’s insurance content hub insuranceandrisk.com.au, created by Mahlab Media to drive thought leadership and community, as well as complement the magazine, was also named runner-up in the Business Website of the Year category.


    The win marks the latest in a string of top industry awards, with the past 12 months seeing Insurance & Risk Professional and its wider content marketing strategy taking home no fewer than four wins at internationally renowned ceremonies the world over.


    Mahlab Media’s MD Bobbi Mahlab says of the win: “The communications and content strategy we developed for NIBA is achieving its goals of creating thought leadership and establishing a valued resource for NIBA members. It has moved NIBA into the age of digital communications. We are delighted to be recognised on such an esteemed stage for our work.”


    This media release was directly sourced from Mahlab Media. 


  • 12 Oct 2015 2:29 PM | Kerrie Green

    Thinking about Sharing? If you're a small team looking for a great location in the CBD, but can't find anything within your budget, we may have just the thing for you. 


    We're ACENZ,  an Association of five - a mix of part time and full time staff and we've been sharing an office with another small team for the last 14 years (on and off) who, unfortunately for us, got bigger and has to move on to larger premises. 


    We're looking to share our office space and expenses with another Association who share some synergies in the Engineering field (a small team of three or four)


    We're a good bunch of workers who like to socialise on a Friday (and sometimes even a Tuesday) after work with a red wine or two (sometimes three). 


    Facilities include: 


    Small and Large Board Room

    Shared photocopier/printer

    Separate kitchen

    Separate office for an EO or CEO

    UFB connection

    Phones and PABX System

    Large Reception Area


    Some office furniture (desks etc) can be provided if needed.


    If the cost of getting into an office in the CBD is giving you pause for thought, why not consider sharing with us?


    Details:


    Location: L8/276 Lambton Quay

    Wellington Central

    Property use: Office

    Floor area: 182m2

    Price: Asking price $1,510 per month + GST

    Viewing instructions: Call Eric (04) 472-1202 or email eric@acenz.org.nz to arrange a viewing.

    Parking: Available from Prime Properties for $295.65 per month (ex GST)

  • 18 Sep 2015 2:15 PM | Kerrie Green

    This media release was directly sourced from the National Convention Centre. 


    Following a record number of entries in the Awards, more than 460 industry, political and hospitality leaders attended the black-tie event held at the National Convention Centre (NCC) last night.


    Stephen Wood, Manager NCC accepted the Award for "Best Meetings and Events Venue - General Division" on behalf on his team "who exceed our customers' expectations every day. We are delighted to be a key partner of the Industries 'Night of Nights' and to celebrate the growth of hotels, restaurants and bars that support a vibrant and contemporary destination for conferences and events held in Canberra".


    Crowne Plaza Canberra won three awards for their people and environmental practices on the night including: "Best Restaurant Cookery Employee" Prasantha Giragama, Executive Chef; 'Best Front of House Employee" Sunil Choudhary, Senior Guest Experience Manager: and "Best Environmental Practice".


    Brad Watts AHA ACT General Manager "Sincerely thanked the National Convention Centre for their generous support and for making the 2015 Awards nights such a memorable success".


    For more information on the National Convention Centre, visit www.nccc.com.au



    Media enquiries:

    Jenifer Dwyer Slee, Director of Sales & Marketing

    Mobile: +61 (0) 499 456 008

    Office: + 61 (0) 2 6276 5241

    Email: jenifer.dwyerslee@ihg.com

  • 18 Sep 2015 9:53 AM | Kerrie Green

    This article was directly sourced from Rydges Wellington. 


    Thanks to everyone who visited the Rydges team at the Show Me Wellington Conference & Events Expo last week. It was a whirlwind day consisting of great company, great business opportunities and… great shoes. 


    Rydges have teamed up with Shoes of Prey to offer organisers that book events with Rydges a voucher credit to design your own perfect custom made shoes online, and this year at Show Me Wellington, we gave away this unique experience on us. 


    Congratulations to our winner, the lovely Lu Budden from Convention Management NZ Ltd for having the just the right amount of luck on the day! 


    For those that didn’t have the winning key to open the red box, the good news is… you can still get the prize just by booking Rydges.  So how do you get to win with Rydges and Shoes of Prey? Well, it’s simple.


    Just book your next meeting or event at a Rydges Hotel and select a $250 Shoes of Prey Gift card when spending $5,000 or more. For every additional $5,000 spent on your event, your gift card value increases by $250 to a maximum of $1,000. What’s not to like about that?!!   Details are found here.

