Fetching Events & Communications

Name: Fetching Events & Communications
Address: Melbourne, VIC, 3000, AU
Telephone: +61390500299
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23/02/2024

It is hard to put into words what four days at involves. It’s not just a meeting, a trade show or an expo, it really is a gathering of event and experience design minds from all over the world. It’s not called ‘Where the world meets in Asia Pacific’ for nothing!

Thrilled to once again attend, Fetching Events & Communications soaked up every minute of this event - because there’s no other like it.

Why is it so important for us to attend and make the most of it? So we can stay up to date and source the best and the latest for our clients.

Over the last four days, we discovered and learnt about the latest in:
🏨 Venues
🎙️ Audio Visual
📱 Technology
📸 Social Media activations
🎉 Signage and theming
🗣️ Speakers and talent
💃🏼 Performance art
🍹 Food & Beverage
🎒 Merchandise and promotional collateral
🏷️ Name badges & tags
💻 Event apps
🚘 Event transport
🍃 Sustainability practices
🧘 Mindfulness offerings

In a snapshot we:
📅 Attended over 60 meetings with Australian and International venues and suppliers
🏨 Visited over 10 venues in Melbourne as part of hosted site visits
💡 Attended 10 sessions across the Knowledge Program and Ideas Academy
🤩 Tested over 30 social media activations, event activations and delegate games
🍓 Lost track of the amazing food and (non alcoholic) drink we consumed
🌍 Caught up with event colleagues and collaborators from all over Australia and the world
🤝 Reunited with event colleagues we have worked with over the last 23 years
🦶Walked over 100,000 steps
🚤 Travelled like tourists on 2 boats

We’re already counting the days to next year!

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30/01/2024

Are you looking for an MC for your next event? Our Chief Engagement Officer, Georgie Stayches, is now taking bookings for 2024 and 2025.

A veteran of major international and national events as well as community and NGO events, Georgie Stayches brings a wealth of knowledge to the role of MC.

With a background in performing arts before specialising in communications and events, Georgie has spent the last 27 years working behind the scenes as well as front of house at events ranging from the 2000 Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games, 2002 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games to Polio Day, MCM’s Sleep At The ‘G, Vinnies CEO Sleepout, Royal Flying Doctors Flick Us A Flynn, ESTA Awards and countless association conferences.

In 2009 Georgie founded Fetching Events & Communications, an event partner agency with a focus on working with the community, for the community.

The Fetching team are committed to creating experiences that influence and inspire and align with their values of Success, Excellence, Compassion and Spirit.

It is this commitment and these values that Georgie holds close to her heart in her MCing and presenting roles, a major part of her roles as Chief Engagement Officer.

She is fascinated by what makes an audience tick and how to engage authentically.

With MC and presenting roles ranging from community to education to industry, Georgie is passionate about engagement that creates enduring relationships.

Looking for someone for your next event? Contact [email protected] or call us on 03 9050 0299

22/01/2024

Are you PR savvy and love events? We want to hear from you!

Due to our growing number of upcoming projects and events, we are looking for a new member of the Fetching family to join us on a part time contract basis (10 - 20hrs a week) for the next 5 months, with the possibility of extending.

💻 3 - 5 years experience
🚃 Melbourne based
🗞️ Experience in media pitching
💡 Experience in event management
🗓️ Immediate start
✅ Option to work from office or remotely
🎉Working across a variety of large scale events

Interested and want to know more? Email [email protected]

08/01/2024

We’re back! 🎉

After a little rest and rejuvenation over the Christmas and New Year break, we are thrilled to be back in the office from today, ready for another year ahead.

It’s been a while since we have been down here on the grid (what can we say, we got a little caught up running our fingers events), but it’s great to be back here as well.

As we look to the new year ahead, we have been reflecting on the wild and wonderful ride that 2023 was.

