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From CDAA’s new National President

Dear colleagues,

I am honoured to have been elected National President of CDAA and it is with much anticipation that I will lead our new National Executive team through the next phase of CDAA's evolution. Building on important recent changes in branding, communications and governance, CDAA will focus on marketing the benefits or professional career development practice, growing its membership and range of member benefits, expanding the national office and forging stronger strategic relationships with community, government and industry.

A special thank you to Dr Peter Carey for his extraordinary commitment as President over the past four years and his ongoing support to me and our Board as Immediate Past President.

It is of course true that an Association is only as strong as its members and I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible in the coming two years and welcome your support, thoughts and contributions as together we build the next phase of CDAA.

Best wishes
Carole Brown, FCDAA
cbrown@netspeed.com.au
0401 573 178

2009/10 National Executive Committee

At the CDAA Annual General Meeting in Melbourne last week the new National Executive Committee for the Association was announced. The new Committee is:

National President - Carole Brown
National Vice-President - vacant
National Secretary - Yvonne Warnick
National Treasurer - Christine Prendergast
Immediate Past President - Peter Carey
General Committee Member (Professional Development) - Les Emery
General Committee Member (Divisional Co-ordination) - Judith Leeson
General Committee Member (Communications) - Louise Gray
General Committee Member (Membership) - Wanda Hayes

CDAA Award Winners

	Ray Stacey Award Dr Gregory Calvert
	The MMA Excellence in Career Development in VET Award Katherine Voola
	The MMA Excellence in Career Development in the Community Award Helen Strickland
	Smart Start Magazine Award for Career Excellence Helen Strickland
	Employer of the Year Award (Category A) Paul Gavel, Sydney South West Area Health Service
	Employer of the Year Award (Category B) David Howie, All About Me Hair Studio
	Employer of the Year Award (Category C) Sue Lapham, WestOne Services

AACC History Book

The new history of the Australian Association of Career Counsellors was launched at the National Conference last week. The spiral bound book, which was written by Allison Brown, is now available for purchase for $25.00 from the National Office.

More information on ordering the book please visit the website at: www.cdaa.org.au/content/aacc-history or contact the National Office.

Divisional Events

	30 April 2009 - South Australia Defence Force Recruiting Event
	5 May 2009 - Queensland National PD Seminar: Vivienne Brown
	6 May 2009 - NSW National PD Seminar: Vivienne Brown
	7 May 2009 - ACT National PD Seminar: Vivienne Brown
	11 May 2009 - Victoria National PD Seminar: Vivienne Brown
	12 May 2009 - SA National PD Seminar: Vivienne Brown
	13 May 2009 - NSW and Victoria Southwest NSW & Northern Victoria Member Meeting
	14 May 2009 - WA National PD Seminar: Vivienne Brown

Directions 09 Conference

The ACT Department of Education and Training is pleased to host the second Directions conference for careers and vocational educators. The focus of Directions ‘09 is linking education and training in schools to Australia’s productivity needs in a sustainable framework. The conference will be on the 8th and 9th May 2009. more...

Policy forum, Young people: Finding their way in a new era

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) and the Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations will present a policy forum on 10th November.

This event brings together new research to throw light on the issues that really matter. Drawing on findings from a range of research using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY), the event will seek to inform policy makers on how they can improve education outcomes for young people, provide them with skills for the contemporary labour market, as well as ensure that they lead full and meaningful lives.

Those with an interest in youth transitions policy from all sectors of government, the-not-for-profit sector, all education sectors, career advisors, peak youth bodies and the social and community sectors will not want to miss this event.

To register for further information email: events@ncver.edu.au

Employment Outcomes for VET Graduates

Information on employment outcomes for vocational education and training (VET) graduates can now be accessed by using a new interactive online resource.

Developed by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), SOS Online can assist career counsellors and parents to help young people decide their future training options. To access this resource visit: http://www.ncver.edu.au/resources/sos_online.html

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