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
  
  

Meet Your Panel

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