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area, a critical component of advancing the Queensland Government’s cities and regions strategy. Commencing in 2017, for the next 20 years this 460 hectares will be transformed into a vibrant urban community, with Petrie town centre and the new University of Sunshine Coast (USC) campus at its core. The USC’s brief is to address the problem of Moreton Bay students traveling more than three hours to get to university classes and the very low rate of university participation. On February 17, 2020 Queensland’s newest university opened it’s doors to orientation week where 1,200 inaugural students are set to experience classes. Enrolments in the fast growing region are expected to reach 10,000 before long. Future development stages will feature mixed use transit hubs, commercial and business hubs for innovation and research to create 6,000 jobs by 2036, communal open spaces, digital and sustainability initiatives. Learn more here.
AIPM’s gender diversity report is a timely reminder of Australia’s lagging position on gender equity
8 IMPERATIVES FOR GENDER EQUITY IN THE WORKPLACE A report prepared by AIPM to coincide with International Women’s Day, identified eight imperatives for improving gender equity in senior industry levels. The report emphasises eight key imperatives that need to be implemented for female participation rates to match international levels, which include the financial incentives for professional, university educated women to return to work. To improve the overall level of women returning to the workforce, either part time or full time, both parents need flexible work, and all Australians need a workplace free from bullying and sexual harassment. Download report here.
THE MILL AT MORETON BAY | EXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR USC OPENING Dubbed the ‘Silicon Valley’ of North Brisbane, The Mill at Moreton Bay is the region’s lead priority development
ACT GOVERNMENT TRANSITIONS TO ACTIVITY BASED WORK ENVIRONMENTS The ACT Public Service is transitioning to Activity Based Work (ABW) ahead of new offices in Dickson and Civic opening in 2020. This to support worker well-being. All new workstations feature an electronic sit-to-stand desk, adjustable monitor arms and a high-quality standard chair. Occupational therapists have visited sites to train individual staff on how to correctly configure workstations in line with ergonomic requirements.
APM OFFERS AIPM MEMBERS A ROAD TO CHARTERED STATUS The Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) standard is a professional benchmark that demonstrates attainment of a defined level of technical knowledge, professional practice and ethical behaviour. It forms the basis of the assessment that applicants must pass to gain ChPP status and inclusion on the Register of Chartered Project Professionals. As of Wednesday 4 March 2020 Australia now has 18 ChPP’s listed on their register including one female. See the Australian Register here.
The main entrance to the new Petrie campus of the University of Sunshine Coast, Queensland’s newest university campus. (Source: USC)
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