MEMBERSHIP PROSPECTUS UNITE PROMOTE GROW EDUCATE

MEMBERSHIP PROSPECTUS UNITE PROMOTE GROW EDUCATE

CONTENTS Message from the Chief Executive Officer... 3 Message from the Mayor... 4 Our Vision, Our Mission... 5 Membership benefits... 8 Membership savings... 9 Major events... 10 Our Committee... 11 Membership Levels and Fees... 12 Application to join Study Gold Coast... 13 2

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER As a former Gold Coast student, I can truly say this city offers a quality educational experience in an unbeatable location. With the Gold Coast s diverse offering of education and training delivered in a clean, vibrant, modern and safe environment, the region is the perfect backdrop for students both locally, domestically and from across the world to learn. Study Gold Coast is the city s peak education and training industry body. The team at Study Gold Coast is committed to help promote and grow the education, training and innovation industry on the Gold Coast. We are working closely with our members, partners and stakeholders to position this sector as a leading economic driver of the city. Study Gold Coast is an active advocate for the industry. We seek to bring the industry together and create opportunity for growth between our members. Our four pillars are promote, grow, unite and educate. Our role is to promote the city as a destination of choice for students and to provide platforms for growth and development for industry. We bring together the industry with business and government to further enhance the growing sector. The organisation has a long term strategy to grow the number of students on the Gold Coast by providing meaningful experiences, connections and memories. Study Gold Coast enables collaboration between the industry to better promote and advocate the sector and assist its growth to become a more significant economic pillar. Being part of Study Gold Coast allows members access and insight to local data and trends and growth opportunities. We look forward to meeting with your organisation and welcoming you to the Study Gold Coast team. Shannon Willoughby 3

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR It is my pleasure to support Study Gold Coast as the city s peak education and training industry body. Study Gold Coast plays an important role in the education and training industry on the Gold Coast, enjoying a close relationship with Council as the body endeavours to actively support, promote and grow the region s industry. The education and training industry provides employment for close to 18,000 Gold Coast residents, so it is important to have an industry body like Study Gold Coast, in place to provide as much support as possible to the sector. I would particularly like to acknowledge the growing interest and support that Study Gold Coast has shown towards the thousands of international students in the city. Education remains one of the nation s top export industries, so I welcome the programs, initiatives and overall support that Study Gold Coast has extended to the promotion of international education growth within the global environment. As a member-based organisation, Study Gold Coast s continued success and growth will rely on further Gold Coast education and training providers joining this peak body. I am confident that continuing membership growth, coupled with active communication and engagement between Study Gold Coast and the city s education and training providers will guarantee the organisation s long-term success. I look forward to working closely with Study Gold Coast in the future and encourage your favourable consideration of their funding applications. Yours sincerely Mayor Tom Tate 4

OUR VISION, OUR MISSION VISION The Gold Coast is Australia s favourite classroom. The vibrant city is recognised globally for providing quality education and training, innovation and opportunity in the backdrop of an unrivalled destination. MISSION Study Gold Coast positions the education and training sector as one of the city s fundamental economic pillars. As the peak industry body, it promotes and unites the industry to grow student numbers domestically and internationally. Study Gold Coast educates the community about the value of the sector, provides meaningful student experiences and also promotes the economic value of the industry to increase the city s talent pool, attract more employers and add depth to the city s social fabric. 5

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Benefit Ordinary Member Associate Member Access to destination marketing materials and resources Access to discounts and special rates for some Study Gold Coast events Access to Study Gold Coast staff for market advice Business growth and lead opportunities at networking functions Exclusive invitations to member events and workshops Institution representation at all Study Gold Coast marketing meetings/workshops Member introduction to potential global partners Institution representation at TESOL sessions Assistance with organisation of internship programs/work placement with Industry Logo and link on Study Gold Coast website Social Media using Study Gold Coast digital media channels to promote your organisation Exclusive marketing and media opportunities including media releases Representation at City of Gold Coast, International Education & Training Advisory Council, and Gold Coast Tourism, GC Health Alliance and Safety Forum meetings Student participation in Student Ambassador Programs (International and Domestic) Inclusion with Agent/Media familiarisations Member assistance with updated market advice Opportunity to provide articles for Study Gold Coast monthly newsletter Use of the Study Gold Coast logo Access to Study Gold Coast Calendar of confirmed events Access to Mayor s customised Second Home Strategy video Access to exclusive partnership programs run by City of Gold Coast and Study Gold Coast Opportunity to be part of Study Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Education Legacy Program Access to statistical data relevant to education industry Assistance with organisation of trade delegation visits to member institutions Articulation and pathway assistance between member institutions Student representation at Student Focus Group workshops Student participation in the Mayor s International Student Friendship Ceremony Student employment and leadership workshops Student inclusion in marketing and advertising campaigns for tourism providers Preference for opportunity to co-exhibit at trade shows Student engagement Student collateral 8

