May 2023 Newsletter
The Committee for Brisbane
An independent, influential voice shaping the future of greater Brisbane since 1957.
Welcome to the Committee for Brisbane monthly newsletter. For more than 60 years, the Committee for Brisbane has been an influential, apolitical organisation that provides strong advocacy in creating a better greater Brisbane.
May is shaping up to be an exciting month for the Committee as we celebrate the launch of our new podcast, Dream Boldly, announce our new sub-committee members and look forward to hosting our final event for the financial year, "Global Megatrends: The View from Brisbane".
Please enjoy?the?below?updates and?join the conversation with your colleagues in the comments. Stay up to date with the latest Committee for Brisbane news, events, projects and more by subscribing to our LinkedIn newsletter or visiting our website,?committeeforbrisbane.org.au.
Warm regards,
CEO, Committee for Brisbane
GET INVOLVED IN NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK
National Reconciliation Week is just around the corner (27 May – 3 June) and as part of the commitments under our (Reflect) Reconciliation Action Plan, the Committee for Brisbane is encouraging members and others to participate in this year’s events.?
CFB has undertaken to communicate our commitment to reconciliation to all staff and members, via this newsletter and other direct communications; and to circulate Reconciliation Australia’s NRW resources and reconciliation materials to our staff and members.?
You can access a broad suite of NRW resources here (please ensure you follow the brand guidelines):?Posters and Resources – National Reconciliation Week 2023?
The National Reconciliation Week 2023 theme, “Be a voice for generations”, calls on all Australians to act today to tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation.?
Reconciliation Australia says reconciliation is all about building a better nation:?
A more united Australia that respects and takes pride in 65,000 years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, stories and achievements.?
An Australia that believes in the right of First Nations peoples to make decisions about their lives and their communities.?
An Australia that stands opposed to racism, inequity and injustice.?
To be a voice for reconciliation today means the start of real change tomorrow.?
It means amplifying the calls of past generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that have fought hard and paved the way.?
And it means using your power, your words and your vote to create a better, more just Australia for all of us.?
Here are some NRW events and activities:?
Events in Brisbane?
31 May – Brisbane Youth Service welcomes young people, staff, and community to an interactive event celebrating reconciliation at the New Farm Park Rotunda. Patron Steve Renouf will also host the launch of the BYS 2023-24 Innovate RAP at the event:?Brisbane Youth Service RAW Celebration – National Reconciliation Week 2023?
Virtual Events?
26 May – Leading into National Reconciliation Week, join the Australian Institute of Company Directors for a virtual event with leading experts/directors discussing how organisations can drive change and create lasting social impacts:?National Reconciliation Week: How organisations can create lasting social impacts – National Reconciliation Week 2023?
30 May – the Australian Copyright Council presenting a webinar on all things Copyright & First Nations Art:?Copyright and First Nations Art Webinar – National Reconciliation Week 2023?
31 May – Come Yarn with Red Dust as we celebrate Reconciliation Week 2023:?Reconciliation Week 2023 Yarn with Red Dust – National Reconciliation Week 2023?
9 August – Voice to Parliament 2023 Yarn with Red Dust, 60-minute discussion on the Voice to Parliament:?Voice to Parliament Yarn 2023 – National Reconciliation Week 2023?
Gallery events?
20 May to 21 January 2024 ‘Gone Fishing’ at the Gallery of Modern Art presents works from the Gallery’s Indigenous Australian art collection that affirm this cultural, social and recreational activity:?Gone Fishing – National Reconciliation Week 2023?
28 May to 3 June ?– Art and this place tour at Queensland Art Gallery, highlighting artworks from QAGOMA’s Indigenous Australian Art Collection and explore the complex stories of history, culture and place that they tell:?‘Art & This Place Tour’ at Queensland Gallery – National Reconciliation Week 2023?
NEW SUB-COMMITTEES?
The Committee for Brisbane was overwhelmed with nominations for its four new sub-committees with 85 individual nominations received for 40 positions across the Connectivity, Creativity, Equity and Enterprise Sub-committees.?
The number of members putting themselves forward is a strong show of interest and support in the Committee’s activities.?
Because of the large number of nominees, the CFB Executive agreed to increase the size of each sub-committee from 10 to 12 – however there are many nominees who obviously could not be accommodated. The Committee extends its thanks to all who nominated.?
