AuSAE - News

Coalition to Scrap the Cap!

01 Aug 2013 12:47 PM | Deleted user

AUSAE and other members of the Scrap the Cap Alliance are pleased to announce that the Coalition has shown a strong commitment to education and medical excellence with its call on the Government to scrap the proposed cap on work-related self-education expenses.

The Shadow Minister for Education, Apprenticeships and Training, Christopher Pyne, made the call following a meeting with a Scrap the Cap Alliance delegation, which included AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, at his electorate office in Adelaide on July 25.

The Scrap the Cap Alliance has been lobbying the Government for months to publicly guarantee that genuine professional development would be exempt from the proposed tax changes. “The AMA is pleased that Shadow Minister Pyne and the Coalition have recognised the harm that would be caused by the cap and have now joined the growing chorus to scrap it.” Dr Hambleton said.

The AMA is a founding member of the Scrap the Cap Alliance, which now has more than 60 member organisations covering more than 1.6 million professionals, including universities, nurses, engineers, accountants, lawyers, veterinarians, allied health professionals, and small business operators.

For more information on the Scrap the Cap Alliance and campaign please visit http://www.scrapthecap.com.au or contact AuSAE at info@ausae.org.au.

Do you organise business events in Brisbane? Then Brisbane Pop-Up 2013 is for you.

01 Aug 2013 9:45 AM | Deleted user

Brisbane Marketing’s Convention Bureau invites you to Brisbane City Hall on Thursday 22 August where 58 of Brisbane’s best business events operators will ‘Pop-Up’ for two hours only to offer you tips and tricks for planning first-class conferences and meetings. So what are you waiting for – this event promises great contacts, tempting refreshments and all the insider information you’ll ever need on local venues and event suppliers.

Register your interest to attend Brisbane Pop-Up here.

AuSAE New Zealand Symposium 2013 – Update

31 Jul 2013 9:49 AM | Deleted user

I am delighted to announce Greg Ward will be entertaining AuSAE members and other association professionals attending the 2013 New Zealand Leadership Symposium Social.

Greg Ward is a professional actor, comedian, musical theatre and opera singer and is one of New Zealand's foremost musical improvisation specialists. Greg's high-energy showmanship and witty comedy is the ideal combination for any conference or event and I personally look forward to being entertained by Greg Ward at AuSAE’s 2013 New Zealand Leadership Symposium Social.

AuSAE have had a fantastic response to the release of the 2013 Symposium Program. If you have not yet registered for the 2013 New Zealand Leadership Symposium, I encourage you to register today as places are limited. Don’t forget our special EarlyBird rate expires on 15 August. We hope to see you there!

AuSAE Australian Leadership Symposium 2013 – Update

29 Jul 2013 3:30 PM | Deleted user

AuSAE are excited to announce Bernard Salt - best-selling author, columnist, and leading social commentator will be joining AuSAE members and other association professionals at our 2013 Australian Leadership Symposium in Melbourne, October 24- 25.

Bernard’s views are in high demand by the business community and by the general media. He appears regularly on radio and television programs including 7:30 Report, Sunrise, Today Tonight, A Current Affair and 60 Minutes and is a regular columnist in the weekend Australian. If you have not yet registered for AuSAE’s annual Symposium, I encourage you not to miss Bernard's highly engaging and entertaining session. Don’t forget our special EarlyBird rate expires on August 30.

The 2013 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report has just been released!

22 Jul 2013 8:28 AM | Deleted user

The 2013 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report is easy to read and easy to digest, and will be of value to anyone involved in membership marketing or association management. Download your free copy here. Based on input from nearly 700 respondents, 2013 results show that membership organisation numbers continue to rebound. Detailed information is provided on: Impediments to growth, top goals, use of social media, why people join and renew, engagement practices and much more.

Events & Venues Rotorua - AuSAE Member Special

17 Jul 2013 3:58 PM | Deleted user

Events & Venues Rotorua have developed an offer for Associations that will help you to both increase your numbers, and maximise the revenue you receive from your biggest event.

