ISES Student Conference 2013
The internationally award winning ISES Student Conference was held on Monday 13th May 2013 at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. The conference attracted in excess of 350 students. Students were given the oppportunity to meet and greet industry specialists, learn about international trends as well as the latest ideas and developments in the creative event industry.
Each year volunteers apply to assist with the conference. All of the volunteers vie for the ISES Emerging Talent Award which is presented at the annual ISES Gala Dinner. Previous winners include Chiara Hill (2011) and Jenny Le (2012).
This year's successful applicants and their assigned portfolios were:
- Amie Thompson - NMIT - Administration;
- Louise Millar - NMIT - Marketing
- Bailey O'Connor-Tennant - NMIT - Event Production
- Melinda De Matteo - Holmesglen - Logistics
- Mary Naumovski - AAWEP - Sponsorship
- Casey-lee Lyons - William Angliss Institute - Assistant Administration/Marketing
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Any queries regarding sponsorship or being involved in 2014 can be directed to the ISES Secretariat, Yvonne Wilson on 9646 9433 or melbourne@ises.org.au
Volunteering Opportunities for Events Students for 2013
Australian Open Tennis Championships
The cream of international tennis and their legion of fans congregates at Melbourne Park for the first Grand Slam of the year.
Where: Melbourne Park
When: January
Venue: Melbourne Park
Address: Melbourne Park
Batman Ave
Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: 03 9914 4400
Fax: 03 9650 1040
Email: info@tennis.com.au
Web: http://www.australianopen.com
FORMULA 1™ Australian Grand Prix
Each year Melbourne comes alive to the roar of engines, hosting the first round of the FIA World Championship.
Where: Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
When: March
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
Albert Rd
South Melbourne VIC 3205
Phone: 03 9258 7100
Fax: 03 9699 3300
Email: enquiries@grandprix.com.au
Web: http://www.grandprix.com.au
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
The spectacular Melbourne International Flower and Garden show boasts more than 10,000 cut flowers and 300 exhibitors.
Where: Carlton Gardens
When: March 2013
Venue: Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens
Address: Nicholson St
Carlton VIC 3000
Phone: 03 9864 1111
Fax: 03 9864 1112
Email: info@melbflowershow.com.au
Web: http://www.melbflowershow.com.au
Surfing Australia
Venue: Bells Beach Foreshore
Address: Bells Beach Rd
Bells Beach VIC 3228
Phone: 03 5261 2907
Fax: 03 5261 4460
Email: info@surfingvic.com
Web: http://www.surfingaustralia.com
Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
See the world's best riders in three Grand Prix classes compete in this exciting three-day event on Phillip Island.
Where: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
When: October 2013
Address: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Back Beach Rd
Smiths Beach VIC 3922
Phone: 03 9258 7100/131 931
Fax: 03 9699 3300
Email: enquiries@grandprix.com.au
Web: http://www.motogp.com.au
Spring Racing Carnival and Melbourne Cup Carnival
Frock up for six weeks of Spring Carnival action as world champion thoroughbreds descend on Melbourne for a first class racing season.
Where: Various venues
When: September – November 2013
Address: Metropolitan courses at Flemington, Moonee Valley, Caulfield and Sandown and country race courses all over Victoria
400 Epsom Rd
Flemington VIC 3031
Phone: 03 9258 4813 /1300 139 401
Fax: 03 9258 4707
Email: information@racingvictoria.net.au
Web: http://www.springracingcarnival.com.au/
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Oaktree Foundation
An Australian NGO run by volunteers under the age of 26 who work together to end global poverty.
For volunteering opportunities please contact Katelyn on k.butterss@theoaktree.org
Bicycle Network Victoria
There are many upcoming events with Amazing volunteer opportunities. Information on upcoming events is on the following link:
http://www.bv.com.au/general/join-in/20007/
If you surf on this link, you will find specific role descriptions on each volunteer opportunity. Applying is easy and the page is very friendly and attractive to surf for a while.
AIME Student Volunteer Program
Interested in gaining work experience at a premier industry event?
The Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) is the premier exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere for the meetings and incentives industry. This event showcases the best Australian, Asia Pacific and international destinations, products and services for meeting planners. AIME 2012 will be held on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 February at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The AIME Student Volunteer Program is available to students currently undertaking tertiary studies in Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing and/or Event Management. The Student Work Experience Program enables students to work with the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) and the world’s leading travel trade organiser, Reed Travel Exhibitions. Students can gain valuable industry experience over potentially four days by assisting with the coordinating and managing of a large exhibition.
Tasks may include:
• Assisting people with directions around the venue
• Distributing exhibition materials in the registration area
• Greeting/ushering people
• Monitoring educational session rooms
• Assisting in the exhibition area
Lunch is provided on both event days and there will be a break room available to students with refreshments. Work experience certificates will be issued after the exhibition and there will be prizes on offer for participating students.
Students who are interested in participating are required to send their expression of interest and return it to the AIME Student Work Experience Program Organiser Samuel Lee (samuel.lee@mcvb.com.au).
For further information go to: www.aime.com.au
