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🌸 When your CEO also happens to have a secret talent for floral design… 💐✨

Ahead of tonight’s Spirit of Service Awards Gala (aka the Logies of the public sector), our CEO Kate Driver rolled up her sleeves and created these stunning, artistic flower arrangements herself.

It’s the perfect touch of creativity, warmth, and heart for a night that celebrates the same values across the ACT and Commonwealth public sectors. 🌿

We are itching to see who wins!

🌟Ready for a night that celebrates the very best of public service? 🌟

Join us for the IPAA ACT Spirit of Service Awards Gala Dinner on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, at the stunning National Arboretum in Canberra.

This is more than just a dinner — it’s the premier celebration of public sector excellence, where we recognise the outstanding initiatives and individuals who are making a real difference to the lives of Australians.

The Spirit of Service Awards Gala Dinner is always a highlight of the year — a chance to come together as a community, reflect on what we’ve achieved, and be inspired by what’s possible.

🎟️ Individual tickets and tables of 10 are now available. Secure your place today and be part of this unforgettable evening.

👉 Want tickets? Purchase via link in bio.

Thank you to our program partners and , and to our event sponsor .

Our big boss ladies taking life seriously. Countdown to the big ‘AI Situation Room’

Front page news! 📰
The Mandarin is reporting today on IPAA ACT’s AI Hypothetical: An AI-enabled Public Sector – From Public Trust to Workforce Pitfalls. (That’s the face of our fabulous CEO, Kate Driver above 👆)
AI, trust, ethics, workforce change — it’s all on the table in our “AI Situation Room” this Thursday with ABC’s Craig Reucassel and an incredible panel of leaders.
⚡ Seats are almost gone (and livestream is open). Don’t miss it — link in bio.

Stephen Scheeler is stepping into the AI Situation Room 🚨

As CEO of Omniscient and former CEO of Facebook ANZ, Stephen brings a unique perspective from the frontlines of global tech and innovation.

He knows how fast disruption can reshape the way we live and work — and now he’ll bring that lens to the public sector.

He’ll join Secretary Mike Kaiser, The Hon. Victor Dominello, Dr Kylie Walker, Michelle Steele, Dr Craig Emerson and Niki Strachan

— all under the spotlight with ABC’s Craig Reucassel.

⚡ Sales close today — last chance to book! Link in bio.

Dr Kylie Walker is heading into the AI Situation Room 🚨

As CEO of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Kylie brings deep expertise in science, technology and innovation — and how they intersect with public trust and policy.
She’ll join:
>>Secretary Mike Kaiser, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
>>The Hon. Victor Dominello, CEO, Future Government Institute
>>Stephen Scheeler, CEO of Omniscient and former CEO of Facebook ANZ
>>Michelle Steele, Chief First Nations Officer, Paul Ramsay Foundation
>>Dr Craig Emerson, Executive Director, Australian APEC Study Centre (RMIT) and former Minister for Trade
>>Niki Strachan, Acting General Manager – AI Governance, Technology and Digital Policy Division, Department of Industry, Science and Resources

— all under the spotlight with ABC’s Craig Reucassel.

⚡ Sales close today — last chance to book! Link in bio.

As Acting General Manager - Al Governance, Technology and Digital Policy Division, Department of Industry, Science and Resources, Niki Strachen brings sharp insight into the opportunities and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in government.
She’ll join Secretary Mike Kaiser, The Hon. Victor Dominello, Stephen Scheeler, Dr Kylie Walker, Michelle Steele and Dr Craig Emerson - all under the spotlight with ABC’s Craig Reucassel.

Ticket sales close today - last chance to book!

Link in bio.

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This Thursday joins IPAA’s Al ‘Situation Room’ - don’t miss the hypothetical live .

AI isn’t on the horizon — it’s here, already reshaping the way Australia’s public servants work. The big question: how do we balance progress with trust, ethics and workforce change?

Buy tix via link 🔗 in bio.