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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (Qld) You are Invited - AIOP QLD Office Professionals Day Celebrations!

  • When
    1 May 2026
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    7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Marriott Brisbane
  • Spaces left
    97

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  You're Invited To Celebrate

  Office Professionals Day Celebrations With
  Exclusive Guest Speaker, Daniel Murray

  The Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP) Queensland Division warmly invites you to join us for a very special celebration of Office Professionals Day which falls on Friday, 1 May 2026.
  
  This annual occasion honours the dedication, professionalism, and impact of Office Professionals across every sector. You are the organisers, the problem‑solvers, the relationship‑builders, and the steady hands that keep workplaces thriving. This celebration is for all of you, and we would love everyone to join us as we recognise the heart of our profession.

  Date: 1 May, 2026

  Time: 7.00am for a 7.30am start  | 9.00am close

  Venue: Marriott Brisbane, 515 Queen Street, Brisbane

  Format: In-Person, Presentation and Networking

  Inclusions: Hot Breakfast, Guest Speaker

  Dress Code: Smart Business Casual

  Tickets

  • Members: $40.00 AUD per person

  • Non-Members: $60.00 AUD per person

  • Table of 10: $500 AUD per table
    

  If you are an AIOP member and bring a non‑member guest along, you will both go into the draw to win a special prize on the day. It is our way of saying thank you for helping grow our community.

  Guest Speaker - Daniel Murray, Author of The Empathy Gap

  We are honoured to welcome Daniel Murray, a respected leadership strategist and the author of the acclaimed book The Empathy Gap. Daniel is known for helping leaders and teams harness the power of empathy to strengthen relationships, improve decision‑making, and build more connected, high‑performing workplaces.
  
  With a background spanning mathematics, strategy, and behavioural science, Daniel brings a rare blend of analytical insight and human‑centred thinking. His work challenges traditional leadership models by demonstrating that empathy is not a soft skill, it is a strategic advantage.
  
  For Office Professionals, who often serve as the emotional anchors and trusted advisors within their organisations, Daniel’s message resonates deeply. His insights empower our profession to recognise the influence we hold, the relationships we nurture and the leadership we demonstrate every day. Daniel's book The Empathy Gap will be available to purchase on the day.

  
  

  Event Venue

  We are delighted to host this year’s breakfast at the Marriott Brisbane. Known for its refined hospitality, exceptional service, and commitment to creating memorable guest experiences, the Marriott Brisbane provides the perfect setting for a morning of connection, inspiration, and celebration. Their support reflects a shared belief in elevating and recognising the vital role Office Professionals play in modern organisations.
  
  Brisbane Marriott Hotel sits in one of Brisbane’s most sought‑after locations, between Howard Smith Wharves and Customs House along the Brisbane River, offering sweeping Story Bridge views and easy access to the CBD, Queen Street Mall, Eagle Street Pier, and Fortitude Valley.
  
  Whether for business or leisure, Brisbane Marriott provides a luxurious and convenient base to experience the best of the River City.

  
  

  Join Us
  This breakfast celebration will be an opportunity to connect with peers, reflect on the value of our profession and be inspired by a speaker whose message aligns beautifully with the work we do.
  
  We look forward to welcoming you to the Marriott Brisbane as we celebrate the strength, skill, and spirit of Office Professionals across Queensland.

  
  

  Spots are limited, so don’t miss out!
  
  Please RSVP by Friday, 24 April 2026 by registering here. 
  
  We look forward to celebrating with you.
  
  Please include any dietary requirements in the notes section when completing your registration.
  
  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 speaker. Lucky door prize winner details, will also be shared with the prize 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.
  

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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (WA) Office Professionals Day

  • When
    1 May 2026
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Quay Perth Hotel, HQ Bar and Kitchen (rooftop)
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Join us for an engaging roundtable discussion, “AI, From Buzzword to Workday,” featuring spotlight speaker Holly Brown in celebration of Office Professionals Day.

  As we come together to honour the vital contributions of those in the administrative profession, this roundtable event offers the perfect opportunity to learn, share experiences, and explore what AI means for the future of administrative excellence.

  Holly will lead a thoughtful and approachable conversation on how emerging technologies can streamline workflows, unlock productivity,  and empower office professionals in their ever‑expanding roles. Join us as we celebrate, connect, and embrace the innovations shaping our workday.

  Date: Friday, 1st May 2026

  Time: 12.00pm for a 12.30pm start (AWST)

  Format: In Person Roundtable Event 

  Location:  Quay Perth Hotel, HQ Bar and Kitchen (rooftop) 

  
  Ticket Prices: 

  • Members - $50 per person
  • Non-members - $79 per person

  
  

  Inclusions: 

  • Custom feasting menu 
  • Welcome drink 
  • Chance to win a door prize
  • Opportunity to connect with fellow office professionals 

  A cash bar will be available afterwards.

  Seats are strictly limited to 30 - book early to avoid missing this great opportunity to connect with your AIOP community in Western Australia. 2026 - Stronger Together.

  Click here for registrations! 

  Sue McComasky FAIOP

  WA Division President

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• DIVISIONAL EVENT (Victoria) Admin Professional's Day Celebration

  • When
    7 May 2026
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Quay West Suites - 26 Southgate Avenue, Southbank
  • Spaces left
    24

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  Please join us in celebrating Admin Professionals Day 2026 with this year's theme: Stronger Together - when we connect, we lead. This special event will bring together our members and the wider business support community for an evening dedicated to recognising the essential role admin professionals play in driving success, innovation and collaboration.

  
  

  Connection is at the heart of everything we do. By sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and building meaningful professional relationships, we strengthen not only our individual impact but the future of our profession as a whole.

  
  

  Date: Thursday 7th May

  Time: Arrival from 5:30pm  | Formalities from 6:00pm | Close at 8:00pm

  Venue: Quay West Suites - 26 Southgate Avenue, Southbank

  
  

  Tickets:

  • Members: Included with membership

  • Non-Members: $20.00 AUD per person

  • Includes light canapés and welcome drinks with additional available to be purchased

  • Please RSVP by Friday 1st May by registering here

  
  

  We will be revealing further details about the event closer to the date, so be sure to secure your place early. Spaces are limited and you will not want to miss this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and grow - together.

  
  

  Janice Parker, Alison Horvath & Hayden Mackenzie

  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.

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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 - 575 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
  • Spaces left
    50

  
  

  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 Culture & Diversity Director, 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 - 575 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

  
  

  Tickets:

  • Members: Included with membership

  • Non-Members: $20.00 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.

  
  

  Registration will open in late May / early June.

  
  

  Janice Parker, Alison Horvath, Hayden Mackenzie

  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.

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