Strata Community

Quarterly SAT Case Update
2022-11-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Time TBC

Learn about recent SAT cases and their significance to the strata industry in this information packed session.

SCA QLD End of Year Networking (Townsville)
2022-11-23 17:30 - 20:30 UTC
An evening for members to catch up, reflect on the year with some festive cheer and network with other members, in a casual setting.

SCA (QLD) End of Year Networking is all about celebrating in a relaxed environment, leaving the stress of work behind, and taking the time to enjoy each other in a social setting.

Principal's Retreat - MEMBERS ONLY
2022-11-20 08:00 - 2022-11-22 17:00 UTC
Pre Drinks & 2 Day Program

Principals play a vital role to promote appropriate, reasonable, fair, respectful and courteous behaviour in the workplace at all times. Subject matter expert and facilitator, Michelle Bihary, will take you, and fellow principal’s across Australia and New Zealand, on a 2-day journey with theoretically informed, practical solutions and strategies. Michelle’s approach can be implemented quickly and immediately to provide tangible results.

SCA (SA/NT) 2022 CHU Strata Community Awards
2022-11-18 18:00 - 23:30 UTC
Across eleven categories, the annual SCA (SA/NT) Strata Community Awards for Excellence recognises and rewards businesses and individuals who make a significant contribution to the strata industry and community. The Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation will be held on Friday 18 November 2022.

Round Table Discussion
2022-11-18 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
An opportunity to join an expert panel in discussions to seek out the practicalities and legalities of managing owners corporations.

QLD CPD Webinar: Energy Embedded Networks in Depth
2022-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
There are sustainability target on the horizon and this in depth presentation can be of real value to all Strata managers. Join Ben Humphries as he presents an in depth presentation on energy sustainability options for Bodies Corporates, including an up to date Electricity Market Update.

Strata Community Excellence Awards 2022
2022-11-11 18:00 - 23:30 UTC
Location: Pullman Melbourne

Across eleven categories, the annual 2022 CHU, Macquarie Bank, SCA (VIC) ​Strata Community Pillar Awards for Excellence recognises and rewards businesses and individuals who make a significant contribution to the strata industry and community.

QLD CPD Webinar: Chapter 7: Financial Management
2022-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Whether a seasoned Body Corporate Manager or learning the core essentials this presentation will be a part of the Strata Regulations and Act revisited series. Juliette Nairn will address section by section of the Body Corporate Legislation and Regulation Modules for Queensland, our presenter will focus this session on Chapter 7 – Financial Management.

SCA (ACT) Strata Executive Committee Training
2022-11-09 17:30 - 20:30 UTC
ONLINE – 5:30PM – 8:30PM

This course is designed and dedicated to the education of Strata Executive Committee Members and Chair people. It teaches them about the importance of Governance, Roles and Responsibilities, Meetings and Effective Communication. It includes an overview of these areas of responsibility and provides clarity on the Committee’s role, purpose and function.

QLD Strata Starter: BCM & Office Support Staff
2022-11-08 09:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Just starting out in the body corporate industry, a strata assistant or administration support staff? Our one-day focused course will provide an overview of the strata landscape, familiarising attendees with industry terminology and everything you need to know to enter the strata industry. The Strata Starter is designed to give an overview of all things relevant for junior body corporate managers and those working in a body corporate firm. Covering the need to knows from committee meetings, disputes, roles and responsibilities to financial arrangements – the Strata Starter is a compact introductory educational course for new body corporate managers. Please note: To retain Entry Level Membership with SCA (Qld) an Introduction to Strata course – such as the Strata Starter seminar, must be completed within the first 12 months of SCA (Qld) membership. This is only a requirement for Entry Level Membership and not applicable to any other level of membership with SCA (Qld).

Vodcast: Committee Conversations
2022-11-04 12:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Let’s start by discussing some controversial topics from a list that continues to grow.

CHU SCA (WA) 2022 Convention and Awards
2022-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Our biggest event of the year is locked and loaded to provide attendees with current trends. Followed by the Awards Gala, this event is the biggest event of the year.

SCA QLD The Mini Debate (Brisbane)
2022-10-26 14:00 - 17:30 UTC
The Mini Debate provides industry news and updates, showcasing the mini debate and exciting and innovative products and services to members across Queensland.

SCA (NSW) Annual Convention
2022-10-26 08:30 - 2022-10-27 17:00 UTC | Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000
Another year has passed and its time for our Annual Convention. One of our aims at SCA (NSW) is to make the impossible possible. We want to bust open doors and give you access to people and experiences you may have only ever dreamt about. This annual event offers valued networking opportunities and is supported by the very popular trade exhibition, which showcases the latest products and services available to the strata industry.

QLD CPD Webinar: Is it an EGM or AGM?
2022-10-25 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
This session will help put clarity on the grey areas between the EGM and AGM. Peter Hunt and Karen Thompson will address when an owner calls an EGM, what do you need to look for to ensure its valid and what happens to those motions? In contrast when an AGM is held outside of the prescribed period what foreseeable impacts can occur in addition to the potential of the meeting being invalid. Going into the finer details of minutes, returning officers, caretaker agreements, secret ballots and documenting, this presentation is not to be missed.

