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HR Professions

Wellbeing Matters: taking time to recharge

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As the year winds down, it’s time to pause and recharge. Discover why prioritising your own wellbeing is essential for sustaining energy, empathy, and performance into the new year.
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Shaping the APS: HR insights from the 2025 APS Census

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What do the latest Census results reveal about HR’s impact in shaping the APS? Discover the trends behind engagement, leadership, and innovation that are driving our success.
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Leadership without the title

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Simone Bell and Natasha Meston share how they lead by example, act with integrity, and demonstrate reliability to build trust within their teams.
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Six top tips to master leadership

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Mastering the art of leadership is essential, so we've put together some top tips to help you stay ahead of the game.
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From Strategy to Action: Strengthening APS Leadership

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The Adapt Horizon Action Plan outlines a set of practical, system-focused actions designed to help agencies reduce duplication, improve efficiencies, and embed strong learning culture.
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Celebrating International HR Day

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To celebrate International HR Day, 250 HR professionals came together at the beautiful Old Parliament House in Canberra.
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Networking Event Wrap ups

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Brisbane and Townsville hosted our Queensland networking events, providing network members the opportunity to engage with one another and participate in panel discussions.
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Guidance on the Right to Disconnect in the Public Sector

The Guidance on the Right to Disconnect in the Public Sector provides agencies and managers with advice and guiding principles on the implementation of the new ‘right to disconnect’ provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009, which will commence on 26 August 2024.

Acknowledgement of Country

The APSC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.