SSSDLN: Space, Spatial & Surveying Diversity Leadership Network

Become a Convenor for SSSDLN – Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! The SSSDLN: Space, Spatial & Surveying Diversity Leadership Network is seeking passionate convenors committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in our industries. As a convenor, you will: ? Foster Inclusive Dialogue – Create spaces for diverse voices and perspectives to be heard. ? Drive Meaningful Change – Help address systemic inequalities and promote sustainable solutions. ? Develop Leadership Skills – Gain experience in organising and facilitating inclusive events and collaborations. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your professional growth while making a real difference. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and impactful network, we'd love to hear from you! The composition of Conveners is intended to bring an appropriate mix of skills, experience, and backgrounds to best serve the interests of the SSSDLN. Conveners serve a two-year term before being eligible for renomination. ?? Get involved today! To express your interest, contact us at [email protected] before the end of February 2025 or visit sssdln.org to learn more.

?? Happy Lunar New Year from SSSDLN! ?? As we celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake, we sends our heartfelt wishes to our incredible community of innovators, leaders, and changemakers! ???? This Lunar New Year, let’s embrace new horizons, foster inclusivity, and continue to push the boundaries of Space, Spatial and Surveying. Together, we can build a future that is not only innovative but also diverse and equitable. ??? May this year bring you prosperity, success, and endless opportunities to explore, connect, and lead. Here’s to a year of collaboration, discovery, and growth! ???? ?Space? Spatial? Surveying? Snake ?Success

SSSDLN: Space, Spatial & Surveying Diversity Leadership Network, ANNOUNCES NEW CO-CHAIRS AND SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR FUTURE CONVENERS ? The SSSDLN conveners group are pleased to announce the appointment of Stella Blake-Kelly and Mary-Ellen Feeney as new Co-Chairs for an initial term of two years. ? Stella is a consultant and digital cartographer who delivers geospatial products for government and the private sector. She leads diverse teams to support clients with all stages of the product development lifecycle, from strategy to design and implementation. She founded Cartisan, a digital cartography studio based in Sydney. Mary-Ellen directs technology businesses and teams across infrastructure and energy projects, digital engineering, information management, systems development, automation, operational technology and geospatial domains. She is an Executive Director at Yokogawa Australia, a non-executive director of Lincoln Education Australia and Geospatial Council of Australia, a Homeward Bound Fellow, a UNIQ You STEMM Advisor and a diversity, inclusion and STEMM champion. Outgoing Chair Maurits van der Vlugt GAICD said, ‘Stella and Mary-Ellen have been change-makers for the SSSDLN and our sector at large. Stella led the consortium that delivered this year’s Inclusive Employer Index for our industries, supported by Mary-Ellen, who also ran a program of First Nations webinars and coordinated responses to Government white papers / proposed policies. Both bring a wealth of experience to the next chapter of the network’. ? ‘I’m confident Stella and Mary-Ellen will continue the good work of the Convenor group to improve diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our industry’, says Maurits. ? In taking up the role, Stella and Mary-Ellen thanked Maurits for his leadership: ‘Maurits’ passion for engaging our industry in conversations about equity, representation and increasing our maturity in inclusion and diversity has benefited SSSDLN through his period as a convenor and most recently Chair.’ ? The SSSDLN is now seeking expressions of interest for future Conveners to take the network forward. The composition of Conveners is intended to bring an appropriate mix of skills, experience, and backgrounds to best serve the interests of the SSSDLN. Conveners serve a two-year term before being eligible for renomination. There are also several openings for volunteers to support SSSDLN communications and events and secretariat activities. To express your interest, contact [email protected] before the end of February 2025. ? The SSSDLN brings together leadership from business, government, research, and education to advocate for diversity and inclusion within the professions. #DEI #diversity #inclusion #geospatial

