May 2026 - All staff - PAC Australia

Re: Updating your email signature
by Claire Holland May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026

Hi Team! Just a few reminders about the email sig for everyone. * Please use the full signature when contacting externals (anyone from outside of PAC Australia) for the first time * Please use return signature when continuing the conversation with externals (no need to use the full email signature beyond first email and you can delete it in future) * Please take off the signature when contacting anyone within PAC Australia (either no signature or use your return email signature) Let me know if you have any questions! 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_3132295931]<https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [signature_2459640534] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia/?ori…> [signature_3810842007] <https://www.instagram.com/pacaustralia/> [signature_2635749602] <https://paca.org.au/resources/touringcharter/> [signature_1129880439] <https://paca.org.au/membership/join-pac-australia/> [signature_1246601877] <https://paca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id=…> From: Claire Holland <claire(a)paca.org.au> Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026 at 10:30 am To: Katherine Connor via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Subject: Updating your email signature Hi All Just a reminder to please update your email signature<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:i:/s/PACAustraliaCore/IQAsqov0GVHzQ43rQe…> and to also take note that this is a gif not a static image so you can’t copy and paste from my signature you will need to go in and update. I am relinking the instructions here again<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/PACAustraliaCore/IQAMcA3tzDK9RYTO0P…>! I am also attaching a screen recording. Please let me know if you need assistance updating your email signature! 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@01DCB20B.1C33E660] <http://paca.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.

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Working Groups - lets go!
by Lynda de Koning May 25, 2026

May 25, 2026

Hi everyone, Thanks to those who sent feedback, questions or requested groups regarding the proposed Terms of Reference for the Working Groups and to everyone else who I'm sure has at least read them! We have now finalised the TOR, and they are saved in a new 'Working Group' folder in Sharepoint: CORE [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24_1.5x/folder.png]Working Groups (Staff)<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/PACAustraliaCore/IgCdjBVRQzjGSqSQfB…> Terms of Reference finalised: [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24_1.5x/pdf.png]Terms of Reference - Working Groups - 2026.pdf<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PACAustraliaCore/IQAQPNBBzndGQ5h3UC…> These will be reviewed as needed. Staff assignment - Katherine and I have determined the following staff assignment after the consultation (in no particular order): Environmental Sustainability: Rosie, Edwina, Sam Membership and Development: Rosie, Claire, Lynda, Cecile DEI&A: Cecile, Virginia, Nate Procedure Development: Claire, Lynda, Sam, Nate Next steps / timeline: 1. Establish group communications (maybe a Teams chat group?) 2. Appoint a group convenor. This role will coordinate the meeting schedule and report on the activity, and can be rotated on an as-needs basis. It can be any staff member, it's not linked to your position. 3. Schedule your first meeting and let Katherine and Lynda know when. We'll then send through some prompts to help get the groups on their way. Let's have the working groups established with convenor and first meeting scheduled by the end of May please. Team Meetings / Water Cooler: We get it - we need time to do our work and not just be in meetings! From 1 June we'll shift the Team and Water Cooler meetings to fortnightly ongoing to create some more space in our diaries. @Samantha Hortin<mailto:samantha@paca.org.au> can you please adjust: * Wednesday Team mtgs: FN from Wed 3 June, duration 90 minutes (aiming to finish early where possible) * Watercooler: Cancel 2 June, then FN from 9 June please for 30 min If we haven't answered any questions raised we can address them within the groups as needed. I guess as the GM this is always going to sound trite- but looking forward to getting these groups running and empowering staff to have more influence and be able to progress things that may just have been bubbling away in the background in a meaningful way 🙂 Thanking you in advance, Lynda (and Katherine!) 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 [X]<http://www.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 past 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.

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Team and APAX Meeting Minutes
by Samantha Hortin May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026

Hey team, Please see below. Team Meeting: APAX Meeting: [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24/docx.png]APAX Meeting Minutes – 21 May 2026.docx<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/APAX/IQCbQbjv0Z_OT4HkcN13r5vfAV5L8v…> Kind regards, Samantha Hortin (she/her) Administration Coordinator | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Boorloo / Perth GMT+8 [X] 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.

