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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (NSW) Welcome to 2026 Event - Love the Role You’re In

  • When
    17 Feb 2026
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    West Hotel Sydney, The Atrium at Solander Dining and Bar, 65 Sussex Street, Sydney
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    11

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  Kiara Filardi
  AIOP NSW Division President

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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (Victoria) Working Well: Mental Wellbeing Strategies for Executive Assistants

  • When
    24 Feb 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Inspire9 - Level 1, 41-43 Stewart Street, Richmond
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  We are thrilled to invite our members and the wider business support community to our first event of 2026. Luke Marshall, a mental health speaker and advocate, will be joining Hayden Mackenzie, AIOP Culture & Diversity Director, and Janice Parker, Victorian Division President, for a high-value fireside chat.

  
  

  

  Having worked previously at Facebook and Google, Luke has authored two books, and is a proud spouse and father to twin boys. He sits on the board at the mental health charity SANE and chairs the Lived Experience Advisory Committee (LEAC). He has spoken about his lived experience on podcasts, in his first book, at corporate events, and at Parliament House on World Mental Health Day.

  
  

  During this conversation, Luke, Hayden and Janice will share their lived experiences, discuss the importance of mental wellbeing, and setting boundaries when designing a sustainable year ahead without running on empty.
  

  
  

  Date: Tuesday 24th February

  Time: 6:00pm arrival | close at 8:00pm

  Venue: Inspire9 Workspace - Level 1, 41-43 Stewart Street, Richmond (next to the train station)

  
  

  We are delighted to be partnering with Inspire9 Workspace, Melbourne's original co-working space established in 2008. It is located inside the historic Australian Knitting Mills building, directly opposite Richmond Station and a short walk from Swan Street, making it easy to travel to from the CBD and surrounding suburbs.

  
  

  Inspire9 offers meeting and training rooms bookable by the hour, day passes for booking a desk for the day, as well as virtual office memberships for businesses that want a professional address without the overheads.

  
  

  Tickets:

  • Members: Included with membership

  • Non-Members: $18.00 AUD per person

  This gathering will be focused on meaningful conversations, practical insights, and peer connection. It is all about bringing together the people who keep our businesses running.

  Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! Please RSVP by Friday 20th February by registering here.

  Janice Parker

  AIOP Victorian 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.

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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (WA) Networking in Nature

  • When
    25 Feb 2026
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    7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Location
    Perth City Farm, 1 City Farm Place, East Perth 6004

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  Start your year with connection, community, and a breath of fresh air!

  The AIOP Western Australia Division invites you to a relaxed Networking Breakfast at Perth City Farm as we celebrate our 2026 theme: Stronger Together.

  Enjoy a delicious breakfast and a coffee or tea in the beautiful surrounds of the Be Free Café. We will also hear from a representative of Perth City Farm, who will share helpful tips and simple ways to boost recycling efforts in your workplace. If you’d like to explore more, optional tours of the on‑site function facilities will be available from 8:00am.

  Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

  Time: 7:00am (AWST)

  Format: In Person Networking Breakfast

  Location: Perth City Farm, 1 City Farm Place, East Perth

  
  Ticket Prices: 

  • Members - $20.00 per person
  • Non-members - $30.00 per person
    
    

  Inclusions: 

  • Delicious breakfast and coffee / tea
  • Amazing networking opportunity
  • Tour of Perth City Farm facilities

  Don't miss this great opportunity to connect with your AIOP community in Western Australia. 2026 - Stronger Together.

  Sue McComasky FAIOP

  WA Division President

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• NATIONAL WEBINAR: Inclusion - It starts with us

  • When
    2 Mar 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM

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  As administrative professionals, we are often seen as the custodians of our organisation’s culture and, in many cases, equity, inclusion and diversity. But how often do we stop to consider the influence we individually hold?

  
  

  Taking place on Employee Appreciation Day, we'll look beyond recognition alone and consider what it truly means to create workplaces where people feel seen each day.

  In this engaging panel event, we'll hear from administrative professionals, inclusion advocates, and DE&I leaders as they explore the powerful role office professionals play in fostering a sense of belonging within workplaces.

