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Celebrating our Ancient Culture
Aunty Rose Elu is a Torres Strait Islander Elder and the 2021 Queensland Senior Australian of the Year. Aunty Rose shared stories of her ancient culture and her spiritual and cultural connection to country, as part of a live digital event for NAIDOC Week 2020.
National Cabinet has helped keep Australia one of the safest places in the world: Jodie Ryan
Jodie Ryan, Chief Executive with the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet, Northern Territory Government, was recently interviewed for the WORK WITH PURPOSE — National Perspectives podcast series by IPAA’s National President, Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM.
Tips for managing our wellbeing through ‘a year like none other’
Dr John Brayley and Luke Broomhall were recently interviewed on the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what people can do to manage their wellbeing through these challenging times.
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Is Networking Not Working?
How to Build Authentic Relationships Series
Making Human Connections
The world and the way we live, work, and connect within it will never be the same.
This event series will cover some of the building blocks of human connections to equip you with the knowledge and skills to develop a strong professional network.
In this first event in the series, Ben Schramm — Founder and Managing Partner, Cube Group — will explore human connections, and the importance of getting to know people beyond their jobs in a genuine and authentic manner.
1 March 2021
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm (AEDT)
An free online event presented on Zoom.

International Women's Day Online
Live Studio Discussion Panel
This year IPAA Victoria will be celebrating International Women’s Day 2021 through a live studio panel discussion.
Virginia Trioli, anchor of ABC Radio Melbourne’s Mornings Program, will lead discussion on the contribution of female leaders from across the public purpose sector who have played significant roles during COVID-19 pandemic.
Panellists include:
- Nicole Bartholomeusz — Chief Executive Officer, CoHealth
- Kate Matson — Deputy Secretary, Engagement and Delivery, Department of Health
- Vivenne Nguyen — Chairperson, Victorian Multicultural Commission.
4 March 2021
5.00 pm – 6.30 pm (AEDT)

2021 International Women's Day Event
A Digital Workshop Delivered in Partnership with the 50/50 by 2030 Foundation
Led by Kim Rubenstein and Trish Bergin (Co-Directors at the 50/50 by 2030 Foundation), the workshop will focus on a number of key topics through a series of discussions in digital breakout groups, with facilitated reporting back to workshop attendees.
10 March 2021
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
Delivered via Zoom.
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Unpacking the Uluru Statement From the Heart
IPAA South Australia hosted an event in late 2020 to unpack the Uluru Statement from the Heart with Professor Megan Davis delivering the keynote address on Voice Treaty Trust.
Erma Ranieri receives Public Service Medal
The outstanding service and contribution of Erma Ranieri, Commissioner for Public Sector Employment with the South Australian Government, has been recognised in the Australia Day 2021 Honours list with a Public Service Medal.
Research finds increased trust in government and science amid pandemic
New Curtin University research has found a dramatic increase in people’s trust in government in Australia and New Zealand as a result of the COVID pandemic.
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Advanced Policy Development
A Two-Day Interactive Workshop via Zoom
9 and 10 March 2021
9.00 am – 5.00 pm (AEDT)

Managing Ethically

Stakeholder Engagement
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