Last year saw us:
🎉 Bring to life 21 events right across Australia
🗞️ Showcase, through PR campaigns, 4 events
👩‍💻 Welcome new team members
👋 Welcome 6 new clients to the Fetching family
🙌 Welcome back 12 clients of the Fetching family
🗣️ Present at or MC over 7 conferences or industry days
🏨 Visit countless venues on our site visits from Sunshine Coast to Manly to Barossa Valley
😎 Work with amazing groups of volunteers
😆 Laugh every day and make the most of every moment
❤️ Love every day that we get to work in this industry and with so many great organisations

2024 is already shaping up to be an even more fabulous year and we can’t wait! We already have 10 events booked in for the year with many more to come.

Here’s to another year of creating experiences that influence and inspire for our Fetching family.

13/10/2023

🎈 IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY! 🎈

We can’t believe it but we are turning 14 today! That’s right, we are well into our teens now.

We absolutely love what we do and love who we get to work with ❤️.

None of this would be possible without the amazing village we get to work with and support.

To everyone in the Fetching family, a big THANK YOU!

Here’s to the next 14 years 🎉

05/07/2023

Did you spot our Chief Engagement Officer and the Event Lead of the Bastille Day French Festival on Ch 10 news tonight?

So much fun talking all things French and inviting Melburnians to swap their beanie for a beret this weekend.

15/06/2023

I BLOG I When you think of events that evoke and conjure up a magical atmosphere it’s hard to go past German Christmas markets.

They have a unique ability to transport visitors into a fairytale-like atmosphere, evoking a sense of wonder and joy as well as childhood nostalgia, returning adults to a time when Christmas was all about the magic.

But what is the secret to their enduring and engaging success?

Our Chief Engagement Officer packed her beanie and gloves and travelled to Munich last Christmas to see first hand what it is that makes these markets world famous and attract visitors from across the globe.

Find out what she discovered in our latest blog. http://www.fetchingevents.com.au/our-blogs/the-secrets-behind-the-magic-of-the-german-christmas-markets

12/06/2023

I SENSORY EVENT DESIGN I Do you know that textures, surfaces and weights of objects can impact how we view or perceive things?

A range of studies and experiments undertaken by psychologists at Harvard University, MIT and Yale University, found that physical touch — the first of our senses to develop — “may continue to operate throughout life like a scaffold upon which people build their social judgments and decisions.”

Here is a snapshot of three experiments they undertook……

⚖️ Weight: Testing the effects of weight, metaphorically associated with seriousness and importance, they had participants use
either light or heavy clipboards while evaluating resumes. They found that participants judged candidates whose resumes were seen on a heavy clipboard as better qualified and more serious about the position, and rated their own accuracy at the task as more important.
🧩 Texture: In order to test texture’s effects, participants were required to arrange rough or smooth puzzle pieces before hearing a story about a social interaction. Those participants
who worked with the rough puzzle pieces were likelier to describe the interaction in the story as uncoordinated and harsh.
🪵 Surfaces: For this piece of research, participants handled either a soft blanket or a hard wooden block before being told an ambiguous story about a workplace interaction between a supervisor and an employee. Participants who touched the block judged
the employee as more rigid and strict.

Textures, surfaces and weights all have an impact in how people experience different environments and situations.

How are you using these elements to enhance your event experience?

09/06/2023

I ABOUT LAST NIGHT I

Some of the Fetching team had the absolute joy of experiencing one of the Raclette igloos last night at Fed Square.

Delicious food, snug igloos, crackling fire pits, heart warming mulled wine, roasting marshmallows and delightful French music.

What more could you want?!

This is an activation that really understands every part of sensory event design. The smell, the taste, the sounds, the touch, the views. It had all the winter feels! ❄️

Thank you for having us!

Stay tuned for our blog out next week that looks at sensory event design and how the German Christmas markets create magic by tapping into our senses.

07/06/2023

I WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US I

Last year we worked on a truly special event, .