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New cut off time to lodge invoices / financials.
by Lynda de Koning May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026

Hi everyone, New cut off for lodging invoices for payment is 12noon AEST Tuesday of payroll week (no longer end of day). We've had to adjust our bookkeeper working hours and the financial work flow a little for a few different reasons, thank you for your understanding. And while we're discussing it, the general instructions again: * When saving ANY financial records in sharepoint monthly folders, put them in the month that matches when you’re uploading them, NOT the date of the invoice etc. For example, if the invoice is dated 27 Aug but you’re uploading on 2 Sept, save it in September. * File Name format (slight adjustment): JOB CODE - ACCOUNT # - Invoice # and Company Name. * Use the Company Name that matches the ABN on the invoice, not the artist/individuals name that only means something to you. * This really helps us in the finance workflow and for record keeping. * Invoice details – please check the following before uploading and if missing, go back to the person and ask for revision (you’re welcome to check with me if needed). * “INVOICE” = Not registered for GST * “TAX INVOICE” = registered for GST, and should include GST $ details or statement like “This invoice includes 10% GST” * ABN – all invoices / tax invoices should have an ABN on them unless international. (There are some exceptions, but in general, go back and ask them as often it’s just been missed I’ve also added a document in the Teams Finance folder with the file name convention on it so it’s an easy reference. 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 [X]<http://www.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 past 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.

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FW: World Premiere - THE WENDY TAPES Interview Series
by Katherine Connor May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

How amazing is this! Have asked Claire to promote with huge respect to PL for capturing these moments with Wendy, and keen for this to go out wherever we have a platform – WGTTR would also be great. But encourage everyone on the team to watch! Thanks Katherine Katherine Connor | Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> From: Performing Lines <marketing(a)performinglines.org.au> Sent: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 6:30 AM To: Katherine Connor <katherine(a)paca.org.au> Subject: World Premiere - THE WENDY TAPES Interview Series Launching an exclusive four-part series with performing arts icon Wendy Blacklock AM ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ No images? Click here<https://performinglines.cmail20.com/t/t-e-wdkkttl-abtjhjij-n/> [Image removed by sender.]<https://performinglines.cmail20.com/t/t-l-wdkkttl-abtjhjij-r/> THE WENDY TAPES Celebrating our founder, patron and a legend of the Australian performing arts sector [Image removed by sender.]<https://performinglines.cmail20.com/t/t-l-wdkkttl-abtjhjij-y/> Hi Katherine, If you’ve been around the performing arts long enough, you’ve probably got a Wendy story. I first encountered her in 1996, preparing to head out on a tour of The 7 Stages of Grieving in Tasmania. That show taught me so much about theatre, storytelling and truth-telling. As you’ll hear from Wesley, I — along with hundreds of other Tasmanians — wouldn’t have had that extraordinary experience if it weren’t for Wendy Blacklock. You could multiply that example many times over. Across a producing career spanning more than three decades, Wendy had an extraordinary instinct for finding artists at just the right moment — and then backing them, properly. Not just with belief, but with the practical support needed to get work made, toured and seen. She championed risk-takers, made space for new voices, and was never especially interested in how things had always been done. The result is a body of work, and a generation of artists and producers, that have profoundly shaped where we are now. One of the first calls I received when I started at Performing Lines was from Wendy, checking in to see how things were going — still keeping an eye on things. Another early conversation was with former CEO Fenn Gordon, when we talked about an archival project underway and how best to capture Wendy’s legacy alongside it. In time, The Wendy Tapes were born. We owe a huge thanks to Kate Champion, Wesley Enoch, Annette Downs and Ian Temby — none of whom hesitated when asked to take on the not-insignificant task of interviewing Wendy. Thanks also to Karen Rodgers and Kate Blackmore, whose professionalism and care brought this series to life. Four generous, funny and deeply human interviews tracing the roots of this organisation, and the vision and tenacity of the inimitable Wendy Blacklock. They’re a celebration, yes — but also a kind of field guide to producing: to backing artists, holding the line, and doing the work (often quietly) that makes everything else possible. I hope you enjoy watching them as much as we did making them. 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Receipt chase
by Samantha Hortin May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

Hey team, Does anyone recall submitting payment to an Aaron Baggio in July of 2025? Would have been an invoice paid or a receipt for $334.29. If you recall or have the original invoice/receipt please let me know! Kind regards, Samantha Hortin (she/her) Administration Coordinator | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Boorloo / Perth GMT+8 [X] 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.