SSSDLN: Space, Spatial & Surveying Diversity Leadership Network, ANNOUNCES NEW CO-CHAIRS AND SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR FUTURE CONVENERS ? The SSSDLN conveners group are pleased to announce the appointment of Stella Blake-Kelly and Mary-Ellen Feeney as new Co-Chairs for an initial term of two years. ? Stella is a consultant and digital cartographer who delivers geospatial products for government and the private sector. She leads diverse teams to support clients with all stages of the product development lifecycle, from strategy to design and implementation. She founded Cartisan, a digital cartography studio based in Sydney. Mary-Ellen directs technology businesses and teams across infrastructure and energy projects, digital engineering, information management, systems development, automation, operational technology and geospatial domains. She is an Executive Director at Yokogawa Australia, a non-executive director of Lincoln Education Australia and Geospatial Council of Australia, a Homeward Bound Fellow, a UNIQ You STEMM Advisor and a diversity, inclusion and STEMM champion. Outgoing Chair Maurits van der Vlugt GAICD said, ‘Stella and Mary-Ellen have been change-makers for the SSSDLN and our sector at large. Stella led the consortium that delivered this year’s Inclusive Employer Index for our industries, supported by Mary-Ellen, who also ran a program of First Nations webinars and coordinated responses to Government white papers / proposed policies. Both bring a wealth of experience to the next chapter of the network’. ? ‘I’m confident Stella and Mary-Ellen will continue the good work of the Convenor group to improve diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our industry’, says Maurits. ? In taking up the role, Stella and Mary-Ellen thanked Maurits for his leadership: ‘Maurits’ passion for engaging our industry in conversations about equity, representation and increasing our maturity in inclusion and diversity has benefited SSSDLN through his period as a convenor and most recently Chair.’ ? The SSSDLN is now seeking expressions of interest for future Conveners to take the network forward. The composition of Conveners is intended to bring an appropriate mix of skills, experience, and backgrounds to best serve the interests of the SSSDLN. Conveners serve a two-year term before being eligible for renomination. There are also several openings for volunteers to support SSSDLN communications and events and secretariat activities. To express your interest, contact [email protected] before the end of February 2025. ? The SSSDLN brings together leadership from business, government, research, and education to advocate for diversity and inclusion within the professions. #DEI #diversity #inclusion #geospatial

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Q&A with Victorian Surveyor General Craig Sandy LS GAICD Please join SSSDLN: Space, Spatial & Surveying Diversity Leadership Network and Craig Sandy LS GAICD for a Q&A and discussion on the apology made to the Aboriginal community as Surveyor General of Victoria for accepting the tennets of Terra Nullius in Victoria https://lnkd.in/gb6BFHMn Help us explore the background and momentum behind the apology and how it came to be? What were the mechanisms, how did it happen? And what comes next? Date: Wednesday 16 October 2024. Time: 12-1PM AEDST. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gbVPttTh Mary-Ellen Feeney, Roshni Sharma, Maurits van der Vlugt GAICD, Jun Wang, Stella Blake-Kelly, Kellie Dean, Amelia Davies, Matt Duckham

??? Last Chance to Participate! ??? Today is the final day to complete the 2024 Inclusive Employer Index Survey and share your experience working in the Space, Spatial, and Surveying in Australia and New Zealand. We’ve had 946 responses so far which is fantastic, but we need your help to hit our goal of 1,000 before the survey closes at midnight tonight. How you can support initiative: 1. ?? Take the survey: www.sss-inclusion.report 2. ?? Encourage your colleagues and friends to participate Your insights are crucial for shaping a more inclusive industry, and it only takes 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. Participants can also enter to win a ticket to #Locate25 and a NASA Space Shuttle Discovery LEGO Set ?? ??? Partners and Sponsors: 1Spatial, ANZLIC, Aptella, Australian Space Diversity Alliance, Australian Spatial Analytics, Earth Observation Australia Inc., FrontierSI, Fugro, Geoscience Australia, Geospatial Council of Australia, IIC Technologies, Institution of Surveyors NSW (ISNSW), Land Solution Australia Pty Ltd, LOCUS, Ocean Infinity, Snowy Hydro Limited, Space Industry Association of Australia, Spatial Vision Research Steering Committee: Stella Blake-Kelly (Chair), Mary-Ellen Feeney, Maurits van der Vlugt GAICD, Mandy Tyrer, Amanda W., Amelia Davies, Bernadette Taoro, Georgina N., Yamila Fernandez, Cate Bonthuys, David Crossman, Deb Travers-Wolf, Emma Yates, Gabrielle Abshilava MAHRI, Dr Imogen Jones, Jun Wang, Lavender (Qingxiang) Liu, Madeleine Seehaber, Roshni Sharma, Paul Seaton, Samantha Garbutt

