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• NATIONAL WEBINAR - CANVA Training for Office Professionals

  • When
    16 Jul 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM
  • Spaces left
    33

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  **The last session is 16th July don't miss this wonderful webinar series**.

  This educational and creative webinar series will be held over 3 days, you only need to register once.  

  Session 1 - Canva for Beginners: Build Confidence, Create with Clarity

  Ready to elevate your design skills without the overwhelm? Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly Canva training session with Catherine Mason, designed specifically for admin and office professionals looking to create polished, professional visuals with ease.

  In this session, you’ll learn how to confidently navigate Canva, create clean and professional assets, and apply simple design principles that make your work stand out—whether it’s presentations, internal documents, or event materials. This is not about becoming a designer. It’s about equipping you with practical tools you can use immediately in your role.

  Session 2 - Canva Intermediate: Design with Strategy, Create with Impact

  Already comfortable in Canva but ready to take your work to the next level? This intermediate session with Catherine Mason is designed to move you beyond the basics and into more strategic, polished design.

  In this session, you’ll learn how to create more cohesive, on-brand visuals, work smarter with templates and layouts, and apply design principles that elevate the quality and consistency of your work. From presentations and reports to event materials and internal communications, you’ll walk away with practical techniques that make your output look and feel more professional.

  This is about refining your skills, increasing your efficiency, and creating work that reflects the level you’re operating at.

  Session 3 - Canva Advanced: Design Like a Strategist, Deliver Like a Pro

  This is where design meets leadership. The advanced Canva session with Catherine Mason is designed for admin and business professionals who are already confident in Canva and want to elevate their work to a truly professional, strategic level.

  In this session, you’ll learn how to build and maintain brand consistency, create high-impact templates at scale, and streamline your workflow to produce polished assets efficiently. You’ll explore advanced features, smarter ways of working, and how to approach design with intention—so every piece you create serves a purpose.

  From executive presentations to internal campaigns and event collateral, this session will help you produce work that not only looks exceptional, but lands with impact.

  This is not about doing more in Canva. It’s about doing it better—with clarity, confidence, and strategic intent.

  Date: Wednesday 1st & Thursday 9th & 16th July 2026

  Time: 12.00PM - 1.15PM AEST

  Registration: Online registration here (zoom link provided day prior to webinar)
  
  Ticket Prices:

  • Members - No charge
  • Non-members - $99.00 per person
  • ZOOM opens 5 minutes prior to the commencement time

  
  

  ^{Delivered by: Virtually Together} 

  
  

  Rachel Hall FAIOP

  AIOP National President

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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (Qld) - July Elevate Your Personal Skills With Presentation Training

  • Start
    21 Jul 2026
  •  
  • End
    28 Jul 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Three Plus, Level 15, 215 Adelaide Street, Brisbane Qld
  • Spaces left
    23

  Register

  
  

  ELEVATE YOUR PERSONAL SKILLS WITH
  PRESENTATION TRAINING

  •   Does the thought of public speaking terrify you?
  •   How do you stand out in a world of AI?
  •   Have you imagined stepping into a greater leadership role?

  Speaking publicly, performing in meetings, and writing clear, concise emails and reports are not just expectations - they are essential, learnable skills and some of the most valuable in any organisation.

  The good news? With the right training, you can master them.

  Artificial Intelligence is no substitute for personal communication. Instead, authenticity, ability to engage with an audience, and letting personality shine through have a lasting impact, that can help make you indispensable.

  Introducing an exciting new collaboration
  

  The AIOP Queensland Division has partnered with Three Plus, a leading communications agency, to deliver a series of highly practical workshops designed specifically for office professionals.

  These programs are built to help you communicate with clarity, confidence and influence and to stand out in an increasingly automated world where authentic communication matters more than ever.

  For some people, the greatest dread of all is public speaking - a solution is available. 

  Three Plus provides communications and presentation training to emerging business leaders and office professionals to help them communicate with influence and become comfortable in front of an audience or networking environment. These workshops build skills and confidence and are tailored to each individual’s needs.  You will be taught the tricks to help build confidence and elevate performance. This will future proof your career and enhance your personal and communication skills.

  Presentation training - build confidence, structure your message and engage your audience

  Three Plus has provided presentation training for a range of business leaders across the development, resources, financial sport and infrastructure sectors for more than 20 years.  While the themes of the sessions and the skills taught remain consistent, the format and tone can vary substantially depending on the client’s needs and skill level.    

   The focus of this workshop will be:

  • developing key messages and tailoring them to target audiences        
  • the mechanics of preparing properly to improve outcomes      
  • conquering nerves and starting well
  • room setup, posture and voice control
  • detailing key elements of successful presentation
  • how, when, and when not to use visual aids such as PowerPoint
  • taking questions from the floor, including handling difficult audiences

  The Three Plus workshop will focus on helping you express complex information in a clear, engaging and accessible way, through targeted workshops, which will be delivered in two sessions:

  • Session 1: Theory and practical frameworks
  • Session 2: Hands-on application and personalised feedback

  Learn from industry experts
  

  You will be trained by an exceptional panel of communications and media professionals:

  • Paul Larter – Former Times of London journalist with over 20 years’ experience training senior leaders
  • Ben Davis – Senior television and radio broadcaster and national MC
  • Peter Kelly – Former television reporter, presenter and chief of staff with extensive strategic communications expertise
  • Georgina Robinson – Senior Sydney Morning Herald journalist and media specialist with decades of experience across online and broadcast outlet

  Each brings deep, real-world insight into what makes communication truly effective.