The Bloody Good Dinner is a joint collaboration between and that, to date, has raised nearly $3 million for blood cancer and bone marrow failure research.

While COVID interrupted planning several times, the (sold out) event finally ran in November last year at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

And what an event it was, with NOMADs Jacqui Challinor designing the menu!

This was a very special one and we were so thrilled to work with the Bloody Good Dinner Committee to help deliver an experience that influenced and inspired.

“Georgie Stayches (and Fetching Events), is a pure event management master!

Nothing is too much trouble, nothing can't be done, nothing without a smile and a reassuring look.

Georgie assisted in the planning and ex*****on of the 2022 Bloody Good Dinner. Her expertise, her extroadinary organisation, her wide knowledge of the events industry, and more importantly, her gorgeous and calm nature ensured the 2022 Bloody Good Dinner was the most successful in its history. We can't thank Georgie enough and can't wait to work with her again.”
Pennie Callaghan
Chair, Bloody Good Committee

06/06/2023

I SENSORY EVENT DESIGN I Do you know that sound and music can impact our behaviours? Want to know how music can impact the wine you buy?

According to research, our emotions become attached to sound through experience, and emotions triggered by experience provoke certain thoughts and behaviours.

In fact, we are constantly interpreting sound based on our past experiences and determining how to respond.

Familiar sounds provoke predictable emotional responses, but sometimes a sound is so compelling that our response is no longer simply emotional, it becomes a belief.

We know that music and sound can impact our moods, reduce or increase our stress levels but what about our behaviours and decision making?

Research has shown that music can
subconsciously affect our moods and influence our purchasing behaviours.

Here are a couple of examples…

💰 It has been found that classical music can make people buy more expensive wine, or spend more in restaurants

🍷 It has been found that music can also impact what we buy. A study was conducted in a wine store to study how music changed purchasing behaviours. The experiment found that on the days where French music was played, 77% of wine sold was French. On the days where German music was played, 73% wine sold was German.

“When asked specifically if they thought that the music affected their choice 86% (of customers) said that it didn’t. The behavioural influence of the music was massive, but the customers didn’t notice or believe that it was affecting them.”

How are you using music and sound to enhance experiences at your events?

04/06/2023

I THE FETCHING FAMILY I

Working with organisations we believe in and that make a real difference in the community is why we do what we do.

We continue to be humbled by the many community and charity organisations we call our friends and that have become part of the Fetching family, and the important community and fundraising events and campaigns we can help them bring to life.

One of those organisations is and we are honoured to announce we are event managing the Melbourne on the 22 June.

To play a part in this event is a true honour.

As Vinnies say, “Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. For over a decade, supporters of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout have provided essential support to tens of thousands of Australians. This year, you can make a difference.”

The Vinnies CEO Sleepout is a one-night event held on one of the longest and coldest nights of the year.

Hundreds of CEOs, business owners as well as community and government leaders across Australia will be sleeping outdoors to support the many Australians who are experiencing homelessness and people at risk of homelessness

Thank you to the Vinnies team we have been working with, Andrea Reginato, Stacey James, Jen Vuk, Claudia Loeber-Raab and Liz Randle, for the opportunity to bring our event expertise and help plan and deliver this event.

And in a wonderful serendipity moment, one of our clients , CEO, , has completed over 10 CEO Sleepouts and will once again be sleeping out to raise vital funds. Deb notes, “This is a personal commitment I make each year ..... women in my age group are the most rapidly increasing number of people impacted by living arrangement disruption ....”.

What a community we get to work with!

02/06/2023

I FRIDAY FEELS I Sometimes you need to take the time to stop and smell the roses, or in today’s case, mulled wine 🍷.

We took some time out this afternoon for a very important job, testing mulled wine for this year’s - and it was also a perfect chance to toast the last five months.

The last five months of 2023 have certainly kept us on our toes but we have loved every minute of it!

