AuSAE - Up to $1m in IT support and Advice for NFPs and Social Enterprises

Up to $1m in IT support and Advice for NFPs and Social Enterprises

20 Jun 2017 9:47 AM | Deleted user

Applications are now open for Tata Consultancy Services Collaborate Innovate Pro Bono Program

Tata Consultancy Services is excited to announce that the Pro Bono technology program Collaborate Innovate is continuing in 2017/2018. Applications are now open for technology projects that will transform your organisation and the Australian or New Zealand communities.

At Tata we believe that technology has the potential to change the way the not-for-profit sector delivers services to the community and advocates for change. By empowering the not-for-profit sector and social enterprises with world leading technology solutions we believe Tata can assist to build the sector’s organisational capability and capacity to create greater social and environmental impact.

We would like to extend the invitation to apply to your organisation. The program partners Tata Consultancy Services’ world leading technology services with selected organisations on a pro bono basis. To find out more about the types of technology services we offer visit our website www.tcs.com

Whether your technology vision and needs are small or large, innovative or general enhancements to existing systems, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Selection criteria

We are committed to responding to needs of organisations and as such have kept our selection criteria minimal. We are looking to partner with organisations who:

Australian or New Zealand not-for-profit organisations or social enterprises

Articulate the impact that the project will have on your organisation and/or the benefits for the Australian or New Zealand community
Alignment of your organisation’s objectives to one or more of Tata’s Corporate Social Responsibility focus areas - health, education, environment, and Australia/NZ-India relations
A commitment to delivering the technology project in partnership and to examine areas of collaboration beyond this project

Key dates:

Applications open - 13 June 2017
Information session (Register here) - 22 June 2017
Applications close - 14 July 2017
Announcement of 2017/2018 partnerships - 14-18 August 2017
Projects completed - 1 March 2018

You are welcome to send any additional documentation you feel will benefit your application to anz.csr@tcs.com with the subject: Pro Bono Program Supporting Documentation.

Should you need further information and assistance with the process, please write to our Corporate Social Responsibility team at anz.csr@tcs.com.

Inaugural partners

In 2015/16 we formed partnerships with six not-for-profit organisations to deliver technology expertise. Here’s a few examples of what we’ve partnered on:

Cystic Fibrosis New South Wales – Design and development of a mobile app to empower young people with Cystic Fibrosis to manage their own health – intended to improve health outcomes and life expectancy.

Heartkids Australia – Design and development of a medical registry for childhood congenital heart disease. This will enable medical practitioners to better gather and analyse data on the disease, intervene more effectively in patient care. Furthermore it will inform the design and management of medical research, treatment, workforce planning and allied health support services.

Hunter Medical Research Institute – Design and development of a new website to link the medical research community with the general public – empowering members of the public to participate in world leading research.

This article was originally sourced from Tata Consultancy Services.

Strengthening Trans-Tasman Connections: AuSAE and Tourism New Zealand Business Events Renew Partnership

Association professionals across Australia and New Zealand have even more reason to explore trans-Tasman opportunities. AuSAE is proud to announce the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Tourism New Zealand Business Events, celebrating 11 years of collaboration.

For over a decade, this partnership has strengthened connections between the two countries, helping associations expand networks, share knowledge, and deliver world-class events.

Toni Brearley, CAE, Chief Executive Officer at AuSAE, said:

“Our partnership with Tourism New Zealand Business Events has opened doors for association leaders to plan unforgettable events and connect with peers across the Tasman. Together, we’ve created opportunities, shared knowledge, and elevated the experiences of our members and their delegates. This partnership reinforces our commitment to fostering strong trans-Tasman collaborations, helping associations innovate, grow, and deliver outstanding value to their members.”

Helen Bambry, Business Events Manager at Tourism New Zealand, added:

“Partnering with AuSAE means we can directly support association professionals in bringing their next international business event to New Zealand – offering assistance, funding, and support to ensure exceptional experiences for both organisers and delegates.”

Watch the Tourism New Zealand Business Events video

What this partnership means for you

For Australian associations:

Receive expert guidance and support to bring conferences or member events to New Zealand.
Access funding assistance through Tourism New Zealand Business Events.
Expand your network and build partnerships with New Zealand peers and industry leaders.
Deliver international experiences for members and delegates just across the Tasman.

For New Zealand associations:

Strengthen professional connections with Australian association leaders through AuSAE’s network.
Share expertise and collaborate on professional development, governance, and member engagement initiatives, and more.
Gain visibility within the broader association community in Australia and New Zealand.
Access opportunities to host international association events and delegates in New Zealand, boosting local engagement and knowledge exchange.

About AuSAE:

The home for association professionals, the Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) is the leading - and only not-for-profit, member-based - organisation supporting association professionals in Australia and New Zealand. For 70 years, AuSAE has been a trusted partner for those working in associations, providing professional development, support, and networking to help association leaders achieve organisational goals, advance their careers, and strengthen the wider sector.

About Tourism New Zealand Business Events:

Tourism New Zealand Business Events provides expert guidance, funding, and support to attract conferences, incentives and corporate events to New Zealand.

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For more information about AuSAE, please contact Toni Brearley, CAE:
Toni Brearley, CAE
Chief Executive Officer, AuSAE
E: toni@ausae.org.au
T: + 61 458 000 155

To apply for funding and support to host a conference in New Zealand contact Helen Bambry:
Helen Bambry
Business Events Manager, Tourism New Zealand
E: Helen.Bambry@tnz.govt.nz
T: +61 415 933 325

The Australasian Society of Association Executives

Contact us:

Email: info@ausae.org.au
Phone: 1300 764 576 (within Australia)
Phone: +61 7 3268 7955 (outside Australia)
Address: Unit 6, 26 Navigator Place, Hendra QLD 4011, Australia