If you book and confirm your 2014 or 2015 conference at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre or Rotorua Convention Centre before the end of 2013, you will receive:

$10.00 per room per night rebate when staying at participating Rotorua hotels,
$7.50 per delegate per day rebate off a full day catering when conferencing at the Energy Events Centre, and
$5.00 per delegate rebate off the gala dinner (an additional bonus) at the Energy Events Centre.

AuSAE have done the maths and worked out this would equate to a rebate of approximately $18,100 for a 500 person, two day and night conference! Wow!

For more information and to book your next event in Rotorua New Zealand, please contact Brett Jeffery on +64 27 249 8677 or at Brett.Jeffery@rdc.govt.nz.

Participate in the 2013 Enterprise Care Not for Profit Remuneration Report.

10 Jul 2013 3:58 PM | Deleted user

The Not for Profit Remuneration Report is the major source of sector salary and benefits data for CEOs, executives and senior management in Australia. Since 1999, this annual report of Survey results has helped to ensure that your organisation’s salaries and remuneration packages are competitive. The Remuneration Survey is open until 31 July 2013. To access the Survey please click here.

AuSAE has moved!

10 Jul 2013 8:30 AM | Deleted user

The Australian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) and Strategic Membership Solutions (SMS) have relocated to new offices. Please update your records with our new address details (and feel free to drop in for a coffee if you are in the area). Our new details are:

STREET: Suite 2.01, 433 Logan Road, Stones Corner, QLD 4120 AUSTRALIA
POSTAL: PO Box 1400, Coorparoo DC QLD 4151 AUSTRALIA
PHONE: 1300 764 576
EMAIL: info@ausae.org.au

$2000 Cap on Work-Related Self Education Expenses Update

01 Jul 2013 8:29 AM | Deleted user

On April 26, AuSAE informed our members of the Government’s plan to implement a $2,000 cap on work related education expense deductions from 1 July 2014. On behalf of our members AuSAE released a media statement and wrote to the Government outlining our concerns about this policy and the significant impact this policy will have on the Australian non-profit sector. The Government has now contacted AuSAE regarding the release of a new discussion paper titled Reform to deductions for education expenses. We are asking all members who will be affected by this proposed cap to read this discussion paper and to submit your view. The Government will accept written and electronic submissions until 12 July 2013. AuSAE is working hard to have this issue resolved favourably and will keep you up to date with any developments.

Tony Steven

President of AuSAE

AuSAE Mobile Association Application

18 Jun 2013 12:21 PM | Deleted user

AuSAE is very proud to announce the launch of our AuSAE Mobile Association Application, a first of its kind, digital inbox, which enables you to:
• Get content delivered directly to you via the AuSAE app on your chosen mobile device.
• One place to go, one click, to access and manage all your AuSAE communication.
• Choose the content that appeals to you by selecting or de-selecting categories at any time.
• We will ensure your content is timely, relevant and highly personalised.
• Be notified when new content is available.
• Access your information even when internet services are unavailable.

Best of all, you don’t need to worry that delivery and receipt of content is impeded by Spam filters, Sender reputation, Opt Out, ACMA, virus protection, size limits and many other challenges faced with traditional delivery methods.

What kind of information will I get?

We receive around 200-300 e-bulletins a day. Much of the content isn’t worth passing along. But there are always at least a couple that contain some great insights or critical information we know others would like to know about. This app provides us with a channel to get that information to you. The app provides you with a great way to keep up-to-date with current information and news on the global association sector… and saves you having to spending hours sifting through hundreds of e-bulletins for the few good bits.

How do you get the AuSAE App on your mobile device?

• If you are on your Android smart device click here to download the app.
• If you are on your Apple smart device click here to download the app.
• Go to the AuSAE web site and download from the bottom of the Home Page.
• Go straight to the Apple or Google store, search for AuSAE and download it.

Want one for your organisation to engage with your members?

You could have your own mobile app available in Apple and Google app stores in 2-4 weeks at under A$10K for AuSAE members. For more information on getting your own fully branded version of the PRODOCOM association app, we recommend you contact the friendly team at PRODOCOM who developed and supplied the app for AuSAE on 1300 857 739.