Here is a little snapshot….
👩‍💼Welcomed five new team members
🖥️ Moved to a larger new office
🎉 Welcomed a host of new clients
🎊 Welcomed back clients to the Fetching family
🎈 Brought to life six events
🎈 Working to deliver another 13 events (at least) this year
📺 Gained National and local media for clients
🎙️ Delivered five keynotes and workshops
📰 Interviewed and featured by three media outlets

Here’s to an exciting and jam packed second half of the year!

Happy Friday 💙🤍❤️

01/06/2023

I STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS I

Want some mail? ✉️

We’re putting the final touches on our June e-news and don’t want you to miss out!

Our June newsletter will be full of updates, blogs and the latest industry news and research.

Have you subscribed to stay up to date? It not, head to http://eepurl.com/ij09Mv and be one of the first to receive our June e-news.

31/05/2023

I WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US I

Graduating after years of study, sacrifices and hard work is a momentous occasion! An occasion that will be remembered forever.

We’re lucky enough to help bring these very special occasions to life and create life long memories through our event management of the Graduations.

Our Chief Engagement Officer, Georgie, has been event managing these graduations across the country since 2018 and can’t wait to again this year!

“Georgie is a fantastic event manager who goes above and beyond to make every event she manages a huge success. She has an incredible eye for detail and is a master at juggling multiple tasks, ensuring that everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Her creativity and ability to think outside the box mean that she is always coming up with innovative ideas that take events to the next level. Georgie's professionalism and dedication are second to none, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional event manager.”
Anna Henty
Events Manager, Endeavour College

30/05/2023

I I

The theme for National Reconciliation Week this year is Be a Voice for Generations, encouraging all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise.

For the work of generations past, and the benefit of generations future, let’s choose to create a more just, equitable and reconciled country for all.

What are some things we can all do?

✅ Be a voice for listening
✅ Be a voice for unity
✅ Be a voice for fairness
✅ Be a voice for learning
✅ Be a voice for action
✅ Be a voice for truth telling
✅ Be a voice for reform
✅ Be a voice for representation
✅ Be a voice for self determination
✅ Be a voice for land rights
✅ Be a voice for equity

Visit www.reconciliation.org.au and find out
how you can Be a Voice for Generations, while also acting to create a better country for future generations.

Take these actions with you every day of the year, not just during National Reconciliation Week.

Source: www.reconciliation.org.au

29/05/2023

I THE FETCHING FAMILY |

We’re excited to announce we will once again be helping the Local Services Community Association (LCSA) to deliver their annual Connecting Communities Conference.

LCSA is the peak body of Neighbourhood and Community Centres in NSW and their Connecting Communities Conference is an annual event bringing together their members and partners from all over New South Wales.

This will be the third in person Connecting Communities Conference we have helped them bring to life, having also assisted in the delivery of the online International Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers in 2021.

We can’t wait to bring this important event to life in late August and curate another exciting and important program for the community, social services and social justice sector.

19/05/2023

I FRIDAY FEELS I

Another week and another chance to create an experience that influenced and inspired.

Last night we welcomed over 500 secondary school educators and leaders to the for the Victorian Catholic Secondary Schools Deputy Principals Association Women in Leadership Dinner.

This is the fifth Women in Leadership Dinner we have delivered for the VCSSDPA and we are always blown away by the energy in the room. It is a room full of hearts, souls, wisdom and generosity of spirit.

In fact we always end the night buzzing and with big smiles on our faces!

A big thank you to for an incredible keynote. You could hear a pin drip!

And thank you for Angela Romano, David Broadbent and the whole VCSSDPA Committee for their commitment to this event and welcoming us to help bring it to life.

We’re already looking forward to 2024’s dinner!

16/05/2023

I THIS TIME LAST WEEK I

It is hard to believe that it is already a week since !

What a joy to help bring this important fundraising night for to life and help put youth homelessness to bed.

For this one night, nearly 900 people registered to sleep at the iconic MCG and for this one night, the ‘G transformed into many rooms.

