Financial Representatives of Australian National Churches (FRANC)
Culture and Collaboration
This will be an ideal opportunity of learning, collaboration and networking for senior finance staff, with multiple events across differing venues.
DAY ONE
Wednesday 30 October 2019
Optional Event – 4.00pm
Tour of St Patrick's Centre. Enjoy a guided tour through the recently redeveloped St Patrick's Centre, the administrative home of the Catholic Diocese of Melbourne
Venue: 486 Albert Street, East Melbourne - No Charge
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Optional Event - 6.30pm
Networking Dinner. Our guest presenter, Greg Sheridan is one of the nation's most influential national security commentators. He is active across television and radio and also writes extensively on culture. He is foreign editor for the Australian newspaper, specialising in Asia. He has interviewed Presidents and Prime Ministers across the world.
He has written seven books. His latest, God is Good for You: A Defence of Christianity in Troubled Times, is a passionate defence of religious belief in a secular age. This book will be available to each attendee free of charge thanks to the generous support of LLL.
Venue: Catholic Leadership Centre, 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
DAY TWO
Thursday, 31 October 2019
Conference Day: 9.00am – 4.00
Venue: NAB The Hall, NAB The Hall, 1st Floor, 700 Bourke Street Docklands, VIC
The agenda for the day includes:
Keynote Presentation - ASIC (with Q & A) - Our presenters have extensive experience dealing with our sector, particularly with regards to class orders and licencing. This represents a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the regulators and ask any specific questions you may have.
Keynote Presentation - George Savvides - "Leadership of Stewardship and Culture" - George is the former CEO of Medibank Private, recently retired Chair of World Vision, a current Director of IAG and Deputy Chair of SBS Broadcasting. During his 30 year career in the healthcare sector George has listed three organisations on to the ASX.
Economic Update - Dean Pearson, NAB - Dean is Head of Behavioural & Industry Economics at NAB. Dean has over 20 years' experience in analysing the economy and assessing the implications both in Australia and globally. At NAB, Dean leads a team of analysts responsible for monitoring key business trends and identifying industries which are likely to provide the strongest growth opportunities and greatest risk.
Panel Discussion - Collaboration - facilitated by Peter Murphy - Peter Murphy has over 25 years' experience in finance, management and governance but is possibly best known for his time as CEO of Christian Super. Christian Super is a collaboration of several independent but missionally aligned organisations. During his tenure as CEO he grew funds under management 175% and membership by 65%. His insights, and those of the panel, will be invaluable.
Focus Groups - Facilitate innovation, share best-practice - These groups allow for an informal discussion on a range of topics directly related to your area of interest. Each stream will be facilitated by a topic expert, with two breakout sessions scheduled for the day. Streams identified are:
- Banking & Finance
- Property (Development & Management)
- Corporate Services (Legal, HR & Procurement)
- Governance
- IT
This will be a catered event and will conclude at afternoon tea to ensure interstate particpants can beat the evening traffic.
