AHRI’s member
testimonial hub

Real stories. Real impact. Learn how AHRI membership is helping HR professionals build strategic and impactful careers.

An HR career built on purpose and people

Raelene Eves FCPHR Senior Director of People and Culture at Townsville Hospital and Health Service reflects on her inspiring career journey.  

Becoming future-ready with a CPHR

Marco Merlin CPHR Senior HR Business Partner at Amazon reflects on the role of trust, empathy and HR certification to get future ready.

How a CPHR advanced my HR career

Melissa Furtado CPHR Head of People and Culture at Good News Luteran College reflects on HR certification as a turning point in her career.

AHRI membership has been an invaluable part of my professional journey—supporting my growth through learning, collaboration, and connection. As a member, I have access to the latest research, contemporary HR thought leadership, and updates on employment legislation, all of which enable me to confidently and effectively perform my role.

Josette Moffatt CPHR
Founder and Managing Director, Talent Ecology

“Participating in the Organisational Enablement Micro-Credential has been an incredibly valuable experience. The course provides practical and forward-thinking insights into how HR professionals can lead change, ensure compliance, and leverage data and technology to drive strategic outcomes.

What I found particularly impactful was the focus on real-world application — from exploring the integration of artificial intelligence in HR processes to developing a tailored approach for implementing HR technology in the workplace. The structure of the assessment encouraged both critical thinking and reflection on how we can strengthen HR operations in our own organisations.

I highly recommended this course for HR practitioners seeking to enhance their capabilities and contribute meaningfully to organisational effectiveness. It supports the development of a proactive, compliant, and data-informed HR function that is prepared for the evolving world of work.”

Christine Dillon
Recruitment and HR Project Lead

AHRI membership benefits 

AHRI’s webinars and leadership articles equip me with practical tools and strategic insights that I can apply in my daily work. It also strengthens my credibility and commitment to ethical, evidence-based HR practices.” 

Nivia Pereira, HR Manager

National Convention & Exhibition 

“I attended my first National Convention & Exhibition, and it won’t be my last! It was an inspiring three days of listening, learning and laughing! I really enjoyed having my thinking challenged by different perspectives.

Tracey Morris, HR Business Partner  

AHRI’s Certificate IV in HRM 

“I gained so much from the Certificate IV in HRM with AHRI. It deepened my understanding and equipped me with new approaches to tackle different areas of HR with greater confidence and knowledge.”  

Geraldine Rossiter, Senior Executive Assistant 

AHRI Mentoring
Program
 

“AHRI’s Mentoring Program provided me with invaluable guidance and support, helping me to navigate my career path with confidence. My mentor gave me practical insights to enhance my understanding of HR.”

2024 mentee

We’ve used the Australian HR Capability Framework as a guideline in building our development framework and plans.

Felicity Gillard, Acting Executive Director, People and Culture, Alinta Energy