June 2026 - All staff - PAC Australia

F26/27 FY Travel Insurance Info

by Lynda de Koning

Hi everyone, Confirming that staff travel insurance has been organised for the 26/27 financial year. Details remain the same (following) - make sure you keep this is a handy place. At all times, please keep either Lynda or Katherine informed of any travel problems. Unless it's a medical or travel emergency where you need the insurers assistance to resolve, we would generally self manage the moment and then Lynda can manage a claim post event. Please ensure you get or keep any documentation (for example lost luggage claim record from the airport / airline, or police report record for stolen items). POLICY: * Insured: Australian Performing Arts Centres Ltd * Policy Type: Corporate Travel * Policy #: 5615114 OVERSEAS: In the event of a medical or travel emergency, call +61 2 8330 1222 (reverse charge). Further details in the attached brochure. DOMESTIC: In the event of an incident: Ph: 1800 618 700 Email: ahi(a)ahiinsurance.com.au These numbers are available 24/7. 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 [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: Lynda de Koning <lynda(a)paca.org.au> Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 19:08 To: Katherine Connor <katherine(a)paca.org.au>; Virginia Hyam <virginia(a)paca.org.au>; Louise Coles <Louise(a)paca.org.au> Cc: Edwina Guinness <edwina(a)paca.org.au>; Cecile Lucas <cecile(a)paca.org.au>; Jason Warner <productionapam(a)paca.org.au>; Rosie Dwyer <Rosie(a)paca.org.au>; Claire Holland <claire(a)paca.org.au>; Samantha Hortin <samantha(a)paca.org.au>; Nate Newell <nate(a)paca.org.au>; Eva Grace Mullaley <eva(a)paca.org.au> Subject: Travel Insurance Info Hi everyone, Sharing the following PAC Australia Travel Insurance details for you to file away somewhere safe just in case you need them while travelling. The current policy is until 30/6/26, but I expect will be renewed. At all times, please keep either Lynda or Katherine informed of any travel problems. Unless it's a medical or travel emergency where you need the insurers assistance to resolve, we would generally self manage the moment and then Lynda can manage a claim post event. Please ensure you get or keep any documentation (for example lost luggage claim record from the airport / airline, or police report record for stolen items). POLICY: * Insured: Australian Performing Arts Centres Ltd * Policy Type: Corporate Travel * Policy #: 5615114 OVERSEAS: In the event of a medical or travel emergency, call +61 2 8330 1222 (reverse charge). Further details in the attached brochure. DOMESTIC: In the event of an incident: Ph: 1800 618 700 Email: ahi(a)ahiinsurance.com.au These numbers are available 24/7. 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 [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 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.

June 16, 2026

Re: APAX x Bris Fest Offers

by Virginia Hyam

Thanks for this Sam I see that the Fijian Circus is missing off of this - and I know Kate wanted to put aside tickets for APAX invitations They fell off the last list sent through as well who sent this one through to you Claire , so we can follow-up accordingly cheers Virginia Virginia Hyam (she/her) Executive Producer | PAC Australia | (+61) 414 447 791 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> [Image]<https://apax.org.au/> 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. From: Lynda de Koning via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Date: Monday, 15 June 2026 at 10:15 am To: Katherine Connor via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au>; Claire Holland <claire(a)paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Team] Re: APAX x Bris Fest Offers Oooh - now I want to see everything! 🙂 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 [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: Claire Holland via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Monday, 15 June 2026 09:32 To: Katherine Connor via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Team] APAX x Bris Fest Offers Hi All For anyone that is interested I have received the run down on what shows are available<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/APAX/IQBM70y3OpJzQLO9wRswzAahAU7hxn…> <https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/APAX/IQBM70y3OpJzQLO9wRswzAahAU7hxn…> for APAX delegates. I will work on some language and get in touch with anyone that needs to be updated with specific changes to start putting these offers in front of delegates. Delegates can use the code BF26APAX to access the discount (they of course must be registered as a delegate to access the discount code so please don’t share it around! They will receive it in their registration comms 😊 ) 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_3127222417]<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.

June 15, 2026

Re: APAX x Bris Fest Offers

by Lynda de Koning

Oooh - now I want to see everything! 🙂 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 [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: Claire Holland via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Monday, 15 June 2026 09:32 To: Katherine Connor via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Team] APAX x Bris Fest Offers Hi All For anyone that is interested I have received the run down on what shows are available <https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/APAX/IQBM70y3OpJzQLO9wRswzAahAU7hxn…> for APAX delegates. I will work on some language and get in touch with anyone that needs to be updated with specific changes to start putting these offers in front of delegates. Delegates can use the code BF26APAX to access the discount (they of course must be registered as a delegate to access the discount code so please don’t share it around! They will receive it in their registration comms 😊 ) 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_3127222417]<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.

