We revisit icons in the WISENet calendar in this Journal 81. Judith Dawes reviews Science meets Parliament Day. We hear about the Diana Temple Memorial Lecture – still new but precious – this year delivered by Mary O’Kane, NSW Chief Scientist. And Rosemary White, National Co-Convenor reports on the ‘FASTS lane’…some positive directions for the future for sure.

Although AGMs and formal Reports are not entertaining reading, they are essential to any organisation. WISENet extends great thanks to Robyn Porter, our Public Officer, for her valuable attention to detail to ensure that WISENet remains within the law! Our revised Constitution is included in this Edition for all to check; it is also lodged on our website (http:www/wisenet-australia.org). Special thanks also to Diane for organising the AGM and reporting so much excellent discussion. During this time, Diane has been ‘with child’ and maintaining a full time job as well – inspiring, inspiring.

Outcomes suggest it is not a case of a ‘need’ for WISENet but a ‘want’ for WISENet – lots of networking, connection and professional companionship is always good. But it is clear from the number of positions vacant that we need a structure with less demand on executive members.

The audited accounts show a healthy situation: the future is in the hands of meetings and minutes, but clearly, WISENet will live on. The 25th Birthday anniversary forum at the University of Wollongong in November is an event to look forward to: a chance to meet, converse and resolve.


Anna Robinson