  Why this matters

  As an office professional, you continually adapt every day to different stakeholders and different challenge.

  Your ability to communicate with impact is your opportunity to:

  • • Add real value
    • Build influence
    • Future-proof your career
    • Stand out from AI-generated communication

     “Good speakers are made, not born -
    they know how to prepare well to perform well. ”

  • When
    
  • 
    

  • Date and Time:

    Group 1 - Part 1, Tuesday, 21 July 2026 | 7.00am to 8.30am

    Group 1 - Part 2, Tuesday, 28 July 2026 | 7.00am to 9.00am

    
    Group 2 - Part 1, Tuesday, 21 July 2026 | 5.00pm to 6.30pm

    Group 2 - Part 2, Tuesday, 28 July 2026 | 5.00pm to 7.00pm

    
    Group 3 - Part 1, Tuesday, 4 August 2026 | 7.00am to 8.30am

    Group 3 - Part 2, Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 7.00am to 9.00am

    
    Group 4 - Part 1, Tuesday, 4 August 2026 | 5.00pm to 6.30pm

    Group 4 - Part 2, Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 5.00pm to 7.00pm

    Venue: Three Plus, Level 15, 215 Adelaide Street, Brisbane Qld
    
    Format: In-Person Workshop

    Tickets:

    • Members: $650 AUD per person plus GST (please remember to sign in to your AIOP account to receive your member price)

    • Non-Members: $750 AUD per person plus GST

    If you are interested in arranging a corporate booking onsite for a group of 6 or more, please contact us. 

    Spots are limited, to 6 people per session - so don’t miss out!

    Please RSVP as follows:

    • by 21 July for Group 1 and 2 - register here 
      
      
    • by 28 July for Group 3 and 4 - register here

    We look forward to learning with you.

    Connie Messina
    AIOP Queensland Division President

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• NSW DIVISION EVENT - Christmas in July AI Unwrapped

  • When
    21 Jul 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    ACE HOTEL SYDNEY - 47-53 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney
  • Spaces left
    38

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  We’re excited to announce an upcoming in person event hosted by AIOP NSW in partnership with ACE HOTEL SYDNEY, and Sharon Connolly of Change Superhero.

  This in person event designed to spark fresh thinking and real-world takeaways for our professional community.
  
  CHRISTMAS IN JULY | AI UNWRAPPED
  

  Date: Tuesday, 21 July 2026
  Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm

  Format: In Person Event

  Location: ACE HOTEL SYDNEY - 47-53 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney

  Dress:  Go all out in Christmas theme, or just wear a touch of Christmas.

  
  Registration: click here 
  
  Ticket Prices:

  • Members - $10.00 per person
  • Non-members - $25.00 per person

  
  

  Inclusions:

  • Drinks and Canapes
  • Guest Speaker Sharon Connolly from Change Superhero 
  • Chance to win an amazing door prize
  • Opportunity to view ACE HOTEL SYDNEY and meet the Team
  • Networking with fellow office professionals

  Meet Your Guest Speaker - Sharon Connolly:  

  Sharon Connolly is five times awarded Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional). As business transformation change manager, she teaches the people who teach us. She’s known for her practical approach, time-saving short cuts and beautiful infographics.

  Which is why we’re excited to have her spend time with us to share practical tips for how AI will transform the way we work.

  
  We look forward to welcoming you to this event. 

  NSW Division Committee
  2026 - Stronger Together

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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (Qld) - July Elevate Your Personal Skills With Written Communication Training

  • Start
    22 Jul 2026
  •  
  • End
    29 Jul 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Three Plus, Level 15, 215 Adelaide Street, Brisbane Qld
  • Spaces left
    23

  Register

  
  

  ELEVATE YOUR PERSONAL SKILLS WITH
  WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TRAINING

  As AI continues to reshape administrative careers, the shift toward more strategic, value‑adding work has never been more important. Guided by a team of former journalists, this program teaches members how to communicate complex information clearly while engaging the audience, building the confidence and capability to write with a distinctive human voice that stands apart from AI‑generated content.

  Introducing an exciting new collaboration

  The AIOP Queensland Division has partnered with Three Plus, a leading communications agency, to deliver a series of highly practical workshops designed specifically for office professionals.

  These programs are built to help you communicate with clarity, confidence and influence and to stand out in an increasingly automated world where authentic communication matters more than ever.

