In an era of rapid urbanisation and evolving community needs, strata managers serve as pivotal figures in shaping the landscape of communal living. Our event aims to equip professionals with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to navigate the dynamic challenges and opportunities ahead.
Through interactive discussions, case studies, and expert insights, participants will explore innovative approaches to enhance operational efficiency, foster sustainable practices, and leverage technology for streamlined management processes.
Moreover, we will delve into the importance of adaptive leadership, effective communication, and proactive community engagement in driving positive transformations within strata communities.
By embracing change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, strata managers can not only meet the demands of today but also proactively shape the communities of tomorrow.
Join us in this transformative journey towards excellence in strata management.
Date: Friday 17 May 2024
Venue: Atura Adelaide Airport, 1 Atura Circuit, Adelaide Airport, SA
Program
Naming Rights Sponsor
9:15am - 10:00am
Registration & Exhibition Opens with Morning Tea
10:00am - 10:15am
Active Utilities SCA (SA/NT) Conference Opening with President Welcome
10:15am - 11:20am
Stage Your Own Show! Achieving Audacious Goals in the Face of Adversity
KEYNOTE - Shelley Dunstone
Transformation is not easy to achieve. It requires determination, perseverance, and deliberate challenge to the status quo. You must commit to your audacious goal, and not give up in the face of obstacles or set-backs. Commitment makes you attuned to opportunities that will help you succeed. You also need the support and commitment of your people. You need them to be proactive and to exercise initiative. A leader needs to create a clear vision and communicate it to the team, vividly and often, to get them aligned with the firm’s goals. To make a difference, they need to want to do so. They also need to believe they can make things happen. By telling a quirky, fun and uplifting story, Shelley will reveal what is required to achieve audacious goals.
11:20am - 11:40am
The Organisational 'Everest'
John Stokes, Chief Executive Officer, Adelaide Insurance Builders
What is the ROI of good retention strategies? Recognise it's not an easy nut to crack - there will be wins and losses, but organisations need a plan! Achieving positive retention outcomes is a partnership journey for both the organisation and employees. You decide - hear about retention options to help climb the biggest HR mountain in 2024 - options that may empower both employees and organisations to remain connected and on the same journey together.
11:40am - 12:35pm
How to Elevate Your Performance & Bring Clarity
Sponsored by BIV Reports
KEYNOTE - Ruth Hutchins
Achieving optimal performance, fulfillment, and well-being starts with clarity about what is important to you, especially in aligning your career with your personal values. Understanding where you stand on the "values ladder" is crucial; it helps you discern whether you are living "above or below the line" by indicating how closely your life and career reflect your core values. Identifying whether you operate above or below this line can manifest in various ways in your professional life, providing clues about misalignments that may exist. Correcting these discrepancies isn't just about achieving work/life balance but rather about prioritising and integrating your values into your career effectively.
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12:35pm - 1:25pm
Lunch with CHU Underwriting Agencies
1:25pm - 2:15pm
Reaching an Inflection Point – What Next?
Tim MacKenzie, National Segment Head of Strata, Macquarie Business Banking
We will explore a future state using known drivers of high performance within Strata teams, based on key trends identified in the most recent Strata benchmark report, specifically focusing on long-term trends in profitability, efficiency, and revenue growth. By understanding these drivers and modelling potential opportunities, we can predict how successful businesses will outperform.
2:15pm - 3:20pm
Chaos to Calm - Mastering Stress, Overwhelm and the Mental Load
KEYNOTE - Bel Ryan
In an engaging and informative session, delegates will explore the concepts of mental load and burnout through storytelling, psychoeducation, and interactive activities. Participants will be guided to reflect on their own mental burdens and identify personal indicators of burnout, equipping them with strategies to enhance well-being and resilience. The session will provide invaluable insights into self-awareness and effective methods for navigating change and maintaining a work-life balance. Timely reminders for self-care practices will be emphasised, helping attendees to sustain a balanced life. This comprehensive approach ensures that participants are better prepared to manage their mental health in both personal and professional contexts.
3:20pm - 3:30pm
SCA (SA/NT) Conference President Close and Door Prizes
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Networking with Fire & Emergency Services SA including Afternoon Tea and Drinks
Registration
Early Bird Full Delegate Member Registration | $75 incl. GST
This ticket includes entry to the Active Utilities SCA (SA/NT) Conference (includes program, morning tea, lunch, and networking drinks).
Available to SCA Strata Management and Strata Services members only.
Early Bird registration closes 29 April 2024.
Standard Full Delegate Member Registration | $90 incl. GST
Ticket price will alter from 30 April 2024.
Non-Member Full Delegate Registration | $150 incl. GST
This ticket includes entry to the Active Utilities SCA (SA/NT) Conference (includes program, morning tea, lunch, and networking drinks).
Available to Non SCA members.
