Business Manager

I attended the annual Australian School Business Administrators (ASBA) conference in Mackay during week 7 of Term 2. 

The main topics covered were: 

• The rise of AI                       * QLD Demographic Trends 
• Corporate Leadership      * Overcoming Fears 

There was a great mix of thought provoking and challenging presenters. There is a real benefit to professional collaboration, sharing ideas, challenges and solutions that have been implemented on other sites. Of course, there is also a real richness to the networking possibilities at the accompanying social events. 

I was also able to meet with all the Business Managers from other Diocesan Colleges at Newman Catholic College on the 17th June. It was another opportunity to learn together and build collegiality. It reinforces the need for teaching group work skills to our current students. Our classrooms need to reflect our future workspaces – where collaboration, listening with intent and communication will be highly valued. 

The Wellness Centre will be a space that builds the skills required to be a life-long learner. We should see the first sod turned on this project in late 2026.

Regards

Hadyn Flynn

Business Manager