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CAE Exam between 1 December and 14 December 2025
This course is for the December 2025 exam
Course cost - AuSAE Member $750
Non member / Business partner $950 includes
The Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential is an International marker of a committed association professional who has demonstrated the wide range of knowledge essential to manage an association in today’s challenging environment.
Have you got what it takes to go to the next level, AuSAE is here to help you!!Applications close with ASAE 26 September 2025 for the exam
Program Starting Friday 19 September 2025
Week 1 19 September : CAE Orientation session and Systems thinking
Week’s 2 - 9: Covering the eight domains 1 hour each week (Friday)
Week 10: Wednesday 19 November Practice exam in exam conditions (100 questions) 2 hoursFriday 21 November Open forum ( 1hour 30 mins)
2025 Women in Association Leadership Series - Sydney How to Thrive as a Leader – 3 Keys to being Vibrant, Confident and Energised
AuSAE is proud to bring back Women in Association Leadership (#WIAL) in 2025 - a unique networking series designed to showcase, celebrate, and empower women leading the way in associations.
With no other event like it in the sector, #WIAL creates space for like-minded leaders to come together. Join us for a lunch event in Sydney to connect with peers, build support networks and develop skills to thrive both professional and personal.
Internationally acclaimed speaker Lauren Parsons, CSP, Accredited Speaker, will present this year’s theme, How to Thrive as a Leader – 3 Keys to being Vibrant, Confident and Energised, sharing actionable strategies to elevate your energy, confidence, and leadership presence.
WIAL Lunch - Sydney Date & Time: Thursday, 30 October - 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Location: InterContinental Sydney, 16 Phillip Street, Sydney
Come for the insights, stay for the connections, and leave feeling energised to lead.
The Women in Association Leadership Event Series is proudly brought to you by Tourism New Zealand.
Lauren Parsons is an award-winning Wellbeing Specialist with over 20 years’ experience. She is passionate about equipping and inspiring you to truly boost your health and happiness.
TEDx speaker, author of “real food less fuss”, founder of the Snack on Exercise movement and host of the Thrive TV Show, Lauren is a sought-after international speaker, coach and consultant who integrates her wellness and business background to help leaders find the sweet spot between boosting both wellbeing and productivity.
Described as inspiring and life-changing, Lauren is a dynamic and highly-engaging presenter, and master story-teller who will have you laughing, moving and learning in a memorable way (yes, even online!). You will leave her session feeling uplifted and empowered to create positive change.
What to do and not do when your association reaches crisis point: How to prepare and bounce back after an issue and incident within your sector
When a crisis strikes, whether it involves your association, a member or your wider industry, it can feel overwhelming and unpredictable. However, with the right preparation and response, you can stabilise your organisation and position it for future growth.
In collaboration with AuSAE and Beaumont People, Bespoken’s Managing Director Sarah Morgan will draw on her experience as a journalist, media manager and communications professional to guide and provide practical tips for association executives, Board members and HR leaders on:
Think of this session as your crisis survival kit, minus the band-aids, for leaders of associations.
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Event details: Date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm - Networking and light refreshments 5:00pm to 6:30pm - Presentation by Sarah MorganVenue: Beaumont People Office, Sydney Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of connection, conversations, and insights. Enjoy wine, cheese, and light refreshments.
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Who should attend: This session is ideal for association CEOs, senior executives, Board members, communications and marketing managers, and HR leaders who are responsible for guiding their organisation through risk, reputation, and member-facing challenges. Attendees receive 1.5 ASAE CAE credits.*
*AuSAE is proud to be a CAE Approved Provider. As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this event may be applied for 1.5 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements. For more information about the CAE credential or Approved Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.
Meet our Presenter
Sarah Morgan Managing Director, Bespoken Agency
Sarah Morgan leads Bespoken Agency, a successful communications, engagement and marketing agency. A dynamic leader with more than 20 years’ experience, she has unparalleled experience in media relations, marketing, crisis communications, content marketing and stakeholder engagement. Sarah has worked across industries including retail, hospitality, HR, technology, construction, property, and not-for-profits, with high-profile clients such as Bowel Cancer Australia, Lendlease, JLL, Cover-More Travel Insurance, Business Chamber Queensland, and Stockland and to name a few.
Sarah has a strong history of working with industry associations and CEOs, helping raise leaders' profiles, drive membership engagement and highlight key advocacy issues. She works closely with associations to craft compelling narratives, using strategic communications to amplify the causes and initiatives that matter most to their members.
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Contact us:
Email: info@ausae.org.auPhone: 1300 764 576 (within Australia)Phone: +61 7 3268 7955 (outside Australia)Address: Unit 6, 26 Navigator Place, Hendra QLD 4011, Australia