DAILY UPDATE - 805 responses LAST WEEK to participate! FINAL WEEK REMINDER AND ADDITIONAL LEGO PRIZE A big thank you to those who have already participated and shared the survey. We have had 805+ people take part and some interesting insights are starting to come through about our participants: ?? 54 Countries of birth ??? 55 Languages spoken ?? 45 Religions ?? 9 in 10 have flexible working ?? 1 in 3 are likely to find a new employer within the next year As we head into the final week of the survey period, we need your help to reach our 2021 sample size of 1,000 participants. We’re especially interested in hearing from those who identify with the following groups as they are currently under-represented in the sample data: - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and Māori - Ages < 35, and 55 + - Queer identifying - Living with a disability - Academics and researchers As an extra incentive, we’ve added a second prize: A NASA Space Shuttle Discovery Lego Set, including a Hubble Satellite, with 2,000+ pieces??? ??? How you can help: 1. ?? If you haven’t already, please do the survey! It only takes 10-15 minutes. 2. ?? Personally reach out to 3 people and encourage them to take part. If we all do that, we’ll reach our target sample size in no time. 3. ?? Share the survey link with your colleagues: www.sss-inclusion.report This survey is a team effort, so thank you again for your support in growing a more inclusive industry for everyone. Partners and Sponsors: 1Spatial, ANZLIC, Aptella, Australian Space Diversity Alliance, Australian Spatial Analytics, Earth Observation Australia Inc., FrontierSI, Fugro, Geoscience Australia, Geospatial Council of Australia, IIC Technologies, Institution of Surveyors NSW (ISNSW), Land Solution Australia Pty Ltd, LOCUS, Ocean Infinity, Snowy Hydro Limited, Space Industry Association of Australia, Spatial Vision Research Steering Committee: Stella Blake-Kelly (Chair), Mary-Ellen Feeney, Maurits van der Vlugt GAICD, Mandy Tyrer, @Amanda W., Amelia Davies, Bernadette Taoro, Georgina N.., Yamila Fernandez, Cate Bonthuys, David Crossman, Deb Travers-Wolf, Emma Yates, Gabrielle Abshilava MAHRI, Dr Imogen Jones, Jun Wang, Lavender (Qingxiang) Liu, Madeleine Seehaber, Roshni Sharma, Paul Seaton, Samantha Garbutt

FINAL WEEK REMINDER AND ADDITIONAL LEGO PRIZE A big thank you to those who have already participated and shared the survey. We have had 600+ people take part and some interesting insights are starting to come through about our participants: ?? 54 Countries of birth ??? 55 Languages spoken ?? 45 Religions ?? 9 in 10 have flexible working ?? 1 in 3 are likely to find a new employer within the next year As we head into the final week of the survey period, we need your help to reach our 2021 sample size of 1,000 participants. We’re especially interested in hearing from those who identify with the following groups as they are currently under-represented in the sample data: - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and Māori - Ages < 35, and 55 + - Queer identifying - Living with a disability As an extra incentive, we’ve added a second prize: A NASA Space Shuttle Discovery Lego Set, including a Hubble Satellite, with 2,000+ pieces??? ???? How you can help: 1. ?? If you haven’t already, please do the survey! It only takes 10-15 minutes. 2. ?? Personally reach out to 3 people and encourage them to take part. If we all do that, we’ll reach our target sample size in no time. 3. ?? Share the survey link with your colleagues: www.sss-inclusion.report This survey is a team effort, so thank you again for your support in growing a more inclusive industry for everyone. Partners and Sponsors: 1Spatial, ANZLIC, Aptella, Australian Space Diversity Alliance, Australian Spatial Analytics, Earth Observation Australia Inc., FrontierSI, Fugro, Geoscience Australia, Geospatial Council of Australia, IIC Technologies, Institution of Surveyors NSW (ISNSW), Land Solution Australia Pty Ltd, LOCUS, Ocean Infinity, Snowy Hydro Limited, Space Industry Association of Australia, Spatial Vision Research Steering Committee: Stella Blake-Kelly (Chair), Mary-Ellen Feeney, Maurits van der Vlugt GAICD, Mandy Tyrer, Amanda W., Amelia Davies, Bernadette Taoro, Georgina N., Yamila Fernandez, Cate Bonthuys, David Crossman, Deb Travers-Wolf, Emma Yates, Gabrielle Abshilava MAHRI, Dr Imogen Jones, Jun Wang, Lavender (Qingxiang) Liu, Madeleine Seehaber, Roshni Sharma, Paul Seaton, Samantha Garbutt

Join the discussion on what we can do with information on the diversity and inclusiveness of our industry on Monday: register here https://lnkd.in/gSSvznCY Quincy Hall from Diversity Atlas will join the panel to demonstrate the results dashboard and how Diversity Council Australia Ltd keep track of results, ensure anonymity and generate analyses. Quincy will present case studies on 'What's Next' how to use this data to drive impact and change. Maree Wilson GAICD will share direct outcomes and impact Geoscience Australia are experiencing from the implementation of their strategies as will Samantha Garbutt from Australian Spatial Analytics and Dr Imogen Jones from the Australian Space Agency. Interested in asking questions? Please send through your ideas to [email protected] or add your questions in the Zoom chat.