June 15, 2026

APAX x Bris Fest Offers

by Claire Holland

Hi All For anyone that is interested I have received the run down on what shows are available <https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/APAX/IQBM70y3OpJzQLO9wRswzAahAU7hxn…> for APAX delegates. I will work on some language and get in touch with anyone that needs to be updated with specific changes to start putting these offers in front of delegates. Delegates can use the code BF26APAX to access the discount (they of course must be registered as a delegate to access the discount code so please don’t share it around! They will receive it in their registration comms 😊 ) 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_3127222417]<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.

June 15, 2026

APAX Meeting Minutes 11th June 2026

by Samantha Hortin

Hey team, Minutes from today's 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 – 11 June 2026.docx<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/APAX/IQB6Cgoo_-T7SK1QKrUIX-v_AVS7Of…> 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.

June 11, 2026

ArtsHub

by Katherine Connor

Hi everyone, I realised that I haven't seen anything from ArtsHub in my inbox in quite a while, so logged into my account to find my newsletter subscriptions had been toggled to "off" - not sure how it happened, but wanted to flag for anyone currently subscribed, if you haven't seen anything recently, might be worth checking. On that note, below are the current staff included in our ArtsHub account. If you are not and would like to be, please let me know - I don't think there's a limited number of staff we can include, and very easy to add. [cid:image001.png@01DCF8F1.F7861A80] Thanks 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.

June 10, 2026

News from ArtsHub

by Katherine Connor

Big news for Richard and ArtsHub <https://www.artshub.com.au/news/industry-news/richard-watts-says-au-revoir-…> [Rochard-Watts-OAM-e1717938691511.jpg] Richard Watts says au revoir to ArtsHub<https://www.artshub.com.au/news/industry-news/richard-watts-says-au-revoir-…> artshub.com.au<https://www.artshub.com.au/news/industry-news/richard-watts-says-au-revoir-…>

June 10, 2026

FW: Announcement from VAPAC's Chair | Welcome to our New Executive Committee

by Katherine Connor

Just FYI! Katherine Connor | Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> From: Liz Astin <liz(a)vapac.org.au> Sent: Wednesday, 10 June 2026 9:16 AM To: Jade Smith <jade(a)vapac.org.au> Subject: Announcement from VAPAC's Chair | Welcome to our New Executive Committee [image] [image] Announcement from VAPAC's Chair Welcome to our New Executive Leadership as VAPAC Enters a New Chapter Dear Members, It is a privilege to write to you for the first time as Chair of the VAPAC Executive Committee. Having been involved with VAPAC for close to 10 years, I have seen firsthand the important role our organisation plays in supporting, connecting and advocating for performing arts centres across Victoria. I am honoured to take on this role at such an important time in VAPAC's journey. Our organisation is entering a period of transition and renewal. In the coming dayss, we will farewell our Executive Director, Melanie Stevenson, whose leadership has helped strengthen and grow VAPAC. On behalf of the Executive Committee and membership, I thank Melanie sincerely for her dedication and service. At our recent AGM, we also acknowledged the contributions of outgoing Chair Tammy Ryan, Deputy Chair Shana Miatke and Executive Committee member Rebecca Bennell. At the same time, we welcomed five new Executive Committee members who bring fresh perspectives, valuable experience and strong representation from across Victoria. As we navigate these changes, our focus remains clear: to support, connect and advocate for, our members. Thank you for your ongoing engagement and support. I look forward to working alongside you as we continue to champion the vital role of performing arts centres across Victoria. Eli Dunevie Chair, VAPAC [image] Meet VAPAC's New Executive Committee Members [image] Simon Myers Deputy Chair [image] Rod Gilbert Secretary [image] Nancy Milligan [image] Stephen Henderson [image] Danny Delahunty View Executive Committee Bios<https://vapac.org.au/people/> Meet VAPAC's Continuing Executive Committee Members [image] Tim Blundell Treasurer [image] Siena Balakrishnan [image] Justin Stephens [image] Kristy Witmitz [image] Kathy Corcoran [image] David Griffith Read the Full Executive Committee Announcement Here<https://vapac.org.au/vapac-welcomes-new-board-leadership-as-organisation-en…> [image] Thank you and Farewell We farewell three long-serving board members - Tammy Ryan, Bec Bennell and Shana Miatke - as they complete their maximum term of service. Tammy Ryan departs after serving as Chair since 2021, having first joined the board in 2018. Her tenure was defined by strategic clarity and a values-led approach that guided the organisation through the upheaval of COVID-19, a period during which she convened weekly member forums that became a vital anchor for arts workers and venues across the state. Her leadership consistently prioritised the development of future sector leaders, including through active participation in The Observership Program. Under her stewardship, VAPAC strengthened its profile, deepened its advocacy influence and built a more connected and resilient membership network. Bec Bennell, who brought a technical and regional lens to her board work, is particularly proud of the role VAPAC played in providing clear, practical guidance to councils during the rapid changes of the COVID period. Her contributions helped ensure the distinct needs of smaller and regional venues remained visible within the organisation's broader advocacy and information-sharing work. Shana Miatke leaves behind a strong legacy of regional advocacy, having worked throughout her tenure to ensure venues outside metropolitan areas had a genuine voice at the table. Her involvement in Showcase selection panels, member events and major venue redevelopment projects helped build the practical connections and cross-sector relationships that strengthen VAPAC's reach across Victoria. We thank you for all you have contributed to VAPAC. Contact Us<mailto:liz@vapac.org.au>

