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While Australia continues to respond to COVID-19, the AICD will maintain a cautious approach and prioritise the health and safety of our staff, members, faculty and visitors.

AICD and COVID-19: Information for members, clients, faculty and stakeholders

This page contains information about the steps we will take as we continue to prioritise the health and safety of our staff, members, clients, faculty and all other stakeholders.

Face-to-face courses

If you were scheduled to attend a face-to-face course during a lockdown period, an AICD Membership Engagement Partner will contact you to discuss alternate arrangements.

Please see our course calendar for further details of courses.

To attend a course on AICD premises in NSW or Victoria, you will be required to show proof that you are fully vaccinated and check in. Masks are also required in our South Australian Lounge.

Our position is informed by an assessment of public health orders, our own operational health and safety risks and the views of our people.

Business Centre Member Lounges (Lounges)

Our Lounges are open in all locations, providing a COVIDSafe environment for our members, guests and staff.

To visit the Lounges in NSW or Victoria, you will be required to show proof that you are fully vaccinated and check in. Masks are mandatory in the Lounges where required by public health orders. Masks are also required in our South Australian Lounge. 

Our position is informed by an assessment of public health orders, our own operational health and safety risks and the views of our people.

Visit the Business Centre and Member Lounges page find out more about locations, opening dates and Lounge capacity.

Please note capacity numbers are subject to change in line with social distancing requirements.

Access to Lounges cannot be reserved at this time. To avoid disappointment, please phone your local state office on the day of your intended visit and our staff will advise you of Lounge capacity.

Room bookings within our Lounges may be available upon request. Please direct your enquiries to the relevant state office.

Please ensure that you specify any audio-visual requirements you might have at the time of making the booking

The health and safety of our members, guests, stakeholders and guests is our priority. Our lounges will be subject to stringent health protocols, including: capacity restrictions to meet social distancing requirements in each location; complimentary face-masks on-site; and additional cleaning throughout the day in all facilities.

All Lounge attendees will be required to complete a digital sign-in to confirm they meet our COVIDSafe requirements and support effective contact tracing if required.

Helping our members through this crisis

We continue to work hard to realign our services and to ensure membership with the AICD helps you respond to the challenges presented.

We have seen strong demand for our resources and record enrolments in our online courses, and we remain focused on providing practical guidance to support you and your organisation through the recovery.

Our resources include:

  • Regular webinars – access your complimentary webinars (live or recorded) for timely and interactive updates.
  • Online tools and resources – find the answers you need by exploring our online articles, tools and governance FAQs on our COVID-19 resource hub.
  • Magazine to your door – Company Director magazine is a comprehensive review of rapidly changing governance. You can also access the Company Director magazine online. 
  • Governance practice guides – guides to best-practice in the boardroom are prepared in collaboration with other leading organisations, such as the recently released Impacts of COVID-19 on annual report disclosures: a guide for directors, preparers and auditors. 
  • Micro-courses – we have launched a series of complimentary micro-courses to help members upskill quickly and navigate the crisis and recovery.
  • Events – we are hosting regular virtual events and will soon announce details for our flagship complimentary member event – the Essential Director Update. 
  • Professional development – plan and track of your professional development with Director Professional Development units.
  • Advocacy – we are advocating to government and regulators on behalf of members on critical issues such as funding and regulatory support for NFPs and charities and temporary regulatory relief in the COVID-19 environment.
     

Flagship Courses Online

We've provide the Company Directors Course Online and the Foundations of Directorship Online, to complement the existing formats of our flagship programs. Our range of delivery options are designed to provide you with choice and flexibility based on your learning style, location and schedule. In both courses you will be supported by a team of experienced faculty members and a dedicated Learning Support Executive, attend live sessions with fellow participants and attend a “Meet the Director” session where a leading directors will discuss their directorship journey and how your experiences in the classroom can be applied in today’s evolving governance environment.

Membership Partners

Our dedicated team of Membership Engagement Partners continue to work remotely and remain available during business hours for any membership enquiries you may have on 1300 739 119.

Thank you for your continued support.