MEMBERSHIP SAVINGS Opportunity Study Gold Coast Non-members Study Gold Coast Events including workshops, meetings and networking Gold Coast Careers Expo 5% discount + 10% early booking 10% early booking Gold Coast Science & Tech Festival Free of charge Free of charge Mayor's Student Friendship Ceremony Free of charge $200 to exhibit tourist activities TESOL Sessions Free of charge $50 Education Marketing Conferences/workshops Free of charge $100 Business breakfast series Free of charge 15% discount Networking sessions Free of charge 15% discount Advertising Publications and applications Study Gold Coast Study Guide Free of charge N/A Student City Guide 10 % discount Gold Coast Careers Expo Guide/App 10% N/A Electronic newsletters editorial Current student database Free of charge N/A International Student Recruitment Agents Free of charge N/A Electronic newsletters advertising Current student database $200 $400 International Student Recruitment Agents $200 $400 Study Gold Coast website advertising Logo and link to your institution Social Media support Free of charge Facebook share Free of charge $50 Twitter Re-Tweet Free of charge $50 You Tube video inclusion Free of charge $50 Instagram share Free of charge $50 Study Gold Coast Merchandise All Study Gold Coast merchandise 10% discount Full price 9

MAJOR EVENTS Study Gold Coast produce three major events throughout the year which are offered to members inclusive of their fee or at a discount. Gold Coast Careers Expo an annual event which attracts a large number of potential students, parents and adults looking for career options, relevant education and training options and to upskill. Gold Coast International Students Day an annual day of activity, music and culture which celebrates multiculturalism on the Gold Coast engaging international students and locals. Gold Coast Science and Tech Fest The program features pop-up and satellite events that are held around the Gold Coast throughout the week. It also provides fun and interesting activities for kids, students, adults and everyone with curiosity and features hands on workshops, children s activities, Science and technology career discussions and much more. TESOL sessions SGC TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) sessions are invaluable professional development opportunities for TESOL teachers and Directors of Studies in ELICOS institutions. Marketing Meetings and Workshops These meetings give SGC members the chance to receive/provide updates on the education and training sector and share information/collaborate on partnerships. Marketing Conferences The combined Marketing Conference allows SGC members to attend workshops with targeted speakers in the education and training sector (Australia wide) and receive insight and up-to-date industry information and statistics relevant to domestic/ international students. Networking Functions SGC members and potential members attend networking functions with targeted industry speakers, relevant to education, training and employment on the Gold Coast and Queensland. Student Focus Groups SGC members institutions will form Student Focus groups which enable chosen students to collect/ provide information around destination marketing, advocacy and event planning to SGC to assist with domestic and international marketing strategies. Training Reference Group Meeting/Business Hub Series SGC member participation in Training Reference Groups in conjunction with the Department of Education, Training and Employment. Members will also be invited to a City of Gold Coast and SGC hosted series of industry briefings. Community Engagement Forums SGC to host forums at Core member institutions to showcase world-class institutions to the general public. The goal behind these forums is to see high profile speakers speak at the institutions promoting its worldclass facilities. Student Advisory Board SGC will host a Student Advisory Board to assist with SGC events. SGC s aim is to help create more meaningful experiences during the students time on the Gold Coast whilst gathering information and brainstorming ideas around SGC events, in particular the Gold Coast International Students Day. 10

