Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP) upcoming events

DIVISIONAL EVENT (NSW) - End of Year Celebration (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:30:00 GMT

Join us as we celebrate another fantastic year of connection, learning, and professional growth.

The Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP) NSW Division is delighted to invite you to our End of Year Celebration, proudly hosted by Hilton Sydney.

Come together with fellow administrative and office professionals to unwind, reflect on the year that was, and celebrate the achievements of our incredible community.

Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Venue: Hilton Sydney - Zeta Bar - 488 George Street
Enjoy: Celebration drinks and canapés

Whether you're a long-time member, new to the profession, or looking to expand your professional network, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues, industry peers, and administration friends in a relaxed and stylish setting. The amazing Be Challenged team will have you networking and meeting people with ease.

The Hilton team will be available on the night to do site inspections for anyone interested.

Registration: click here

Ticket Prices:

Members - FREE
Non-members - $20.00 per person

We look forward to celebrating with you and raising a glass to a successful 2026 and an exciting year ahead.

NSW Division Committee
2026 - Stronger Together - When we connect, we lead

NATIONAL WEBINAR - LinkedIn For Office Professionals (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT

LINKEDIN FOR OFFICE PROFESSIONALS: BUILD YOUR VISIBILITY, NETWORK AND PROFESSIONAL VALUE

LinkedIn can be much more than somewhere to update your job title or look for your next role.

In this practical and interactive masterclass, LinkedIn specialist Karen Hollenbach will you to use LinkedIn with greater clarity and purpose. The session will explore how office professionals can strengthen their professional presence, build valuable relationships, research people and organisations more effectively, and participate confidently in conversations on LinkedIn.

Members will leave with practical actions they can apply immediately across:

* strengthening your LinkedIn profile and professional positioning

* using LinkedIn for research and a better user experience

* building and maintaing relevant professional relationships

* commenting and posting in ways that increase visibility without creating unnecessary pressure to constantly produce content

strengthening their LinkedIn profile and professional positioning

Karen will also share observations from her work with leaders, executive teams and organisations on the role LinkedIn can play in professional visibility and organisational reputation.

Webinar Details

Date: Thursday 12 November 2026

Time: 12.30PM - 1.30PM AEDT

Registration: Online registration e here (link provided day prior to webinar)

Ticket Prices: Members: Free Non Members: $10.00

About Karen

Karen Hollenbach is the Founding Director of Think Bespoke, a Melbourne-based LinkedIn consultancy working with professionals, senior leaders, teams and organisations across Australia. She helps clients use LinkedIn with greater clarity, confidence and purpose through LinkedIn training, executive visibility programs, profile writing, mentoring and content strategy. An experienced educator and facilitator, Karen brings a practical, strategic approach to LinkedIn that focuses on professional reputation, relationships and sustainable visibility rather than simply being more active online.

Rachel Hall FAIOP
AIOP National President

DIVISIONAL EVENT (WA) - END-OF-YEAR NETWORKING (20 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 09:30:00 GMT

That's a wrap on 2026!

AIOP WA end-of-year networking event

Join AIOP WA for drinks, nibbles and great company as we celebrate the friendships and connections that make our community so special.

Members, bring a friend or colleague along for the fun, and they'll enjoy member price too. The more, the merrier.

Cheers to a great year of supporting, sharing and growing together!

Date: 20 November 2026

Time: 5:30pm to 8.00pm

Venue: Murray Mews, 329 Murray Street, Perth

Tickets: Register Here by Thursday, 19 November 2026

Members and member guest: $20.00 AUD per person
Non-Members: $30.00 AUD per person

See you there!

WA DIVISION COMMITTEE
2026 Stronger Together - When we connect, we lead

DIVISIONAL EVENT (Victoria) - Not Another Meeting: Wrapping Up 2026 with Connection & Calm (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 06:30:00 GMT

Managing Stress, Heavy Workloads and Isolation in Your Role

AIOP's Victorian Division is pleased to invite our members and the wider business support community to join us for our final event of 2026 - an evening to connect, unwind and celebrate the year, with some practical wellbeing insights along the way.

As Executive Assistants and administrative professionals, we're often the people keeping everything moving, juggling competing priorities and supporting others. But who supports the people doing the supporting?

We're swapping the boardroom for drinks, canapés and good conversation. It's an opportunity to reflect on the year, recognise all we've achieved and take a well-earned moment to focus on ourselves. After all, looking after others starts with looking after ourselves.

