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Committee for Melbourne

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9650 8800

Address: 4 Collins Street 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.melbourne.org.au

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25.01.2022 Time for greater collaboration! Tune into ABC News at 5:30pm to hear from our CEO Martine Letts commentary on the report commissioned from SGS Economics and Planning entitled 'Reimagining Australias South-East' released today. The report, produced prior to the COVID-19 crisis, details the extensive economic and social benefit that could be achieved if an East Coast Megaregion were established from Geelong to the Sunshine Coast.... The conversation continued today in The Age in its coverage, East coast mega-region would boost national growth: report, by Matt Wade and Jennifer Duke. https://www.theage.com.au//east-coast-mega-region-would-bo Read the report here: http://melbourne.org.au//blog/reimagining-australias-south

24.01.2022 Committee member, Nous Group discusses the strategic opportunities presented by Covid-19. As we collectively grapple with the imminent challenges appear clear, what does it mean for the long term? And what strategic opportunities may be presented by the pandemic? Participants at a recent Nous group panel discussed the issue. There was a sense of determination and optimism to bounce forward, not bounce back. https://www.nousgroup.com//higher-education-covid-19-oppo/

24.01.2022 A fantastic initiative by the state government housing Victoria's homeless by extending temporary accommodation, whilst also boosting the Greater Melbournes Visitor Economy. Join the Committee for our future Road to Recovery Forums https://melbourne.org.au//greater-melbournes-visitor-econ/ Read The Age article here: https://www.theage.com.au//hotel-stays-for-2000-homeless-e

24.01.2022 Martine Letts, CEO Committee for Melbourne featured in Saturday's Herald Sun when asked about the use of water taxis on the Yarra River. The Yarra River provides an opportunity to take pressure off our roads by trialling water taxis linking precincts such as Docklands, Southbank, Fishermans Bend and the Arts and Sports destinations, such as Melbourne Olympic Parks. Make the Yarra the central feature connecting all of our city like other great cities of the world. The Yarra... goes from Docklands to South Wharf, Crown Promenade, Federation Square, Birrarung Marr to Melbourne Olympic Parks. It’s a once in a generation opportunity to connect all our workspaces, sporting, arts and outdoor attractions as we approach the summer season. Sweep aside the crippling bureaucracy to make this happen by fast-tracking water taxi permits, activating the promenades. https://www.heraldsun.com.au//faba507da28705b3549422bcd798

23.01.2022 Join us for a free webinar at 11am on Wednesday exploring Eastern Seaboard Collaboration with special guest Geoff Roberts, Chief Commissioner of the Greater Sydney Commission. The benefits of collaboration across Australia have been demonstrated by the rapid and co-ordinated health response to the COVID-19 crisis, through the newly formed National Cabinet. It has been recognised that Australia should try to retain such cooperation following this crisis, in recovery and beyond.... It is timely therefore that the Committee for Melbourne has identified the benefits of collaboration across an East Coast Megaregion, in its report released on 18 May, entitled Reimagining Australias South-East. The report, which was commissioned from SGS Economics and Planning, details the extensive economic and social benefit that could be achieved if an East Coast Megaregion were established from Geelong to the Sunshine Coast. The findings in the report reinforce that an East Coast Megaregion will facilitate enhanced export capabilities and co-ordinated innovation, infrastructure investment and settlement strategies. Though commissioned before the bushfires and COVID-19, its recommendations appear to the Committee, more apposite than ever. Join Martine Letts, CEO, Committee for Melbourne, the author Terry Rawnsley, Principal Partner, SGS Economics and Planning, and Geoff Roberts AM, Chief Commissioner - Greater Sydney Commission, to hear about the benefits of an East Coast Megaregion. https://melbourne.org.au//sgs-mega-regions-event-eastern-/

22.01.2022 Committee for Melbourne congratulates CSIRO, Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM FAA FTSE who was recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.

