Confidential - Proposed Comms schedule re Sydney PAC Office
Hello everyone, Lynda and I have pulled together a proposed comms schedule and stakeholder map for advising necessary parties about the opening of a PAC Australia Sydney office, and my relocation. In the very broadest terms, we're looking to make a larger announcement at APAX, which won't include finite detail on exact Sydney office location, new addresses etc, but rather using the opportunity to flag to our attending members and the broader sector about the plan to establish a Sydney office. APAX seems an opportune moment to do so, rather than waiting until the AGM in October. So the rest of the comms plan works backward from APAX in an "embargoed" capacity, then everything post-APAX is considered public. (The relocation is not that big a deal that I'm overly concerned about any leaking during the embargo period, as long as we've notified the priority stakeholders such as key funders related to APAM.) The detail is in the attached - I'm looking for the board to provide any feedback or red flags, or in principle-support for us to start rolling this out. Given a lot of messy staff schedules at the moment, the current timeline would require us to start the staff consultation next week which, even if there is any further consideration of the broader stakeholder comms, feels appropriate to bring them in as soon as we can. Please let me know if you have any thoughts on the plan. 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@01DD1483.CC6F9940]<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.
Morning Certainly looks comprehensive so between the two “sides” of the equation (industry, govt, associations, verses business, compliance/corporate) needs, looks very thorough. The embargo period will be the key undertaking that all pre APAX schedule will need to be assured of but looking at the list in that group, they would all be very familiar with the needs so hopefully that should align well. Will be interested to see the high level outline of the “messaging” behind the comms to all as this will be key to the successful delivery. I have no doubt that is already well in hand with you and the team so looking forward to supporting as and when needed. Cheers, Ian From: Katherine Connor via PAC Australia Board <board@ask.paca.org.au> Reply to: Katherine Connor <katherine@paca.org.au> Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at 8:42 pm To: "board@ask.paca.org.au" <board@ask.paca.org.au> Cc: Lynda de Koning <lynda@paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Australia Board] Confidential - Proposed Comms schedule re Sydney PAC Office Hello everyone, Lynda and I have pulled together a proposed comms schedule and stakeholder map for advising necessary parties about the opening of a PAC Australia Sydney office, and my relocation. In the very broadest terms, we’re looking to make a larger announcement at APAX, which won’t include finite detail on exact Sydney office location, new addresses etc, but rather using the opportunity to flag to our attending members and the broader sector about the plan to establish a Sydney office. APAX seems an opportune moment to do so, rather than waiting until the AGM in October. So the rest of the comms plan works backward from APAX in an “embargoed” capacity, then everything post-APAX is considered public. (The relocation is not that big a deal that I’m overly concerned about any leaking during the embargo period, as long as we’ve notified the priority stakeholders such as key funders related to APAM.) The detail is in the attached – I’m looking for the board to provide any feedback or red flags, or in principle-support for us to start rolling this out. Given a lot of messy staff schedules at the moment, the current timeline would require us to start the staff consultation next week which, even if there is any further consideration of the broader stakeholder comms, feels appropriate to bring them in as soon as we can. Please let me know if you have any thoughts on the plan. 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@01DD1504.F74FFD90]<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.
