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2024 David Hawkes Oration – Andrew Metcalfe AO
IPAA National President Andrew Metcalfe AO delivered the 2024 David Hawkes Oration. His speech tackled the complexities faced by public servants, emphasising the importance of navigating these ‘interesting times’ with integrity and purpose.
Institute of Public Administration Australia announces 2023 fellows
Eight public sector leaders from across Australia have officially been awarded IPAA National fellowships, recognising their outstanding contributions to public service and IPAA.
Researchers from UNSW, University of Sydney, and Central Queensland University win 2022 Sam Richardson Award for outstanding public sector study
The Institute of Public Administration Australia’s (IPAA) Sam Richardson Award for the most influential paper published in the Australian Journal of Public Administration in 2022 goes to Dr Meraiah Foley, Professor Rae Cooper, Dr Linda Colley, and Associate Professor Sue Williamson.
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Women’s Leadership Network: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
In this one hour webinar, IPAA NSW will explore practical tools and strategies that can help you understand and deal the uncomfortable feelings associated with Imposter Syndrome and to strengthen your ability to engage in your work with greater confidence.
11 September 2024
10:00AM – 11:00AM
Online
EA Series: Driving strategic results as an executive assistant – a digital masterclass with Amanda Vinci
Join IPAA ACT for a digital masterclass with Amanda Vinci, CEO of The EA Institute, to learn about the four fundamental principles that will empower you to drive strategic outcomes. This session is designed for EAs who are eager to grow beyond managing day-to-day tasks and become key partners in their organisation’s success.
10 September 2024
12:30PM – 1:30PM
Online
Leading with Integrity: Meet Victorian Ombudsman Marlo Baragwanath
Join IPAA Victoria for an engaging dialogue as we welcome Marlo Baragwanath, the newly appointed Victorian Ombudsman, to introduce herself and share her journey in the public service.
10 September 2024
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Online
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Catherine McGregor AM | Her thoughts on moral courage, leadership and diversity
YOUR IPAA Catherine McGregor AMOn Courage On Leadership On Diversity A video of Catherine's keynote address and the Q&A session that followed is available below.Registrations for the IPAA WA 2021 Women in Public Sector Leadership Conference in Perth on 19 November...
New research finds that only half of Australians feel attached to their local community
A new report produced by the University of Canberra’s News and Media Research Centre has found that only half of Australians feel attached to their local community.
‘Listen first, talk later’: respectful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Ray Griggs AO CSC and Letitia Hope from the National Indigenous Australians Agency, were joined by Justine O’Brien SCMP, IABC Canberra President, and contentgroup Founder and CEO, David Pembroke, for a recent Work With Purpose podcast on authentic and effective communications with Indigenous Australians.
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