Jay Weatherill, AO, Director of Development at Minderoo Foundation and leader of the Thrive by Five campaign since 2020, delivered this year’s Don Dunstan Oration. Weatherill, who served as Premier of South Australia from 2011 to 2018 and was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2021 for his distinguished service to South Australia and early childhood education, brought a wealth of knowledge and passion to this pivotal topic.

In his address, Our Generational Opportunity: How Policy and Politics Can Fix Australia’s Early Childhood System, Weatherill delved into early childhood education, highlighting the pressing need for reform and the steps policymakers could take to create a brighter future for the youngest Australians.

Attendees gained valuable perspectives from one of Australia’s influential voices on early childhood advocacy. The event fostered meaningful conversations about shaping the future for generations to come. Commissioner for Public Sector Employment Erma Ranieri facilitated a Q&A with the audience, making this a unique opportunity for engagement on an issue that impacts everyone.

 

 

Please note: This event is proudly hosted and funded by IPAA SA to support and enhance the public sector. As a not-for-profit association, event fees help us continue offering valuable resources and opportunities to our members. Your participation directly supports your professional association, ensuring we can deliver events like this to benefit your career and the public sector community.

Learn about our speakers

The Hon Jay Weatherill AO

Director
Minderoo Foundation

Jay Weatherill AO is the Director of Development at Minderoo Foundation and has run the Thrive by Five campaign since 2020.

Jay Weatherill was South Australia's 45th Premier. He was Premier of South Australia from 2011 until 2018. In 2021 was awarded an Office of the Order of Australia for his distinguished service to the people and parliament of South Australia and to early childhood and tertiary education.

Jay was born and educated in Adelaide's western suburbs, completing his secondary education at Henley High School.

He has held a range of portfolios including Environment and Conservation, Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister Assisting the Premier in Cabinet Business and Public Sector Management, Families and Communities, Housing, Ageing, Disability, Urban Development and Planning, Administrative Services, Local Government and Gambling. He is a member of the South Australian Executive Council.

Jay and his wife Melissa have two young daughters, Lucinda and Alice.

Erma Ranieri PSM FIPAA

IPAA SA President, Commissioner for Public Sector Employment
Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment

Appointed on 1 July 2014, Commissioner for Public Sector Employment Erma Ranieri works passionately towards creating a world-leading public sector that serves South Australians well, does what it says it will do, and to which every public servant is proud to belong.

With the role of the public sector being to serve and support South Australia to thrive, Erma leads sector-wide reform to modernise the public sector and continue to build on its value and service to the South Australian community.

Erma has worked for more than 30 years to help organisations optimise productivity and employee wellbeing. She was named a 2014 Telstra Business Woman of the Year as SA Winner of the Telstra Community and Government Award for her role in leading transformational change throughout the public sector.

With a key focus on flexibility, diversity and leadership development to ensure the public sector is positioned as an Employer of Choice, Erma continues to challenge cultural and structural barriers to drive innovative, collaborative and connected services for the community.

Event brought to you by

IPAA SA
Don Dunstan Foundation

Date
Monday, 9 December 2024

Time
(9:30 am Networking Morning Tea, & Registration)
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Inclusions
Morning Tea, Tea, Coffee, and Refreshments

Location
Adelaide Marriott Hotel, Ballroom 1
141 King William Street, Adelaide

Costs
Personal Member $60
State Government Member $77
Corporate Member $77
Non-member $155
Table of 8 $615

Read the Hon Jay Weatherill's Speech Here