From the President

As I sit down to reflect on the recent Nexus Summit, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement. It was an amazing journey!

For the past ten months, we’ve been planning and working on it together. It was a big effort, led by a remarkable organising committee and a team of volunteers that make up the SA/NT Committee. Although my role was smaller, every bit of planning brought us closer to our vision. It was a true team effort.

I want to say a big thank you to the people who made the Summit a success. First, our hardworking Educate Plus Staff – Mandy, Sona, Danielle, Sandra, Tina, and Michelle – your dedication and hard work were crucial.

I also want to thank our Summit Committee members: Vanessa and Sue, who made things fun and paid great attention to detail; Ale, who added beautiful art; Julie, who beautifully looked after our Partners and Exhibitors; Beck, who was a reliable friend that kept everything on track; and Helen, who had a calming presence, a strong vision, and brought people together. Together, you formed an exceptional team that created an event we will cherish for years to come. Thank you for working together and being the driving force behind our success.

I also want to show appreciation to our Committee members – Janine, Victoria, Joanna, Jo, April, Steve, and Paul. You all worked together well, from leading sessions to helping with tasks, welcoming attendees, and making sure everything ran smoothly. Your dedication and teamwork were impressive.

One of our proudest achievements was getting excellent speakers from different areas of Advancement. The knowledge they shared was truly inspiring. But what makes the SA/NT Summit special is our community. We worked hard to get the word out, and a lot of people came. It shows how much our members enjoy each other’s company and are eager to learn.

During those two incredible days we spent together, there were so many exciting ideas and conversations. It was a whirlwind of inspiration, and by the end, I felt both tired and excited. I’d like to compare it to something I’ve heard about but never felt myself: the “runner’s high.” It’s like feeling tired and happy at the same time!

As we move forward, let’s keep the spirit of the Summit with us. We’ll embrace both the tiredness and the excitement. Together, we’ll keep learning, growing, and inspiring each other to do great things.

Best regards,

Ana Gozalo | Educate Plus SA/NT Chapter President

e: ana.gozalo@pulteney.sa.edu.au | t: 08 8216 5537