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Justine Crochets for Monash Children’s Hospital

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Written by Justine Hall (Swinburne Chapter President 2017) On Thursday 12th October I visited Basem Kerbage, Community Fundraising and Events Assistant at Monash Health Foundation located within the Monash Children’s Hospital, Clayton. I donated 18 handmade crochet cats (100 hours of work) where they were distributed among sick kids and the auxiliary group who are selling them to raise funds. Monash Children’s Hospital will directly benefit from the funds raised from my crocheted toys helping with the purchase of vital medical equipment and create bright, welcoming environments to help provide the best care for thousands of patients and their families across Victoria.

Justine is Community Leader of the Year Finalist

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Written by Justine Hall (Swinburne Chapter President 2017) As President of Swinburne Golden Key I am honoured to be awarded ‘Victorian State Finalist - Community Leader of the Year 2017’ in the Australian Leadership Excellence Awards. On Thursday 21 st September I attended the Victorian Institute of Managers and Leaders ceremony held at Collins Square Business Centre. The Australian Leadership Excellence Awards (ALEAs) is Australia’s peak awards ceremony recognising and celebrating outstanding leaders. The Community Leader category recognises outstanding achievements of individuals who have demonstrative active leadership and service while making a contribution to the improvement of their own and the broader community. Judging was based on 7 skills of very successful leaders including setting and implementing strategy, making decisions, ethical leadership and leading people. During the vigorous application process I reflected upon on my leadership journey over the last 1...

Grants Available for Golden Key Asia Pacific Conference 2018

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WHAT: 2018 Golden Key Asia-Pacific Conference WHERE: RMIT University, Swanston St, Melbourne WHEN: 8 – 10 February 2018 ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Golden Key International Honour Society will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary in Asia Pacific. In 2018 we look back over the past 25 years at the chapter achievements, celebrate key people and look forward to the next 25 years. The conference supports the United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 through our carefully designed program with RMIT that will cover the theme of the conference: Transforming our world through "Innovation, Sustainability and Technology". This conference aims to equip you with the skills, tools and knowledge needed to be the type of leader that our future demands. More details on the conference can be found here: http://bit.ly/GKAPAC2018 SPONSORSHIP The Swinburne Chapter has allocated $500 to assist members with the financial costs of attending this event. 5 grants of $...