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National Office Update

Dear colleagues

Further to my note in the last e-bulletin to farewell our former Executive Officer, Graham Pratt, I am pleased to advise that recruitment processes are now underway for an Executive Director and a full-time Member Services and PD Events Officer. The Executive Director role will be advertised nationally via Seek.com, the Australian Associations Forum and other networks. A Person and Job Description is available here and applications close on Tuesday, 25 October 2011.

Suzanne Curyer (PCDAA) has temporarily joined the National Office team to assist in staffing, recruitment and relocation of the office to larger premises in Adelaide.

Once these processes are complete I am confident our Association can look forward to a strong period of growth in 2012, allowing us to progress a range of initiatives in respect to enhanced member services, the development of a deeper research and evidence base and strengthened branding and marketing.

Carole Brown
National President

Membership Renewals for 2012

During October and November, National Office prepares renewal information and invoices for members who have calendar year memberships. Advice will be forward shortly to all members due to renew. Once again, you will be fowarded your Membership Certificate and Member's Card, along with other important information for the coming year.

CPD Survey

The NEC wishes to express their sincere thanks to those members who were able to provide some of their valuable time to complete the Continuing Professional Development CPD survey.

At the NEC meeting on 8-9 October 2011, several ideas were tabled to help raise the members' awareness of their CPD requirements and the critical importance of recording CPD in Evolve. So, watch this space for new activities to support undertaking and recording your CPD.

Events

	18 October - WA Networking With Social Media	2 CPD Hours
	31 October - SA Working with Challenging Clients	2 CPD Hours
	18 November - TAS Members Annual Dinner - Login and visit the TAS Division homepage for details.	1 CPD Hour
	29 - 30 March 2012 CDAA National Conference - Canberra Don't miss the additional Masterclass on 28 March 2012	12 CPD Hours

Mindfulness Based Career Counselling
Phase I: Enjoying Work & Inspiring Change
with Dr Marian Kratzing, Counselling Psychologist, Career Avenues
APS College Endorsed: 13 CPD Hours (CCOUN & COP)

Enjoy working & be more effective!
Discover your creative energies to plan & develop your career!
Brisbane 21—22 October 2011
Sydney 4—5 November 2011
Melbourne 28—29 October 2011

More information: http://www.careeravenues.com.au
Phone: 1300 764 641
Email: marian.kratzing@careeravenues.com.au

National Skills Week - An Essential Careers Resource

National Skills week was officially launched by Sen Chris Evans, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations at the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday 21st September.

The Minister’s Address was broadcast live on ABC Television and SKY NEWS. This has been followed by extensive media coverage across television, radio and press. Further media coverage will take place during the week itself commencing October 1.

Further information can be found on the National Skills Week website at: http://www.nationalskillsweek.com.au/

Conferences

19-21 October 2011 - International Career Development Conference - Cape Town, South Africa

The theme for the 2011 International Career Guidance Conference, running from 19-21 October 2011, is “Career Guidance and Development Practices around the World”. The conference promises to provide a rich learning experience for delegates in Cape Town, South Africa. Follow this link for further information

12-14 November 2011 - Australian Counselling Association Annual Conference

The 2011 ACA annual conference will be in Melbourne in November. CDAA members are eligible for the ACA member rates should they wish to attend the conference. Follow this link for further information

23-25 November 2011 - Cate Conference: Back To The Future

We invite you to enter our wharenui. The wharenui is a powerful symbol of identity and community. It encompasses & supports its people, as does CATE. Traditionally the wharenui represents an ancestor, with the tahuhu (ridge pole) as its spine. Our Conference tahuhu is our theme: He hokinga whakamuri, he kokiringa whakamua - we look to our past in order to move forward. Further information: http://www.conference2011.co.nz

4-7 December 2011 - NAGCAS Conference

The 2011 National Association of Graduate Career Advisory Services (NAGCAS) Conference will be held at the City Convention Centre, Victoria University, Melbourne from Sunday 4th - Wednesday, 7th December, 2011. This Conference will be the major event staged in Australia during 2011 for Graduate Careers Professionals. Further Information: http://www.gemsevents.com.au/nagcas2011/

12-13 December 2011 - Older workers and workability

The Older Workers & Work Ability Conference will be held in Melbourne Australia on the 12th and 13th December 2011 at the Rendezvous Hotel. This conference brings together leading experts on older workers in Australia and Internationally to debate issues including the prolongation of working lives, age management, work ability over the life course and skills maintenance. Follow this link for further information.

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Registrations are now open for the CDAA 2012 National Conference in Canberra. Click here to register!

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