We're delighted to be returning to Hotel Indigo Melbourne, who looked after us so well earlier this year. Joining us will be our guest speaker Jo Gibbs from Treat Healthcare. A registered nurse and leadership coach with more than 35 years of experience in high-pressure healthcare environments, Jo understands the impact of stress, fatigue and constantly supporting others.

Through Treat®, she works with leaders and teams to reduce burnout, strengthen emotional regulation and build sustainable approaches to wellbeing and performance. She will share practical, research-informed strategies to help navigate competing priorities, manage workplace stress and overcoming the feeling of being stranded on an “EA island”.

Details:

Date: Wednesday 2nd December

Time: 5:30pm arrival | close at 7:30pm

Venue: Fern Restaurant at Hotel Indigo - 288 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

What to Expect:

An engaging session with guest speaker Jo Gibbs, offering practical takeaways to help you find moments of calm and better support your wellbeing.
Drinks and canapés in a relaxed, cocktail-style setting.
The opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new people and expand your professional network.
An opportunity to explore Hotel Indigo's accommodation and meeting spaces.
The chance to win a fantastic door prize!

At AIOP, we believe professional development is just as much about the connections we build as the knowledge we gain.

Join us as we wrap up 2026 with good conversations, valuable connections, and take some well-deserved time for yourself.

AIOP Victorian Division

President & Committee

Please note that photo and video material will be collected at this event for possible future publications. By attending, guests give their consent for such material to be published and for your name and email to be shared with our event partners.

By attending this event, guests agree to uphold the values of professionalism, respect, and inclusivity that define our AIOP community. We also ask that all attendees enjoy the occasion responsibly. Registrations are non-refundable.

DIVISIONAL EVENT (Qld) You are Invited - AIOP QLD End-Of-Year Celebration and Community Appreciation Evening! (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 07:30:00 GMT

END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION & COMMUNITY APPRECIATION EVENING

As we prepare to close out another successful year, we warmly invite you to join us for AIOP Queensland's End-of-Year Celebration & Community Appreciation Evening 2026.

Together, we will reflect on the connections we have built, the milestones we have achieved, and the vibrant community we have continued to grow throughout the year. This evening is an opportunity to celebrate you - our members, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and supporters. Your contributions, engagement, and encouragement make everything we do possible.

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration as we recognise the achievements of the past year and look ahead to the exciting opportunities that await us in 2027.

Date: Thursday, 10 December

Time: 5.30pm to 8.00pm

Venue: The Sebel Brisbane, 95 Charlotte Street, Brisbane

Tickets

Members: $10.00 AUD per person
Non-Members: $25.00 AUD per person

Your ticket includes

A welcome drink on arrival
Delicious canapés throughout the evening
Networking with fellow office professionals, sponsors, and industry partners
A celebration of AIOP Queensland's achievements throughout 2026
A special venue showcase hosted by our event partner
The chance to win one of our fantastic lucky door prizes, which will be drawn throughout the evening

If you are an AIOP member and bring a non‑member guest along, you will both go into the draw to win a special prize on the evening. It is our way of saying thank you for helping grow our community.

Event Venue

Proud host of AIOP’s End of Year Event, The Sebel Brisbane pairs spacious apartments with versatile event spaces in the heart of the CBD. Its Level 5 event spaces and terrace welcome up to 200 guests cocktail-style or 130 for a banquet, while its signature restaurant The Croft House offers an intimate setting for 80 standing or 40 seated guests.

The Sebel Brisbane is part of Accor’s apartment-led portfolio, alongside Mantra, Peppers, Pullman, BreakFree and Art Series. Their dedicated sales team provides one central contact for meetings, events and apartment accommodation across Australia - from overnight visits to extended stays. Membership with ALL Accor adds exclusive benefits and opportunities to earn Reward points on eligible stays and events.

Join Us

This year's celebration promises to be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, strengthen professional relationships, and celebrate the incredible community we have built together. Along with great company, delicious refreshments, and meaningful conversations, attendees will also have the chance to win some fantastic lucky door prizes generously donated by our sponsors and supporters.

Whether you've attended an event, participated in professional development, volunteered your time, supported our initiatives, or simply been part of our growing network, this evening is our way of saying thank you.

Places are limited, so we encourage you to secure your spot early.

Please RSVP by Thursday, 3rd December, by registering here.

Please include any dietary requirements in the notes section when completing your registration.

Connie Messina
AIOP Queensland Division President