There was something for everyone!

From a Fireside Chat in the ‘Family Room’, to comedy and DJs in the ‘Lounge Room’, to giant games in the ‘Rumpus Room’, to mandala and meditation in the ‘Retreat’, to delicious soup in ‘The Kitchen’ and a late night sing song in the ‘Backyard’, backed up with sunrise yoga in the ‘Backyard’ in the morning.

The event has raised over half a million dollars to put youth homelessness to bed and that fundraising figure is still climbing.

On any given night, 7,628 young people aged 12-24 are experiencing homelessness in Victoria, according to the recently released 2021 Census data, which is an astounding 19.7% increase since 2016.

There is still time to donate and make a difference - visit https://www.sleepattheg.com.au

16/05/2023

I THE CHANGE MAKERS |

During National Volunteer Week, we want to give a shout out to everyone who gives up their time to give back and make a change in the community.

Real change makers don’t just talk about making change, they just get it done.

Real Change makers don’t do it for the glory and reward, they make change to make the world a better place.

Real change makers probably don’t even know the huge positive social impact they are making.

Change makers are members of the community who volunteer their time, their expertise and their experience to make a difference.

Whether it is as a committee or board member, helping at the local school, being a service volunteer, working at the local sporting club, formalised and structured volunteering, doing the shopping for a neighbour, a working bee at the local community centre, advising an organisation with professional skills or everything and anything in between, we say thank you!

If you organisation has the support of volunteers, make sure you acknowledge them this week, and in fact every week of the year.

15/05/2023

I THE FETCHING FAMILY I

Want to escape to a French village this winter? Then mark Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July in your diaries as the transforms Sheds C &D at the Queen Victoria Market.

We are thrilled to be the appointed event management and PR agency for this magnifique event.

This year’s Festival has offered the organising committee the opportunity for a change of atmosphere as we help them bring all things French to the iconic Queen Victoria Market’s Sheds C and D on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July 2023! 🥳

We can’t wait to bring the Bastille Day French Festival to life as it transports you to a classic ❄️wintry❄️ French town square and mark the start of the French celebrations in the lead up to the French National Day.

Local businesses, mouth-watering cuisine, dazzling artists and performers, right in the heart of the city; all of this while the delicious scent of fresh croissants floats through the air.

Also on offer will be the famous Walking Tours, Les Lumieres, Masterclasses as well as an online program.

Oh this is going to be a great one and we can't wait to create some lasting memories! 🇫🇷

See you there 🥂🥐

14/05/2023

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09/05/2023

I WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US I

We were thrilled to help bring the Conference to life last year after the previous two years of disruptions.

"Having met Georgie through previous professional networks, I was delighted when Fetching Events and Communications were the preferred provider to work with Jobs Australia. Over the last 2 1/2 years, circumstances out of everyone's control, only resulted in the planned event occurring in 2022. Georgie maintained contact and engagement with us with such a well-considered approach, until our event was confirmed. Her availability, consistence, thoughtfulness and extraordinary expertise has been a significant factor in our successful event. Her participation with staff, stakeholders and most importantly, with our membership, was respective and informative. I am happy to recommend her skill and expertise. Thank you for your contribution to our work at Jobs Australia."
Deb Cerasa
CEO, Jobs Australia

It was a delight to work with them again this year on their 2023 Conference and we can’t wait to work with them again in the future.

09/05/2023

I DID YOU KNOW? I

In 2021, data showed that 38.6% of people living in Greater Sydney were born overseas.

In 2021, 30.0% of people living in Victoria were born overseas.

In 2021, 35.7% of people in Greater Melbourne were born overseas.

What assumptions or bias are you applying to your events volunteer engagement or communications that is unconsciously excluding this group?

From ensuring all voices are heard and welcomed, to removing cultural (including pop culture) bias, it is crucial to recognise that our audiences and community are changing - and we need to ensure not only that our processes and environments are inclusive, but to also have a platform to leverage new ideas, new lenses and new insights.

