{"id":845,"date":"2024-08-29T15:31:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T05:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-vic-tas\/?post_type=article&#038;p=845"},"modified":"2024-08-30T12:09:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T02:09:21","slug":"from-the-chapter-president","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-vic-tas\/article\/from-the-chapter-president\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Chapter President"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To our wonderful VIC\/TAS Members &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As Semester 2 progresses, Victoria and Tasmania are experiencing an icy blast! This reminds me of Albert Camus&#8217; quote: <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> It&#8217;s a reminder that summer will be here again before we know it!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No doubt, all of you are experiencing another massive term. Advancement Teams never stop; everyone I speak to is busy. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel as we grow closer to the International Conference. VIC\/TAS members should be proud, as we have the highest number of registrations across Australia!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I recently reviewed the much-anticipated Conference Program and eagerly selected the sessions I want to attend. Having attended these Conferences since 2006, I always walk away with great enthusiasm, exciting ideas, and a wealth of new knowledge. Never underestimate the connections you make at these Conferences; networking is key and offers an opportunity to connect and make new friends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good luck to all of those institutions who have sent through an Excellence Award submission. So many of you are doing incredible things within your institutions, and we can&#8217;t wait to share the amazing work you are doing. If you&#8217;re wondering which VIC\/TAS institutions are in the running for an award, check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epperth2024.org\/event\/0bbe04c2-26e7-4ded-9531-e028c4df4166\/websitePage:1afe6fec-beca-44fb-a49a-4c5181dbb418\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Awards page<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>VIC\/TAS Chapter Gathering During Conference<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The VIC\/TAS Committee is excited to host a Chapter dinner in Perth and invite you to a special gathering exclusively for the VIC\/TAS Chapter during the upcoming Empowering Success International Conference in Perth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> The details are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Event:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> VIC\/TAS Chapter Dinner<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Date:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 11 September<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 7.00pm\u20139.00pm<br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Venue:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Veranda Bar<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/_bzyC2xMmwFq7ozS2P1fd?domain=windsorhotelsouthperth.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hotel Windsor<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">112 Mill Point Rd, South Perth<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To register please <\/span><\/b><a href=\"mailto:https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/epevent\/vic-tas-chapter-gathering-during-conference-11-september\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">click here<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;text-align: left\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As valued members of the VIC\/TAS Chapter, this dinner provides a unique opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, share insights, and celebrate our collective achievements.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;text-align: left\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enjoy a delightful evening of networking, camaraderie, and a complimentary glass of bubbles to toast our successes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>VIC\/TAS Events\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t forget, the Committee continues to plan for Professional Development &amp; Networking opportunities for after the Conference. Recently, we hosted our first People and Culture Event at Siena College, featuring guest speaker Steven Troeth from Gaden Lawyers. Steven shared his expertise on navigating EBAs, new HR laws, and time management. We also extend our thanks to our event sponsor, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/anzuk.education\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anzuk Education<\/a><\/strong>, for their support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-905\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-06.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-06-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-06-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-06-225x150.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-906\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-08.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-08-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-08-225x150.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-904\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-02.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-02-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-02-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-02-225x150.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-903\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-01.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/08\/1-EduPlus-Seminar-01-225x150.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\nPost the Conference, our Rob Blandford and Anna Beattie Tassie Committee members are eagerly planning the Tassie PD day in Launceston on Wednesday 25 September. To register <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/epevent\/vic-tas-chapter-tasmania-coffee-catch-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Remaining events for 2024 are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PD Day (Tasmania) 17 October 2024<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alumni Event at Westbourne \u2013 (Date TBC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AGM (Date TBC)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>The VIC\/TAS Chapter Partners, <a href=\"https:\/\/blueboat.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Boat<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/spectrumanalysis.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spectrum Analysis,<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and<strong> People &amp; Culture PD Partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/anzuk.education\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anzuk Education<\/a><\/strong> continue to support us in so many ways.\u00a0 Look out for each of these wonderful organisations at the International Conference.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I look forward to catching up with you at the International Conference or any of our future events in Tassie or Victoria.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay warm!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><main class=\"main-content col\" role=\"main\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"post-content\">\n<p>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-788\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/03\/GROBBELAAR-Tracey-Headshot-Circle-600x600-BW.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/03\/GROBBELAAR-Tracey-Headshot-Circle-600x600-BW.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/03\/GROBBELAAR-Tracey-Headshot-Circle-600x600-BW-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/03\/GROBBELAAR-Tracey-Headshot-Circle-600x600-BW-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/03\/GROBBELAAR-Tracey-Headshot-Circle-600x600-BW-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/03\/GROBBELAAR-Tracey-Headshot-Circle-600x600-BW-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/03\/GROBBELAAR-Tracey-Headshot-Circle-600x600-BW-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/traceygrobbelaar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tracey Grobbelaar<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVIC-TAS Chapter President | Educate Plus<\/p>\n<p>Director of Business Services and Advancement<br \/>\nSiena College<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-832\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/03\/2024-VICTAS-Committee-Introduction-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/03\/2024-VICTAS-Committee-Introduction-3.png 940w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/03\/2024-VICTAS-Committee-Introduction-3-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/03\/2024-VICTAS-Committee-Introduction-3-179x150.png 179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<section class=\"article-nav w-100 d-flex\"><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; To our wonderful VIC\/TAS Members &#8230; As Semester 2 progresses, Victoria and Tasmania are experiencing an icy blast! This reminds me of Albert Camus&#8217; quote: &#8220;In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.&#8221; It&#8217;s a reminder that summer will be here again before we know it!\u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-845","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-vic-tas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/845","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-vic-tas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-vic-tas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-vic-tas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-vic-tas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=845"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}