  Three Plus provides communications and presentation training to emerging business leaders and office professionals to help them communicate with influence and become comfortable in front of an audience or networking environment. These workshops build skills and confidence and are tailored to each individual’s needs.  You will be taught the tricks to help build confidence and elevate performance. This will future proof your career and enhance your personal and communication skills.

  Communication Training – connect with stakeholders and influence outcomes

  This workshop demonstrates techniques and insights allowing you to become a writer with impact and influence while ensuring you stand out from AI‑generated content. Personalised sessions from the Three Plus team will evaluate your writing skills, then focus on content, structure and pitfalls to avoid.

  During this workshop Three Plus will teach: 

  • sentence structure – how to use the “inverted pyramid” and to write punchier and persuasively    
  • writing for the reader – understanding your audience and how to develop key messages and incorporate themes         
  • avoiding common errors – eliminating redundancies, clichés, common grammatical land punctuation mistakes.

  The Three Plus workshop will focus on helping you express complex information in a clear, engaging and accessible way, one of the most valuable skills in any organisation through targeted workshops, which will be delivered in two sessions: 

  • Session 1: Theory and practical frameworks
  • Session 2: Hands-on application and personalised feedback

  Learn from industry experts

  You will be trained by an exceptional panel of communications and media professionals:

  • Paul Larter – Former Times of London journalist with over 20 years’ experience training senior leaders
  • Ben Davis – Senior television and radio broadcaster and national MC
  • Peter Kelly – Former television reporter, presenter and chief of staff with extensive strategic communications expertise
  • Georgina Robinson – Senior Sydney Morning Herald journalist and media specialist with decades of experience across online and broadcast outlets

   Each brings deep, real-world insight into what makes communication truly effective.

  Why this matters

  As an office professional, you continually adapt every day to different stakeholders and different challenge.

  Your ability to communicate with impact is your opportunity to:

  • Add real value
  • Build influence
  • Future-proof your career
  • Stand out from AI-generated communication

   “Good writers understand a host of fundamentals that are easily learned.”

  When

  Date and Time:

  Group 1 - Part 1, Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | 7.00am to 8.30am

  Group 1 - Part 2, Wednesday, 29 July 2026 | 7.00am to 9.00am
  
  

  Group 2 - Part 1, Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | 5.00pm to 6.30pm

  Group 2 - Part 2, Wednesday, 29 July 2026 | 5.00pm to 7.00pm

  
  

  
  

  Group 3 - Part 1, Wednesday, 5 August 2026 | 7.00am to 8.30am

  
  

  Group 3 - Part 2, Monday, 10 August August 2026 | 7.00am to 9.00am
  
  

  Group 4 - Part 1, Wednesday, 5 August 2026 | 5.00pm to 6.30pm

  Group 4 - Part 2, Monday, 10 August 2026 | 5.00pm to 7.00pm

  Venue: Three Plus, Level 15, 215 Adelaide Street, Brisbane Qld
  
  Format: In-Person Workshop

  Tickets:

  • Members: $650 AUD per person plus GST (please remember to sign in to your AIOP account to receive your member price)

  • Non-Members: $750 AUD per person plus GST

  If you are interested in arranging a corporate booking onsite for a group of 6 or more, please contact us. 

  Spots are limited, to 6 people per session - so don’t miss out!

  Please RSVP as follows:

  • by 21 July for Group 1 and 2 - register here 
    
    
  • by 28 July for Group 3 and 4 - register here

  We look forward to learning with you.

  Connie Messina
  AIOP Queensland Division President

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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (SA) From Branson's Side to Centre Stage - An EA's Story

  • When
    24 Jul 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Spaces left

  
  

  
  

  OFFICE PROFESSIONALS DAY IS HERE… and honestly, there’s no better time to ask for your professional development budget.

  If your company celebrates Office Professionals Day, values your growth, or talks about investing in its people - this is the moment to put your hand up.

  Why not attend together with the other admins in your business and turn it into a shared professional development, learning, and networking experience?

  Date:  Friday 24 July 2026
  Time:  12.00pm – 2.30pm
  Place:  Adelaide Marriott Hotel

  What’s it really like to be Sir Richard Branson’s Executive Assistant? Find out from the woman who did it.

  Samantha Cox has worked with world leaders, lived on Necker Island, and now runs her own global consulting business. And on Friday 24 July, she’s coming to Adelaide to share her story, lessons, and insights with the Adelaide admin community.

  This is more than just a lunch. It’s professional development, networking, career inspiration, and a chance to learn from one of the most recognised Executive Assistants in the world.

  So, if you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to ask for PD support from your company - consider this your sign.

  Check out the highlights reel HERE.

  Seats are limited - tag your EA friends, organise your admin team, and book now by using the link HERE.

  Proudly sponsored by: Adelaide Marriott Hotel, Admin Avenues and the Adelaide EA Influencers Network.

  Rachel Hall FAIOP
  AIOP National President

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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (Qld) You are Invited - Inspiring Leadership & Thriving Wellbeing

  • When
    29 Jul 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Virgin Australia, L8-11, 275 Grey Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101
  • Spaces left
    40

  Register

  

  You're Invited!

