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Nine Key Behaviours for a Longer Life
Written by Mandy McFarland | CEO, Educate Plus | 6 October 2023 CEO BLOG // Nine Key Behaviours for a Longer Life October is Mental Health Awareness Month and I have been listening to a fascinating podcast hosted by Shelly Craft titled The Aging Project. It features candid interviews with…
Looking After Yourself
Written by Mandy McFarland | CEO, Educate Plus | 22 September 2023 CEO BLOG // Looking After Yourself As we wrap up a busy third quarter of the year and head into Mental Health Month in October, we are all aware of what an important topic this is both in…
Sources of Professional Inspiration
Written by Mandy McFarland | CEO, Educate Plus | 21 July 2023 CEO BLOG // My Summit Experience Last week, I had the huge joy and privilege of being able to participate in the VIC/TAS Chapter Summit held at Siena College, a Catholic girls’ school in beautiful Camberwell in Melbourne. The…
Towards a Better Tomorrow
Written by Mandy McFarland | CEO – Educate Plus | 7 JULY 2023 CEO BLOG // NAIDOC Week Throughout history, our Elders have held a special place within our communities and families, playing diverse roles that have shaped and influenced our lives. They are the custodians of cultural knowledge, pioneers,…
The Link Between Recharging & Productivity
Recharging to Enhance Productivity Blog by Mandy McFarland | CEO, Educate Plus| 30 June 2023 With busy and demanding professional lives, our personal well-being often takes a backseat. We push ourselves to the limits trying to balance work, personal relationships and obligations, and at the same time, trying to maintain…
The Return of International Students – But When?
Border restrictions as a result of COVID-19 have, and continue to, impact education providers in Australia who have CRICOS registration. The once flourishing abundance of international students arriving to study in our country have ground to a halt leaving a void of cultural richness in our local schools. So, what…
Meet an Educate Plus Colleague
By Stephanie Kane, Alumni Engagement, Wellington Region, New Zealand Many years ago (1998 to be precise), I began working at Wellington College, in their Transition and Careers Department, organising work experience, speakers for career paths and life skills and helping to write CVs for…
Gin Reunions!
By Sandy Goddard Director of Community Development at Canberra Grammar School We always look forward to our Alumni reunions. So much of our engagement is based upon catching up in person, having natural, pleasant interactions and strengthening relationships. But lockdowns, postponements, and cancellations don’t bode well in trying to…
Case Study – Pymble Brand Story
Pymble ignites within our girls, ‘Watch us Change the World’ By Kelly Mancey Director – Community Engagement, Pymble Ladies’ College Our ‘Watch Us Change the World’ campaign positions Pymble Ladies’ College as a school with an unwavering belief in young women and what their futures hold. It also reflects the…
Top Tips for mentors
Mentoring Experiences My first mentor was Dr Henry Drucker, the man responsible for professionalising fundraising at UK universities, and leader of the University of Oxford’s first major fundraising campaign. He took me to my very first major gift meeting… and was kind and patient with his feedback after I…
Professional Development with purpose – looking to the future
Why now is a good time to invest in your future with PD? Training isn’t just important for your development and career progression, it is vital. Our Certified Advancement Practitioner training offers a prime opportunity for you to expand your knowledge base, encourage innovative thinking and empower you with the…
The Power of Mentoring
At Educate Plus we appreciate and understand the power of mentoring (watch video) In our close knit, collegial and supportive community, informal mentoring takes place regularly at our SIGs, PD events and conferences. Our members come together to network, to support and to learn from one another. As we…
