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Managing (Newly) Remote Workers

4 challenges and 5 actions to take

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Six Daily Questions To Ask Yourself

Reminder to check in with yourself

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A Virtual Australian Parliament Is Possible

It’s needed during the coronavirus pandemic

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Public Behaviour During Disasters

Research says we are pro-social in a crisis

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  • Professional membership
  • Available to anyone who works in or with the public sector. As a Professional member, you will receive the following:
  • Our weekly electronic news service, Ignite, with full access to articles and insights on public sector best practice
  • Professional member rates (heavily discounted from the non-member rate) on professional development learning courses
  • Invitations (with heavily discounted rates) to around 40 networking events held throughout the year and featuring many influential senior public sector leaders
  • The opportunity to attend our Annual Spann Oration, Stewards of the Sector series of events and Picnic in the Park free of charge
  • The opportunity for pre-sale on our most popular events
  • Attendee lists sent to your inbox for the events you are registered for
  • An online subscription to the Australian Journal of Public Administration (valued at $80)
  • Free access to the online Public Sector Fundamentals Program (valued at $800)
  • Voting rights for our elected Council which is voted upon annually in the lead up to the Annual General Meeting
  • The opportunity to join special networking groups including the Women's Leadership Network, the Young Professionals Network and NSW Public Sector Communities of Practice
  • A MIPAA post nominal to distinguish yourself as a Professional member
  • Access to private work space at the IPAA NSW office located in the Sydney CBD
  • $250 per annum

    (reduced rate on application only)

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  • Affiliate membership
  • Only available to those employed within a NSW government department. As an Affiliate member, you will receive the following:
  • Our weekly electronic news service, Ignite, with access to some articles and insights on public sector best practice
  • Affiliate member rates (discounted from the non-member rate) on some professional development learning courses
  • Invitations (with discounted rates) to around 40 networking events held throughout the year and featuring many influential senior public sector leaders
  • Access to the online Public Sector Fundamentals Program at a reduced rate of $30 per module (non-members pay $50 per module)
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