  Inspiring Leadership and Thriving Wellbeing

  You are invited to a special collaboration event between AIOP Queensland and Virgin Australia Business Flyer for an evening designed to elevate the way office professionals lead, connect, and thrive.

  This event features a dynamic panel discussion facilitated by two exceptional panellists whose expertise spans leadership, culture, women’s health, and high‑performance transformation.

  Chantelle Williams - Head of People & Culture, LSKD

  Chantelle brings a career shaped across technology, retail, telecommunications, health, and education, with deep expertise in leadership, performance, and organisational development.

  At LSKD, she leads the company’s people strategy, building scalable frameworks that support rapid growth while protecting the culture that makes the brand unique.

  Chantelle believes great businesses are built by leaders who take ownership, foster high performance with genuine care, and create environments where people can do their best work. Her insights will empower attendees to strengthen team culture, elevate leadership capability, and create workplaces where people truly thrive.

  Alicia Goddard - Nutrition & Body Transformation Coach | Founder, True Nature Nutrition

  Alicia specialises in women’s health during perimenopause and menopause, helping women build lean, strong bodies and protect long‑term health through evidence‑based nutrition, strength training, and mindset transformation.

  Her approach goes far beyond aesthetics, grounded in the science of how women’s physiology changes in their 40s and 50s, and why earlier strategies often stop working.

  Alicia supports women across Australia and internationally through her signature 90‑day program, The Lean Fuel Method, and hosts workshops that guide women through one of the most significant health transitions of their lives. Her session will offer clarity, empowerment, and practical tools for sustainable wellbeing.

  Why Attend

  This event brings together leadership, culture, wellbeing, and professional growth, all within a partnership that celebrates the value office professionals bring to business communities across Australia.

  You’ll walk away with insights you can apply immediately, new connections, and a renewed sense of confidence in your personal and professional journey.

  Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026

  Time: 5:30pm arrival for 6.00pm start | 8.00pm close

  As all guests are required to complete security checks in accordance with Virgin Australia’s building requirements, please ensure you arrive on time to allow for this process.
  
  Venue: Virgin Australia, L15 - MOFO's, 275 Grey Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101

  Inclusions   

  • A welcome drink on arrival (cash bar available)
  • Canapés throughout the evening

  Tickets:

  • Members: $15.00 AUD per person
  • Non-Members: $25.00 AUD per person

  Please register by Friday, 24 July 2026.

  Please include any dietary requirements in the notes section when completing your registration.

  We look forward to having you join us for this special experience.
  

  Connie Messina
  AIOP Queensland Division President

  Please note that photo and video material will be collected at this event for possible future publications. By attending, guests give their consent for such material to be published and for your name and email to be shared with our event sponsor and guest speakers. 

  By attending this event, guests agree to uphold the values of professionalism, respect, and inclusivity that define our AIOP community. We also ask that all attendees enjoy the occasion responsibly, including the responsible consumption of alcohol.

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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (ACT) - Breakfast Boost: Elevate Your Professional Game

  • When
    31 Jul 2026
  •  
    7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Location
    Café Mizzuna, University of Canberra, The Hub Canberra, Bruce
  • Spaces left
    48

  Register

  

  Start your day with inspiration, connection and fresh ideas at our upcoming Breakfast Boost: Elevate Your Professional Game networking event.

  Join us on Friday, 31 July from 7:00 am – 8:30 am for a dynamic morning designed to bring together like-minded professionals from across Canberra to connect, collaborate and grow.

  Whether you are looking to expand your professional network, gain new insights, share experiences or simply start the day with positive energy and meaningful conversations, this event is the perfect opportunity to invest in yourself and your professional journey.

  Guests will enjoy:
  • A light breakfast and coffee
  • Networking opportunities with professionals across a range of industries
  • Conversations focused on professional growth, leadership and career development
  • A welcoming and engaging environment to foster new connections

  In today’s fast-paced professional world, taking the time to connect, learn and support one another is more important than ever. Breakfast Boost aims to create a space where professionals can feel energised, inspired and empowered to elevate their professional game.

  We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of connection, conversation and community.

  Date: Friday 31st July

  Time: 7:00am arrival - 8:30am

  Venue: Cafe Mizzuna, University of Canberra, The Hub Canberra, Bruce

  
  

  Tickets:

  • Members: $20 AUD

  • Non-Members: $30.00 AUD per person

  • Please RSVP by Wednesday 29th July by registering here

  
  

  Registration is essential

  
  

  Monique Glavonjic MAIOP

  AIOP ACT Division President

  
  

  Please note that photo and video material will be collected at this event for possible future publications. By attending, guests give their consent for such material to be published and for your name and email to be shared with our event sponsors.
  
  By attending this event, guests agree to uphold the values of professionalism, respect, and inclusivity that define our AIOP community. We also ask that all attendees enjoy the occasion responsibly, including the responsible consumption of alcohol. Registrations are non-refundable.

