Communicating with members
APS Member Groups play an important role in helping members stay informed, supported, and connected to their professional community. As constituent (not independent) units of the APS, committees contribute to a coordinated member experience, which includes following APS proc...
Last reviewed Feb 2026
In the lead up to your event
The weeks before your event are about confirming logistics, finalising promotion, and preparing your team. This section guides you through those final steps to ensure everything runs smoothly.
📣 Promoting Your Event
APS will promote your event via:
The APS CPD C...
Last reviewed Jul 2025
During your event
On the day of your event, focus on creating a welcoming, professional, and engaging experience. Here are the key things to keep in mind.
👋 Event Introduction
Start by welcoming attendees, acknowledging your Member Group, and encouraging participation. This is also a c...
Last reviewed Aug 2025
Other Member Engagement Activities
There are many ways to engage your APS Member Group's members.
Outside of running event that are promoted on our CPD calendar, committee can also run low impact member engagement activities that are not advetised on the CPD calendar and available only for current members of...
Last reviewed Nov 2023
Committee Induction Training Program
Thank you volunteering as an APS committee member. Your time, energy and expertise make a real difference, and we’re so glad to have you on board.
To help you feel confident in your role and connected to our broader community, we’ve created a short induction program. It’s ...
Last reviewed Nov 2025
Processing Invoices/Reimbursement Requests
If you would like to request payment on behalf of your Member Group for an unpaid invoice or a reimbursement for a payment you’ve made (i.e. a reimbursement of expenditure made by an individual), please note the following:
Ensure the request falls under the APS guideline...
Last reviewed Jun 2025
FAQs
Here are answers to the most common questions committees ask when planning, submitting, and running events. If your question isn’t listed here, contact your Relationship Manager for guidance.
1. Who manages event promotion?
Event promotion is critical to the success of...
Last reviewed Jul 2025
Logos and branding
Logos and branding are powerful tools for building recognition and trust in your Member Group’s activities. Using APS branding correctly helps maintain a consistent, professional image and protects the APS’s reputation.
🆕 Logo and Asset Refresh
In 2026, Member Group...
Last reviewed Mar 2026
After your event
Following your event, there are a few important steps to wrap up and support attendees. Post‑event follow‑up helps reinforce learning, keeps members engaged, and provides insights to improve future activities.
🎓 CPD Certificates
If CPD applies, certificates are issued...
Last reviewed Oct 2025
EFTSure Payment Verification
When APS makes payments to suppliers or reimburses on behalf of committees, we use EFTSure to make sure funds go to the correct account. This protects both APS and our suppliers from fraud or mistakes. EFTSure checks important details such as:
Australian Business Number ...
Last reviewed Dec 2025