May 2026 - PAC Australia Board

Informal PAC Aust board meeting to discuss audience roundtable project.
by Katherine Connor May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026

Board members who are interested in discussing the audience roundtable project. Please feel free to ignore/decline if you don't intend to join the discussion. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/44640788716999?p=UZpXVVpdu8bGhfZ6KA Meeting ID: 446 407 887 169 99 Passcode: r2hT9UL3 ________________________________ Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US> | System reference<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZmQ4NmU2YTktNWYzMC00…> For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=1ec7746c-d4d7-43b2-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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Govt restricting travel
by Katherine Connor May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

Dear board members, Just curious if anyone working directly with government is experiencing any travel enforcements due to fuel prices? I'm aware that the federal government is imposing strict restrictions on employee travel and noticed this week that City of Perth has banned all staff and councillor travel until 31 July. I'm wanting to gauge the risk of travel restrictions that might affect people's decisions to attend APAX (aside from the obvious risks related to costs to travel). Any insights appreciated! Many 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@01DCDFA8.EFEA6D10]<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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ACTION REQUESTED - new membership application, Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre
by Lynda de Koning May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

Dear members, We have a new application for Presenter membership from Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre The Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre sits in the heart of the Bega Valley CBD and cultural precinct. It offers corporate and community users a first-class, contemporary conference and event venue, with flexible spaces and a holistic event management service. https://civiccentre.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/Home The recommendation is that the application be accepted. Ian – can you please nominate? Georgia - can you please second? All in favour? 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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Wendy Blacklock Industry Legend Award
by Katherine Connor May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026

Hi everyone, It is that time of the year again to start considering the recipient of this year's Wendy Blacklock Industry Legend Award. For those new to the board, all other IMPACT Award recipients are determined by a nomination and panel process which will get underway in the next fortnight. The board is responsible for naming the WBIL recipient. I have attached the guidelines for your review/reminder and note this also includes previous recipients for background. In previous years, we have formed a small sub group of board members to discuss potential recipients and provide the board with a list and final suggestions for determination. This has worked well so I am suggesting we move forward with this again this year - if you are interested in participating in this sub group, can you please reply by Monday 11 May and we will arrange a brief meeting to get things moving. Of course, if you already have suggestions please do send them my way. Thank you, as always, 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@01DCDC70.B23EA4D0]<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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