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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (Qld) - August Elevate Your Personal Skills With Presentation Training

  • Start
    4 Aug 2026
  •  
  • End
    11 Aug 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Three Plus, Level 15, 215 Adelaide Street, Brisbane Qld
  • Spaces left
    23

  Register

  
  

  ELEVATE YOUR PERSONAL SKILLS WITH
  PRESENTATION TRAINING

  •   Does the thought of public speaking terrify you?
  •   How do you stand out in a world of AI?
  •   Have you imagined stepping into a greater leadership role?

  Speaking publicly, performing in meetings, and writing clear, concise emails and reports are not just expectations - they are essential, learnable skills and some of the most valuable in any organisation.

  The good news? With the right training, you can master them.

  Artificial Intelligence is no substitute for personal communication. Instead, authenticity, ability to engage with an audience, and letting personality shine through have a lasting impact, that can help make you indispensable.

  Introducing an exciting new collaboration
  

  The AIOP Queensland Division has partnered with Three Plus, a leading communications agency, to deliver a series of highly practical workshops designed specifically for office professionals.

  These programs are built to help you communicate with clarity, confidence and influence and to stand out in an increasingly automated world where authentic communication matters more than ever.

  For some people, the greatest dread of all is public speaking - a solution is available. 

  Three Plus provides communications and presentation training to emerging business leaders and office professionals to help them communicate with influence and become comfortable in front of an audience or networking environment. These workshops build skills and confidence and are tailored to each individual’s needs.  You will be taught the tricks to help build confidence and elevate performance. This will future proof your career and enhance your personal and communication skills.

  Presentation training - build confidence, structure your message and engage your audience

  Three Plus has provided presentation training for a range of business leaders across the development, resources, financial sport and infrastructure sectors for more than 20 years.  While the themes of the sessions and the skills taught remain consistent, the format and tone can vary substantially depending on the client’s needs and skill level.    

   The focus of this workshop will be:

  • developing key messages and tailoring them to target audiences        
  • the mechanics of preparing properly to improve outcomes      
  • conquering nerves and starting well
  • room setup, posture and voice control
  • detailing key elements of successful presentation
  • how, when, and when not to use visual aids such as PowerPoint
  • taking questions from the floor, including handling difficult audiences

  The Three Plus workshop will focus on helping you express complex information in a clear, engaging and accessible way, through targeted workshops, which will be delivered in two sessions:

  • Session 1: Theory and practical frameworks
  • Session 2: Hands-on application and personalised feedback

  Learn from industry experts
  

  You will be trained by an exceptional panel of communications and media professionals:

  • Paul Larter – Former Times of London journalist with over 20 years’ experience training senior leaders
  • Ben Davis – Senior television and radio broadcaster and national MC
  • Peter Kelly – Former television reporter, presenter and chief of staff with extensive strategic communications expertise
  • Georgina Robinson – Senior Sydney Morning Herald journalist and media specialist with decades of experience across online and broadcast outlet

  Each brings deep, real-world insight into what makes communication truly effective.

  Why this matters

  As an office professional, you continually adapt every day to different stakeholders and different challenge.

  Your ability to communicate with impact is your opportunity to:

  • • Add real value
    • Build influence
    • Future-proof your career
    • Stand out from AI-generated communication

     “Good speakers are made, not born -
    they know how to prepare well to perform well. ”

  • When
    
  • 
    

  • Date and Time:

    Group 1 - Part 1, Tuesday, 21 July 2026 | 7.00am to 8.30am

    Group 1 - Part 2, Tuesday, 28 July 2026 | 7.00am to 9.00am

    
    Group 2 - Part 1, Tuesday, 21 July 2026 | 5.00pm to 6.30pm

    Group 2 - Part 2, Tuesday, 28 July 2026 | 5.00pm to 7.00pm

    
    Group 3 - Part 1, Tuesday, 4 August 2026 | 7.00am to 8.30am

    Group 3 - Part 2, Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 7.00am to 9.00am

    
    Group 4 - Part 1, Tuesday, 4 August 2026 | 5.00pm to 6.30pm

    Group 4 - Part 2, Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 5.00pm to 7.00pm

    Venue: Three Plus, Level 15, 215 Adelaide Street, Brisbane Qld
    
    Format: In-Person Workshop

    Tickets:

    • Members: $650 AUD per person plus GST (please remember to sign in to your AIOP account to receive your member price)

    • Non-Members: $750 AUD per person plus GST

    If you are interested in arranging a corporate booking onsite for a group of 6 or more, please contact us. 

    Spots are limited, to 6 people per session - so don’t miss out!

    Please RSVP as follows:

    • by 21 July for Group 1 and 2 - register here 
      
      
    • by 28 July for Group 3 and 4 - register here
    We look forward to learning with you.