  
  

  Our speakers will share real-world examples of inclusive practices that have made a difference, highlight how administrative professionals can influence culture from the ground up, and offer practical, achievable ideas you can apply in your day-to-day role. Together, we’ll reflect on how small, considered actions can help foster workplaces where people feel safe, respected, and able to bring their whole selves to work.

  
  

  Date: Monday 2 March 2026 (Employee Appreciation Day)

  Time: 12.00PM AEDT

  Format: 45-minute webinar + 15-minute live Q&A

  
  Ticket Prices: 

  • Members - No charge
  • Non-members - $15.00 per person
  • ZOOM opens 5 minutes prior to the commencement time
    
    

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  Liisa Partanen FAIOP (She/Her)

  Faculty Executive Officer, The University of Queensland

  Liisa Partanen is a strategic Executive Officer with over 20 years’ experience across the higher education, health and building sectors in Australia and the UK. She is known for translating vision into action through inclusive leadership, strong operational delivery and a deep commitment to equity, diversity and workplace culture. An award-winning inclusion advocate and trusted advisor to senior leaders, Liisa brings curiosity, creativity and a people-centred lens to complex environments. Outside of work, she is an avid reader, a passionate traveller, and happiest when spending time with her dog, Rosie - who keeps her firmly grounded.

  Nick Ginsburg (He/Him)

  Executive Assistant and Speaker 

  Nick is the Executive Assistant to the Provost and Senior Vice-President at Monash University, where he also founded the Monash University Executive Assistant Network in 2018. The network now supports more than 300 members across Monash campuses worldwide. Alongside his role in higher education, Nick is a professional speaker and MC who focuses on mental wellbeing, using honest, lived experiences to help audiences reflect, connect, and grow.

  
  

  
  

  Antoinette (She/Her)

  
  

  Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing Manager

  
  

  Antoinette is a leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) specialist with more than 25 years’ experience supporting organisations and their people to create meaningful, sustainable cultural change. She has worked across the Banking and Financial Services, Victorian Public Sector, Not‑for‑Profit, Community, and Professional Services sectors. Throughout her career, she has partnered with Boards, Executive Leaders, and Senior Management to strengthen DEI outcomes, and has collaborated closely with People & Culture functions to embed DEI principles into core processes and practices. Antoinette is particularly passionate about authenticity and leading with purpose, using storytelling as a powerful tool to share perspective, build understanding, and inspire action

  
  

  Rachel Hall FAIOP

  National President

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• NATIONAL WEBINAR: Meet Microsoft 365 - more than just Excel, Word & Outlook

  • When
    11 Mar 2026
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    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM
  • Spaces left
    89

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  You’re juggling calendars, swamped with email, and somehow still have a to-do list a mile long. Sound familiar?

  
  

  In this exclusive 1-hour session, Microsoft 365 specialist and admin systems expert Marianne Tansley will show you 5 simple swaps inside Microsoft 365 that can give you back the equivalent of 60 workdays a year.

  
  

  No tech wizardry required - just straightforward, practical changes that fit the real-life demands of busy office professionals. You’ll walk away with immediate, actionable changes you can make in your daily workflow to reduce overwhelm and reclaim time for the 100 other things already on your plate.

  ❌ Not for: People who’d rather stay stuck in email all day

  Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
  Time: 12.30PM AEDT

  Format: 45-minute webinar + 15-minute live Q&A
  Registration: Online registration here (zoom link provided day prior to webinar)
  
  Ticket Prices:

  • Members - No charge
  • Non-members - $15.00 per person
  • ZOOM opens 5 minutes prior to the commencement time

  
  

  Meet Your Speaker - Marianne Tansley:

  Marianne Tansley is a Systems Strategist and Microsoft 365 specialist who helps admin professionals streamline the way they work. With a career spent supporting executives and teams across government, not-for-profits and corporate workplaces, Marianne understands the pressure of endless to-do lists and competing priorities. Her practical, no-jargon approach shows you how to make smart use of Microsoft 365 and other systems so you can save time, cut double-handling, and focus on the work that really matters.

  
  

  Rachel Hall FAIOP

  National President

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