22.01.2022 Thank you Herald Sun for the fantastic write up in Saturday's Herald Sun on our Transporting Melbourne report, launching this week. https://www.heraldsun.com.au//d1e7828b27daf36ab93467d1add5 Join us at 11 am on Wednesday with Ishaan Nangia of McKinsey & Company, Michel Masson CEO Infrastructure Victoria, Alison Leighton GM Strategy, Planning and Climate Change City of Melbourne, Brendan Bourke CEO Port of Melbourne and Leanne Edwards Director Policy and Research at Committe...e for Melbourne as they discuss the report and the need for a plan that sets a vision for Melbourne's transport future. Register for our free webinar here: https://melbourne.org.au//transporting-melbourne-launch-r/ #Transport #industry #Melbourne

22.01.2022 Its a match! Sign up today to Australian Volunteers International SkillsBank, Australias first dedicated skilled online volunteering platform, free of charge during the pandemic. Almost 80 per cent of Australian companies offer staff a number of volunteer days each year as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments. Yet, despite actively encouraging participation, only 17 per cent of companies reach their volunteer days target. At the same time, Austral...ias 59,000 registered charities struggle to access the skills they desperately need. Time poor and resource stretched, it usually feels like more trouble than its worth. To address this, AVI has launched SkillsBank, Australias first dedicated online skilled volunteering platform. https://www.avi.org.au/skillsbank/ #volunteering #skills #skillsforthefuture #notforprofit

21.01.2022 The Committee for Melbourne (the Committee) released a report on 18th May commissioned from SGS Economics and Planning entitled Reimagining Australias South-East. The report, produced prior to the COVID-19 crisis, details the extensive economic and social benefit that could be achieved if an East Coast Megaregion were established from Geelong to the Sunshine Coast. Watch Martine Letts, CEO Committee for Melbourne on @ABC News where she discusses the report and the significant benefits of the establishment of a Megaregion. Read the full report here: http://melbourne.org.au//blog/reimagining-australias-south

20.01.2022 Committee for Melbourne welcomes the Victorian Government’s timely announcement of an investment of $5.3 billion into building 12,000 social and affordable homes over four years. We have long advocated for such a move, given the growing number households on waiting lists across Victoria and the growing need for affordable housing for key workers who are increasingly being placed under financial stress or being pushed further away from where they work. There is an imperative to increase social and affordable housing in Victoria across the spectrum of need (very low, low and moderate-income households) which has been exacerbated by COVID-19. https://melbourne.org.au/taskforce/housing-mix/ https://www.theage.com.au//this-will-change-lives-5-3-bill

20.01.2022 CfM member CSIRO SME Connect Team's Megan Sebben and Joe Dodd together with Stefan Hajkowicz from CSIRO Data 61 will be presenting at the CSIRO Kick Start and Innovation Connections programs on Wednesday 3rd June at 10.30 am. The webinar, hosted by APR Intern, is aimed at businesses of all sizes looking to accelerate R&D. PhD graduates, students and Universities will provide an opportunity to learn more about industry trends forecasted to follow COVID-19, growth opportunities and how digitalisation can help future-proof businesses. We encourage you to register for this important webinar as we embark on the Road to Recovery: https://lnkd.in/ghYEktN #innovation # #innovationculture #innovativeecosystems

17.01.2022 A milestone reached!

16.01.2022 Committee congratulates Naomi Milgrom AO, Naomi Milgrom Foundation, recipient of the 2018 Melbourne Achiever Award, for being awarded the Companion (AC) in the General Division in the Queen's Birthday 2020 Honours List for eminent service to the community through philanthropic leadership and support for the promotion of the arts, architecture, design excellence and cultural exchange, and to business. Committee also congratulates Councillor Arron Wood AM, for being awarded the... Member (AM) in the General Division in the Queen's Birthday 2020 Honours List for significant service to local government, to the environment, and to the community of Melbourne. http://melbourne.org.au/event/melbourne-achiever-award-1099 #queensbirthdayhonours