    Connie Messina
    AIOP Queensland Division President

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• NATIONAL WEBINAR - Events without overwhelm

  • When
    4 Aug 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Webinar
  • Spaces left
    146

  Register

  
  

  exclusive members only webinar events without overwhelm: planning fundamentals for office professionals You didn't apply for the role of event planner, but somehow, it's on your to-do list. Whether it's the team morning tea, the annual conference or the executive off-site, office administration professionals are increasingly expected to plan and deliver events that run seamlessly and reflect well on their organisation. The good news? Great event planning isn't magic. It's a mindset, a method, and a set of fundamentals that anyone can learn. In this practical 45-minute webinar, Sally Porteous, a professional event planner with more than 20 years experience working in organisations as a PA and founder of Red Lanyard Events, Sally will share the frameworks she uses across corporate, government and community events to achieve successful results, stay calm, organised and in control. You will walk away with the confidence to know when to step in, and when to concede.  How Sally works as a professional event planner, using structure, managing risk before it becomes a crisis, coordinating stakeholders with confidence, and using run sheets to keep every moving part on track. No jargon. No software demos. Just practical, experience-based knowledge, that will give you the tools to confidently step into your next event planning project. Webinar Details Date: Tuesday, 4th August 2026 Time: 12.00PM - 1.00PM AEST Registration: Online registration here    (link provided day prior to webinar) Ticket Prices: Members - No charge Registrations close:  Friday, 31 July 2026 We hope you can join us for this amazing Professional Development opportunity. Rachel Hall FAIOP AIOP National President Thank you to our webinar sponsor Sally Porteous of Red Lanyard

  
  

  

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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (Qld) - August Elevate Your Personal Skills With Written Communication Training

  • Start
    5 Aug 2026
  •  
  • End
    10 Aug 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Three Plus, Level 15, 215 Adelaide Street, Brisbane Qld
  • Spaces left
    23

  Register

  
  

  ELEVATE YOUR PERSONAL SKILLS WITH
  WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TRAINING

  As AI continues to reshape administrative careers, the shift toward more strategic, value‑adding work has never been more important. Guided by a team of former journalists, this program teaches members how to communicate complex information clearly while engaging the audience, building the confidence and capability to write with a distinctive human voice that stands apart from AI‑generated content.

  Introducing an exciting new collaboration

  The AIOP Queensland Division has partnered with Three Plus, a leading communications agency, to deliver a series of highly practical workshops designed specifically for office professionals.

  These programs are built to help you communicate with clarity, confidence and influence and to stand out in an increasingly automated world where authentic communication matters more than ever.

  Three Plus provides communications and presentation training to emerging business leaders and office professionals to help them communicate with influence and become comfortable in front of an audience or networking environment. These workshops build skills and confidence and are tailored to each individual’s needs.  You will be taught the tricks to help build confidence and elevate performance. This will future proof your career and enhance your personal and communication skills.

  Communication Training – connect with stakeholders and influence outcomes

  This workshop demonstrates techniques and insights allowing you to become a writer with impact and influence while ensuring you stand out from AI‑generated content. Personalised sessions from the Three Plus team will evaluate your writing skills, then focus on content, structure and pitfalls to avoid.

  During this workshop Three Plus will teach: 

  • sentence structure – how to use the “inverted pyramid” and to write punchier and persuasively    
  • writing for the reader – understanding your audience and how to develop key messages and incorporate themes         
  • avoiding common errors – eliminating redundancies, clichés, common grammatical land punctuation mistakes.

  The Three Plus workshop will focus on helping you express complex information in a clear, engaging and accessible way, one of the most valuable skills in any organisation through targeted workshops, which will be delivered in two sessions: 

  • Session 1: Theory and practical frameworks
  • Session 2: Hands-on application and personalised feedback

  Learn from industry experts

  You will be trained by an exceptional panel of communications and media professionals:

  • Paul Larter – Former Times of London journalist with over 20 years’ experience training senior leaders
  • Ben Davis – Senior television and radio broadcaster and national MC
  • Peter Kelly – Former television reporter, presenter and chief of staff with extensive strategic communications expertise
  • Georgina Robinson – Senior Sydney Morning Herald journalist and media specialist with decades of experience across online and broadcast outlets

   Each brings deep, real-world insight into what makes communication truly effective.

  Why this matters

  As an office professional, you continually adapt every day to different stakeholders and different challenge.

  Your ability to communicate with impact is your opportunity to:

  • Add real value
  • Build influence
  • Future-proof your career
  • Stand out from AI-generated communication

   “Good writers understand a host of fundamentals that are easily learned.”

  When

  Date and Time:

  Group 1 - Part 1, Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | 7.00am to 8.30am

  Group 1 - Part 2, Wednesday, 29 July 2026 | 7.00am to 9.00am
  
  

  Group 2 - Part 1, Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | 5.00pm to 6.30pm

  Group 2 - Part 2, Wednesday, 29 July 2026 | 5.00pm to 7.00pm

  
  

  
  

  Group 3 - Part 1, Wednesday, 5 August 2026 | 7.00am to 8.30am

  
  

  Group 3 - Part 2, Monday, 10 August August 2026 | 7.00am to 9.00am
  
  

  Group 4 - Part 1, Wednesday, 5 August 2026 | 5.00pm to 6.30pm

  Group 4 - Part 2, Monday, 10 August 2026 | 5.00pm to 7.00pm

  Venue: Three Plus, Level 15, 215 Adelaide Street, Brisbane Qld
  
  Format: In-Person Workshop

  Tickets:

  • Members: $650 AUD per person plus GST (please remember to sign in to your AIOP account to receive your member price)

  • Non-Members: $750 AUD per person plus GST

  If you are interested in arranging a corporate booking onsite for a group of 6 or more, please contact us. 

