AHRI ACT
State President Quarterly Message

Dear AHRI ACT members, 

Welcome to the latest update from AHRI ACT State Council. I hope you have been able to catch sight of the AHRI Bear as it makes its way around the ACT.

Congratulations to our newly HR Certified practitioners from last quarter! Scroll down to see the full list.

Introducing your new AHRI ACT Council representatives

Thank you to all who participated in the AHRI State Council nominations and election earlier this year. Your enthusiasm and active involvement continue to make a meaningful difference to the work of our State Council.

With new Council members stepping into their roles from 1 July, I am pleased to introduce your new Council representatives, Emily Backhouse MAHRI and Catherine Terrell CPHR.

Congratulations to Anna Calder CPHR and Myra Patil CPHR on their reappointment for another term following their renomination earlier this year.

I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to our outgoing Council members, Rachael McMahon CPHR and Stuart Waldon FCPHR, for the knowledge, time, and energy they have so generously contributed.

Join our Celebration Webinar – International HR Day

Celebrate this year’s International HR Day on 20 May with a powerful webinar: HR as Architects of the Future of Work.

This webinar will explore how leaders are redefining their role in an era shaped by AI, workforce transformation, and growing regulatory complexity. We’ll look at how HR is moving from the sidelines to the centre of business strategy, and what that means for all of us in practice. Gain fresh insights, spark new ideas and celebrate the heart of every workplace.

Register for free today – join HR leaders and practitioners nationwide online at 12pm AEST on 20 May.

This year we have an exciting Canberra International HR Day celebration – free for AHRI members. ACT AHRI Council is again partnering with the APS HR Professional Stream to deliver the event at Hotel Realm on Tuesday 19 May. Be sure to register – we are looking forward to seeing many of you there.

Registrations now open – National Convention & Exhibition 2026

Get ready for AHRI’s National Convention & Exhibition 2026 – where bold leadership and unwavering courage take centre stage. Returning to Brisbane from 4-6 August, I Am HR, Hear Me ROAR brings together global thought leaders, bold ideas and practical insights for HR professionals ready to make an impact.

Early bird registrations are now open, with AHRI members able to save up to $1,391 compared to a non-member on a 3-day pass, offering substantial value for members who attend.

Secure your early bird ticket now.

Thank you for your continued support of AHRI and the HR profession.