WA Chapter eNews March 2021 - 11 March 2021

From the President

Thank you to all who attended our first event of the year.  It was fantastic to be able to gather face to face in such a beautiful venue, and there was such a buzz amongst the group as we connected with members both old and new.  It was especially wonderful to welcome our regional members from Bunbury, and our new members from SCEA – thanks to everyone for giving them a very warm welcome.  We really hope you enjoyed the afternoon and look forward to seeing you all again soon. 

Massive thank you to Tony Fisher for this fantastic snapshot of our wonderful event. Please enjoy the video below from our first Chapter event..

We are excited to announce our next event on Thursday, March 25.  This will be a PD session on networking, and was a request from some of our members. Be sure to read the bio of our guest speaker, Daniel McCullen, who even made an appearance on the tv show Shark Tank.  Please save the date (there will be an invitation to follow), and I hope to see you there.

WA Chapter PD on Networking

Date: Thursday 25 March
Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Location: Peron Place Theatrette, 61 Kitchener Avenue, Vic Park, WA
Cost: FREE

 

 

Learn about networking

Learn about networking

We are excited to announce our next event on a PD session on networking.

Networking has many benefits:

  • allows you access to opportunities you might not be able to find on your own.
  • has the potential to provide you with insight into different fields
  • advice on how you can improve professionally.

Your network can be vital to your professional success. Networking is not only about trading information, but also serves as an avenue to create long-term relationships with mutual benefits.  

We look forward to a presentation from Daniel McCullen, who made an appearance on the tv show Shark Tank

Event Details

Date: Thursday 25 March
Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
LocationPeron Place Theatrette, 61 Kitchener Avenue, Vic Park, WA
Cost: Free 

(Plenty of free parking at the venue and Vic Park train station is across the road)

 

Presenter

Networking Expert Daniel McCullen, M.Ed. Co-Founder and CEO at SpacetoCo

Daniel has worked in education for over a decade including the administrative side of educational delivery by building programs, policy and staff management. He worked as  part of a founding team to commence what is now one of the largest secondary schools in WA, Ashdale Secondary College, involving rolling out the Federal Laptop for Students program and creating professional development opportunities to support teachers as well as classroom teaching. Daniel also successfully worked to earn endorsement for the school for an Autism Extension Program and as a Specialist Technology School. All of Daniel’s experiences have culminated in the opportunity to be a co-founder of SpacetoCo, the Airbnb of short-term space hire. The business works to improve local economies by connecting people with spaces in their local community. Spaces on the program are as varied as tennis courts to board rooms to wedding venues. As a successful sharing economy platform, SpacetoCo has the opportunity to change the way people think about space and allows people to access the resources that they need at the click of a button.  His team also made an appearance on the television show, Shark Tank, in a bid to get financial support for their new business. In each of his roles, networking and meeting new people were a key component to ensuring that each project had the right people working ‘on the business’, ‘in the business’ and supporting the business. Daniel also has experience in networking from a fundraising perspective when trying to raise capital for their new venture. As a result of his varied experiences, Daniel has many skills he will share with us. He has worked both in schools, and in corporate environments and understands the advancement landscape. Daniel’s business, SpacetoCo, is founded on networking, and we look forward to having him share his expertise in this area with our members. Join us at the Educate Plus networking PD to hear Daniel’s story.

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Certified Advancement Practitioner Training 2021

Certified Advancement Practitioner Training 2021

We will be running our next Certified Advancement Practitioner Training Courses as an online option. This is due to the uncertainty around travel and institutional restrictions. You can register your interest or ask any questions by emailing sona@educateplus.edu.au.

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COURSE BENEFITS COURSE INFORMATION

  • Grants you more credibility as an Advancement Professional
  • Improves career opportunities and provides an advantage when being considered for promotion or other career opportunities
  • Prepares you for greater on-the-job responsibilities.
  • Improves skills & knowledge
  • Demonstrates your commitment
  • Broadens your connections to other certified practitioners
  • Reflects personal achievement
  • Offers greater recognition from peers and improve your professional profile.

COURSE STRUCTURE

This course is presented in a ‘blended’ format, consisting of independent online learning (approx 30hr) and attendance at an online training program.

  • Once registered you’ll be given a login for our ‘myLearning’ online training site.
  • Comprehensive assessment with personalised feedback
  • Online self-study learning content
  • Downloadable resources
  • Each participant will be awarded a certificate upon successful completion of their assignments and attendance at the online training component of the course

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International Conference (6th – 9th September)

International Conference (6th – 9th September)

As you know, the International Conference is happening this September. We are aware that there is some uncertainty around travel and restrictions so we have updated our refund policy to ensure that it is flexible and meets our member needs.

Even if you’re not able to attend the full program, please consider joining us for a day if you can. It’s a great opportunity to learn about a wide range of topics from high calibre speakers, all in one place. And if cost is an issue, please get in touch. We have bursaries available for members to attend.

Our draft program is shaping up nicely and we expect to be offering a Conference that was well worth waiting for!