  Spots are limited, to 6 people per session - so don’t miss out!

  Please RSVP as follows:

  • by 21 July for Group 1 and 2 - register here 
    
    
  • by 28 July for Group 3 and 4 - register here

  We look forward to learning with you.

  Connie Messina
  AIOP Queensland Division President

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• NATIONAL WEBINAR - Protecting Your Organisation in Lease Renewals & Office Moves

  • When
    19 Aug 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Webinar
  • Spaces left
    146

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  Protecting your Organisation in Lease Renewals and Office Moves What every Office Professional needs to know Office relocations, lease renewals and negotiations are no longer just “property issues”. They are business-critical decisions and increasingly office professionals are right at the centre of them. Whether you’re coordinating a lease renewal, supporting an executive decision, or simply being asked to “look into our options”, the risks are real and the stakes are high. Join AIOP for a practical national webinar with Tenant CS. In this session, Maxwell Vaughan Head of Sydney at Tenant CS, an expert  tenant advisory firm that exclusively represents commercial and industrial tenants, will unpack what Office Professionals really need to know when dealing with leases, landlords and agents. This webinar is designed specifically for non-property professionals who are involved in lease or workplace decisions as part of their role. What You Will Learn In this session, you’ll gain clarity on:  •  why office professionals often play a bigger role in lease decisions than they realise  •  the most common risks and costly mistakes organisations make during lease renewals  •  what is (and isn’t) negotiable in a commercial lease  •  why exercising a lease option can sometimes cost more than relocating  •  how tenant-only advisors differ from landlord agents, and why that matters  •  when to involve expert support to protect yourself and your organisation Who Should Attend This webinar is ideal for:  •  Executive Assistants and Office Professionals  •  Admin Managers and Operations professionals  •  anyone involved in office moves, renewals or workplace planning  •  members who want to confidently support executives in high-value decisions  No property or leasing background is required. Why This Matters Lease decisions can lock organisations into long-term costs, inflexible terms and hidden risks. For office professionals, they can also create personal pressure, uncertainty and exposure.  This session will help you:  •  ask the right questions  •  spot red flags early  •  understand when and how to get support  •  confidently contribute to better business outcomes Webinar Details Date: Wednesday 19th August 2026 Time: 12.00PM - 1.00PM AEST Registration: Online registration  e here (link provided day prior to webinar) Ticket Prices: Members - No charge Non-Members - $15.00 per person  Registrations close:  Friday, 14 August 2026 We hope you can join us for this amazing Professional Development opportunity. Rachel Hall FAIOP AIOP National President Thank you to our webinar sponsor

  
  

  

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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (VIC) From Branson's Side to Centre Stage - An EA's Story

  • When
    11 Sep 2026
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    12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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  OFFICE PROFESSIONALS DAY IS HERE… and honestly, there’s no better time to ask for your professional development budget.

  If your company celebrates Office Professionals Day, values your growth, or talks about investing in its people - this is the moment to put your hand up.

  Why not attend together with the other admins in your business and turn it into a shared professional development, learning, and networking experience?

  DATE:  Friday 11 September 2026
  TIME:  12.00pm – 2.30pm
  PLACE: Rydges Melbourne

  What’s it really like to be Sir Richard Branson’s Executive Assistant? Find out from the woman who did it.

  Samantha Cox has worked with world leaders, lived on Necker Island, and now runs her own global consulting business. And on Friday 11 September, she’s coming to Melbourne to share her story, lessons, and insights with the Victorian admin community.

  This is more than just a lunch. It’s professional development, networking, career inspiration, and a chance to learn from one of the most recognised Executive Assistants in the world.

  So, if you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to ask for PD support from your company - consider this your sign.

  Check out the highlights reel HERE.

  Seats are limited - tag your EA friends, organise your admin team, and book now using the link HERE!

  Proudly sponsored by: Rydges Melbourne and Admin Avenues.

  Rachel Hall FAIOP
  AIOP National President

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• NATIONAL WEBINAR - Claude AI for Administrative Professionals

  • Start
    16 Sep 2026
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  • End
    7 Oct 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Teams
  • Spaces left
    150

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  CLAUDE AI FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PORFESSIONALS

  A FOUR-PART LIVE WEBINAR SERIES WITH HOLLY BROWN

  Artificial Intelligence is changing the way office and admin professionals work - but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming.

  Join AIOP for an exclusive four-part webinar series designed specifically for Executive and Business Support Professionals who want practical, real-world ways to use Claude AI to save time, improve productivity and become even more valuable to their executives and organisations.

