Standards of Asset Management for Developing Countries

Mr. K.C. Leong, Honorary President of EAROPH International is visiting Australia to consult with Australian members regarding asset management.

He is providing guidance to EAROPH Australia's President, Kerry McGovern for the development of Standards and Guidelines for Asset Management for developing countries.

The project proposal will be finalised in June and distributed to EAROPH national chapters for their perusal prior to the discussion at the joint EAROPH / IFHP Brunei Darussalam regional conference in November, 2011. See: IFHP Website for details.

Australian Social Trends

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has issued the latest Australian Social Trends. The ABS says: "Australian Social Trends draws on a wide range of data, sourced both from ABS and other agencies, to present a picture of Australian society. This publication aims to inform decision-making, research and discussion on social conditions in Australia. It covers social issues of current and ongoing concern, population groups of interest, and changes in these over time."

EAROPH Australia holds first Executive Committee Meeting

EAROPH Australia, formally approved as a chapter of EAROPH International at its Council meeting on 31st October, 2010, held its first Executive Committee meeting on 7th December, 2010.

The committee reflects the multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral foundation of EAROPH. President Kerry McGovern is a specialist in asset management in the public sector. Vice President John Salter is a risk management specialist in private and public sectors. Treasurer Dennis Ingemann is an economist and town and regional planner. Secretary David Edgerton is an asset accountant specializing in asset management, valuation and depreciation. Ordinary committee members are Dr. Jane Stanley an architect, planner and author, and Peter Cuming, an urban and regional planner, permaculturist and mediator, specialising in sustainable coastal development. Alternative committee member is John Byrne consultant urban designer/planner and Adjunct Professor in Urban Design at QUT.