March 2026 - All staff - PAC Australia

Re: New Privacy Policy

by Claire Holland

Hi All This update has been made to the website and the link is here for you to use! https://paca.org.au/privacy-statement/ Thanks, Claire Holland (she/her) Marketing and Communications Lead | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Meanjin / Brisbane GMT+10. [signature_1174343629]<https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [signature_3247970813] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia/?ori…> [signature_2596255319] <https://www.instagram.com/pacaustralia/> [signature_743487358] <https://paca.org.au/resources/touringcharter/> [signature_1400526906] <https://paca.org.au/membership/join-pac-australia/> [signature_777252773] <https://paca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id=…> From: Katherine Connor via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026 at 2:21 pm To: allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Team] New Privacy Policy Hi all, As discussed in the Team Meeting, attached is the approved new Privacy Policy. Also saved in Core-Policies and Procedures (can’t link using the allstaff@ask email address!) @Claire Holland<mailto:claire@paca.org.au> can you please update the Privacy Policy page on the PAC Australia website with this new content and supply the link to everyone when done, so wherever updates are necessary the team can simply use that link for other purposes e.g. linking in application forms, etc. We discussed ensuring the following are updated: * Forms * Links in Mailchimp footers * Websites/various * Registration platform/s Anywhere else people are aware this will need to be updated/included? Thanks everyone, Katherine Katherine Connor (she/her) Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> [A red circle with a white letter f in it Description automatically generated]<https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [signature_2482306534] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia> [signature_1587814422] <https://apaca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id…> [signature_883882369] <https://paca.org.au/members/login.php> [signature_249193979] <https://paca.org.au/resources/touringcharter/> I acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, on whose land I live and work, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. If this email arrives in your inbox out of hours, I don’t expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours.

March 11, 2026

New Privacy Policy

by Katherine Connor

Hi all, As discussed in the Team Meeting, attached is the approved new Privacy Policy. Also saved in Core-Policies and Procedures (can't link using the allstaff@ask email address!) @Claire Holland<mailto:claire@paca.org.au> can you please update the Privacy Policy page on the PAC Australia website with this new content and supply the link to everyone when done, so wherever updates are necessary the team can simply use that link for other purposes e.g. linking in application forms, etc. We discussed ensuring the following are updated: * Forms * Links in Mailchimp footers * Websites/various * Registration platform/s Anywhere else people are aware this will need to be updated/included? Thanks everyone, Katherine Katherine Connor (she/her) Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> [A red circle with a white letter f in it Description automatically generated]<https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [signature_2482306534] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia> [signature_1587814422] <https://apaca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id…> [signature_883882369] <https://paca.org.au/members/login.php> [signature_249193979] <https://paca.org.au/resources/touringcharter/> I acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, on whose land I live and work, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. If this email arrives in your inbox out of hours, I don't expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours.

March 11, 2026

Team Meeting

by Samantha Hortin

Hey team, Meeting Notes linked here: PAC Australia Core Notebook<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:o:/s/PACAustraliaCore/IgB8tjSxyg-WRY4oyb…> Kind regards, Samantha Hortin (she/her) Administration Coordinator | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Boorloo / Perth GMT+8 [cid:c525618e-08f3-4ec7-8c3c-a7e3204fb191] <https://apax.org.au/> I gratefully acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, on whose lands I live and work, and pay my respects to Elders past and present. If this email arrives in your inbox out of hours, I don’t expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours.

March 11, 2026

Re: Immigration lawyer contact?