Echoing Ian’s sentiments – it is thorough and clear. Also, that the messaging is def a key one here – I think that artists and orgs are feeling very vulnerable at the moment (more than ever I think!) so the reassurance angle of support is key, I think! x [Frankston City Council]<https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Home> Heidi Irvine (she/her) | Head of Audience & Arts Development Frankston Arts Centre >> 27-37 Davey Street Frankston >> PO Box 490 Frankston VIC 3199 Telephone: +61 3 9784 1890 thefac.com.au<http://thefac.com.au/> | Heidi.Irvine@frankston.vic.gov.au [FAC Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frankston-Arts-Centre/112866948744431> [FAC YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/user/FrankstonArtsCentre> [FAC Twitter] <https://twitter.com/the_fac> [FAC Instagram] <https://instagram.com/the_fac> [FAC - Join our eNews] <http://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/about_us/join_our_enews> [FAC Membership] <http://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/your_visit/membership> Frankston Arts Centre is a business unit of Frankston City Council [ARTS_BOX_FAC_S26]<https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Home> We acknowledge the Bunurong people who are the traditional custodians of the land on which Frankston Arts Centre stands. We pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present. From: Ian English via PAC Australia Board <board@ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2026 9:25 AM To: Katherine Connor <katherine@paca.org.au>; board@ask.paca.org.au Cc: Lynda de Koning <lynda@paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Australia Board] Re: Confidential - Proposed Comms schedule re Sydney PAC Office Morning Certainly looks comprehensive so between the two “sides” of the equation (industry, govt, associations, verses business, compliance/corporate) needs, looks very thorough. The embargo period will be the key undertaking that all pre APAX schedule will need to be assured of but looking at the list in that group, they would all be very familiar with the needs so hopefully that should align well. Will be interested to see the high level outline of the “messaging” behind the comms to all as this will be key to the successful delivery. I have no doubt that is already well in hand with you and the team so looking forward to supporting as and when needed. Cheers, Ian From: Katherine Connor via PAC Australia Board <board@ask.paca.org.au<mailto:board@ask.paca.org.au>> Reply to: Katherine Connor <katherine@paca.org.au<mailto:katherine@paca.org.au>> Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at 8:42 pm To: "board@ask.paca.org.au<mailto:board@ask.paca.org.au>" <board@ask.paca.org.au<mailto:board@ask.paca.org.au>> Cc: Lynda de Koning <lynda@paca.org.au<mailto:lynda@paca.org.au>> Subject: [PAC Australia Board] Confidential - Proposed Comms schedule re Sydney PAC Office Hello everyone, Lynda and I have pulled together a proposed comms schedule and stakeholder map for advising necessary parties about the opening of a PAC Australia Sydney office, and my relocation. In the very broadest terms, we’re looking to make a larger announcement at APAX, which won’t include finite detail on exact Sydney office location, new addresses etc, but rather using the opportunity to flag to our attending members and the broader sector about the plan to establish a Sydney office. APAX seems an opportune moment to do so, rather than waiting until the AGM in October. So the rest of the comms plan works backward from APAX in an “embargoed” capacity, then everything post-APAX is considered public. (The relocation is not that big a deal that I’m overly concerned about any leaking during the embargo period, as long as we’ve notified the priority stakeholders such as key funders related to APAM.) The detail is in the attached – I’m looking for the board to provide any feedback or red flags, or in principle-support for us to start rolling this out. Given a lot of messy staff schedules at the moment, the current timeline would require us to start the staff consultation next week which, even if there is any further consideration of the broader stakeholder comms, feels appropriate to bring them in as soon as we can. Please let me know if you have any thoughts on the plan. 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OFFICIAL Hi Katherine - a thorough and well considered plan. I am supportive. Have a good day, Georgia From: Katherine Connor via PAC Australia Board <board@ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 8:42 PM To: board@ask.paca.org.au Cc: Lynda de Koning <lynda@paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Australia Board] Confidential - Proposed Comms schedule re Sydney PAC Office Caution: This email originated from outside of the ACT Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hello everyone, Lynda and I have pulled together a proposed comms schedule and stakeholder map for advising necessary parties about the opening of a PAC Australia Sydney office, and my relocation. In the very broadest terms, we're looking to make a larger announcement at APAX, which won't include finite detail on exact Sydney office location, new addresses etc, but rather using the opportunity to flag to our attending members and the broader sector about the plan to establish a Sydney office. APAX seems an opportune moment to do so, rather than waiting until the AGM in October. So the rest of the comms plan works backward from APAX in an "embargoed" capacity, then everything post-APAX is considered public. (The relocation is not that big a deal that I'm overly concerned about any leaking during the embargo period, as long as we've notified the priority stakeholders such as key funders related to APAM.) The detail is in the attached - I'm looking for the board to provide any feedback or red flags, or in principle-support for us to start rolling this out. Given a lot of messy staff schedules at the moment, the current timeline would require us to start the staff consultation next week which, even if there is any further consideration of the broader stakeholder comms, feels appropriate to bring them in as soon as we can. Please let me know if you have any thoughts on the plan. 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@01DD180B.1AEC65F0]<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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This email, and any attachments, may be confidential and also privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete all copies of this transmission along with any attachments immediately. You should not copy or use it for any purpose, nor disclose its contents to any other person. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
