President’s message

I wish to thank everyone who contacted me to offer congratulations on my appointment as Deputy Chair of the Educate Plus Board. This is my third year as VIC/TAS President and it is my intention to stand down from this role at the conclusion of the year to concentrate on this role. I encourage members to consider a position on the VIC/TAS Committee. Many of you have benefited by the enormous expertise from our Chapter members over the years. You may now wish to contribute to the future of this proud organisation by joining our incredibly passionate Committee.

I have felt enriched over the past few months. The huge number of webinars, SIG’s and professional opportunities available have provided an incredible learning experience. Without the requirement to commute to an office, take the children to sport, social activities or school and with restaurants and bars closed along with all other entertainment options, this has definitely been the year of professional development. And so much of it has been delivered by Educate Plus. I feel privileged to belong to such a giving organisation – one that is led by a team of highly professional staff and supported by the most wonderful group of volunteers. Although we can’t meet in person for now, we can continue to learn and share with each other – and this is what Educate Plus is all about.

To view what’s currently on offer and to register, please visit https://www.educateplus.edu.au/event/. Past events are also available for viewing through the Educate Plus website, simply log in and click on the Resources and then 2020 Recordings.

I am very much looking forward to attending the Fundraising SIG on Thursday 18 June, featuring Penny Bowman (Toorak College) and Alan Watkinson (Marts and Lundy). Register here.

I’m pleased to confirm that the 2020 International Conference has been rescheduled to run from 29 March to 1 April 2021 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. If you have already registered, your registration will be transferred to the new dates. There are still a number of bursaries and travel assistance packages available for members, so please reach out and enquire with Head Office.

To our VIC/TAS partners: Good Things, Somersault Group, Revolution Print, Indaga, My Cause, B2Me, YouTour, Action Words, Marts & Lundy, Global Philanthropic, Trybooking –  thank you for your continued support. Our membership will continue to engage with you as the year progresses in readiness for a huge back half of 2020 and 2021.

On behalf of the Chapter Committee, we look forward to continuing to serve you and to working with all members across Victoria and Tasmania. I invite you to reach out to me any time with your questions, suggestions and feedback so we can continue to improve and develop our work together.

Russell Davidson
VIC/TAS Chapter President