SCA (ACT) 2022 CHU Strata Community Awards
2022-10-21 18:00 - 23:30 UTC
Across eleven categories, the annual SCA (ACT) Strata Community Awards for Excellence recognises and rewards businesses and individuals who make a significant contribution to the strata industry and community. The Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation will be held on Friday 21 October 2022.

Education Reading Plans Beginner and Advanced
2022-10-21 14:00 - 16:30 UTC
Location: Mecure Hotel, Cnr Flemington Road & Harker Street, North Melbourne, 3051

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A face-to-face session and workshop that will highlight how to read and interpret plans (both beginner and advanced). Other areas of content; funding agreements, stratum and company shares, and car stackers.

Committee Training for Committee Members
2022-10-20 17:30 - 20:30 UTC
This course is designed for Committee Members. It teaches them about the importance of Governance, Roles and Responsibilities, Meetings and Effective Communication.

Annual General Meeting
2022-10-20 12:15 - 13:15 UTC
Save the date for the upcoming SCA (ACT) AGM.

QLD CPD Webinar: Schemes Termination Process & Amalgamation of Schemes
2022-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
While there is a high threshold of only resolution without dissent to meet, James Nickless will delve into the specific requirements to terminate a scheme, detailing the steps of what happens next and discuss schemes which have been terminated by Owners and the real impediments to re-development.

National Principals Retreat
2022-10-20 08:00 - 2022-10-22 17:00 UTC
Principals play a vital role to promote appropriate, reasonable, fair, respectful and courteous behaviour in the workplace at all times. Subject matter expert and facilitator, Michelle Bihary, will take you, and fellow principal’s across Australia and New Zealand, on a 2-day journey with theoretically informed, practical solutions and strategies. Michelle’s approach can be implemented quickly and immediately to provide tangible results.

Committee Training for Strata Managers
2022-10-19 08:30 - 11:30 UTC
Find out what your Committee’s stand to gain when they attend this course and ensure you are ready to support and implement what they learn. + Stay ahead of this curve, be at your best and be ready to work alongside and encourage an active and engaged committee.

QLD CPD Webinar: Chapter 6: BC Management, Contractors and Letting Agents
2022-10-18 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Whether a seasoned Body Corporate Manager or learning the core essentials this presentation will be a part of the Strata Regulations and Act revisited series. Addressing section by section of the Body Corporate Legislation and Regulation Modules for Queensland, Tom Robinson will focus this session on Chapter 6: Body Corporate Manager, service contractors and letting agents

Senior Leaders Luncheon
2022-10-14 12:00 UTC
Time TBC

All Senior Leaders are invited to join the Senior Leaders Luncheon, where topics relevant to industry leaders will be discussed over a formal lunch.

SCA QLD 2022 Annual General Meeting
2022-10-13 16:00 - 18:30 UTC

SCA QLD The Mini Debate (Gold Coast)
2022-10-12 14:00 - 17:00 UTC
The Mini Debate provides industry news and updates, showcasing the mini debate and exciting and innovative products and services to members across Queensland.SCA (Qld) invites you to an afternoon of conversation and networking, where you will hear the latest on strata issues and advocacy, followed by an opportunity to watch two of our industries finest go head to head in our mini debate (debate topics differ for each event). It’s sure to be fierce, fiery but ultimately a friendly forum.From building defects to BUGTA, BCCMA proposals to changes coming to the Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management, SCA (Qld) has a huge amount of advocacy to update all members on. Whether it is policy ideas from our strata hackathon, discussion about recent appearances before Parliamentary Committees or recent media appearances, come along and make sure you don’t miss a beat about the changes we are bringing to the industry. This Mini Debate will once again see SCA (Qld) Vice President, Chris Irons adjudicate another fierce debate between Michael Kleinschmidt and Tom Robinson (for the affirmative) as they showdown against Juliette Nairn and Jessica Cannon (for the negative), taking a deep dive into the Body Corporate and Community Management Act and should it include a charter of owners rights to protect the interest of owners. Who ultimately wins will be in Chris’ hands, but one thing is for certain: the gloves will be off and the winner will be strata! And of course, you!So come along and make sure you don’t miss this new event.

SCA (ACT) Cladding Workshop
2022-10-12 08:00 - 11:00 UTC
IN PERSON – 8:00AM – 11:00AM

Join us for breakfast followed by a session with Paynter Dixon where they will talk us through what is ACP/combustible cladding, explain the replacement process along with the disruptions and risks associated with the replacement of cladding or waiting.

SCA QLD The Mini Debate (Sunshine Coast)
2022-10-11 14:00 - 17:00 UTC

A 100 - Online learning module and Compulsory Interactive Workshop
2022-10-10 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
The A100 is now a blended learning program that includes a combination of both online learning (4 days) of self-paced learning and a compulsory interactive workshop that is included in the cost.

SCA QLD LUNCHEON
2022-10-07 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
An opportunity for industry members to discuss some of the industry’s most pressing issues, in a relaxed environment.

SCA (Qld) invites you to take a breather and join us for a luncheon, hosted by Board Director, Shane Devenish, on Friday, 7 October 2022. It’s been a while since we last caught up, so let’s take a moment over lunch to discuss the issues affecting our industry and share fresh ideas and also take a moment to relax. Come along, laugh, eat and enjoy a delicious lunch on us.
