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Our recent FINANCE TOWN HALL was truly an emotional roller coaster.

From the heartfelt stories shared by Samir and Ashley, demonstrating the power and humour of storytelling to the competitive spirit in our whisper game that fostered new connections, it was an event to remember. We hope you met some new colleagues and enjoyed the activities as much as we did. The event concluded with a touching moment of appreciation for our Finance team with our Finance Shine Awards and highlighted by the inspiring wall of appreciation.

A special thanks to our fantastic MC, Vivian Wang from our FPAC Team, for guiding us through the event with such poise and energy. 

Winter is coming: Some of you will remember my fondness of Game of Thrones (GOT). And with winter, a new series of the prequel launches in June. No late meetings on Tuesdays for this CFO!  In a university context, winter is not such an ominous proposition. There are plenty of wind shielded sun traps in our glorious estate. Winter is when we hit our full stride. The first semester is nearing its end and a new intake in imminent. The major infrastructure we have planned for the next five years is taking shape, budgets come into focus and the institutional strategy is taking centre stage.

Sydney listens: I am a little bit proud that you have been so responsive with a 91% (252 staff out of 256, fixed term and continuing staff gave us feedback). Thank you for your feedback, both positive and critical. Each is equally valuable.