Contact Us: Flexible Learning Advisory Group (FLAG) Secretariat

Julie Ahern
Manager
Ph: (03) 9637 3102
Mobile : 0408 408 366
Email: ahern.julie.L@edumail.vic.gov.au

Julie has worked in various educational settings and in a range of roles, including teaching in TAFE, higher education and schools, managing industry consultancy and workplace training initiatives, as well as Statewide roles in professional development research, program and resources development. As Manager, FLAG Secretariat, Julie is responsible for managing executive support to FLAG and program management services for The Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework).

Julie is committed to the role that flexible learning can play in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in vocational education and training.

Julie holds Bachelor degrees in Arts and Education, and Postgraduate Diplomas in Organisational Behaviour and Education.

Meg Mundell (Works only Wednesday & Thursday)
Senior Project Officer, Internal Communications
Ph: (03) 9637 3902
Email: mundell.meg.a@edumail.vic.gov.au

Meg joined the unit in early August 2005, in the role of Senior Project Officer - Internal Communications. Meg has experience in the community, government, education, telecommunications and publishing sectors, working across a diverse range of roles including journalism, communications, editing, research, policy and university teaching.

Meg's responsibilities as Senior Project Officer - Internal Communications include the development of the internal communications strategy for the Framework, producing The Loop (the Framework's internal newsletter), contributing to the website and providing editorial support to the development of a range of policy and report documents.

Meg has a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Philosophy) and a Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing (RMIT). Currently, she is undertaking a Master of Arts (Creative Writing) at the University of Melbourne.

Elly Ho
Administrative Assistant
Ph: (03) 9637 2694
Email: ho.elly.y@edumail.vic.gov.au

Elly first joined the FLAG Secretariat in 2003 for three months while Donna was away on her honeymoon. Elly rejoined the FLAG Secretariat after being overseas for two years.

Elly's responsibilities include administrative support to the FLAG Secretariat, finance and budgeting, organising and coordination of meetings and workshops, maintaining the Workspace and The Loop lists.

Previously, Elly has worked in the Adult Community and Further Education Division, Office of Training and Tertiary Education.

Elly has a Diploma in Business (Administration) and is currently undertaking a Bachelor degree in Business and Commerce at Monash University.

Donna Petrovska (Currently on maternity leave until March 06)
Administrative Assistant
Ph: (03) 9637 2694
Email: petrovska.donna.d@edumail.vic.gov.au

Donna joined the FLAG Secretariat in July 1999, bringing with her extensive knowledge and skills in administration and accounting. She supports the FLAG Secretariat team in many areas including finance, administration and conference coordination.

Previously, Donna worked in the administration field for the Department of Treasury and Finance, the Melbourne Children's Court and the Department of Transport.

Donna has a Diploma in Business Accounting and Business Administration.

Donna is currently on maternity leave and will return to the FLAG Secretariat in March 2006. Her position is being covered by Elly Ho (ho.elly.y@edumail.vic.gov.au).

Jacqueline Fuss
Coordinator, National Liaison
Ph: (03) 9637 2672
Email: fuss.jacqueline.L@edumail.vic.gov.au

As Coordinator - National Liaison, Jacqueline (Jax) responsibilities include overseeing contracting arrangements for FLAG support personnel and Framework reporting requirements as well as to assist with executive support to FLAG.

Jax has a diverse Public Service background. She has worked in a variety of Government Departments in the Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.

Jax has a Bachelor of Business (BBUS), Major in Management, Minor in Marketing from the Northern Territory University and is currently undertaking her Masters of Business Administration at Southern Cross University.