  Presented by AI Educator Holly Brown, this hands-on series goes beyond theory. Each session includes live demonstrations, practical examples and take-home resources that you can immediately apply in your own role.

  Whether you're brand new to Claude or already experimenting with AI, you'll walk away with practical skills that will transform the way you work.

  Session 1  -  Claude Chat: Your New Starting Point

  Wednesday 16 September | 12.30pm – 1.30pm (AEST)

  Not sure where to begin with AI? This session is the perfect starting point.

  Learn how to confidently navigate Claude, write effective prompts and use AI for everyday administrative tasks including drafting emails, creating meeting agendas, writing briefing notes and tailoring content to match your executive's communication style.

  You'll learn how to:

  • Navigate Claude with confidence
  • Draft professional emails in your executive's tone of voice
  • Turn notes into agendas and briefing papers
  • Use practical prompts that save time every day
  • Work faster using Claude's interface and shortcuts

  Take-home resource: Session cheat sheet and prompt guide.

  Session 2  -  Projects & Cowork: The Organised EA

  Wednesday 23 September | 12.30pm – 1.30pm (AEST)

  The secret to getting real value from AI isn't asking better questions—it's setting Claude up properly from the beginning.

  Discover how to create reusable project spaces for executives, board meetings, events and recurring work so Claude already understands your context before you begin.

  You'll also receive your first introduction to Claude's Cowork functionality.

  You'll learn how to:

  • Set up projects for executives and recurring work
  • Create reusable background information and standing briefs
  • Save time by eliminating repetitive prompting
  • Use Cowork to support multi-step administrative tasks

  Take-home resource: Project setup guide.

  Session 3  -  Skills & Automations: Your AI Admin Workflow

  Wednesday 30 September | 12.30pm – 1.30pm (AEST)

  Imagine arriving at work with your morning briefing already prepared.

  In this session you'll discover how Claude can automatically create Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations, while also scheduling recurring tasks that save hours every week.

  You'll learn how to:

  • Generate professional business documents instantly
  • Create meeting minutes and action registers
  • Build recurring executive briefings
  • Automate weekly reports and dashboards
  • Design workflows that save hours of manual work

  Take-home resource: Automation checklist and workflow templates.

  Session 4  -  Claude Code & Claude Design: EA Edition

  Wednesday 7 October | 12.30pm – 1.30pm (AEST)

  Don't let the names fool you—these features are designed to make life easier, not more technical.

  Discover how Claude can build simple tools from plain-English instructions and create polished business materials ready for Canva, PowerPoint or PDF.

  No coding experience required.

  You'll learn how to:

  • Build simple AI-powered tools without writing code
  • Create professional presentations and branded documents
  • Generate event invitations and business collateral
  • Export work directly into your preferred design platforms

  Take-home resource: Claude Design & Code reference guide.

  Included with Every Session

  Each webinar includes:

  • Live demonstrations
  • Interactive Q&A
  • Downloadable cheat sheets and reference guides
  • Practical examples designed specifically for administrative professionals
  • Session recordings (where applicable)

  About Holly Brown

  
  

  Holly Brown is an AI educator and workplace technology advocate who specialises in helping administrative professionals confidently integrate AI into their daily work. Her practical, engaging approach focuses on real-world productivity gains rather than technical complexity, making AI accessible, relevant and immediately useful for today's Executive and Business Support Professionals.

  Please note: Artificial Intelligence evolves rapidly. While some features may change before September, the practical principles, workflows and strategies taught throughout this series will remain highly relevant and will be updated to reflect the latest capabilities available at the time of delivery.

  Tickets:

  • Members - Free
  • Non-Members- $149.00
  • A Link to register is available here 

  We look forward to welcoming you to this Claude AI Webinar and introducing Holly Hunt.

  
  

  
  

  Rachel Hall FAIOP

  AIOP National President

  
  

  
  

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• 2026 AIOP Awards Gala Dinner: Save the Date!

  • When
    26 Oct 2026
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    6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
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  The 2026 AIOP Awards Gala Dinner is coming to Brisbane!

  Join us on Monday 26th October 2026 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible office and administrative professionals shaping workplaces across Australia.

  From Executive Assistants and Office Managers to Business Support Leaders and Virtual Professionals, this is a night to recognise excellence, leadership, innovation, advocacy, and the people behind the scenes making businesses run every single day.

  Hosted in the stunning Boulevard Room at the BCEC, the evening will honour outstanding individuals and organisations making an impact within the admin and office professional community. This is a chance to celebrate the achievements, leadership, resilience, and innovation within our profession.

  Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
  Monday 26th October 2026 | 6.30pm – 10.00pm
  Tickets coming soon - SAVE THE DATE!

  A night dedicated to recognising the professionals who keep businesses, leaders, and workplaces moving forward every day.

  
  

  Rachel Hall FAIOP

  AIOP National President 

  *Please note that photo and video material will be collected at this event for possible future publications. By attending, guests give their consent for such material to be published and for your name and email to be shared with our event sponsors.

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