About
Sector
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Third Sector LIVE will focus on 4 key verticals:
About Third Sector Live
Each year Third Sector gathers the who’s who in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector, enabling a unique opportunity for leadership, education and knowledge sharing with Australia’s leading sector executives and decision makers.
Themed ‘Growing stronger, fiercer and better – Together’, we want delegates to walk away informed, inspired and equipped with the tools to drive organisational growth and impact through the lens of collaboration.
Third Sector LIVE will also include the Awards night to celebrate the achievements of our leaders and the impact that they have on the sector.
Anticipated number of delegates: 300-400.
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Purpose
Impact on industry, politics, community and environment
Inspiration
Hear from influential leaders
Informed
Keep up-to-date with trends and movements
Conversation
Meet and interact with like-minded people, forming long lasting valuable relationships
Celebrate
Join us for the Third Sector awards!
Free Bonus
Buy three and get additional pass for free
Program
Setting strong foundations
SESSION 1
9:00am - 10:20am
David Crosbie, Chief Executive Officer, Community Council for Australia
Discussing the role of NFPs and charities in today's Australia
Dr Gary Johns, Commissioner, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
Discussing the importance of trust and transparency in the sector
MORNING TEA
10:20am - 10:50am
SESSION 2
10:50am - 12:50pm
Ron Hooton, Chief Executive Officer, Vision Australia
Thinking differently - Developing strategic thinking strategies
Martin Laverty, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Flying Doctor Service
Creating a strong governance for charitable purposes
Panel discussion: Ron Hooton, Chief Executive Officer, Vision Australia; Adam Mooney, Chief Executive Officer Officer, Good Shepherd Microfinance
Attracting and retaining the right workforce for your organisation
NETWORKING LUNCH
12:50pm - 1:50pm
SESSION 3
1:50pm - 3:15pm
Louise Baxter, Chief Executive, Starlight's Children's Foundation
Identifying where your company needs to go and how technology can help you get there
Adam Mooney, Chief Executive Officer, Good Shepherd Microfinance
Developing strategies to drive organisational innovation
AFTERNOON TEA
3:10pm - 3:40pm
SESSION 4
3:40pm-5:00pm
Professor Sanchia Aranda, Chief Executive Officer, Cancer Council Australia
Developing a national brand campaign that tells the story of impact
Sashenka Worsman, Chief Executive Officer, Oaktree
How to effectively attract and engage a young workforce
*Times and speakers are subject to change.
THIRD SECTOR AWARDS
7:00pm, Lighthouse Gallery
Collaborating for better outcomes
SESSION 1
9:00am - 10:20am
The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Shadow Minister for Charities and Not-for-profits, Parliament of Australia
Changing the trend of declining community engagement in Australia
Deborah Gold, Chief Executive Officer, National Aids Trust (UK)
How to grow your brand and reputation whilst advocating for your mission
MORNING TEA
10:20am - 10:50am
SESSION 2
10:50am - 12:10am
Michelle Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, Cure Brain Cancer Foundation
Increasing impact by developing partnerships with organisations that are working towards the same goals
Panel discussion: Jono Nicholas, Chief Executive Officer, ReachOut Australia
Discussing the role of technology in marketing and fundraising
NETWORKING LUNCH
12:30pm - 1:10pm
SESSION 3
1:10pm - 2:30pm
Holly Masters, Chief Executive Officer, McGrath Foundation
Driving company growth through corporate partnerships
Professor Kristy Muir, Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Social Impact
Increasing social impact by combining technology resources and partnership
AFTERNOON TEA
2:30pm - 3:00pm
SESSION 4
3:00pm - 4:20pm
Craig Connelly, Chief Executive Officer, Ian Potter Foundation
From the philanthropists' perspective: Developing partnerships with NFPs
Alan Beattie, Social Enterprise Manager, Holyoake
Generating social impact alongside financial returns
*Times and speakers are subject to change.