OUR COMMITTEE The eight members of the Study Gold Coast Committee represent a cross-section of education providers on the Gold Coast. Robert Borbidge AO (Chairman) Mr Borbidge is a former Australian politician who served as the 35th Premier of Queensland from 1996 to 1998. Rob serves as Chairman on the Study Gold Coast Committee. He is also Chair of the Embracing 2018 Advisory Committee for the Commonwealth Games. Professor Bill MacGillivray (Deputy Chairman), Deputy Vice Chancellor, Southern Cross University Professor Bill MacGillivray is the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Southern Cross University. Mr MacGillivray graduated with a PhD in Physics and has over 18 years experience in the education industry. Professor MacGillivray represents Southern Cross University while seating as a Committee Member with Study Gold Coast. Nick Bottrall (Treasurer), Chief Executive Officer, EIM Training Nick Bottrall is the Chief Executive Officer of EIM Training. Mr Bottrall established EIM in early 2004 and has extensive experience in the education industry. Mr Bottrall represents all Study Gold Coast RTO Members while seating as a Committee Member with Study Gold Coast. Shannon Willoughby (Secretary), Chief Executive Officer, Study Gold Coast Shannon Willoughby is the Chief Executive Officer of Study Gold Coast. Ms Willoughby graduated Bond University on a scholarship and has over 10 years experience in the media and is immensely passionate about the Gold Coast and what it has to offer. Shannon represents Study Gold Coast while seating as a Committee Member. Jenny Dodd (Committee Member), General Manager, TAFE Queensland Gold Coast Jenny Dodd is the General Manager of TAFE Queensland Gold Coast. Jenny has over 25 years experience in the education industry. Jenny represents TAFE Queensland Gold Coast while seating as a Committee Member with Study Gold Coast. Professor Sarah Todd (Committee Member), Vice President Global, Griffith University Professor Sarah Todd commenced at Griffith as Pro Vice Chancellor (International) - now Vice President (Global) - in late 2013, having previously been at the University of Otago in New Zealand. As Vice President (Global), Sarah has executive level leadership, management and budgetary control over Griffith International, which incorporates three areas: the International Office, the Griffith English Language Institute, and the International Business Development Unit. Professor Todd represents Griffith University while seating as a Committee Member with Study Gold Coast. Councilor Cameron Caldwell (Committee Member), Councilor Division 3, City of Gold Coast Councilor Cameron Caldwell is the Councilor for Division 3 for the City of Gold Coast. Cameron is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and has practised law since 2003. He is a qualified mediator, patrolling lifesaver and is the patron of a number of local community organisations. Cameron was recently elected to his second term in Council of the City of Gold Coast, representing Division 3 at the northern end of the city. Cameron holds the positions of Chair of the City Planning Committee, Chair of the Mayors Technical Advisory Committee, Board Member of Study Gold Coast, and member of the Council of Mayors Infrastructure & Planning Committee. Councilor Caldwell represents the City of Gold Coast while seating as a Committee Member with Study Gold Coast. John Le Lievre (Committee Member), Vice President Administration, Bond University John Le Lievre is the Vice President Administration for Bond University. Mr Le Lievre has been a part of Bond for over 25 years. Prior to Bond, Mr Le Lievre was managing director of EIE Australia, a Japanese Investment Group. Mr Le Lievre represents Bond University as a Committee Member with Study Gold Coast. 11

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES & FEES Ordinary Member $1,700.00 Inc. GST (please tick if applicable) Associate Member $550.00 Inc. GST (please tick if applicable) Membership fees are for the calendar year July June, with new members charged on a pro-rata basis for the first year. Membership fees entitle education institutions to access Study Gold Coast initiatives. Specific service requests and tailored activities may attract additional fees on a per-case basis. Definition of an Ordinary Member (as per Study Gold Coast Constitution): To be eligible as an Ordinary Member of the Network one must be: a) a self-accrediting institution with University status recognised by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standard Agency (TEQSA); or i. a Technical and Further Education provider (TAFE); or ii. a registered provider of education (being a registered school, registered training organisation or an English Language School which meets National English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) standards) with a physical campus in the Gold Coast City local government area; or iii. a local government authority who contribute the prescribed Membership Fee. Definition of an Associate Member (as per Study Gold Coast Constitution): a) To be eligible as an Associate Member of the Network one must be: i. a non-registered education or home-stay provider; or ii. a business within the education industry in the City of Gold Coast local government area 12

APPLICATION TO JOIN STUDY GOLD COAST Contact Information Organisation: Postal Address: Street Address: Postcode: Phone: Fax: Email: Website: Marketing Contact This contact will be the contact person for Study Gold Coast to be in contact with for all Marketing, Web, Newsletter and Social Media matters. Marketing Contact: Phone: Fax: Email: Website: Facebook: Twitter: You Tube: 13

Company Profile Number of Staff: Established Year: Company Profile: Attached/still to be supplied Certificate of Currency: Attached/still to be supplied Achievements/Awards: Company s Focus: Payment Details Cheque for $ (payable to Study Gold Coast) Please debit my bankcard/mastercard/visa for $ (delete what s not applicable) Please note a 2% surcharge fee is added for Credit Card payments Direct Deposit (Bank Details BSB 034 660 ACCT 271709 REF: INV #) Cardholders Name: Card Number: Expiry: / CCV: Signature: I would like to become a Study Gold Coast Member. Please have a member of the Study Gold Coast team contact me personally within the next three days to confirm receiving our organisation s Membership Application Form. I agree to the Terms and Conditions as outlined below. Terms and Conditions: Study Gold Coast reserves the right to: accept or decline any application for membership at its discretion; cancel benefits to any member who does not demonstrate a commitment to the objectives, strategies, role and functions of Study Gold Coast; allocate at its discretion, a category of membership; alter any terms, conditions and rates of membership at any time during the period of membership. Membership benefits are effective from the date of membership payment. Study Gold Coast Membership does not guarantee your inclusion in marketing material. All potential members are subject to board approval and must not be under investigation from a statutory authority or government department as a membership requirement. 14

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