Third Sector

May 2011

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New engineering leadership

Adjunct Professor David Hood has been appointed as the new National Deputy President of Engineers Australia.

New CEO at National Breast Cancer Foundation

Carole Renouf has been appointed as the new CEO of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

No small role for Little

The Australian Library and Information Association has appointed Vanessa Little as its new Vice President, and Kathryn Cass and Joseph Cullen as new Directors.

Single truck and small fleet reps elected to ATA

Frank Black has been elected as the single truck owner-driver representative and Doug McMillan has been re-elected as the small fleet representative on the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) General Council.

Inaugural head of a4i announced

Former Qantas and international airline executive Geoffrey Bowmaker has been appointed as the inaugural CEO of the new Australian Association of Aviation and Aerospace Industries (a4i).

Marketing specialist at APA

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has appointed Cris Massis as its new Chief Executive Officer.

NFP veteran FOR Diabetes Australia

Diabetes Australia has appointed a new CEO in Lewis Kaplan.

Federal policy director to head AER

The Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation (AER) has appointed Michael Thorn as its new CEO.

Medical experience to Mental Health Council

Former Executive Director of Catholic Social Services Australia Frank Quinlan has been appointed as the new CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia.

Sports expert to head PGA

The Professional Golfers Association of Australia (PGA) has appointed Brian Thorburn as its new CEO, taking over from Max Garske, who is retiring after almost 30 years with the PGA.

From ASTRA to Ausfilm

Ausfilm has appointed Debra Richards as its new CEO.

Linnegar new Farmers’ Federation CEO

The National Farmers’ Federation has appointed a new CEO in Matt Linnegar.

Publishers Australia win for GSP

Chris Bland, publisher of Third Sector and Managing Director of Great Southern Press (GSP), has been elected to the board of Publishers Australia.

Certified Association Executive scholarships

Advanced Solutions International (ASI) has announced two scholarships annually for Australian Society of Association Executive (AuSAE) members to undertake the Certified Association Executive (CAE) accreditation.

General Meeting and Third Sector Leaders Symposium

The 2011 AuSAE Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 14 April at AMA House St Leonards, NSW, and be followed by a networking dinner.

5 minutes with Nicholas Hill

Chief Executive, Building Officials Institute of New Zealand.

Intensive day of learning a success

Third Sector’s Governance Professional Development Seminar was an intensive day of knowledge sharing amongst not-for-profits.

Event industry 2011: Hot trends and where to find them!

RSVP has recently been relaunched as Melbourne and Sydney’s Event Showcase. Event Manager Delwin Kriel reveals the new direction for the Showcase and the ‘hot trends’ for special events in 2011.

Easy events in regional Victoria

Be inspired by these new activities, events, and venues in Geelong and the Great Ocean Road.

International education on the Gold Coast

Reflections on the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education’s 2010 Conference and Exhibition from Klara Vida, Communications Manager at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Member communication: the Australian Counselling Association

The Australian Counselling Association prides itself on its high member base and strong member relations. CEO Philip Armstrong speaks with Emily Hollosy about the reasons behind its success, and how putting in that extra effort can go a long way.

7 Reasons to get connected with LinkedIn

Robyn Henderson

Many associations are taking advantage of social media tools such as LinkedIn. Robyn Henderson offers some tips on making this networking tool work for you.

Recruiting? Are you asking ‘the right’ questions?

John Bellamy

John Bellamy outlines the best techniques for interviewing and evaluating the right candidates for your not-for-profit.

Tax exemption considerations

Elizabeth Turnour

Ensure that your not-for-profit complies with the ATO’s tax exemptions with this annual checklist from Moores Legal’s Elizabeth Turnour.

The true role of the board: how governance has been hijacked

By Steven Bowman of Conscious Governance

The true role of board meetings is to facilitate board members to ‘make the choices that create the future for the communities they serve’. The practical application of this simple definition is what creates truly generative boards that fulfill the organisation’s promise to its communities. Steve Bowman explains how this approach to governance can be employed.

Kicking goals: good governance in sporting associations

Kate Costello

Kate Costello, former member of the 2002 Independent Soccer Review Committee, discusses the process and impact of governance reform for one of Australia’s favourite sports.

National Compact: comparing Australia and America

Dr John Casey

What does a National Compact set out to achieve, and what value does it provide for not-for-profits? Dr John Casey provides a cross-country perspective on the state of the Compact.

Switched on: student engagement and sector development

Stephanie Flanagan

Proactive students at the University of Melbourne are gaining practical experience from providing free services to not-for-profits in their local communities.

Natural disasters: planning, strategies, and volunteer management

The summer of 2011 saw multiple natural disasters occur around Australia, notably in Queensland. Third Sector spoke to Volunteering Qld about how organisations can work with volunteers in the face of these crises.

In the spotlight… Australian General Practice Network

The purpose of our network is to... The Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) aims to improve the co-ordination of the health and wellbeing of the community through supporting general practice and other primary health care programs.

Grant applications: Trends and what funders want

Peggy Hailstone

Peggy Hailstone talks to three funders about what they are looking for in successful grant applications.

How to host international events

Australian associations have much to gain from hosting international events, including attracting new members and sharing ideas with people from around the globe. Julie Sheather reports on the Australia Associations Project.

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