The Centre will be holding a Luncheon Seminar for Corporate Members on Thursday, 22nd September 2011, featuring guest speaker Ms Glenys Beauchamp, Secretary of the Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government.  Ms Beauchamp will address the topic of ”Governments and Communities in Partnership – the Role of RDAs”.

Ms Beauchamp has extensive experience in public administration. In December 2009, Ms Beauchamp was appointed Commonwealth Co-ordinator General to oversee implementation of the Government’s Economic Stimulus Plan. Prior to her appointment to PM&C, Ms Beauchamp worked in the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) as a First Assistant Secretary and Deputy Secretary.

The Luncheon will be held at the Crowne Plaza Adelaide, 16 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide, commencing 12:30pm.