08/05/2023

I THE FETCHING FAMILY I

Do you know someone whose story deserves to be shared and celebrated?

Nominate them now for a 2023 ZEST Award! We love working with the Western Sydney Community Forum to bring these special awards to life.

The strength of the greater Western Sydney community is a testament to the many organisations and individuals who work tirelessly to realise the ever-expanding needs and aspirations of the local community.

Whether it is your colleague, your manager, your neighbour, your local community group, your local support network or your friend – we all know an unsung hero.

The 2023 ZEST Awards, proudly led by the Western Sydney Community Forum, will once again showcase the exceptional work of these unsung heroes through a series of online and in-person events, culminating in the 2023 ZEST Awards Ceremony on 23 June 2023.
Don't forget to share with any of your colleagues or networks! Nominations close this week.

26/04/2023

I WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US I

We love helping our clients celebrate very special occasions and this was the case last year when we worked with Bank First to mark their 50th anniversary.

Not only was it a joy to work on these events but a bonus to receive these lovely words from them.

"We partnered with Fetching Events to deliver a program of events for the bank’s 50th Anniversary in 2022. This involved a series of events over a couple of months, including a number held on the same day. Each event involved a different audience and format, and with it, different event elements. We could not have delivered the program without Georgie and Mel. They brought their event expertise to support us and worked seamlessly with us. They were able to tailor their event support to our needs and budget. Each event was delivered successfully and the feedback from our Members, guests and staff was overwhelmingly positive. We loved working with Georgie and Mel and could not have delivered the program without them. Their passion for what they do, attention to detail and commitment to deliver shines through everything they do.”
Alice Chiew
Head of Member and Community Engagement
Bank First

Thank you Alice and the team - we loved assisting with these events!

If you need help with your next event or project, contact us today.
[email protected]
03 9050 0299

25/04/2023

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23/04/2023

I THE FETCHING FAMILY I

In just over two weeks, we will be bringing to life Sleep At The 'G for Melbourne City Mission (MCM), and we can't wait!

There is still time to register for this fun event, for a serious issue. So, gather your friends, family, neighbours, and colleagues to on Wednesday 10 May.

Recently released 2021 Census data states that on any given night, 7,628 young people aged 12-24 are experiencing homelessness in Victoria, an astounding 19.7% reported increase since 2016.

MCM invites you to register today and raise funds to build more homes for Melbourne’s young people. Together, we can do more.

Register now at www.sleepattheg.com.au

See you there!

20/04/2023

I MEET THE TEAM I

We are thrilled to introduce Sheena Hickman, Event Co-ordinator, who is co-ordinating the French Winter Market at the
, along with other Fetching Events & Communications projects.

Sheena wears her heart on her sleeve and has a passion for organising and supporting events and people in her community.

Sheena has strong relationship building, communication and organisational skills along with a compassionate and people focussed nature.

Perfect for the dymanic and fast paced world of events, Sheena thrives on bringing people together whether it be through professional, social or times of hardship.

An energetic mother to three children, Sheena knows how to multi task!

We are thrilled to have Sheena on the team.

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I FRIDAY FLASHBACK I A month ago we had the absolute pleasure of event managing the 2023 @jobs_australia Conference. Always a fantastic and thought provoking event, this year’s conference looked at how to leverage the power of the past to be a force for the future. Here is a little recap! #jobs #future #australia #power #event #communitysector #nfps #community #conference #pco #melbourne #statelibraryvictoria @library_vic

I FLASHBACK FRIDAY I It is hard to belive it is over two months since @aimeasiapacific ! This Friday, we are looking back on this action packed few days - where the events industry from all over Australia and Asia-Pacific came together to meet, share ideas, collaborate and innovate. We were thrilled to be part of it, not only as a delegate but as a presenter in the Knowledge Program. Want to find out more about Georgie’s presentation on sensory event design? Contact us on [email protected] or call Georgie on 0417 467 557.

