Thanks to the generosity of ALIA Members, ALIA’s COVID-19 Relief Fund donations totalled $8,470 on 31 November, with $3,570 remaining available after $4,900 was given out in grants. In addition, the ALIA Board had set aside $10,000 of operating funds to contribute to the Relief Fund. As this latter sum is unlikely to be needed in full to assist people in immediate financial hardship, the ALIA Board has agreed to provide $4,000-worth of grants through the ALIA COVID-19 Relief fund for up to ten ALIA members to attend the upcoming ALIA Information Online 2021 conference.

Applications are open to anyone who has been an ALIA personal member for at least 12 months and' whose job or personal situation has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This could mean a reduction in hours, unemployment for your or a family member, reassignment to a lesser position, a cut in your organisation’s PD budget, which has removed the opportunity for you to attend an ALIA conference.

To apply, tell us why you would like to attend the conference and how attending will enhance your career development. Please also give the reason why your job has been negatively impacted.

Submit by sending an email to events@alia.org.au. Please include your name, contact information and address the above selection criteria. 

Applications close 25 January 2021. The ALIA Board will review applications and successful applicants will be advised by email by Monday 1 February 2021. Successful applicants will receive one individual registration to the ALIA Information Online 2021 virtual conference (normal registration price is $400).