Ruth Edwards Email & Phone Number

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Mid North Coast And Northern Nsw

Training, Policy advice, career support and mentoring, community engagement, program implementation, Chair KTS RIG, Chair MNC FLPN,

Kempsey, Nsw

Provide directional and strategic support to local domestic violence monitoring committeesInterpret and disseminate information on legislative changes from Government and other sources Establish more effective methods of communication such as creating a web site and an electronic newsletter

Newcastle, Australia

Coordinated the Council's commitment to addressing crime-related issues within the communityPresented Council and the community's perspectives on a range of crime-related issues such as graffiti, street prostitution, anti-social activity and alcohol-related vandalismActed as Manager for Community Partnerships as required Addressed various community groups about Community SafetyLiaised with representatives from the NSW Police Force, Government agencies and community forums Project managed a range of projects including NightLink, NightCare and the Street Security ProgramPresented to national workshops on the late night interventions Newcastle City Council ran to address inner-city late-night alcohol-related anti-social behaviour Responsible for all aspects of the Newcastle City Council Community Safety Panel including meeting arrangements, agenda setting, project reporting and minute preparationSignificant Achievements:Implemented NightLink - Newcastle's Late Night Transport SystemSuccessfully obtained grants for NightLink worth $380,000Obtained funding from Council for the Graffiti Audit, PCYC Mobile Van, NightCare and NightLink

Newcastle, Nsw

Managed Council's Sponsorship, Community Grants and Subsidy programsIntroduced the Environmental Small Grants Program and oversaw its first roundConducted an extensive review of Council's funding programs and as a result developed and introduced the Community Assistance ProgramWorked with community organisations, funding bodies, across Council and with local businesses on a broad range of events, projects and activitiesAssisted in the capacity building for many community groups

Canberra

Coordinated and implemented a promotional program to attract major sponsorship and increased membership Liaised with artists, venues, ticketing office, business, sponsors, audience members and the Board to prepare for and manage a successful Canberra International Chamber Music FestivalManaged all correspondence for the Board and provided executive assistance for the Chair of the Pro Musica BoardActed as first point of contact for people dealing with Pro Musica and the Canberra International Chamber Music FestivalManaged volunteers who assisted with concerts, artist liaison, event preparation and other activities

Singapore

Provided policy support to the Chair of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Telecommunications and Information Working Group (TEL), and Director, International, IDAPrepared agenda, speeches, Chair's Reports and other documents relating to TEL meetings and the inaugural APEC TEL Regulators' Round TableWrote papers for TEL consideration on various issues, including Digital Divide, public sector outreach, TEL review, International Charging Arrangements for Internet Services (ICAIS); guidelines on sponsorship and self-funded projectsUndertook research on trade issues relating to Australia and Singapore and on the telecommunications and information technology sector in AustraliaRepresented the TEL Chair at international meetings, such as Connect 2000 (to discuss ICAIS), in MexicoLiaised with Singapore industry representatives and met with many delegations to Singapore from Japan and Australia Represented Singapore on the e-APEC Task Force, the APEC Digital Divide Task Force and the APEC Electronic Commerce Steering Group. Represented the TEL on the APEC Human Capacity Building Coordination Group and at the APEC Budget and Management CommitteeManaged Singapore's APEC funded projects for the TELPrepared a policy paper on sponsorship in APEC which was later adopted by all fora in APECDevised a meeting schedule for the APEC TEL which maximised organisational potential for the host economies

Canberra, Australia

Managed the Australian delegation to the regional meetings of the APEC TEL, including preparing briefing papers, arranging delegation meetings and negotiating with other delegation managersEconomic Modeling, HRD training courses and Universal Services. Managed projects which involved securing funding (from either APEC or AusAID), preparing budget and progress reports, liaising with contractors and the APEC SecretariatOrganised international seminars on aspects of telecommunications, including the Economic and Commercial Effects of Liberalisation in the Telecommunications Industry, held in Jakarta in January 1997; and Universal Access Seminar held in Darwin in March 1998Managed the secretarial unit for the Second APEC Ministerial Meeting on the Telecommunications and Information Industry held on the Gold Coast in September 1996. This involved liaising with counterparts in APEC economies, organising staff and resources, assisting in the drafting of the ministerial documents and managing the document registrationOffice of the Minister for Communications; Responsible for all correspondence and business dealing with the Australia Council, the Australian Archives, grant programs (Playing Australia, Visions of Australia and Festivals Australia), Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and the establishment of Australia Foundation for Culture and the HumanitiesRepresented the Minister at meetings with other Members of Parliament, accompanied the Minister to meetings and on visits, provided advice on appointments to Committees and Boards, and on correspondence, parliamentary questions and other issues as requiredAttended meetings with the Minister and heads of agencies, film directors and other Members of ParliamentLiaised with other Ministers' offices, particularly the Prime Minister's office and his advisers on relevant issuesProvided input for many of the Minister's speeches and briefs, and provided input for a speech by the Prime Minister on Arts Funding

Bachelor'S Degree, Modern Languages

Organizational Leadership

Diploma, Business Administration And Management, General, Diploma

Management

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