SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

EXPANDING POSSIBILITIESCCA ANNUAL CONFERENCE18-20 November 2019 Brisbane

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About the 2019 ConferenceThe Community Colleges Australia (CCA) Annual Conference is the premier event for Australia’s adult and community

education (ACE) providers. Our program of inspirational speakers, education and training experts, facilitated workshops and networking provides an unparalleled business opportunity for sponsors to reach Australia’s dynamic ACE providers

through an interactive exhibition and dynamic social events.

Our ThemeThe 2019 conference theme EXPANDING POSSIBILITIES will focus on how Australia’s

not-for-profit community education providers are expanding the way they serve their communities, in education, training and community services.

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Community Colleges AustraliaCommunity Colleges Australia (www.cca.edu.au) is the national peak body that represents and provides services to community-owned, not-for-profit education and training providers.

Our vision is for Australia to achieve more dynamic and vibrant communities, informed and empowered through learning.

Our sector delivers accredited, vocational education and training (VET) to more than 380,000 learners each year, from pre-vocational through to advanced diploma courses, delivering to more than 9% of Australian total VET students. As well as VET programs, CCA members offer non-accredited training, lifestyle, lifelong and cultural learning courses – education for which they are historically well-known and which supports the vitality of the communities they serve.

Many of our members operate independent high schools and others are involved in community development and other social services. Some of our members have been providing education to their communities for more than 100 years.

Key Conference Dates

Monday 18 November 20196.00 pm - 8.00 pm Welcome DrinksOld Government HouseQUT Campus

Tuesday 19 November 20199.00 am - 5.00 pm Conference Day 16.30 pm - 10.30 pm Awards DinnerStamford Plaza Hotel

Wednesday 20 November 20199.00 am - 4.00 pm Conference Day 2Stamford Plaza Hotel

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Sponsorship OpportunitiesThe CCA Annual Conference provides the only opportunity for your company or organisation to connect personally with Australia’s not-for-profit community education providers and lift your profile with our sector. In previous years, all exhibition opportunities were subscribed many weeks in advance.

Our sponsorsOur sponsors form a vital part of our conference, and are welcomed by attendees as colleagues and partners. The smaller, more intimate setting of the CCA conference invites more in-depth discussions and deeper relationships between delegate and sponsor. In fact, many of our returning sponsors are greeted as old friends.

As a sponsor, you will receive acknowledgement prior to, during and after the conference through conference materials, the conference app, CCA’s website and emails.

You will enjoy significant and extended contact with delegates during the conference and social events – at every morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea-time.

Attendance at the welcome drinks and gala dinner is encouraged, where you can mingle with delegates in a more relaxed setting.

Our sponsorship levelsCCA is pleased to offer sponsorship at three levels: Gold, Silver and Bronze, with special one-off opportunities for supporting the Conference Opening/Welcome Drinks, and the 2019 Community Education Student of the Year Awards.

We can also specifically tailor sponsorship packages to suit your needs. Please contact CCA if you have any questions about tailored sponsorship (contact details are on the application form at the end of this brochure).

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Our Delegates

Our delegates come to receive insights into the latest issues and policy changes affecting the industry, ideas for new ventures and possibilities, professional development workshops and networking opportunities.

We expect at least 120 attendees, from a wide range of industries, associations and interested groups. Each year we also host a number of international guests. And because many of our member organisations operate from regional and rural Australia, our Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to meet with them in person.

Who’s coming?• Not-for-profit community education organisations• CEOs and other senior managers• VET managers and senior trainers• Boards of directors and other volunteers• Marketing and promotions managers• Teachers, trainers and educators• Coordinators, planners, project managers, liaison officers and outreach

specialists• Not-for-profit organisations delivering employment, health, community

and other services

• Policy-makers working in post-secondary and secondary education roles for Commonwealth, state and territory governments

• International guests looking to understand Australian education and training

• Regional economic development and local government personnel • Researchers• Consultants working in VET, universities, life-long learning, the future of

work and the demand for skills • Thinkers, thought-leaders and journalists

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Our Venues

Conference and Awards DinnerThe Stamford Plaza Brisbane is a premier Brisbane event venue, close to the Botanic Gardens and directly overlooking Brisbane River, featuring more than 200 modern rooms (all with spectacular views of the river), restaurants and bar, swimming pool, gymnasium and sauna.

