As we wrap up the year and get ready for a bit of downtime here in Australia, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you – our wonderful and loyal members – for your ongoing support.
Our sector is changing, and we may be troubled about the future. NEAS is no different. We’re navigating those challenges right alongside you. For some providers, change is something that happens to them; for others, it’s something they’re driving themselves. Either way, as members of NEAS, we look to make changes are for the better – they push us to improve, innovate, and grow.
What makes all this work so rewarding is our sense of community. NEAS is proud to bring people together – across borders, sectors, and backgrounds. Whether it’s through the conference in Australia, our popular webinar series, our fresh new look PD sessions, or our well-received event in Penang, it’s been fantastic to see so many like-minded providers and professionals connecting and sharing ideas.
Of course, none of this would be possible without our independent Board, our Advisory Committee, our assessors, and most importantly, our exceptional staff. A special shoutout to Gita, Huyen, Lia, Richard, and Silvia – thank you for all your energy and dedication, from me and on behalf of everyone at NEAS.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the 2026 NEAS Conference at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where we Believe that resilience and collective purpose will guide us into the year ahead.
To all our members and stakeholders – thank you for being such an engaged and supportive community throughout 2025. Here’s to an even bigger and better 2026… but not before we all enjoy a well-earned break!
Adam Kilburn
Chief Executive Officer
NEAS Australia
