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IABC Victoria is committed to bringing a range of professional events, ranging from informal networking get-togethers (Be Heard), lunches (Be There), as well as our Gala Dinner and a broad range of IABC endorsed conferences.

Upcoming Events

Here’s what’s coming up in 2010:

Ø      February 2010

Ø      March 2010

Ø      April 2010

Ø      May 2010

Ø      June 2010

Ø      July 2010

Ø      August 2010

Ø      September 2010

Ø      October 2010

Ø      November 2010

Ø      December 2010

February 2010

22-24 February 2010, Ark Conference - Internal Communication

Utilising internal communication to drive organisational strategy and boost business performance

Two-day connected forum and workshops
Date: 22 - 24 February 2010
Location: Rydges Melbourne

If there are twelve clowns in a ring, you can jump in the middle and start reciting Shakespeare, but to the audience, you'll just be the thirteenth clown” - Adam Walinsky, Speechwriter to John F. Kennedy and the 35th US Presidential Administration

In a number of organisations, the internal communicator could be considered the 13th clown vying to differentiate against the noise in the organisational circus. However, when the Internal Communicator's recognition is in place, they can improve the communication framework by working as change catalysts and effectively delivering messages via a range of communication tools, techniques and channels.

Ark Group is proud to present its 7th Annual Internal Communication Forum with the support of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). We invite you to take a look at our February 2009 forum excerpts here.

For more details on forum and workshop speakers and programmes, please download the brochure.

Who Should Attend?
Communication, HR and Marketing professionals working in Internal Communication, Corporate Communication, Change Management, Human Resources, Employee Communication/Staff Communication, Organisational Development, Corporate Affairs, Public Relations and Learning and Development

Expert Panel of Speakers

·        AUSTRAC

·        Ericsson

·        AMP

·        Royal Australian Air Force

·        Integrated Group Limited

·        Division of Housing & Community Building, Department of Human Services

·        Anecdote

·        IABC Victoria Chapter

·        Deakin University

·        Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

·        Sinclair Knight Merz

·        Department of Defence NAVY

·        Telstra

·        Australian Red Cross Blood Service

·        Suncorp

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Be Heard: 25 February 2010

Black Saturday Crisis Communications Lessons

IABC Victoria invites you to enjoy some wine and cheese with your network and hear from Ross McNeill, Assistant Director, Corporate Communications, Victoria Police, who was in charge of communications for Victoria Police on Black Saturday.  

Twelve months on, listen as Ross recounts the day and what he would do differently if ever faced with the situation again.  This is a real case study of crisis communications in the true sense of the word.

When: Thursday 25 February 2010, 5.30pm-7.30pm

Where: ANZ Centre, Upper Ground Floor, 833 Collins Street, Docklands (last stop on tram route 48)

Cost: $15 members, $40 non-members

RegisterNow (Visa and Mastercard accepted)

The Be Heard series is proudly bought to you by:

A contribution in lieu of a speaker fee will be made to the Victorian Police Blue Ribbon Foundation.

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March 2010

Be There: Wednesday 24 March 2010

What do I need from my comms people?  A CEO’s perspective

Guest speaker: David Bayes, CEO of Choice Hotels Australasia

David Bayes has spent the last four years as CEO of Choice Hotels Australasia. With 280 franchised hotels in Australia and New Zealand the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the US based Choice Hotels International with over 6,000 hotels globally.

He previously worked as the Chief Operating Officer for Mortgage Choice in the financial services arena.

Prior to Mortgage Choice, David served as the CEO of Bakers Delight - driving a three year growth phase substantially growing market share through aggressive franchised network growth of over 220 new outlets and successfully expanding offshore into Vancouver, Canada.

Much of his career was spent with McDonald’s – serving as a member of their Australian Senior Management team David was responsible for Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and the Pacific Islands.

David conceived and executed the McCafe concept and there are now over 1,000 McCafe’s globally. He was a member of the McDonald’s Australia Board of Directors for nine years and also owned and operated three successful McDonald’s stores for seven years.

David currently serves as a Non Executive Director on the publicly listed Sigma Pharmaceuticals Board. He is a member of the Victoria Council of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and on the Advisory Board of One Life – a fledgling start up.

He has previously held Board positions with Chiquita Brands South Pacific, Bakers Delight, McDonald’s and The North Western Health Care Network.

He has also previously served on the advisory Boards of Melbourne Private Hospital, Kelly Sports, Holmes Colleges and the Ronald McDonald House Parkville.

David is a guest speaker at this event thanks to the AICD (Australian Institute of Company Directors).

When: Wednesday 24 March 2010, 12:15pm arrival for 12:30 – 1:15pm presentation

Where: To be confirmed

Cost:  $25 members, $20 corporate members, $50 non-members

RegisterNow (Visa and Mastercard accepted)

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April 2010

IABC Global Communication Conference – Asia Pacific, 7-9 April 2010

Hong Kong. Vibrant, beautiful, and cosmopolitan.

This dynamic city is the setting for IABC’s inaugural Global Communication Conference – Asia Pacific, April 7-9 2010 at the J.W. Marriott Hotel. 

The event will bring together communication and public relations managers, directors and consultants from many continents to discuss the critical issues driving the CEO’s business agenda, and the communication strategies that will positively affect company results. 

For more information on the conference and details on how to register please visit http://www.iabc.com/education/ap/index.cfm

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May 2010

Be There: Wednesday 12 May 2010

The Changing Face of PR, with PR Warrior Trevor Young

Guest speaker: Trevor Young, Partner in ParkYoung and also known as the PR Warrior.