The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Brisbane City, close to parking and public transport facilities.

All sponsors will be eligible to receive the conference attendee discount of 10% off the best available rate when booking accommodation at the Stamford. Further details will be sent on successful application for sponsorship.

Welcome DrinksBuilt in the early 1860s by the first governor of the newly formed Queensland colony, Old Government House was used as the seat of Government until 1910, before becoming part of the University of Queensland’s first campus. As an unsuitable venue for teaching, It fell into disrepair until recognised in 1960 as a vital part of Queensland’s heritage. After major renovations by the National Trust and the University, the house reopened in 2009, and is now one of Brisbane’s best-preserved historic landmarks.

Old Government House also houses art works of the renowned Australian artist William Robinson, and our Welcome Drinks attendees will have exclusive access to the exhibition.

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• Company logo & recognition of your sponsorship level on the conference page of CCA website, plus link to your website

• Company logo & recognition of your sponsorship level on the conference event app (IOS & Android compatible), plus link to your website

• Pre-conference and post-conference email recognition to delegates and potential delegates (minimum of 4 emails, depending on timing of application)

• Company logo & recognition of your sponsorship level in the conference printed program, including company profile (150 words maximum) and contact information

• Insert of company product or marketing material (up to 2 items) in delegate bags (items printed and provided by sponsor)

• Lead capture and lead retrieval on the event app and full delegate list, with name, organisation and email (subject to “opt out” permission of delegates)

• Table top stand and area for pull-up banner (sponsor to provide)

• Company logo on holding slides in plenary sessions

• Verbal sponsorship acknowledgement by the MC during opening and closing of conference

• 15-20 minute presentation (speaking or video) during a parallel session at the conference

• 2 x complimentary registrations for the conference, including Welcome Drinks and Awards Dinner

• Additional conference registrations – full conference and/or Welcome Drinks and Awards Dinner – at the CCA member discount price

Only 3 available @ $3,450+GST

Book before 30 June 2019 and save $150!If you book before the end of June pay the 2018 price of $3,300+GST

Gold Sponsorship

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• Company logo & recognition of your sponsorship level on the conference page of CCA website, plus link to your website

• Company logo & recognition of your sponsorship level on conference event app (IOS & Android compatible), plus link to your website

• Pre-conference and post-conference email recognition to delegates and potential delegates (minimum of 4 emails, depending on timing of application)

• Company logo & recognition of your sponsorship level in conference printed program, including company profile (75 words maximum) and contact information

• Insert of company product or marketing material (up to 2 items) in delegate bags (items printed and provided by sponsor)

• Lead capture and lead retrieval on the event app and full delegate list, with name, organisation and email (subject to “opt out” permission of delegates)

• Table top stand and area for pull-up banner (sponsor to provide)

• Company logo on holding slides in plenary sessions

• Verbal sponsorship acknowledgement by the MC during opening and closing of conference

• 1 x complimentary registration for the conference, including Welcome Drinks and Awards Dinner

• Additional conference registrations – full conference and/or Welcome Drinks and AwardsDinner – at the CCA member discount price

Silver Sponsorship

Only 9 available @ $2,600+GST

Book before 30 June 2019 and save $100!If you book before the end of June pay the 2018 price of $2,500+GST

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• Company logo & recognition of your sponsorship level on the conference page of CCA website, plus a link to your website

• Company logo & recognition of your sponsorship level on the conference event app (IOS & Android compatible), plus a link to your website

• Company logo & recognition of your sponsorship level in the conference printed program, including company profile (75 words maximum) and contact information

• Insert of company product or marketing material (up to 2 items) in delegate bags (items printed and provided by sponsor)

• Lead capture and lead retrieval on the event app and full delegate list, with name, organisation and email (subject to “opt out” permission of delegates)