If you have any questions, please email events@strata.community
Speakers
KEYNOTE
Shelley Dunstone
Shelley is an Australian lawyer who also holds qualifications in Marketing. She founded Legal Circles in 2001, to help lawyers achieve their business and career aspirations. Her passion is to help lawyers make the most of their unique skills and qualities, so they can develop a practice and a career they truly enjoy. Shelley was admitted as a lawyer in 1981 and practised in a variety of legal fields before specializing in commercial litigation. She has been a partner of a mid-sized Australian commercial law firm, and has also worked as a freelance lawyer, helping small firms and sole practitioners to deal with large litigious matters. Shelley is an Adjunct Lecturer with the College of Law, and is the author of A Practical Guide to Drafting Pleadings (published by Thomson Reuters). She is a life member of the Australasian Legal Practice Management Association, and Co-Chair of the Senior Lawyers Committee of the International Bar Association.
John Stokes
Chief Executive Officer, Adelaide Insurance Builders
John was appointed CEO Adelaide Insurance Builders in 2021. With over 20 years in C-Suite roles his focus is on leadership, strategy, and business growth. Previous roles include CEO Australian Institute of Management SA and CEO Master Builders SA. John has worked across multiple industries including building and construction, professional services, education and training, forestry, and health. Hot issues for John as a CEO in 2024: It’s the year of data - data - data; Square pegs in round holes doesn’t work; Uncontrolled growth is as bad as no growth; and Why maximise the client experience. His current personal goal is to trek the Himalaya’s to Base Camp Mount Everest – ‘don’t need to climb it - just need to see and feel its beauty’.
KEYNOTE
Ruth Hutchins
Ruth is a Career Coach with a difference! She has developed a curiosity over her 30+ years working in the careers space which has enabled her to observe various patterns that go on in people’s careers, what gets in their way of living their dream career, and she has seen how life is always giving us clues as to what our path is. Ruth brings more than the twenty-five years of practical career experience she gained in the recruitment industry. Like many of us, life has thrown her a fair share of challenges, sometimes intensely, but she has used these as opportunities to expand her consciousness and now shares the learnings with others who are ready to take action and walk their path.
Tim MacKenzie
National Segment Head of Strata, Macquarie Business Banking
Tim has worked in the financial services industry, both in Australia and overseas, for more than 35 years. His experience spans many diverse areas of banking including rural and commercial finance and foreign exchange trading. Having worked at Macquarie for the past 25 years, Tim has experience that draws from a diverse portfolio, primarily specialising in Strata management industry. Tim is National Head of Macquarie’s strata segment which focuses on providing business & banking solutions to business owners and key industry figures nationally. Tim has seen a lot of change and disruption in the strata industry and understands the day to day challenges, opportunities and legislations as well as emerging trends and how they’re impacting the industry more broadly.
KEYNOTE
Bel Ryan
Bel Ryan is a wellbeing speaker who specialises in using art therapy to minimise stress, reduce burnout and ignite your potential. With a 20+ year career in art therapy, counselling, facilitation and mental health training, she is passionate about the power of using creativity to overcome adversity in your life and empower yourself to thrive. Bel Ryan is fascinated by people, their stories, and how our experiences impact our lives. As a leading art therapist, counsellor, lecturer and director of Ignite Art Therapies, Bel is passionate about the power of using creativity to problem-solve, reflect, inspire and motivate. Most recently, Bel’s focus has been on providing a safe space for leaders to consider how they can best lead for the greater good. She believes that we all need a space to be real and acknowledge our experiences, so that we can break through our barriers and realise true success, abundance, confidence, freedom and purpose.
Sponsorship & Exhibition
Elevate your Brand at the SCA (SA/NT) Conference
Opportunities Open Now
This event is a key opportunity to showcase your brand, network with industry professionals, and gain valuable exposure within the strata community.
By securing a sponsorship or exhibition package, you will have the chance to:
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Increase brand visibility and awareness
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Showcase your products and services to the strata industry
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Develop valuable connections and partnerships with industry colleagues
Book now and secure your opportunity to elevate your brand and make a lasting impression at the Conference.
All opportunities are subject to availability.
For sponsorship opportunities, download now or contact marketing@strata.community.
We thank our Sponsors for their ongoing support
Naming Rights Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor
Networking Drinks Sponsor
Exhibitor Sponsors
Venue
Atura Adelaide Airport
Atura Adelaide Airport is home to the Active Utilities SCA (SA/NT) Conference for 2024. With it's urban, industrial design at its core, our venue offers the ultimate in comfort and convenience. The conference space is soaked with natural light with floor to ceiling windows throughout.
Located just minutes away from the Adelaide CBD or the famous Glenelg and Henley beaches.
Parking: Discounted parking is available for delegates attending the day event. Exit tickets must be validated at hotel reception to obtain the discounted rate. Day parking discounted cost is $28 per car (max 10 hours – day pass only).
