The Future of Charitable Retailing
What’s in Store Australia’s largest charitable retailers share their insights and predictions for 2021. What retail success will look like for our dedicated and passionate teams, how customer engagement will change, and why we need to transform to get there – so we can keep enjoying the journey.
Presenters: Sophia Marsh, General Manager Merchandise, Australian Red Cross Jamie Mackay, General Manager, Lifeline Retail QLD Jan Fitzgerald, Regional Manager VIC TAS, Salvos Stores Jeff Antcliff, General Manager, Vinnies VIC
The Future of Lower Waste Costs – How to Save $5 Million
Changing waste contractor billing from bin lifts to weight could save charities $5 million a year, provide data transparency, reduce waste-to-landfill, and reward progressive contractors through a collective tender. Find out how to make this happen in this cost-busting session.
Presenter: Mike Ritchie, Managing Director, MRA Consulting
Clarity in Communications – Messaging to Media, Government and Donors
Revisit the most popular speaker from the 2019 conference with a wonderfully insightful, powerful and entertaining session on key messaging. Why its so important to get your key points across to stakeholders, and how to structure it so it feels easy.
Presenter: Catriona Dixon, Top Bird, Toothless Parrot Communications
Collaboration between Local Councils and Charitable Reuse and Recycling Enterprises
Councils and charities share the same goals: healthy communities, clean streets free of dumping, opportunities for residents to donate pre-loved items for reuse, and the maximum community benefits. How can we work together better on landfill diversion, collections and avoided costs?
Presenters: Annie Walker, Regional Strategic Co-ordinator, SSROC Wes Knight, Waste Projects and Operations, Tweed Shire Council & Chair, RENEW NSW Melanie Kiely, CEO, Good Sammy Enterprises
State Government Circular Economy Policies
With more State Governments developing circular economy policies, what does this mean in terms of opportunities for charitable reuse and recycling enterprises? Where are the best opportunities for maximum environmental impact. What can we expect in terms of funding?
Presenters: Kathy Giunta, Director Circular Economy, EPA NSW Emily Byrne, Manager Waste & Resource Recovery, DELWP
Effective Grant Strategies for Charitable Reuse and Recycling Enterprises
Lifeline Darling Downs generated many millions of dollars in grant funding for their enterprise by engaging a dedicated grant writer. Why aren’t more charities doing this? What’s stopping charities apply for grants? And how we can win more of them – profitably and sustainably – to drive our mission goals.
Presenters: Louise Kennett, Submission Writer, Lifeline Darling Downs Kylie Strudwick, Co-Founder, We Do Grants
Retail Growth Strategies – COVID Case Studies Crisis brings opportunity
Two regional charities show how to embrace growth in a transformational market. One in Queensland that integrated two separate retail acquisitions during COVID, and one in Ballarat with a complete retail transformation and new vision for charity shops.
Presenters: Terry O’Neill, CEO, Link Vision Sarah Conners, Retail Operations, CAFS Ballarat
Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme for Australia
Why Australia desperately needs a product stewardship scheme for clothing, what it will look like across the supply chain, and how it will benefit brands and consumers as well as the charitable reuse and recycling sector. Its time for clothing solutions and sustainability in fashion.
Presenters: Leila Naja Hibri, CEO, Australian Fashion Council Peter Allan, CEO, Sustainable Resource Use Eloise Bishop, Head of Sustainability, David Jones and Country Road Group
International Keynote – Reuse and Recycling Best Practice Live from London
The urgency to accelerate reuse and recycling solutions is greater than ever. Global circular economy and resource recovery experts WRAP UK unveil the future of reuse and recycling for textiles, plastics and electricals in Australia. A must-watch session for all recycling staff.
Presenter: Dr Richard Swannell, Development Director, WRAP UK