     

    Rydges Wellington still have availability and would love to help with your Christmas events – so why not earn yourself some new shoes just in time for New Years! Our packages are available to view here.


    If you would like  to find out more about hosting an event at Rydges Wellington please contact Tory Yee on 04 498 3777 or email

  • 18 Sep 2015 9:22 AM | Kerrie Green

    While climate change and wild weather frequent news headlines, these threats, and lesser known environmental risks, present potential danger to business earnings, assets and the bottom line. For example, damage to ecosystems could severely impact industries such as agriculture and tourism. UQ Business School’s Dr Martina Linnenleucke, says current accounting rules fail to address these potential business threats.  


    To help businesses prepare for such threats, Dr Linnenluecke and Professor Tom Smith, will deliver the UQ Business School Executive Education short course Finance and the Global Environment. 


    Read more here

  • 17 Sep 2015 4:21 PM | Kerrie Green

    The country’s largest provider of aged residential care has joined the New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA).


    With more than 4,200 care beds across 60 facilities, Bupa offers a broad range of services beyond residential care, including retirement villages, personal medical alarms and rehabilitation services.


    Simon Wallace, Chief Executive of the NZACA said it was great to have Bupa as a member of the Association.


    “The aged residential care sector needs to be a strong and united voice and having Bupa on board shows the industry is standing together at a time when we are facing significant challenges. It also recognises the value that NZACA brings in its representation of the whole sector.”


    Grainne Moss, Managing Director of Bupa, said she was pleased to be a member of the NZACA and had enjoyed working constructively with the Association and its Board members over the past few months.


    “With our shared commitment to older people in New Zealand, I look forward to assisting and working with the industry and the key peak body NZACA”.


    As with all NZACA members, Mr Wallace said he was looking forward to supporting Bupa to help them achieve their goals. He would also welcome Bupa’s contribution in areas where they could make a difference.


    Bupa’s membership of the Association took effect from yesterday and NZACA Chairman Simon O’Dowd said he was delighted to have Grainne Moss take up a position on the Board for the 2015-2016 year.


    This media release was directly sourced from Scoop NZ here

  • 17 Sep 2015 4:12 PM | Kerrie Green

    Accuro Health Insurance chief executive Geoff Annals has been elected chairman of the Health Funds Association (HFANZ), the industry organisation representing health insurers.


    He takes over from Unimed chief executive Dermot Martin, who decided to step down at last week’s executive meeting after holding the position since December 2010. He also led the executive from 2000 to 2006. Christchurch-based Mr Martin will remain on the executive.


    Mr Annals, of Wellington, has been a member of the HFANZ executive since becoming chief executive of Accuro in September 2013. He has been deputy chairman for the past year.


    He has more than 30 years’ experience in the health sector. He began as a registered nurse at Waikato Hospital where he worked in a range of clinical and nursing and general management positions for 20 years. He was general manager of Waikato Hospital prior to his appointment as chief executive of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation in 2001, the position he held until his current appointment with Accuro.


    Mr Annals was a director of Accuro from 2002 to 2013 and also served as its board chair.


    For further information, contact:


    Acting chief executive Chris Pentecost ph 04 499 0834 or 027 215 1003

    Media advisor Andrea McKay ph 027 555 7783. 


    This media release was directly sourced from the Health Funds Association of New Zealand website here

  • 17 Sep 2015 4:05 PM | Kerrie Green

    A Bill to extend paid parent leave is currently before select committee. The Parental Leave and Employment Protection (Six Months’ Paid Leave) Amendment Bill, will extend paid parental leave from 14 weeks to six months.


    The New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists (NZAP), supports the bill that would extend parental leave to 26 weeks to prioritise the nurturing and bonding needs of the baby and ensure the best possible start for every New Zealand child.


    Babies arrive primed to seek out attachment, nurturing and care from one primary caregiver, usually the mother. When mother and baby form a secure and good enough bond, the foundation for emotional health, ability to form good relationships, mental wellness, educational achievement, employability and good citizenship is laid down.


    “Studies conducted both in New Zealand and overseas point to a loving bond with a warm, protective and nurturing care-giver as a prime factor in resilience and brain development.” Says Lynne Holdem, New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists spokesperson for Children's Issues.



    In order to achieve a secure and loving bond the prime care-giver needs to be protected from stress and have time to attune to the infant and his or her needs.


    “Twenty-six weeks support to maximise the potential for a good start to life is a small investment by New Zealand tax payers which could reduce violence and other crimes, and increase the educational achievements, and healthy relationships of our next generation of children.” Says Holdem.


    This media release was directly sourced from Scoop NZ here


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