by Rosie Dwyer

I reckon Linda Catalano (Quiet Riot) would have some good advice or know peeps that might be able to help? Rosie Dwyer (She/Her) Manager, Industry Development and Training | PAC Australia | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> Naarm/Melbourne, GMT +10 If this email arrives in your inbox out of hours, I don't expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours. [Image]<https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [Image] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia/?ori…> [Image] <https://www.instagram.com/pacaustralia/> [Image] <https://paca.org.au/resources/touringcharter/> [Image] <https://paca.org.au/membership/join-pac-australia/> [Image] <https://paca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id=…> From: Louise Coles via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Wednesday, 11 March 2026 2:05 PM To: Katherine Connor <katherine(a)paca.org.au>; allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au Subject: [PAC Team] Re: Immigration lawyer contact? Wouldn't spend loads of money on immi lawyers to begin with. Depends how far they have got with intel?? If PAC wanted to help, we/I could go through our IECN advisory people; they should be able to shed some light. Would have to come from us/APAM type request and a phone call to them would be the best way. Louise Coles (she/her) International Engagement APAM part-time| apam.org.au<https://apam.org.au/> | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 434 047 277 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> [cid:image013.png@01DCB163.55206FA0]<https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [cid:image014.png@01DCB163.55206FA0] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia/?ori…> [cid:image015.png@01DCB163.55206FA0] <https://www.instagram.com/pacaustralia/> [cid:image016.png@01DCB163.55206FA0] <https://paca.org.au/resources/touringcharter/> [cid:image017.png@01DCB163.55206FA0]<https://paca.org.au/membership/join-pac-australia/>[cid:image018.png@01DCB163.55206FA0]<https://paca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id=…> I acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, on whose land I live and work, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. From: Katherine Connor via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au<mailto:allstaff@ask.paca.org.au>> Sent: Wednesday, 11 March 2026 11:00 AM To: allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au<mailto:allstaff@ask.paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Team] FW: Immigration lawyer contact? Random q from Circa below - anyone have any leads? Katherine Connor | Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> From: Danielle Kellie <dan(a)circa.org.au<mailto:dan@circa.org.au>> Sent: Tuesday, 10 March 2026 2:33 PM To: Katherine Connor <katherine(a)paca.org.au<mailto:katherine@paca.org.au>> Cc: Elanor Nunn <elanor(a)circa.org.au<mailto:elanor@circa.org.au>> Subject: Immigration lawyer contact? Hello! Quick question - Do you know of any immigration lawyers who have experience with getting longer working visas/residency for circus trainers rather than performers? My colleague Elanor is having lots of fun trying to find information. Thanks, Dan Danielle Kellie (she/her) Circa Executive Producer / Chief Operating Officer Circus that moves the world. Quality. Audacity. Humanity. e dan(a)circa.org.au<mailto:dan@circa.org.au> w circa.org.au<http://www.circa.org.au/> m +61 417 713 942<tel:+61417713942> Meanjin/Brisbane: GMT + 10 Circa is based in Meanjin (Brisbane) on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbal people. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the many lands on which we create and perform. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

March 11, 2026

Re: Immigration lawyer contact?

by Louise Coles

Wouldn't spend loads of money on immi lawyers to begin with. Depends how far they have got with intel?? If PAC wanted to help, we/I could go through our IECN advisory people; they should be able to shed some light. Would have to come from us/APAM type request and a phone call to them would be the best way. Louise Coles (she/her) International Engagement APAM part-time| apam.org.au<https://apam.org.au/> | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 434 047 277 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> [cid:image001.png@01DCB146.E9B829E0]<https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [cid:image002.png@01DCB146.E9B829E0] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia/?ori…> [cid:image003.png@01DCB146.E9B829E0] <https://www.instagram.com/pacaustralia/> [cid:image004.png@01DCB146.E9B829E0] <https://paca.org.au/resources/touringcharter/> [cid:image005.png@01DCB146.E9B829E0]<https://paca.org.au/membership/join-pac-australia/>[cid:image006.png@01DCB146.E9B829E0]<https://paca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id=…> I acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, on whose land I live and work, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. From: Katherine Connor via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Wednesday, 11 March 2026 11:00 AM To: allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au Subject: [PAC Team] FW: Immigration lawyer contact? Random q from Circa below - anyone have any leads? Katherine Connor | Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> From: Danielle Kellie <dan(a)circa.org.au<mailto:dan@circa.org.au>> Sent: Tuesday, 10 March 2026 2:33 PM To: Katherine Connor <katherine(a)paca.org.au<mailto:katherine@paca.org.au>> Cc: Elanor Nunn <elanor(a)circa.org.au<mailto:elanor@circa.org.au>> Subject: Immigration lawyer contact? Hello! Quick question - Do you know of any immigration lawyers who have experience with getting longer working visas/residency for circus trainers rather than performers? My colleague Elanor is having lots of fun trying to find information. Thanks, Dan Danielle Kellie (she/her) Circa Executive Producer / Chief Operating Officer Circus that moves the world. Quality. Audacity. Humanity. e dan(a)circa.org.au<mailto:dan@circa.org.au> w circa.org.au<http://www.circa.org.au/> m +61 417 713 942<tel:+61417713942> Meanjin/Brisbane: GMT + 10 Circa is based in Meanjin (Brisbane) on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbal people. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the many lands on which we create and perform. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

March 11, 2026

FW: Immigration lawyer contact?

by Katherine Connor

Random q from Circa below - anyone have any leads? Katherine Connor | Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> From: Danielle Kellie <dan(a)circa.org.au> Sent: Tuesday, 10 March 2026 2:33 PM To: Katherine Connor <katherine(a)paca.org.au> Cc: Elanor Nunn <elanor(a)circa.org.au> Subject: Immigration lawyer contact? Hello! Quick question - Do you know of any immigration lawyers who have experience with getting longer working visas/residency for circus trainers rather than performers? My colleague Elanor is having lots of fun trying to find information. Thanks, Dan Danielle Kellie (she/her) Circa Executive Producer / Chief Operating Officer Circus that moves the world. Quality. Audacity. Humanity. e dan(a)circa.org.au<mailto:dan@circa.org.au> w circa.org.au<http://www.circa.org.au/> m +61 417 713 942<tel:+61417713942> Meanjin/Brisbane: GMT + 10 Circa is based in Meanjin (Brisbane) on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbal people. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the many lands on which we create and perform. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

