As a young professional or new manager or leader, it can be challenging to establish your professional brand and build strong connections. IPAA Queensland provides opportunities for young professionals to set themselves apart, connect with peers and leaders across the sector, and keep informed on the latest thinking. Our events and resources support young professionals and new managers to become confident and capable leaders in their organisation.

What membership type is best for me?

Either the Digital Membership or Full Membership is recommended for Young Professionals.  Both levels offer a range of benefits and are priced to suit any budget.  As a full Member of IPAA Queensland you will receive discounted tickets to events and access to the latest thought leadership on public purpose topics.  Find out more here.

EVEnts and resources

For ease, we have sourced and compiled a range of events and resources most relevant to you. Please take your time to browse our recent blog and thought leadership pieces and register for any upcoming events that spark your interest. If there’s anything you’d like to see here, please get in touch with us as we are regularly creating new content and evolving our events program.

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Monday 28 September
Get ready for what’s next with the ‘Rethink’ Information Series!

The global COVID-19 pandemic has challenged organisations in unprecedented ways. Most have moved past the initial reaction phase and are heavily entrenched in resilience – where the goal is to identify what will help the organisation succeed in the new normal.  In the midst of the current operating climate, knowing how to plan for ‘what’s

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Friday 25 September
International Access to Information Day – 28 September 2020

Talking right to information (RTI) with Queensland’s Information Commissioner Rachael Rangihaeata International Access to Information Day (IAI Day) on 28 September 2020 encourages communities and government around Australia and the world to come together and celebrate the importance of the right to access government-held information. This year IAI Day also focuses on how access to

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Thursday 10 September
Place rediscovered – Citizens, politics, and public purpose: ANNUAL FORUM PODCAST

The political landscape across most Western democracies has never been more turbulent, particularly so in Australia during the last 10 years. Governments are changing more frequently as are Prime Ministers and Premiers. At the federal level between 1999 and 2009, there was one change of Government and one change of Prime Minister (at the 2007

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Wednesday 9 September
Political trust and democracy in times of coronavirus: Is Australia still the lucky country?

Public trust as a political resource is particularly important in times of coronavirus. Without it changes to public behaviour necessary to contain and ultimately prevent the spread of the infection are slower and more resource intensive. People need to trust government to support more government intervention that makes a difference. The lived citizen experience of

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What are members saying?

A lot of people join Government because they want to make a difference to the community and IPAA can help in improving that difference we make.

Heidi Bushnell, Professional
Queensland Government

The experiences are amazing, and the relationships and the people you meet are incredible.

Dave Stewart, Executive
Queensland Government

IPAA provides a fantastic meeting place.  There aren’t many forums where you can bring together a really diverse group of stakeholders and talk about really topical issues.  IPAA does this really well.

Michael Hiller, Queensland Chairman
KPMG

It is great to see IPAA thriving, bringing in so many people, the calibre of the people you meet is priceless.  I recommend everyone get involved and join in.

Fahim Khondaker, Professional
BDO

The forums, exceptional presentations –  it is learning in a relaxed way that you don’t see in other institutions.  I am very glad that IPAA is back in Queensland.

Katarina Carroll, Commissioner
QFES