• Verbal sponsorship acknowledgement by the MC during Welcome Drinks

• 5 minute presentation (speaking or video) during Welcome Drinks

• 4 x complimentary company attendees at Welcome drinks

Welcome Drinks Sponsorship

Only one available @ $2,400+GST ($1,700+GST if combined with a Gold or Silver Sponsorship)

Book before 30 June 2019 and pay 2018 prices!If you book before the end of June pay $2,200+GST for Welcome Drinks sponsorship only or $1,500+GST if combined with Gold or Silver sponsorship

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Book before 30 June 2019 and save $50! (If you book before the end of June you pay the 2018 price of $500 + GST)

• Company logo & recognition of your sponsorship level on the conference page of CCA website, plus a link to your website

• Company logo & recognition of your sponsorship level on the conference event app (IOS & Android compatible), plus link to your website

• Insert of company product or marketing material (up to 2 items) in delegate bags (items printed and provided by sponsor)

• Full delegate list, with name, organisation and email (subject to “opt out” permission of delegates)

Other Sponsorship opportunities

Student of the Year 2019 The Student of the Year Awards are presented during the Awards Dinner, and have garnered widespread recognition in the press and social media for the winning students, their community college and the sponsor of the event.

We are also happy to tailor other sponsorship packages to suit your organisation.

Please contact Anne Walter at operations@cca.edu.au to discuss these sponsorship options further.

Bronze Sponsorship @ $550 + GST each

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Sponsorship Options Summary Gold Silver Bronze Welcome Drinks

Company logo & recognition of your sponsorship level on conference page of CCA website, plus link to your website

Company logo & recognition of your sponsorship level on conference event app (IOS & Android compatible), plus link to your website

Pre-conference and post-conference email recognition to delegates and potential delegates (minimum of 4 emails dependant on application timing)

Company logo & recognition of your sponsorship level in conference printed program, including company profile (150 words maximum) and contact information

Company logo & sponsorship level in conference printed program, including company profile (75 words maximum) and contact information

Insert of company product or marketing material (up to 2 items) in delegate bags (items printed and provided by sponsor)

Lead capture and retrieval on event app (gold and silver only), plus full delegate list, with name, organisation and email (subject to “opt out” permission of delegates)

Table top stand and area for pull-up banner (sponsor to provide)

Company logo on holding slides in plenary sessions

Verbal sponsorship acknowledgement by the MC during opening and closing of conference

Verbal sponsorship acknowledgement by the MC during Welcome Drinks

15-20 minute presentation (speaking or video) during a parallel session during the Conference

5 minute presentation (speaking or video) during Welcome Drinks

2 x complimentary registrations for the conference, including welcome drinks and Awards Dinner

1 x complimentary registration for the conference, including welcome drinks and Awards Dinner

4 x complimentary company attendees at Welcome drinks

Additional conference registrations – full conference and/or Welcome drinks and Gala Dinner – at the CCA member discount price

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Sponsorship Booking Form

Sponsorships are limited and will be awarded in order as booking forms are recieved. Payment must be made within 14 days of date of the invoice. If payment is not received within the given time, the booking form will be considered void, and CCA have the right to offer the sponsorship to another sponsor. Any cancellations must be made in writing to operations@cca.edu.au before 1 September 2019 to receive a full refund less 10% administration charge. No refunds will be given after 1 September 2019.

Contact Person

Name Company

Position Website URL

Phone email

Address

Level Of Sponsorship (please tick)

Gold Sponsor $3,450+GST ($3,300+GST before 30/06/19)Welcome Drinks $2,400+GST or $1,700+GST if combined with Gold/Silver sponsorship ($2,200 +GST or $1,500+GST if com-bined with Gold/Silver Sponsorship before 30/06/19)

Silver Sponsor $2,600+GST ($2,500+GST before 30/06/19) Bronze Sponsor $550+GST ($500+GST before 301/06/19)

I have read and accept CCA’s Terms and conditions (page 12)

Signature: Date:

Please complete and return to Anne Walter at operations@cca.edu.au. Thank you

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Sponsorship Terms and Conditions1. CCA agrees to provide the sponsor with the agreed inclusions as outlined in the sponsorship

brochure. Any additional requirements will be at the sponsor’s expense.2. The sponsor agrees to abide by all rules and regulations adopted by CCA in the best interests of

the conference and agrees that CCA shall have the final decision in adopting any rule or regulation deemed necessary prior to, during or after the conference.