Trevor is a rarity in the marketing and public relations business – a potent blend of the ‘old’ (traditional) and the ‘new’ way of doing things.

An ex-journalist schooled in the traditional ways of PR, he has over the years extended his base of knowledge considerably by undertaking industry-based studies in advertising and direct marketing.

Far from standing still, Trevor understands intimately the seismic change occurring in the media and marketing industry globally, and has for a number of years immersed himself in the ever-changing world of social media – including blogging, podcasting and social networking - in an effort to better provide his clients with pragmatic advice about the new and exciting ways in which companies and organisations can communicate and engage with consumers, influencers and stakeholders.

Prior to joining forces with David Park, Trevor spent 10 years managing one of Melbourne’s leading marketing communications agencies, Spark PR Pty Ltd.

Trevor has lectured at RMIT, Monash University and Box Hill TAFE, and currently teaches PR part time at Swinburne University of Technology; he regularly presents at industry forums and conferences, and sits on the marketing and sponsorship committee of Athletics Australia and the brand advisory committee of Reach Foundation.

Trevor’s blog (PR Warrior) has been named by Smartcompany.com.au as one of Australia’s top 15 business blogs; it also appears on regularly on Socialmediatoday.com (‘The web’s best thinkers on social media and Web 2.0’) and Marcomprofessional.com.

When: Wednesday 12 May 2010, 12:15pm arrival for 12:30 – 1:15pm presentation

Where: To be confirmed

Cost:  $25 members, $20 corporate members, $50 non-members

Registration and further event details are coming soon…..in the mean time you can email your interest in this event to events@iabcvic.com.au

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June 2010

IABC World Conference, 6-9 June 2010

Experience the IABC 2010 World Conference in beautiful Toronto, Ontario, Canada 6–9 June.

The IABC World Conference is the leading international forum of its kind. The IABC World Conference is the leading international forum of its kind. More than 1,400 business communication professionals—decision makers in leading industries around the world—gather annually to learn the latest developments and best practices in communication and make connections that will advance their communication programs and careers.

The IABC World Conference is the leading international forum of its kind. More than 1,400 business communication professionals—decision makers in leading industries around the world—gather annually to learn the latest developments and best practices in communication and make connections that will advance their communication programs and careers.

The IABC World Conference is the leading international forum of its kind. More than 1,400 business communication professionals—decision makers in leading industries around the world—gather annually to learn the latest developments and best practices in communication and make connections that will advance their communication programs and careers.

The IABC World Conference is the leading international forum of its kind. More than 1,400 business communication professionals—decision makers in leading industries around the world—gather annually to learn the latest developments and best practices in communication and make connections that will advance their communication programs and careers.

Join more than 1,400 business communication professionals—decision makers in leading industries around the world— who gather annually to learn the latest developments and best practices in communication and make connections that will advance their communication programs and careers.

For more information on the conference and details on how to register please visit http://www.iabc.com/wc/

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Be Heard, Wednesday 16 June 2010

Case Studies from the World Conference

Can’t make it to the IABC World Conference?  Well then here’s your opportunity to hear some of the case studies from the conference, presented by members of the IABC Victoria Board.

When: Wednesday 16 June 2010, 5.30pm-7.30pm

Where: To be confirmed

Cost: $15 members, $40 non-members

Registration and further event details are coming soon…..in the mean time you can email your interest in this event to events@iabcvic.com.au

The Be Heard series is proudly bought to you by:

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July 2010

IABC Victoria Gala Dinner – Wednesday 14 July 2010

Comms2020

When: Wednesday 14 July 2010, 6pm onwards

Where: To be confirmed

Cost: To be confirmed

Registration and further event details are coming soon…..in the mean time you can email your interest in this event to events@iabcvic.com.au

This event is brought to you with thanks to the Major Dinner Event Sponsor: Ark Group

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August 2010

Be Heard, Thursday 19 August 2010

Keeping up the standards through ROI

When: Thursday 19 August, 5.30pm-7.30pm

Where: To be confirmed

Cost: $15 members, $40 non-members

Registration and further event details are coming soon…..in the mean time you can email your interest in this event to events@iabcvic.com.au

The Be Heard series is proudly bought to you by:

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September 2010

Be There: Thursday 16 September 2010

If you really want to Be Heard, speak well.

Guest speaker: Yvonne Adele, National Speakers Association Australia

Yvonne Adele is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and Victorian President of the National Speakers Association of Australia, founder of Ideas When You Sleep, and in a former life was Ms Megabytes.  

When: Thursday 16 September  2010, 12:15pm arrival for 12:30 – 1:15pm presentation

Where: To be confirmed

Cost:  $25 members, $20 corporate members, $50 non-members

Registration and further event details are coming soon…..in the mean time you can email your interest in this event to events@iabcvic.com.au

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Thursday 23 September 2010

IABC Victoria Chapter Annual General Meeting

When: Thursday 23 September  2010

Where: To be confirmed

Further details on this event will be made available in July and August 2010.

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October 2010

Be Heard, Wednesday 13 October 2010

Technology Communications

When: Wednesday 13 October, 5.30pm-7.30pm

Where: To be confirmed

Cost: $15 members, $40 non-members

Registration and further event details are coming soon…..in the mean time you can email your interest in this event to events@iabcvic.com.au

The Be Heard series is proudly bought to you by:

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December 2010

Be Merry, Wednesday 1 December 2010

End-of-year networking and drinks

When: Wednesday 1 December, 5.30pm-7.30pm

Where: To be confirmed

Cost: To be confirmed

Registration and further event details are coming soon…..in the mean time you can email your interest in this event to events@iabcvic.com.au

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