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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (Qld) - A Winter Evening of Chocolate and Connection

  • When
    18 Jun 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    New Farm Confectionery, 16 Waterloo Street, Newstead
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  YOU ARE INVITED TO A WINTER EVENING OF
  CHOCOLATE AND CONNECTION
  

  
  

  The Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP) Queensland Division are delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to a very special Winter Chocolate Tasting Experience hosted by New Farm Confectionery.

  This intimate event has been created especially for our AIOP Queensland, with New Farm Confectionery once again opening their kitchen after hours to treat us to something truly memorable. They know that behind every well‑run office is a group of dedicated professionals who keep everything moving and this time, they are inviting you to take a well‑earned break with rich winter flavours, mulled wine, and of course, exceptional chocolate.
  
  Join New Farm Confectionery and members of the AIOP Queensland Committee for a relaxed evening of tasting, conversation, and a behind‑the‑scenes look at how their handcrafted creations come to life. No formalities, no dress code just a cosy winter gathering with fellow professionals.
  

  Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026
  
  Time: 5.30pm to 8.00pm
  
  Venue: New Farm Confectionery, 16 Waterloo Street, Newstead
  

  Capacity: Strictly limited to 20 guests

  Evening Agenda:

  • 5:30pm to 6:00pm - Arrival and welcome drink
    
    
  • 6:00pm - Chocolate tasting experience commences

  
  Tickets:
  
  

  •     Members: Free
    
    
  •     Non-Members: $20.00 AUD per person

  
  We look forward to sharing this delicious winter experience with you.
  
  Spots are limited, so don’t miss out!
  
  Please RSVP by Friday, 12 June 2026 by registering here. 
  
  We look forward to celebrating with you.
  
  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. 
  
  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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• NATIONAL WEBINAR - From Confusion to Confidence: Take Control of Your Money

  • When
    24 Jun 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM

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  We’re excited to announce an upcoming webinar hosted by AIOP NSW featuring the incredible Naomi Holmes, financial educator and host of Her Money Matters, helping women build confidence and clarity around money through practical, real-world financial education.

  This is a practical, insightful and conversation-driven session designed to spark fresh thinking and real-world takeaways for our professional community.
  
  Date: Wednesday 24 June 2026

  Time: 12.00PM AEST

  Format: 30-minute webinar + Q&A
  Registration: Online registration here (zoom link provided day prior to webinar)
  
  Ticket Prices:

  • Members - No charge
  • Non-members - $20.00 per person
  • ZOOM opens 5 minutes prior to the commencement time

  
  

  Meet Your Speaker - Naomi Holmes:

  

  Naomi is a financial educator with over 25 years experience and has worked as a financial advisor, led teams at ANZ and AMP, and specialised in high-net-worth clients and has also worked in governance and compliance within the Self-Managed Superannuation Fund sector. 

  
  

  Naomi has a Bachelor of Science (Honours), a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning, the Certified Financial Planner designation, and an Executive MBA. 

  Naomi created Her Money Matters - to help women take control of their financial futures with the knowledge, confidence, and support they need.

  Learn more about Naomi Holmes
  Listen to her podcast

  We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful and empowering webinar.

  
  

  Yvette Johnson-Jean FAIOP

  NSW Division President

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• NATIONAL WEBINAR - CANVA Training for Office Professionals

  • Start
    1 Jul 2026
  •  
  • End
    16 Jul 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    ZOOM
  • Spaces left
    89

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

  • When
    8 Jul 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Fern Restaurant at Hotel Indigo - 288 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
  • Spaces left
    34

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  We are thrilled to invite our members and the wider business support community to a high-value fireside chat with Luke Marshall, a mental health speaker and advocate, who will be joined by Hayden Mackenzie, AIOP Member, and Janice Parker, Victorian Division President. During this conversation, Luke, Hayden and Janice will share their lived experiences, discuss the importance of mental wellbeing, and setting boundaries without running on empty.

  
  

  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.

  
  

  Date: Wednesday 8th July

  Time: 5:30pm arrival | close at 8:00pm

  Venue: Fern Restaurant at Hotel Indigo - 288 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

  
  

  Tickets:

  • Members: Included with membership

  • Non-Members: $20.00 AUD per person

  • Please RSVP by Wednesday 1st July by registering here

  
  

  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.

  
  

  AIOP Victorian Division President & Committee

  
  

  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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• NSW DIVISION EVENT - Christmas in July AI Unwrapped

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

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

  • When
    24 Jul 2026
  •  
    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 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 (VIC) From Branson's Side to Centre Stage - An EA's Story

  • When
    11 Sep 2026
  •  
    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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• 2026 AIOP Awards Gala Dinner: Save the Date!

  • When
    26 Oct 2026
  •  
    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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