IPAA SA was pleased to host the 2025 Don Dunstan Oration on Wednesday, 10 December, featuring an address by The Hon. Susan Close MP that spoke directly to the challenges and opportunities facing today’s public sector. The Don Dunstan...
The Institute of Public Administration Australia’s National Summit brought together state and federal perspectives on crucial issues affecting today’s public service. Across Australia, public servants are experiencing integrity and trust challenges and are seeking ways to strengthen trust with...
Former Secretary of the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Director of Biosecurity Andrew Metcalfe AO FIPAA has taken up the role of Institute of Public Administration (IPAA) president after Professor Renée Leon PSM FIPAA stepped down. At...
IPAA SA has sat down with some of their longest serving Personal Members to hear their reflections on what they have learnt being in public service for over 20 years. In this article, we explore their answers to the...
During this insight interview, long-standing public servant, Kym Bills shared insights about his career journey, challenges and lessons learned in the public service. Kym also explains what initially attracted him to working with public policy and some of the...
Looking back to 2020 and the onset of COVID-19, we could not have anticipated the challenges that our public sector would face. However, we also had no idea how it would transform the value of the public sector in...
What capabilities can you grow so we can improve, innovate and look toward the future as a public service? This July, IPAA SA Members had the opportunity to hear from Damien Walker, Chief Executive, Department of the Premier and...
We need to really make sure that we amplify our voices as women and make sure that we let people know that we are women of strength and that we’re strong. And we’re going to continue to fight for...
On behalf of our Divisional Council, we are thrilled to announce that Ms. Nerida Saunders, PSM, and Mr. David Brown have been awarded an IPAA National Fellowship. The award of National Fellow is made annually to individuals who have...
National Mental Health Month is an initiative of the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) to advocate for and raise awareness of Australian mental health. It is an important time where the Australian community comes together to raise awareness and promote...
