August 2026 - PAC Australia Board

ACTION REQUESTED: Membership application - Chamber of Arts and Culture WA
by Lynda de Koning Aug. 26, 2026

Aug. 26, 2026

Dear Members, We have received a Service Organisation membership application from the Chamber of Arts & Culture WA. This membership application has been submitted with a reciprocal arrangement planned between PAC and CACW, subject to membership approval of course. The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA is Western Australia's peak advocacy body for the arts and culture sector. We provide informed insight to government, industry, and the wider community to advocate for policy, investment, and public understanding that reflects and supports the value and impact of our sector. We provide platforms for connection, collaboration and shared learning across a diverse membership. https://cacwa.org.au/ The recommendation is that the application be accepted. Drew – 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] 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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APAX now sold out
by Katherine Connor Aug. 21, 2026

Aug. 21, 2026

Hi everyone, Some happy news for your Friday afternoon - the last of the conference tickets have gone, and all of APAX has now officially sold out, with a waitlist in place. Nice to reach the registration finish line a couple of weeks ahead of time. 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@01DD316F.15A13440]<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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Board nominations open
by Katherine Connor Aug. 18, 2026

Aug. 18, 2026

Hi everyone, As per our governance schedule, we have opened nominations for the board for 2026. For everyone's information, I've attached the notes from the GRAF meeting which discussed gaps in our board composition and identified priorities for future appointments. If you have questions, or suggestions, please reach out to Criena or myself. We are proactively communicating board recruitment this year - i.e. beyond communications to the membership - to help support a proper canvassing of the field, particularly given the focus on skills-requirements in legal, finance, governance and fundraising/development. I do think we will need to also do some shoulder-tapping, so again if anyone comes to mind as someone we should be considering, please do let me know. 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@01DD2F1C.91F364A0]<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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Update - PAC office relocation
by Katherine Connor Aug. 13, 2026

Aug. 13, 2026

Hi everyone, An update for everyone on the relocation of the PAC Australia office. This is very operational, but I wanted everyone to be aware of what the arrangements will look like moving forward as there have been some important developments. 1. The GRAF committee will be aware, but for everyone else's information, about one week after we notified the team of the Sydney relocation, we received notice from the Perth office property managers that our rent was increasing 524% with one month's notice ($850/month to $5311/month). This made the decision to vacate the office easier than we expected! That said, we have negotiated an incremental increase to lessen the blow, and intend to give required one month's notice on or around 21 August that we will vacate. The increased rent for September is $1,800, but that will be pro rated based on our vacate date. Tenants will be notified as required. 1. The Hay Street staff are comfortable to revert to WFH arrangements and we are working with them in that transition. The last working day in the office for the team is expected to be Friday, 28 August. There are a lot of staff taking leave in varying periods immediately after APAX, so it was ultimately easier to get everybody into WFH arrangements prior to APAX, then the Operations Manager will finalise the office wrap up by our vacate day. 1. Selected Creative Australia staff have now been notified of the relocation via a meeting and email - no issues to report. 1. The WA department (DCITS) have now been notified in a meeting, to be followed up in writing. Strong messaging that PAC will still definitely have a presence in WA. No issues to report. 1. Next to notify are some peak bodies here in WA, Perth Festival and the Arts and Culture Trust, before we announce at APAX. 1. I will circulate a key messages brief for the board shortly so that you are equipped to answer any questions once the embargo has been lifted. An updated comms schedule is attached, based on the new move-out timeline. 1. With huge thanks to Ian, the team are now locking in new virtual address options and phone arrangements. The new phone system will need to be sorted before we vacate the office, so hoping it will be operational in the next two weeks. It's my understanding that phone numbers won't change, but will advise. 1. We intend to proceed with a virtual address for both Perth and Sydney that will satisfy registered address requirements and basic mail direction services. The selected provider/plan will also be scalable to include hot-desking or meeting room options as needed in the future. 1. I have been offered a temporary workspace at the Arts Exchange in The Rocks as needed when I arrive in Sydney which will be useful, particularly until I confirm my own personal address and WFH arrangements. (Though I'd love to pick up a conversation with Kerri Glasscock about a permanent/longer-term arrangement in the building - but the virtual address will still provide us the stability we need so any final workspaces can be fluid/portable). If you have any questions, concerns or advice, please let me know! 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@01DD28B4.A2E71360]<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: Membership application - KCT Productions
by Lynda de Koning Aug. 11, 2026

Aug. 11, 2026

Dear Members, We have received a Producer / Tour Producer membership application from KCT Productions (Kim Thomsen - VIC). KCT Productions creates high‑quality, distinctive touring performances that offer a variety of productions, shows and theatrical experiences. From traditional Rat Pack style entertainment with rich, hard‑hitting, musical scoring inspired by the great eras of live performance, to carefully crafted productions that offer unique multidisciplined experiences through poetry, music, art and visual storytelling. We do not pursue shock or spectacle for its own sake; instead, we invest in working with established and emerging artists, championing work that shapes culture, creativity, unity and upholds excellence in all areas of the arts. With every aspect of our performances being world class, featuring live musicians, and creative effects, we will not compromise on quality. Proudly Australian, we feature Australian creatives, supporting music arrangers and artists celebrating all members of our diverse community. Education is central to our mission: offering additional performances, curricula packages and workshops, we work with festivals, events, students and communities, helping to educate, facilitate and extend future generations, through unity, shared stories and creative excellence. The recommendation is that the application be accepted. Heidi – can you please nominate? Ping - 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] 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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APAX sales
by Katherine Connor Aug. 3, 2026

Aug. 3, 2026

Hi everyone, Very pleased to report that at the close of early bird registrations for APAX, we've hit 108% of target delegate numbers and 96% of target income - so I expect we will have no problem exceeding the income target in the final weeks before registration closes. That said, we are very close to selling out some ticket types, and it's likely all of APAX will sell out again. So, if you are planning on attending and haven't registered as yet, please do so as soon as possible. Please reach out directly if you have any questions or need assistance with sorting your registration. Very best, 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@01DD233A.86AA0E70]<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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