June 10, 2026

Re: Missing debit card receipts to find today please

by Edwina Guinness

Hi Sam, I booked the TNA forum on 8 May but it was $30 and I filed that receipt here: APAX26_64950_Receipt_TNA VIC Performing Arts Forum.pdf<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PACAustraliaCore/IQBFm0KM3qkcQJSOLj…> Could it be there was a 50 cent change that didn't get added in the invoice? Eddie Edwina Guinness (she/her) Events Producer | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 422 150 415 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> Based in Naarm/Melbourne, GMT +10 [cid:image001.png@01DBE13C.29A2BCE0]<https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [cid:image002.png@01DBE13C.29A2BCE0] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia/?ori…> [cid:image003.png@01DBE13C.29A2BCE0] <https://www.instagram.com/pacaustralia/> [cid:image004.png@01DBE13C.29A2BCE0] <https://paca.org.au/resources/touringcharter/> [cid:image005.png@01DBE13C.29A2BCE0] <https://paca.org.au/membership/join-pac-australia/> [cid:image006.png@01DBE13C.29A2BCE0] <https://paca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id=…> From: Samantha Hortin via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 1:30 pm To: Samantha Hortin via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Team] Re: Missing debit card receipts to find today please Hey team, Last May receipt missing is from Try Booking, May 8th for $30.50 if anyone has this one? Kind regards, Samantha Hortin (she/her) Administration Coordinator | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Boorloo / Perth GMT+8 [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/> ________________________________ From: Samantha Hortin via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Tuesday, 9 June 2026 10:00 To: Lynda de Koning <lynda(a)paca.org.au>; Samantha Hortin via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au>; Virginia Hyam <virginia(a)paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Team] Re: Missing debit card receipts to find today please Thank you Kath and Virg, receipts received I'll lodge them now 🙂 Kind regards, Samantha Hortin (she/her) Administration Coordinator | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Boorloo / Perth GMT+8 [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/> ________________________________ From: Virginia Hyam via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Tuesday, 9 June 2026 09:55 To: Lynda de Koning <lynda(a)paca.org.au>; Samantha Hortin via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Team] Re: Missing debit card receipts to find today please the qantas one is mine - receipts all sent through to you yesterday sam please let me know if you did not receive them thanks virginia Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Lynda de Koning via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 11:45 am To: Samantha Hortin via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Team] Missing debit card receipts to find today please Hi everyone, We are missing the following debit card receipts to complete May financial reporting. Can you please check the list, save in sharepoint team finance (May) if you have it and let Sam know. [cid:c2e07721-6c0a-41c0-8c9a-9ef2e0260ed2] Thank you, 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] 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.

June 9, 2026

Re: Missing debit card receipts to find today please

by Samantha Hortin

Hey team, Last May receipt missing is from Try Booking, May 8th for $30.50 if anyone has this one? Kind regards, Samantha Hortin (she/her) Administration Coordinator | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Boorloo / Perth GMT+8 [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/> ________________________________ From: Samantha Hortin via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Tuesday, 9 June 2026 10:00 To: Lynda de Koning <lynda(a)paca.org.au>; Samantha Hortin via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au>; Virginia Hyam <virginia(a)paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Team] Re: Missing debit card receipts to find today please Thank you Kath and Virg, receipts received I'll lodge them now 🙂 Kind regards, Samantha Hortin (she/her) Administration Coordinator | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Boorloo / Perth GMT+8 [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/> ________________________________ From: Virginia Hyam via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Tuesday, 9 June 2026 09:55 To: Lynda de Koning <lynda(a)paca.org.au>; Samantha Hortin via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Team] Re: Missing debit card receipts to find today please the qantas one is mine - receipts all sent through to you yesterday sam please let me know if you did not receive them thanks virginia Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Lynda de Koning via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 11:45 am To: Samantha Hortin via All staff - PAC Australia <allstaff(a)ask.paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Team] Missing debit card receipts to find today please Hi everyone, We are missing the following debit card receipts to complete May financial reporting. Can you please check the list, save in sharepoint team finance (May) if you have it and let Sam know. [cid:c2e07721-6c0a-41c0-8c9a-9ef2e0260ed2] Thank you, 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] 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.

June 9, 2026