Accord Australasia

The Annual Report 2023-2024 is live! This Report covers the period 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 and sets out the key achievements and work areas of our association. View the Report: https://lnkd.in/gZkewJky In addition to showcasing the significant achievements of Accord over the reporting period, this Annual Report focuses on the essential nature of the entire breadth of hygiene, personal care and specialty products. In her letter this year, Accord’s Chair Tracey Raso highlights that front and centre for our industry is the positive impacts we have on people’s lives. While acknowledging that over-regulation of low-risk products and certain unique Australian requirements that are not fit-for-purpose remain both a challenge and an opportunity for our sectors, the Report highlights that amid a stagnating economy, it’s time for a broader industry policy push aimed at barriers to innovation and business investment.

Our sincere thanks to all our members for their support over 2024! Looking forward to 2025—a celebratory year for our association—through your continued support we will build on our substantive progress across the strategic plan, and continue to further the goals of the industry. Please note our office will be closed from midday Tuesday 24 December 2024, reopening Thursday 2 January 2025. For urgent enquiries during this time, please contact Bronwyn.

We are proud to celebrate our long-standing partnership with Revlon Australia, which spans over 30 years. Throughout this time, REVLON Australia has been a key supporter in helping cancer patients face their diagnosis with confidence. Their contributions include stock donations for Confidence Kits, support for our annual fundraising event Dream Ball, involvement in our Christmas Cracker initiatives, volunteer days, and more. Thanks to REVLON Australia's generous commitment, over 3,500 participants have benefitted from the Look Good Feel Better program. In 2022, REVLON Australia launched the International Lipstick Campaign, in collaboration with the Delta Goodrem Foundation and Chemist Warehouse, the exclusive retail partner and biggest supporter of the campaign. In just four weeks, they sold over 40,000 Super Lustrous Lipsticks. In wrapping up the 2024 campaign, REVLON Australia presented us with a cheque, providing the perfect opportunity for us to recognise them as a GOLD #LGFBAustralia partner. We’re honoured to acknowledge this significant partnership and look forward to continuing support of cancer patients together in 2025 and beyond. Tracey Raso, GAICD, Lucy Robinson Amy Kingon Smith Arabella Antico #LookGoodFeelBetter #LGFBPartner #CancerSupport #CorporatePartner #CommunitySupport 

On behalf of the board of the Cancer Patients Foundation (CPF), I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Carol Kavurma, General Manager of Look Good Feel Better Australia, on her 10-year milestone dynamically leading the national charity. In characterising Carol's profound impact during her tenure in a presentation to the CPF Board recently, Accord Australasia Executive Director and Secretary of the CPF, Bronwyn Capanna , spoke of Carol’s professionalism, productivity, and proactive planning which enabled the organisation to pivot seamlessly to online workshops during the pandemic, as well as her positive focus on a culture of stability, teamwork, commitment, communication, and compliments. Carol’s relentless desire to help cancer patients and her passion to deliver on the Look Good Feel Better vision, shines more brightly than ever.  We are fortunate to have such a dedicated General Manager, who continues to help more and more people.  Please join me in celebrating not just this 10-year anniversary but also Carol’s many achievements. Emmerentia Wilding, Laurent-Emmanuel Saffre, Lisa Day, Lucie Juhel, Lucinda Pitt, Mathieu Sampson, Pat Ingram, Rachel Dear, Rajiv Chinniah, Uri Ferster #charity

Leigh Campbell attended her first Look Good Feel Better workshop almost 20 years ago as a beauty editor. Today, she’s a proud Ambassador and constant supporter of the #LookGoodFeelBetter program and this November she’s recruited good friends Amy Gerard and Tegan Natoli to host a night of fun and fundraising on behalf of LGFB. Join us on Wednesday 13th November 6:00pm – 10:00pm at Four Hundred Mexican Bar & Kitchen, North Sydney (Tilley and Wills Hotels). Your ticket will provide exclusive access to the event, delicious food and beverages courtesy of our partners Calabria Family Wine Group, Sesión Tequila and Remedy Drinks Sodaly. You'll also receive a gift bag, valued at over $300, expertly curated by Leigh including customised gifts from Nude by Nature. Want more? Tegan will MC a captivating conversation with Leigh and Amy, as they talk beauty, business and their best life advice. We’ll finish the night with raffle prizes, lucky door prizes and of course a DJ and a dancefloor! Thanks to all our partners including FRANKIE4, Shona Joy, Pukka Herbs, Ipsum Skin AU, Halo 360 Events, Simple Booth Australia, Fleur My Darling and Auricle Ear Seeds. Tickets on sale now.

Shout out to our Ambassador Leigh Campbell and her fun-loving friends Amy Gerard & Tegan Natoli for hosting our upcoming charity mixer. Their support will raise vital funds to ensure the LGFB program continues to be offered free of charge to cancer patients across Australia. Thank you also to our event sponsors Nude by Nature, and partners Four Hundred Mexican Bar & Kitchen (Tilley and Wills Hotels), Calabria Family Wine Group, Sesión Tequila, Shona Joy, Fleur My Darling & Natural Raw C. Tickets on sale now!

Happy Global Handwashing Day! In honour of the day, the Food Safety Information Council has released its latest report card on Australia’s handwashing habits, sponsored by Accord. While we all know how important handwashing is, the stats show we still have a way to go. 19% of Australians admit they don’t always wash their hands after using the toilet, and 42% don’t always wash before touching food. See the full report card: https://lnkd.in/gGbeYXKj #globalhandwashingday

Many many years ago, I was invited to join Accord Australasia and lead the national voice of the hygiene and personal care industry – what an incredible experience and fantastic journey! After 25 years, an extremely fulfilling career with loads of fun along the way, I’ll shortly be stepping down. I’d therefore encourage you to apply for the role - if you want to lead a highly respected organisation at the fore front of advocacy and innovation of an essential industry, making a positive impact on public health, sustainability, and economic growth; - if you want to collaborate with incredible industry leaders and government bodies on key regulatory and policy initiatives, working in a dynamic and supportive environment with amazing Member companies, strategic Directors and an exceptionally skilled Secretariat team to drive change. See the details below – applications close Friday 18th October 2024!

The Annual Report 2023-2024 is live! This Report covers the period 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 and sets out the key achievements and work areas of our association. View the Report: https://lnkd.in/gZkewJky In addition to showcasing the significant achievements of Accord over the reporting period, this Annual Report focuses on the essential nature of the entire breadth of hygiene, personal care and specialty products. In her letter this year, Accord’s Chair Tracey Raso highlights that front and centre for our industry is the positive impacts we have on people’s lives. While acknowledging that over-regulation of low-risk products and certain unique Australian requirements that are not fit-for-purpose remain both a challenge and an opportunity for our sectors, the Report highlights that amid a stagnating economy, it’s time for a broader industry policy push aimed at barriers to innovation and business investment.

Pleased to be partnering with the board of Accord Australasia in their search for their next Executive Director (CEO). For more information, see here https://lnkd.in/gRQjYGiH For a confidential discussion, please contact Noel Rowland at noel.rowland@brownandchase.com #executivesearch #ceo