I am supportive too - a good piece of work thanks John John Glenn Chief Executive Officer john@yourcentre.com.au +61 8 8980 3333 +61 416 144 179 AANT Centre DarwinNT0800 yourcentre.com.au We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Larrakia Elders past, present and future, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. From: Hendy, Georgia via PAC Australia Board <board@ask.paca.org.au> Date: Monday, 20 July 2026 at 5:17 am To: Katherine Connor <katherine@paca.org.au>; board@ask.paca.org.au <board@ask.paca.org.au> Cc: Lynda de Koning <lynda@paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Australia Board] Re: Confidential - Proposed Comms schedule re Sydney PAC Office OFFICIAL Hi Katherine – a thorough and well considered plan. I am supportive. Have a good day, Georgia From: Katherine Connor via PAC Australia Board <board@ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 8:42 PM To: board@ask.paca.org.au Cc: Lynda de Koning <lynda@paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Australia Board] Confidential - Proposed Comms schedule re Sydney PAC Office Caution: This email originated from outside of the ACT Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hello everyone, Lynda and I have pulled together a proposed comms schedule and stakeholder map for advising necessary parties about the opening of a PAC Australia Sydney office, and my relocation. In the very broadest terms, we’re looking to make a larger announcement at APAX, which won’t include finite detail on exact Sydney office location, new addresses etc, but rather using the opportunity to flag to our attending members and the broader sector about the plan to establish a Sydney office. APAX seems an opportune moment to do so, rather than waiting until the AGM in October. So the rest of the comms plan works backward from APAX in an “embargoed” capacity, then everything post-APAX is considered public. (The relocation is not that big a deal that I’m overly concerned about any leaking during the embargo period, as long as we’ve notified the priority stakeholders such as key funders related to APAM.) The detail is in the attached – I’m looking for the board to provide any feedback or red flags, or in principle-support for us to start rolling this out. Given a lot of messy staff schedules at the moment, the current timeline would require us to start the staff consultation next week which, even if there is any further consideration of the broader stakeholder comms, feels appropriate to bring them in as soon as we can. Please let me know if you have any thoughts on the plan. Thank you, as always, Katherine Katherine Connor (she/her) Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=http%3a...> [cid:image001.gif@01DD180B.1AEC65F0]<https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3...> [A red circle with a white letter f in it Description automatically generated]<https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3...> [signature_2482306534] <https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3...> [signature_1587814422] <https://apaca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id=...> [signature_883882369] <https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3...> [signature_249193979] <https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3...> 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This email, and any attachments, may be confidential and also privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete all copies of this transmission along with any attachments immediately. You should not copy or use it for any purpose, nor disclose its contents to any other person. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Kath, Apologies for the delay. Your plan is excellent. Very happy to support. Regards, Peter Ross Executive Manager - Creative Communities & Experiences Executive Producer - Toyota Golden Guitar Awards P 02 6767 5623 | M 0425 222 612 | E peter.ross@tamworth.nsw.gov.au<mailto:peter.ross@tamworth.nsw.gov.au> Peel House, Fitzroy St, Tamworth NSW 2340 PO Box 555 Tamworth NSW 2340 www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au<http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/> [cid:image007.png@01DD183E.97EDB580] From: Katherine Connor via PAC Australia Board <board@ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 8:42 PM To: board@ask.paca.org.au Cc: Lynda de Koning <lynda@paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Australia Board] Confidential - Proposed Comms schedule re Sydney PAC Office This message is from an external sender - Please use caution with links, attachments, and requests for sensitive information. ________________________________ Hello everyone, Lynda and I have pulled together a proposed comms schedule and stakeholder map for advising necessary parties about the opening of a PAC Australia Sydney office, and my relocation. In the very broadest terms, we're looking to make a larger announcement at APAX, which won't include finite detail on exact Sydney office location, new addresses etc, but rather using the opportunity to flag to our attending members and the broader sector about the plan to establish a Sydney office. APAX seems an opportune moment to do so, rather than waiting until the AGM in October. So the rest of the comms plan works backward from APAX in an "embargoed" capacity, then everything post-APAX is considered public. (The relocation is not that big a deal that I'm overly concerned about any leaking during the embargo period, as long as we've notified the priority stakeholders such as key funders related to APAM.) The detail is in the attached - I'm looking for the board to provide any feedback or red flags, or in principle-support for us to start rolling this out. Given a lot of messy staff schedules at the moment, the current timeline would require us to start the staff consultation next week which, even if there is any further consideration of the broader stakeholder comms, feels appropriate to bring them in as soon as we can. Please let me know if you have any thoughts on the plan. 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:image008.gif@01DD183E.97EDB580]<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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Heidi Irvine (she/her) -
Hendy, Georgia -
Ian English -
John Glenn -
Katherine Connor -
Peter Ross