3. The sponsor agrees to abide by the payment schedule as outlined by CCA.4. Inclusion of logos and company information is subject to meeting publication deadlines.5. CCA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change the date or dates upon which the conference

is to be held and shall not be liable in damages or otherwise by reason of any such change. In addition, CCA shall not be liable in damages or otherwise for failure to carry out the terms of the agreement in whole or in any part where caused directly or indirectly by or in consequence of fire, flood, storm, war, rebellion, insurrection, riot, strike or any cause whatever beyond the control of CCA whether similar or dissimilar from the causes enumerated herein. In the event that the conference space to be used by the sponsor should be in any way rendered unusable, this contract shall not be binding.

6. The contract may be cancelled by either party provided written notice is received by 1 September 2019, in which case a full refund will apply (less 10% administration charge). If the sponsor cancels after this time, the sponsor will be liable for 100% of the total contracted cost. Space abandoned or not occupied at the start of the conference may be repossessed without indemnity and reassigned by CCA for other sponsors and uses.

7. CCA reserves the right to alter or change the space assigned to the sponsor, and the conference floor plan.

8. CCA reserves the right to alter or remove exhibits or part thereof and to expel sponsors or their personnel if, in CCA’s opinion, their conduct or presentation is objectionable to other conference participants.

9. The sponsor agrees to confine their presentation with the contracted space only and to maintain staff in the booked space during conference hours.

10. The sponsor agrees that any contact with the press on conference premises shall be by arrangement with CCA.

11. The sponsor is responsible for the placement and cost of insurance related to his/her participation in the conference.

12. The sponsor is responsible for arranging and paying for the shipment of their promotional materials to and from the conference venue

13. There will be limited provisions for storing materials at the Stamford Plaza Hotel prior to the conference. Sponsors are strongly encouraged to make arrangements with the hotel directly for storing and shipping for the conference.

14. The sponsor agrees to observe all union contracts and labour relations in force, agreements between CCA, official contractors serving companies and the building in which the conference will take place and according to the labour laws of the jurisdiction in which the building is located.

15. The sponsor will be liable for and indemnify and hold CCA harmless from any loss or damages whatsoever directly or indirectly occurring to or suffered by any person or company, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the sponsor, other sponsors and members of the public attending the conference, either on the said space or elsewhere if said loss or damage arose from or was in any way directly or indirectly connected with the sponsor’s occupancy of said space.

16. The sponsor agrees that no display may be dismantled or goods removed during the entire run of the conference, but must remain intact until the closing hour of the last day of the conference. The sponsor also agrees to be entirely responsible for the moving-in, assembly, maintenance, disassembly and removal of the exhibit, equipment and belongings to and from the conference building, or in the event of failure to do so, the sponsor agrees to pay for such additional costs as may be incurred.

17. The sponsor agrees not to cause any damage to the walls, floors and ceilings in connection with the erection of the any exhibition stand or the utilisation of the exhibited products.

18. Sponsors with special security needs should contact CCA. Every precaution will be made to prevent losses due to pilfering, but CCA will not accept liability for losses of any kind.

19. The sponsor agrees to obtain any necessary permits or approvals required from any Commonwealth, State or Local Government for the display of products.

20. CCA makes no guarantee as to the number of delegates and/or visitors who attend the conference.21. All information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication.

PrivacyAttendees registering for the CCA conference should note that their business information (name, position, organisation and email) may be included in a list or conference app for circulation to other attendees and sponsors of the event. Individuals my opt out of being included in delegate listings by emailing admin@cca.edu.au.

For any further information on sponsorship, please contact

Anne WalterOperations ManagerCommunity Colleges Australiae: operations@cca.edu.aut: (02) 9233 3634