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APAX26 registration opening info
by Nate Newell May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

Hi all, APAX26 registrations open tomorrow (Tues). Woot. Team effort but big thanks to Eddie, Kath and Claire in particular for helping it get here. Disregard as needed, but here is a bunch of info, and Sam we’ll have a proper chat tomorrow about a couple qs you might get to admin@ and how best to address in Launchpad. * Registration form is here: https://na.launchpad.swapcard.com/apax2026/registrations * If you want to do a test reg, use a fake email address eg cecile+1(a)paca.org.au, cecile+2(a)paca.org.au and so on with each new test rego. It will still email you the confirmation when you submit. Technology. * We have tested it to death, so requesting no feedback at this stage, but if you do encounter something buggy or Bad I do want to hear about it of course. * Staff log ins - the Launchpad back end is here: https://na.admin.launchpad.swapcard.com/nalp/apax2026/reports/Registration_… * Enter your PAC email address and click “Forgot password” to trigger the reset. Your profile and permissions are all copied over from APAX25. * Staff regos * When you do your APAX registration with your real email, the registration form asks you to set a password; this will replace your Launchpad back end password next time you log in. * Please wait for Lynda/Kath to confirm staff travel for Brisbane before registering. * Reports - all report templates have been copied over from 2025, with some tweaks/improvements from Eddie and I. * Promo codes * Promo code tracker is in the Reg folder here: [https://res-2.df.onecdn.static.microsoft/files/fabric-cdn-prod_20251010.003…] Promo (discount) codes tracking.xlsx<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:x:/s/APAX/IQCizIQztUWcTZeUs5L8QwuGAZzznC…> * I’ve built a handful to get us started, I am sure there are gaps. * Promo code creation/distribution approval: Kath and Virginia, cc Eddie * Promo code needed for support workers, interpreters, etc: Nate and Eddie * Promo codes for sponsors: Lynda * New promo code build required: ask Nate once approved as above. * When fielding queries from members etc: * Check the Registration webpage or point them to it for gems including: [Screenshot 2026-05-11 at 16.15.08.png] https://apax.org.au/event-info/registration/ * Check the FAQs page or point them to that page (this will be updated in the morning): https://apax.org.au/about/faqs/ * Otherwise direct it to admin(a)paca.org.au and Sam will sort or redirect to Eddie/me. Thanks all. Onwards. Nate Nate Newell (he/him) Operations Manager | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Boorloo / Perth GMT+8 [Image]<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. I’m sending this email at a time convenient to me. I don’t expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours.

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Correspondence for board papers
by Katherine Connor May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

Hi everyone, Can you please make a note to send me any correspondence for noting by the board at their next meeting, by Wednesday 27 May? This should include any contracts, agreements, formal notifications, letters of support, legal docs etc sent or received since 25 January to date. Note, we do cluster certain correspondence e.g. "APAX Notifications - various", "APAM International Invitations - various", so I don't need that level of detail for any correspondence which is done en masse, but I do need specifics of any legal documents, contracts, formal letters etc. And a reminder, if you are writing any letters of support, please ensure they are filed in Admin - General Correspondence OUT - Letters of Support - and that you've checked in with your direct report prior to confirming, to ensure no conflicts exist, or if there is other information you may need to be aware of. Thanks, Katherine Katherine Connor (she/her) Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> [cid:image001.gif@01DCE138.5B522300]<https://apax.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.

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APAM 2026 Trailer
by Claire Holland May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

Hi All Please find the APAM 2026 promo video linked below for your viewing: https://vimeo.com/1189989596?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Please feel free to use it in any reporting or acquittals you might be working on. Let me know if you have any questions! 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_2045237463]<http://paca.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.

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Federal 4YF coming around again...!
by Katherine Connor May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

Hi Team, Just a heads up, scarily the process for 4 year federal organisation funding through Creative Australia is coming around again! It is a long process, which is probably why it doesn't feel like that long since the last one.. Just wanted to flag this for everyone as many of the companies we work with throuh APAX in particular, and some members, will be starting to think about this. https://creative.gov.au/investments-opportunities/four-year-investment-orga… PAC Australia is not eligible for this, and even if we were, I don't believe we would be competitive in the current environment as an organisation that doesn't make work, but I'll attend the webinar on 14 May to get the background and hear any questions coming from the sector in that process so we can keep our finger on the pulse on any shifts/changes/impacts etc. If you are hearing anything on the ground as well, please raise at the team meeting - with state funding so volatile at the moment, the pressure is going to be even more intense around federal org funding, so it's important we're all mindful of this over the coming months. Cheers, Katherine Katherine Connor (she/her) Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> [cid:image001.gif@01DCDED6.C3189CD0]<https://apax.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.

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