Chapter President’s Welcome

Dear QLD Members, 

As this Newsletter reaches the desks of our members on the Gold Coast to Far North Queensland and everywhere in between, I extend a very warm welcome to our new members.  Read on for some exciting updates for our Queensland Chapter.  

Empowering Success International Conference, Perth: 10-13 September 

The Perth Conference is just under one month away and at this much anticipated Event, the Program features a Leadership and People & Culture program for our attendees. For the 100+ strong Queensland contingent joining us, we look forward to welcoming you. For those who cannot be with us, we are excited to announce that planning for the 2025 Queensland Chapter Summit is underway. 

2025 Queensland Chapter Summit Planning 

The Queensland Chapter Summit planning has begun and will be held in Brisbane in Week 3 of Term 3, on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 July at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.  We will continue to keep you updated as planning progresses. 

Thank You to Our Queensland Chapter Partners 

We continue to extend our gratitude to our 2024 Chapter Partners: advancedlife, Studio Kirby, and our Promotional Partner MyWorld Jewellery. Their support is invaluable to our chapter, and we encourage you to explore the exceptional offerings they bring to our community. 

People & Culture Stream Thriving 

Many thanks to Ben Foley Director, Legal and Assurance at St Peters Lutheran College Indooroopilly who has been leading the charge in the 2024 introduction of the People & Culture Stream for our members. The momentum is growing rapidly with numerous new People & Culture members from schools and universities across the country joining our organisation. Ben’s input has been invaluable to the Perth Conference program, and the hosting of webinars and face to face sessions for our newest members. We encourage you to invite People & Culture professionals from your institution to experience one of the upcoming events.  

Regional Visits 

In early June, our regional members in Rockhampton and Townsville enjoyed professional development sessions tailored for their regional context. Both sessions were well attended by regional members and school teams and in true Educate Plus style, the generous sharing of ideas and information flowed freely. Thank you to the Digistorm team for making the trip to Townsville, and to Giving Architects who both took the time engage with our members. 

Career Development Programs on the Horizon 

Educate Plus CEO Mandy McFarland recently announced the newest Head Office team member, Josie Seidel, who will lead training and professional development programs for the organisation. Josie will work on learning and career development pathways supporting career growth for our members. Stay tuned for developments in this space. 

Save the Date for Upcoming Events 

  • Thursday, 17 October, 9.00am – 11.00am, Special Interest Group (SIG) Sessions for Marketing & Communications, Admission and People & Culture Streams. Venue tbd.  
  • Thursday, 21 November, 2.30pm – 6.00pm, AGM and Christmas PD. Venue tbd. 

 As always, your Chapter Committee members are here to support you, please do reach out with any questions or suggestions you may have to enhance your Educate Plus membership experience. 

I wish you a productive and enjoyable remainder of Term 3.  

Kind regards,