16.01.2022 Committee for Melbourne is proud to launch Transporting Melbourne, our consolidated integrated transport report. Transporting Melbourne was written prior to the onset of COVID-19, yet its key message remains more relevant than ever. The development and publication of a comprehensive integrated transport plan, which incorporates transport, land-use and economic development planning, is essential for the future of Greater Melbourne. It will provide certainty for the settlement,... investment and development activity that is essential for the economy. Today we held a virtual forum to launch the report with over 150 guests via our E-ROOM. Thank you to our panellists Ishaan Nangia Partner McKinsey & Company, Michel Masson CEO Infrastructure Victoria, Alison Leighton General Manager Strategy, Planning & Climate Change City of Melbourne, Brendan Bourke CEO Port of Melbourne. Please click on the Committees Transport Hub for access on-demand to Transporting Melbourne, research, media coverage, event recordings and latest news. https://melbourne.org.au//iabc-community-and-stakeholder-/

16.01.2022 The Committee supports todays announcement by Premier Dan Andrews and Treasurer Tim Pallas that the Victorian government is considering ways to kickstart the economy by fast-tracking and boosting construction projects and partnering with the private sector for investment in recovery projects. Consideration of investment in sectors hardest hit by the crisis is also welcome, such as events and tourism. CfM is committed to the road to recovery. https://lnkd.in/gc9bDXz #melbourne40 #construction #roadtorecovery https://www.heraldsun.com.au//704e7ed9cb6d53f4ff8f45f85289

16.01.2022 Without an effective vaccine or preventative drug treatment for COVID-19, isolation, quarantine and physical distancing are the crucial tools we can use to reduce the impact of the virus. These interventions rely on the support and engagement of communities to ensure this response strategy is successful. The highly innovative Australian-led Optimise Study will provide real-time epidemiological information and modelled predictions on the impact of isolation, quarantine and phy...sical distancing measures. This information will help inform national policy and response strategies, in alignment with community needs, to restore economic activity whilst keeping new infections of COVID-19 at a low level. Burnet Institute Deputy Director, Professor Margaret Hellard AM and the presenters will discuss how the multidisciplinary Optimise team will engage with government, community organisations, advocates, and leaders to ensure strategies and interventions are informed by the diverse needs of our society. Thursday 17th September 2020, 4:00 pm 5:30 pm. Follow BioMelbourne Network link to sign up: https://biomelbourne.org/event/bioforum-the-optimise-study/ See more

14.01.2022 The Committee for Melbourne welcomes today’s historic announcement of Melbourne Airport Rail Link. We look forward to the delivery a successful service, including speed, frequency, reliability and delivery of the best possible passenger experience. https://melbourne.org.au//20201121-Media-Release_Committee #MARL #AirportRailLink

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Rosterfy who have been announced as the winner of Asia Startup Competition powered by GSIC and Sport Singapore. Powered by The Global Sports Innovation Center powered by Microsoft (GSIC) and Sport Singapore (SportSG), over 100 startups from 22 different countries submitted their application for consideration. After a thorough screening process, GSIC and SportSG identified Rosterfy as one of ten finalists noting the Mitigation of Pandemics and Public He...alth as a key consideration in their decision-making process. Shannan Gove, Co-Founder and Head of Sales at Rosterfy said they were very humbled and proud to be announced as one of the winners of GSIC and SportSGs Asia Startup Competition. The calibre of finalists for this event was incredibly impressive! To even be listed as a finalist was a real honour but to take home the prize at the end of the day really is testimony to our team's commitment and their hard work to ensure that our product is the best in the market when it comes to volunteer and paid staff engagement. Winners of the GSIC and SportSG Asia Startup Competition will receive a membership at GSIC and the opportunity to work on a pilot project with Sport Singapore.

14.01.2022 As we embark on our COVID-19 Road to Recovery, we can learn from cities around the world that are acting to increase social distancing and economic recovery. Communities are looking for short-term, low-cost, scalable interventions that can catalyse long-term change. Improvements to the experience for people who walk and cycle, while creating and activating high streets and centres, will create attractive places to live, work and invest. Today Joanne Carmichael, Sub Regional Lead for the Advisory, Planning and Design business and Mark Rowland, Associate from Arup, Melbourne, Peter Smith, CEO, City Of Port Phillip and Jocelyn Chiew, Director of City Design, City of Melbourne discuss Arups Tactical Urbanism' paper and the Melbourne ideas to outcomes we can champion. Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/dVmKcaH

