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Cairns 2011 - Another great conference!

The conference began on Tuesday evening with a vibrant and challenging panel discussion facilitated by by one of Australia’s leading journalists, Ellen Fanning. The discussion set the scene for the conference as delegates and presenters began to explore the questions that the event posed: What is the essence? Whom do we serve? Are we on task? Are we up to it? How do we know?

Following four days of intensive presentations, workshops, and a little partying, Mark Savickas gave a keynote that will be talked about for years to come. In the closing session he deftly pulled together all the key contributions from conference and delivered an elegant summation. Keep an eye on the website and the e-bulletin as copies of presentations are released over coming weeks.

A big thanks goes to the Queensland Committee, and a special thanks to the Conference Conveners, Col McCowan and Mary McMahon, for the fantastic effort that they all made in hosting the event.

CDAA National Executive Committee for 2011-12

At the AGM last week the new National Executive Committee was announced:

Carole Brown - National President
Marijke Wright - National Vice President
Les Emery - National Secretary
Wanda Hayes - General Committee Member
Suzanne Curyer - General Committee Member
Andrew Rimington - General Committee Member
Jo Shambler - General Committee Member

Call for Expressions of Interest for the National Treasurer

Following the resignation of David Fordyce, the National Treasurer role is currently vacant. As a result expressions of interest are now invited to fill this role as a casual vacancy. The term of the position will run from the time of appointment to the 2012 AGM.

All professional members are encouraged to consider this opportunity to contribute to the leadership of the CDAA and its future direction at this pivotal time in our development as an association and an industry. Further information about the Treasurer role can be found in the constitution which can be downloaded from the website by following this link: CDAA Constitution

Members interested in the role are also encouraged to contact the National President, Carole Brown on 0401 573 178 or the Executive Officer, Graham Pratt on 1800 222 390 to discuss the role further.

Expressions of interest of up to 500 words should be submitted to Graham Pratt, Executive Officer, at the CDAA national office by COB Monday 16 May 2011: executiveofficer@cdaa.org.au

Divisional Events

	16 May 2011 - VIC Tools & Resources for Career Development Practitioners	2 CPD Hours
	24 May 2011 - VIC Career Retrospective and Networking Opportunity	2 CPD Hours
	31 May 2011 - VIC Peak Career Engagement Coaching	4 CPD Hours
	29 - 30 March 2012 CDAA National Conference - Canberra Don't miss the additional Masterclass on 28 March 2012	12 CPD Hours

29 - 30 March 2012

2011 CDANZ / AUT University Career Research Symposium

AUT University and CDANZ are delighted to be co-sponsoring the 4th National Careers Research Symposium on Friday 8 July from 9am - 4pm at the North Shore Campus of AUT University, Akoranga Drive, Northcote. Our purpose is to continue to build the body of career research for the career industry in New Zealand through sharing completed research, profiling research in progress and through providing a stimulus for new research.

The day will consist of inspiring keynote addresses, the presentation of challenging careers research and plenty of opportunity to discuss and query the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of research.

You will also select to attend five, 40-minute sessions from those on offer. The sessions will be presented by New Zealand career researchers who will discuss their research and examine the application of it to career practice.

You do not need to be an expert on research methodology. Presentations will be non-technical and will emphasise how findings from research enhance career practice.

Registration is $80 for CDANZ/CATE/NZAC/CDAA members and $110 for non-members. Morning tea and lunch are included. Space is limited, so get this date in your diary now.

Registration is now open - download the registration form here

Professional Indemnity Insurance - Are you covered?

Associate, Professional, and Fellow Members all have access to professional indemnity insurance. There is no additional costs for this, however to be covered you must complete and return the Professional Indemnity Insurance Declaration Form for 2011. Last year many members eligible for the cover missed out simply because they had not returned their declaration form. If you have not received your confirmation of cover or sent in your declaration form please do so ASAP. Members are asked to download the 2011 PI insurance declaration form from the CDAA website at: www.cdaa.org.au/content/insurance and forward it to the National Office

NCVER Updates

The mobile worker: concepts, issues, implications -Richard Sweet
The paper provides an overview of the implications and causes of labour mobility and job tenure using data from major statistical sources and the research literature. It finds that Australia's labour force is much more mobile than almost all other OECD countries. www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2343.html

Does changing your job leave you better off? A study of labour mobility in Australia, 2002 to 2008 - Ian Watson
This scoping paper explores the extent and consequences of labour market movement and the characteristics of people who change jobs. www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2344.html

CANNEXUS 2012 - CALL FOR PRESENTERS

CERIC, the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling presents Cannexus 2012 - a National, bi-lingual conference promoting the exchange of information and innovative approaches in the areas of career counselling and career development. Visit www.cannexus.ca for more information.

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