I FRIDAY FEELS I What a week! 🎊 We’re reliving all our highlights from the 30th @aimeasiapacific and what an event it was! Our Chief Engagement Officer, Georgie Stayches, spent the first four days of this week at the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Events (AIME), the leading trade event for the meetings and event industry in the Asia Pacific region. ⭐️ AIME is where industry decision makers connect, create and do business. ⭐️ What does this mean? Here is a summary! 🚌 1 x Uncover Melbourne tour 🎙️ 1 x Knowledge Program keynote 🎉 1 x unforgettable Welcome Party 🗣️28+ x meetings with event venues and suppliers 🧵 1 x First Nations designer fashion parade 🎥 1 x hologram 🍹 1 x drinks in a secret rooftop garden 📱 The latest in social media activations 🎇 The latest in event technology 👯‍♀️ Countless catch ups with new and familiar faces from across Australia and Asia Pacific 💄The latest in event hair and makeup 💃🏼 The latest in audience engagement 🥂 The best and latest in event food and drinks 😎 Endless collaborations with industry colleagues ❤️ Excitement for what the future holds for this industry we love so much A big thank you to everyone who came together to create this immersive event experience, for the event industry. The last 3 years, despite the unwanted disruption, has created an opportunity to reimagine, reengergise and rejuvenate events and collaborate better, and we are a stonger industry for it. This isn’t a return to the 2019 format, too much has changed, our audiences have changed, our industry has changed - and this presents an incredibly exciting opportunity! Can’t wait to see what this year holds, let alone next year. #asiapacific #business #technology #thankyou #socialmedia #experience #opportunity #fashion #event #designer #events #melbourne #food #engagement #aime2023 #communications #love #australia #future 📸: @fetchingeventscommunications @b

I FORUM I We’re thrilled to be joining the Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre for International Volunteer Managers Day! It is going to be a fabulous event and our Chief Engagement Officer can't wait to deliver the session 'Techniques for collaboration and working together' as well as facilitating the panel discussion, 'Building effective partnerships through collaboration. How are we stronger together?' ‘This year’s BVRC International Volunteer Managers Day Forum is themed 'Embracing Diversity and Collaborating for Success' 📆 Thursday 3 November, 10.30am to 12.00pm Join them at their premier volunteer leader event, where world-renowned motivational speaker, author and passionate director of volunteers Nicole R Smith, CVA alongside a panel of three local community organisation leaders, will explore the diversity of skills and perspectives in volunteer management and how we can work more effectively together through collaboration. Georgie Stayches from Fetching Events & Communications will facilitate a discussion with our panel members : 🔹 Scott Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Solve-TAD 🔹Barbara Ghiani, Executive Manager, Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre 🔹 Beverley Michael, President, EdAble Social Enterprise All leaders of volunteers and representatives from community organisations welcome!’ See link in video to register. #volunteers #volunteerleaders #volunteermanagers #ivmd #volunteerengagement #volunteerleadership

I SITE VISITS | We had a great day and about with one of our clients, selecting the perfect venue for their event. From the Zoo to the Lake to the Park to the Beach and the Golf Course, we covered all settings today. Finding the perfect venue is the first step in creating an event that influences and inspires. A perfect venue for one event, might not work for another. It is about understanding your audience…. - how much space do you need? - what is your preferred floorplan and can the venue accommodate that? - is parking or public transport more important? - do your guests always arrive early and therefore is the foyer space crucial? - what types of tables and chairs will be most comfortable for your audience? - how important is natural light and open spaces? - is the venue accessible? - what is the behaviours and movement of your guests and how does that impact catering locations and their locations? These are just some of the questions we ask and aspects we look at when choosing the perfect venue. If you need help finding the right venue for your event, contact us today. #events #sitevisits #eventprofs #eventmanagement