13.01.2022 The Committee is pleased to invite you to Rebuilding Melbourne with E-Transport. This webinar with top industry and academic experts will ask how micro-mobility options like e-scooters and e-bikes will help Melbourne with its economic recovery from COVID-19. The discussion will be moderated by Fiona Patten MP, Reason Party Leader and Member for the Northern Metropolitan Region. Ms Patten is an advocate for improving our transport systems, supporting a fast transition to zer...o emissions and as a key public figure and resident of Melbourne is rightly concerned with how Melbourne should plan for the days after COVID-19. Guest Speakers include Mitchell Price, Head of Government Relations, Lime (Asia Pacific) Hussein Dia Professor of Future Urban Mobility, Swinburne University of Technology and Michelle Mannering, Co-Founder, Raine Scooters. Register for this free webinar here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rebuilding-melbourne-with-e #micromobility #roadtorecovery See more

13.01.2022 Introducing The Event Sessions, a mini-series that offers the chance to engage in more than a soundbite, podcast or zoom call. Instead, the episodes provide a refreshing lens into varying concepts with deeper, more meaningful conversations on how to arm our industry with inspiration and direction during turbulent times. The Event Sessions offer high-quality visuals produced and directed by industry veterans with strong creative vision and expertise as we embark on the road t...o recovery. Committee for Melbourne is a proud presenting partner, presented by Antony Hampel, Founder of Alive Events Agency-Live, Virtual and Hybrid Agency and Jennifer Trethewey, Author and Change Agent, the topics are relevant, the questions are unique, and the answers are tangible. Part 1 of Season 1 includes: 1: Steve Sammartino Futurist & Keynote Speaker 2: Peter Jones - CEO Peter Jones Special Events 3: Chris Richardson - Partner, Findex Group Take a peek here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzawyQjV9-Q&t=2s #events #roadtorecovery

12.01.2022 The Big Issue is back! The Big Issue Australia magazine will welcome back its vendors to street selling from today, Monday 29 June, following a three month hiatus due to the COVID-19 crisis. When you see them around town in their fluoro vests, make them feel welcome by buying a magazine and stopping for a chat. #ProudlyWorking #HelpingPeopleHelpThemselves #TheBigIssueAustralia

11.01.2022 The Committee for Melbourne welcomes the Federal Governments commitment yesterday to fast-tracking key nation-building infrastructure, but would seek a consultative process that involves a range of stakeholders, to determine the appropriate investments aligned to a transparent settlement strategy for Australias East Coast. The Committee released a report in May entitled Reimagining Australias South-East detailing the establishment of a megaregion from Geelong to the Sunshine Coast, part of which would involve infrastructure commitments that are driven by key population settlement benefits. http://melbourne.org.au//blog/reimagining-australias-south #Megaregion #Collaboration

10.01.2022 Join us tomorrow for a free webinar discussing 'Recharging our mental and physical space during COVID-19'. Register via the link below, we look forward to seeing you virtually at 12pm AEST. Bates Smart https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mental-health-wellbeing-dur... #health #wellness #leadership

10.01.2022 Not-for-Profit (NFP) and charitable organisations are arguably the lifeblood of Australian society. Committee for Melbourne is delighted to invite you to a free webinar this Thursday 28 May at 2:00 pm AEST on "How Charities can thrive in a post-COVID-19 world." Our guest speakers are: Scott Chapman | Chief Executive Officer Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Sarah Davies AM | Chief Executive Officer, Philanthropy Australia... Dr Gary Johns | Commissioner, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Frank Kelloway | Partner, For Purpose Commercial Advisory, Deloitte Consulting Register here, all welcome: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-charities-can-thrive-in #notforprofit #charity Royal Flying Doctor Service - Victorian Section Philanthropy Australia Deloitte Consulting

09.01.2022 Yesterday, Committee for Melbourne members explored the findings of Infrastructure Victorias latest report; Good Move: Fixing Transport Congestion, highlighting the real costs of congestion. We need to change the way we think about future transport systems to achieve optimum value-for-money infrastructure investment. This includes exploring the way we pay for our roads, transport, and parking.... Whilst the COVID-19 crisis has temporarily reduced transport network congestion, failure to implement policies that address pre-existing issues means that congestion and over-crowding will likely re-emerge when full economic activity resumes. Thanks to Infrastructure Victoria, our expert panel, and our members for a great forum. You can read the report here: https://www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au//executive-summ/

