2021 has turned out to be just as strange as 2020, with much of Australia in lockdown right now. Despite this, AICCM members have continued to amaze me with their enthusiasm, creativity and resourcefulness. Members have planned THREE events for next month, centred around the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13 October. In
Welcome to the first eNews of 2021, which coincides with the beginning of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program. State divisions were already able to meet up in person for end-of-year events; the vaccine program lends further hope to those of us missing in-person conferences and workshops! [...]
‘We hope this message finds you well, in these unprecedented times …’ is by now a well-worn cliche, but still very true! This is my first eNews update as AICCM National President and I hope your lives are returning to some semblance of normal as 2020 draws to a close. I’d like to express my
At the annual Face-to-Face meeting (this year held virtually), the AICCM National Council finalised the 2020–2025 Strategic Plan. This document has been a year in the making with much of the content originating from the Collections Future Workshop, which was hosted by Foresight Consultant Jose Ramos last year ...
I would like to take this opportunity to thank AICCM community members who have demonstrated the ability to respond efficiently and effectively to a rapidly changing situation. AICCM consultants have maintained services under unprecedented circumstances and our members have volunteered their time and expertise for the benefit of the heritage collections community, worldwide. Membership Renewal
Welcome to the first E-News of 2018. National Council has been busy preparing reports and brainstorming ideas for the Face to Face meeting held in Sydney at the National Maritime Museum in early March. It’s our chance to focus on our Business Plan, scrutinise the budget and share ideas and thoughts for improving and meeting
In late February, the National Council held its Face-to-Face planning session at Museum Victoria. This meeting, held over a Friday and Saturday, is always a stimulating, enlightening, tiring and gratifying affair. Not only is it a chance to put a face to a voice (all other meetings throughout the year are held as teleconferences) but
Late last month, the AICCM National Council convened at the Australian Museum in Sydney to map out the future path of the organisation through its 2016-2020 Strategic Plan. As part of this process the National Council has revised the current Vision and Mission Statements to better reflect the key activities and aims of the organisation