Conference Program

Available member resources

Available member resources

As an Educate Plus Member, you have access to exclusive content and recorded webinars through the members-only Resource Content library. Find valuable webinars on demand, Chapter SIGs and our podcast channel.

Quick Access to Educate Plus PD Resources

 

Tertiary webinars If your interest is primarily the tertiary sector, we have a specific series of webinars available on wellbeing, Marketing & Communications, Alumni engagement, Fundraising. We also cater for the Residential Colleges sector focusing specifically on the needs, challenges and opportunities of Residential College Advancement professionals. Our planning for a new 2021 program is in progress.
On-demand webinars We have over 30 recorded on-demand webinars available with downloadable video, slideshows and supporting documents in our 2020 Resources Section.
Recorded SIGs In our Special Interest Group section there are over 15 recorded sessions for you to access where our members share their experiences and knowledge and discuss the challenges they have faced in the past year and how they have overcome them. There are also some very interesting take away’s and tips on how they see the future in Advancement.
Podcasts If you are ‘Zoom fatigued’ and do not wish to watch another recorded video, we offer all of the above sessions as recorded podcasts. So plug in, select your favourite channel and enjoy learning on the go!
Read F2F 2020 Our online interactive Face to Face 2020 is jam packed full of articles on issues facing Advancement professionals. This digital version contains lots of explanatory videos and links to other articles. Dip in and out at your leisure, there is so much to choose from.
International Conference 2021 Our International Conference planning is well underway and we have a great line up of speakers ready for September 6-9 in the Adelaide Convention Centre. Early bird on sale now. There are also bursaries available for those who need assistance.
Certified Practitioner Training May 2021 Our popular Certified Training Course is planned for May and has moved to online delivery. Bursaries also available.
Upcoming webinars

Upcoming webinars

We have an exciting line up of SIGs available for our members for the next two terms. These are organised by various Chapters but are open to all our Australasia members. We encourage everyone to get online and join in. There is something for every profession in the Advancement sector and this is a great space to learn and share industry ideas.

March 17 @ 9:00am

Marketing: How has marketing changed during COVID?

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How has marketing evolved over the last year? What is normal in a post COVID environment. Huma Cheema (Canberra Grammar)

Kelly Mancey (Pymble Ladies’ College) and Geoff Anderson (Sonic Sight) will discuss how school marketing has changed and the different ways video is being used. This is not all talk though. Bring your questions along and join in with the conversation.

March 23 @ 10:00am

Leadership Webinar: What does “good” Look Like? | Team Leadership in 2021

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This presentation will discuss how to ascertain what “good” looks like post 2020, and will cover topics such as hybrid working and performance management.

Joydeep Hor is the People + Culture Strategies Founder and Managing Principal. He is one of Australia’s most well-known workplace relations lawyers.

March 31 @ 11:00am

Fundraising: Effective Communications for Fundraising

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Engaging with your donors in a personal and emotive manner is critical for effective fundraising.

In this session Chanel Hughes (Global Philanthropic) and Hannah Atwell (St Andrew’s College) will discuss how to communicate effectively to engage your donors.

A word with our Chapter Partners

A word with our Chapter Partners

Fotoworks is WA owned and operated. We’ve been servicing WA Schools for over 40 years. Our core philosophy of ‘We Care’ is reflected in everything we do.

Fotoworks strives for excellence every step of the way. We take CARE of schools by providing the complete package of photography, marketing, design and print management.

Fotoworks School Portraits was created by my family, the Veal family back in 1975, under the renowned name of Fotek. The business went into a transitional stage during the purchase by Wooldridges.

In 2012 Natalie Therese re-purchased the business and has since built back a robust and impressive team producing beautiful images for schools across Perth and around the state.

Fotoworks School Portraits is again a family-owned enterprise with a heritage and experience going back over forty years.

Our care for the community and for WA schools is evident in the fact that we are the only photo company to cover the entire state, including the Kimberley, where we visit Remote Community schools – despite access restraints and long distances –  to ensure everyone has a chance for stunning memories of their foundational school years.

Contact Details

       

T (08) 9244 8211

Email: wecare@fotoworks.com.au

Welcome to our latest members

Welcome to our latest members

A very warm welcome to our latest members. We are thrilled to have you as part of our WA Chapter community. Please feel free to reach out to your Chapter Committee members with any questions. 

Click on the button at the bottom of the page to view our new member page which contains information on all member benefits.

First Name Last Name Job Title Current Employer
Judith Tudball Principal St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School
Lucy Simson Events Manager All Saints’ College, WA
Rhys Dickinson Communications Specialist St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School
Melanie Dunn Events Coordinator Trinity College, WA
Sarah Millinson Marketing and PR Manager Guildford Grammar School
Kate O’Neill Registrar Emmanuel Catholic College
Rachel Tibby Events Manager/Community Relations Admin Wesley College, South Perth
Claire Halliday Marketing Coordinator Penrhos College
Sarah Woods Development Coordinator Penrhos College
 

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