Connecting in open and honest ways is key to shaping a successful future.
That’s why we created Team Connect!
Team Connect are forums that unite with you the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) twice a year.
It is one way we can chat about our future and what’s important to you.
The five Ws
- Who: It’s for you.
- What: A casual chat… think on the couch with grandma… ok with the CEO and ELT!
- When: Twice a year for 1.5 hours… easy-peasy.
- Where: On a Teams link near you.
- Why: Because too often we overlook the importance of connecting and simply chatting face to face… say yes to Team Connect 😊
April 2024: Team Connect 2.0!
That’s a wrap on Team Connect for another season! Thank you to everyone who joined David Swain and the Executive Leadership Team. We hope you found the sessions worthwhile.
If you had a question that you didn’t get answered, please email the Communications and Engagement team on [email protected] and the team will liaise with the relevant executive to get your question answered.
Couldn’t make Team Connect in April? Watch the recordings here.
We understand how busy everyone is, that’s why we’ve recorded all the sessions so you can catch up later! Watch a session by clicking on the YouTube link below. You can also look at the presentation.
| Sessions | Time and date | Recordings | |||
| Session 1 (am) | Tuesday 16 April: 9:30am to 11:00am | https://youtu.be/iSp9LD5tW60 | |||
| Session 2 (pm) | Monday 22 April: 1:00pm to 2:30pm | https://youtu.be/JVoLQ4oFvoI | |||
| Session 3 (am) | Tuesday 23 April: 9:30am to 11:00am | https://youtu.be/kkPS7cNEOrY | |||
| Session 4 (pm) | Wednesday 24 April: 1:00pm to 2:30pm | https://youtu.be/ortZWuqpydU | |||
Coming soon! Team Connect Q&A’s
Each season of Team Connect we collate all the questions asked and answered. This is currently being collated and will be sent to everyone soon.
How’d we do?
Team Connect is your forum, designed with you in mind as we continuously strive to improve your experience. Please take a moment to tell us what you thought about Team Connect.
Do you want to help shape future sessions of Team Connect?
Team Connect is an opportunity to connect with our ELT, hear about what is happening across our organisation and have a two-way conversation about important topics and issues.
We want representatives from the many and varied areas of our organisation to shape the continued success of Team Connect. If you want to join the co-design working group, we’d love to have you! Email Head of Communications, Emma Rees on [email protected]. Your involvement makes Team Connect even better!
Recap: Previous Team Connect sessions
Recap: Team Connect September 2023
In case you missed it, here’s a copy of the Presentation and a summary of Questions & Answers from September 2023 Team Connect. You can also watch any of the recorded sessions below.
| Region | Session recordings |
| Group 1: VIC, NSW and DAAP | Tuesday 5 Sept, 1pm – 3pm Thursday 7 Sept, 9am – 11am |
| Group 2: Wide Bay and Central QLD | Tuesday 5 Sept, 9am – 11am Wednesday 6 Sept, 1pm – 3pm |
| Group 3: Brisbane Metro and SE QLD | Thursday 7 Sept, 1pm – 3pm Wednesday 13 Sept, 9am – 11am |
| Group 4: Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and SW QLD | Thursday 14 Sept, 9am – 11am Thursday 5 Oct, 1pm – 3pm |
| Group 5: Far North Queensland and North Queensland | Tuesday 3 Oct, 1pm – 3pm Wednesday 4 Oct, 9am – 11am |
| Group 6: Support Centre | Friday 6 Oct, 9am – 11am |
| Group 7: Community Solutions Group | Wednesday 11 Oct: 9am-10:30am Thursday 12 Oct: 2:30pm – 4pm |
Recap: Team Connect March 2023
In March, we had our first Team Connect forums.
In case you missed it, here’s a copy of the Presentation and a summary of Questions & Answers.
Interested in a recap of your Team Connect, missed it, or just have spare time on your hands? You can review all sessions by clicking on the links below!
| Organisation | Description |
| Group 1: Far North Queensland and North Queensland | Tuesday 7 March Wednesday 8 March |
| Group 2: Wide Bay and Central QLD | Thursday 9 March Friday 10 March |
| Group 3: Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Southwest Queensland | Monday 13 March Tuesday 14 March |
| Group 4: Brisbane Metro and Southeast Queensland | Wednesday 15 March Thursday 16 March |
| Group 5: Victoria, New South Wales Defence Assistance Program (DAP) | Wednesday 29 March Friday 31 March |
| Group 6: Support Centre | Wednesday 26 April |
FAQs
What is Team Connect?
Team Connect is an opportunity to connect with our CEO, David Swain and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), hear about what is happening across our organisation and have a two-way conversation about what’s important to you. The ELT will share updates and progress on the broader vision and operational goals.
When is it happening?
Team Connect happens every six (6) months, around the beginning and the end of the year.
Is it compulsory to attend Team Connect?
No, but you are strongly encouraged to attend one of the sessions, if you can.
I am a frontline worker and want to attend Team Connect but it is outside of my rostered hours, will I still get paid?
Yes. You can choose to attend Team Connect even if you are not on the roster for that day or if Team Connect extends past your finishing time. You will be paid for time in agreement with your leader.
I am a frontline worker attending Team Connect, outside my roster; how do I record attendance on my timesheet?
If you are attending outside of your normal working hours, you can record your attendance at Team Connect using code Frontline Team Connect – FLC on your timesheet.
If you have specific payroll questions, please raise a ticket at the #TeamPossible support hub and the People and Wellbeing team will respond.
What if I cannot attend any of the sessions?
You are strongly encouraged to attend one of the sessions available. However, we understand you may have competing priorities.
Each Team Connect session will be recorded with all summary information sent out to all employees. Each session will also be recorded and published on this page. You can choose to watch any of the sessions at any time.
Can I receive the information even though I am unable to attend?
Yes. You will be sent a summary of the information discussed.
Will the session be recorded?
Yes. Each session will be recorded and published on this intranet page.
How can I join the session?
Choose a session time by clicking on the date and time link below and add the event to your Outlook calendar.
At the time of the session, you can join via the Teams link in your calendar.
| Sessions | Time and date | Recording |
| Session 1 (am) | Tuesday 16 April: 9:30am to 11:00am | https://youtu.be/iSp9LD5tW60 |
| Session 2 (pm) | Monday 22 April: 1:00pm to 2:30pm | https://youtu.be/JVoLQ4oFvoI |
| Session 3 (am) | Tuesday 23 April: 9:30am to 11:00am | https://youtu.be/kkPS7cNEOrY |
| Session 4 (pm) | Wednesday 24 April: 1:00pm to 2:30pm | https://youtu.be/ortZWuqpydU |
Who is invited to attend Team Connect?
All employees are invited.
Who is hosting Team Connect?
David Swain and the executive leadership team, including relevant subject matter experts, will host Team Connect.
How long is each session?
Each session goes for 1.5 hours. We have worked with representatives from across the organisation to determine the most suitable timeframes.
How will each session run?
CEO, David Swain and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) will provide updates on our vision and operational goals and topics and issues raised in previous Team Connect sessions. This will be followed by a Q&A session, where you can ask questions.
You are also able to ask questions in the Teams chat throughout the session. The leadership team will try to answer as many questions as possible in the Q&A session. Any unaddressed questions from the Teams chat, pre-submitted or in-person questions will be answered in a post-session Q&A document.
When will the next round of Team Connect happen?
The next round of Team Connect sessions are scheduled for September 2024.
More information?
Please contact [email protected] if you have any further questions or queries.
For more information
Please email [email protected].