March 11, 2026

FW: Embargoed - Black Swan update

by Katherine Connor

FYI Katherine Connor | Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> From: Ian Booth <i.booth(a)blackswantheatre.com.au> Sent: Tuesday, 10 March 2026 2:18 PM Cc: Ian Booth <i.booth(a)blackswantheatre.com.au> Subject: Embargoed - Black Swan update Hi all, hope you are going well. In Black Swan news: – our Artistic Director Kate Champion will be stepping down from her role when her contract comes to an end at the end of the year, after what has been a wonderful time for Black Swan, and me personally. Kate will be programming 2027, and we will start an executive search process soon. Please see the press release attached. We will be sending out the press release late today, and would be grateful if you would keep it in confidence as we contact stakeholders today. Best IB Ian Booth CEO [Black Swan Facebook Page]<https://www.facebook.com/BlackSwanStateTheatreCompany> [LinkedIn]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/black-swan-state-theatre-company/> [YouTube]<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZR3aiBPtPyunEgT00oTTMg> [Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/blackswanstc/> [cid:image807255.jpg@49BE13B1.DBB76608]<https://blackswantheatre.com.au/> E: i.booth(a)blackswantheatre.com.au<mailto:i.booth@blackswantheatre.com.au> T: 08 6212 9300 M: 0401 429 713<tel:0401%20429%20713> W: www.blackswantheatre.com.au<http://www.blackswantheatre.com.au/> Office: Ground Floor, 176 William Street, Perth WA 6000 Workshop: 5 Yelland Way, Bassendean WA 6054 [cid:image114949.png@F3B570D6.8F24969D]<https://blackswantheatre.com.au/season-2026/meow-meows-the-red-shoes> I pay my respects to the Traditional Custodians across the lands we work and live and acknowledge their Elders past and present. A typical ream of paper takes about 60 litres of water to make. By printing less you’re playing your part to help the environment.

March 11, 2026

Missing credit card receipts - please save promptly

by Lynda de Koning

Good morning everyone, A gentle request to please make sure you save any credit card receipts with codes in sharepoint as soon as you've made the payment please. Each month there are a number of missing receipts that Sam has to follow up, and that hold up the monthly financial reporting. The current list is saved here, and Sam will be chasing today. [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24_1.5x/xlsx.png]Feb Missing Credit Card receipts - at 10.2.26.xlsx<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:x:/s/PACAustraliaCore/IQAaYqJZgWT5R7LpbQ…> Can you please check the list and/or make sure you've saved any charges - there are a number of quite pricey payments without receipts. If you need any assistance with how to save receipts, happy to walk you through it, just reach out. Finance folder: [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24_1.5x/folder.png]2025 - 2026<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/PACAustraliaCore/IgDx_KydE3kxTLbihF…> Codes: [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24_1.5x/xlsx.png]Job, Income and Expense Codes CURRENT JULY 2023.xlsx<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:x:/s/PACAustraliaCore/IQBAdK33XTwhWFeo-X…> Receipt filename format: Job Code - Account # - Company Name Many thanks, Lynda Lynda de Koning (she/her) General Manager | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 438 860 020 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Peramangk / South Australia GMT +9.5 [cid:18555311-4b56-4b8d-aa7b-254aff4d4b02]<https://apax.org.au/> I gratefully acknowledge the Peramangk people, on whose lands I live and work, and recognise their continuing connection to Country. I pay my respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders passed and present. Always was, always will be. If this email arrives in your inbox out of hours, I don’t expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours.

March 10, 2026

New Email Signature

by Claire Holland

Hi All Please find attached and linked here<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:i:/s/PACAustraliaCore/IQAsqov0GVHzQ43rQe…> new email signature post APAM. The image should be hyperlinked to: https://apax.org.au/ If everyone could please update as soon as is possible that would be greatly appreciated. Please find mine below as an example – please note that formatting wise it should be around the same width as the end of the PAC Australia phone number and no longer/larger. I am relinking email signature guidelines here<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/PACAustraliaCore/IQAMcA3tzDK9RYTO0P…>. Thanks, Claire Holland (she/her) Marketing and Communications Lead | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Meanjin / Brisbane GMT+10 [cid:image001.gif@01DCACA2.B5FBF4E0]<https://apax.org.au/> I gratefully acknowledge the Jagera and Turrbal people, on whose lands I live and work, and pay my respects to Elders past and present. If this email arrives in your inbox out of hours, I don’t expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours.

March 5, 2026

Lynda away from desk Tues 3/3 AM

by Lynda de Koning

Hi, Just a quick heads up for those working that I have an appointment to attend Tues AM, but should be back at the desk by 12ish ACDT. I'll send a teams msg when I'm back. Cheers, L Lynda de Koning (she/her) General Manager | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 438 860 020 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Peramangk / South Australia GMT +9.5 [signature_3915609194]<http://apam.org.au/> I gratefully acknowledge the Peramangk people, on whose lands I live and work, and recognise their continuing connection to Country. I pay my respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders passed and present. Always was, always will be. If this email arrives in your inbox out of hours, I don’t expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours.

March 2, 2026