The final selections were made with an eye on gender equity (we have selected 24 women and 24 men); a good cross-section of members and member categories, as well as skills.?
Induction meetings for all sub-committees will be scheduled over the next couple of weeks, after which an invitation will be extended to every nominee (whether successful or not) to take part in establishment workshops to kick off planning for each sub-committee.?
The new sub-committees are:?
Connectivity?
Chair?- Dr Alan Patching, Director of Industry Engagement, Bond University ?
Members?
Creativity?
Chair?- Peter Edwards , Founding Director, Archipelago
Members?
Enterprise?
Chair?- Meredith Hartigan , Senior Principal Town Planner, Tract?
Members?
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Equity?
Chair - Dr Caroline Riot , Director, Games Engagement and Partnerships, 澳大利亚格里菲斯大学
Members?
GLOBAL MEGATRENDS: THE VIEW FROM BRISBANE?
“Global Megatrends: the view from Brisbane” will be the Committee’s final public event for the financial year with a keynote address from Dr Stefan Hajkowicz , Senior Principal Scientist – Strategy and Foresight at CSIRO .?
Dr Hajkowicz will present his latest Global Megatrends:?
Following the keynote, Dr Hajkowicz will join a panel of experts to unpick the Megatrends from different economic and sectoral viewpoints, including:?
Peter Varghese AO, Chancellor of The University of Queensland?
Debbie Smith , National Mining Leader, PwC Australia
Moderated by Belinda Wade , Principal, Climate Transition, Aurecon ?
DREAM BOLDLY – NEW CFB PODCAST LAUNCHED?
The Committee’s new Dream Boldly podcast went live in late April with the first two of eight episodes. The next episode will be released on Thursday 11 May, and fortnightly thereafter.
Please listen to the episodes here:?Dream Boldly Podcast | The Committee for Brisbane
The series is an initiative of the Committee for Brisbane and Aruga to introduce the best and brightest minds driving greater Brisbane forward – showcasing thought-provoking conversations, unpacking big ideas and sharing aspirations for the future.
In each episode, host Adam Brunes (from CFB Member Aruga) will interview Brisbane leaders:
WELCOME OLIVIA!?
The Committee for Brisbane is delighted to welcome its newest staff member, Projects Manager Olivia Spadina.
Olivia will be primarily responsible for planning and overseeing projects (people, policy and research), from the initial ideation through to completion.
The role will coordinate Committee members, stakeholders, partners and processes to deliver CFB projects and will work closely with members and stakeholders to actively engage them in the Committee for Brisbane’s numerous activities.
Critically, Olivia will be responsible for the organisation and management of the four new sub-committees.
Olivia’s previous roles have included Engagement Manager at Ipswich City Council, Engagement Manager at Queenslanders with Disability Network, and Senior Engagement Officer at West Moreton Health. Olivia has a?Bachelor of Business from Australian Catholic University and an IAP2 Certificate in Engagement.
Please join us in welcoming Olivia to the CFB team.
CAN YOU HELP??
Committee for Brisbane Member, Craig O'Kane MBE , has asked Committee members if they can help out a good cause – the Brisbane Tool Library needs a home.?
The Brisbane Tool Library is a not for profit organisation that has been up and running successfully since 2017, but was derailed (inundated, actually) by the 2022 floods.?
Since, then, the Library has been in a temporary location in Norman Park but now has to move by June. They are open to being based in any suburban area – the Library serves users from 45 different postcodes (about 63 suburbs).?
Run by volunteers, the Brisbane Tool Library rescues stuff from people, has tools donated, or acquires tools from Brisbane City Council recovery centres.?
They have power tools, garden equipment, camping gear, and kitchen appliances, as well as a pizza oven for parties, a popcorn maker, Christmas decorations and a tree.?
You can read more here:?Brisbane Tool Library is at a turning point. – Westender?
The Library has asked for any help with permanent or temporary accommodation. If you can help or would like to know more, please contact Library Founder Dr Sabrina Chakori:[email protected]?
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS?
The Committee for Brisbane recently welcomed three new Members and two Affiliates.?
Corporate Member?
Associate?
Melissa Crossman?
Affiliate?