08.01.2022 Let’s Melbourne Again.and rebuild Connectivity, Capacity and Confidence. Melbourne has achieved significant milestones in suppressing COVID-19. With the welcome reopening of many internal borders, we must work hard to regain its once renowned connectivity and deliver a much-needed return of interstate air capacity. This will require a concerted effort to restore consumer confidence in Australia’s ability to travel, visit and stay. Australia is losing $319 million dollars a d...ay in domestic travel and the impact on commerce, families, communities and major events is profound. The direct economic gains in restarting domestic aviation over the summer holiday period could be $3.3 Billion (Source BCA). Committee for Melbourne in partnership with Victoria Tourism Industry Council - VTIC Australian Tourism Industry Council Business Council of Australia is calling for us to work hard and fast to promote confidence and capacity to encourage safe access and return travel to Melbourne. Continue reading here: https://melbourne.org.au//Media-Release-Aviation_Social-me #LetsMelbourneAgain #RoadtoRecovery

05.01.2022 The Committee for Melbourne invites you to join us in the E-ROOM for a forum on 'An Eastern Seaboard settlement plan to build national economic recovery'. The forum will be a conversation with John Alexander OAM, MP, Member for Bennelong and Chair of Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities. Please register for this free forum on Monday, 29 June 11:00 AM 12:00PM via: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/an-eastern-seaboard-settlem

04.01.2022 SURVIVAL PACKAGE TO HELP SAVE ARTS JOBS. The Victorian Government is helping to save hundreds of jobs in the states independent creative and cultural sector while keeping Victorians connected through the coronavirus crisis. A $16.8 million survival package will provide immediate support to Victorian creative organisations and individuals to sustain employment, develop new works and provide opportunities for creative community participation. Victorias creative industries are... a jobs powerhouse, contributing $31 billion to the economy annually and employing 260,000 people 8 per cent of the states workforce. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au//200426-Survival-Package-To http://melbourne.org.au/pol/ongoing-taskforces/arts-culture

02.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day and this years message is Theres more to say after #RUOK. Today is the perfect day to ask a simple question and have a conversation that could change a life. Committee for Melbourne thanks the work of R U OK, especially during this challenging time for all Victorians. For more information and resources visit: http://ruok.org.au. #ruokday #theresmoretosay

02.01.2022 On this day five years ago, The Hon. Linda Dessau, AC was sworn in as Victoria's 29th Governor, the first female Governor in Victoria. Congratulations to Committee for Melbourne Patron on this historical appointment. At the time Linda said, "As I have observed elsewhere, [it's an appointment] that I hope will be less and less a matter for comment as more and more women inevitably step into more and more roles in this state." #leadership #patron

02.01.2022 Committee Foundation member Toyota Australia has utilised its advanced design, technology and production expertise to help assist the medical community in protecting them from the COVID-19 virus by developing and manufacturing PPE face masks. Every day, these people are literally putting their lives on the line to deal with this situation and we at Toyota have the advanced technology, design and manufacturing expertise to rapidly develop and produce the essential protective supplies they need, said Toyota Australia Vice President of Sales and Marketing Sean Hanley https://www.miragenews.com/toyota-technology-lends-a-hand-/ #community #toyota #melbourne40 #inthistogether

02.01.2022 Committee for Melbourne and ARUP are delighted to invite you to an event on Tactical Urbanisation: Making it Happen. https://melbourne.org.au//tactical-urbanisation-making-it/

02.01.2022 Committee for Melbourne calls for a rapid and collaborative response to Virgin Airlines' voluntary administration with Melbourne a key part of the solution. The Committee for Melbourne calls for a rapid industry-led and government supported, response to the grounding of Virgin Airlines. Melbourne is likely to become the largest city in Australia by 2037 and already contributes significantly to the business, arts, culinary, freight and tourism aviation activity of the country..., and is already the second largest hub for the Australian aviation industry, said Martine Letts, CEO Committee for Melbourne. Read the full story here: https://www.abc.net.au//virgin-australia-owes-7-b/12198130