1. Urban Development Institute of Australia (Qld) ‘Establish your edge in the property game’ Presented by: George Healy – UDIA (Qld) Ernie Harvey – hpc urban

2. The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) is a national, not-for-profit membership organisation, established in 1972. • UDIA (Qld) is the State’s largest professional organisation that represents and furthers the interests and integrity of the property development industry in Queensland. • UDIA (Qld) has 12 regional branches in addition to the State office in Brisbane: What is UDIA? • Gold Coast • Sunshine Coast • Ipswich • Toowoomba • Moreton Bay • Cairns • Gladstone • Fraser Coast • Bundaberg • Townsville • Mackay/Whitsunday • Rockhampton

3. Who’s involved? • Over 1,000 corporate members and 3,000 affiliated individual members in Queensland. • Our members include developers, financiers, lawyers, accountants, architects, planners, engineers, project marketers, professional consultants, government representatives and full-time students. • Our members development activities include: • Master-planned communities • Urban renewal • Multi-level development • Land subdivision • Medium density development • Attached and detached housing • Sustainable development • Seniors’ living • Commercial development • Retail Development • Industrial development • Hotels and resorts • Golf course development

4. How we can help • Industry representation – engagement with government to achieve positive outcomes for the industry • Information - keeping members informed on the latest industry practice, legislative and policy issues, research and data • Quarterly Industry Report • Urban Developer • Support – practical advice and support on industry issues • Contacts & Networking – position yourself in the industry, make new contacts and build relationships with industry peers • Over 50 events per year in Brisbane • Industry Recognition - annual awards celebrating the best of the best in the industry • Professional Development - conferences, seminars and skill based events featuring key experts and industry leaders and a mentoring programme for younger members of the industry

5. Forum to encourage the involvement of women within the industry. • Mentoring programme. • Regular functions each year providing networking opportunities with industry peers. • Involved in research and keeping members up to date. • Recognises successful women within the industry through the annual Women In Development Awards

6. Mix with market leaders in their respective fields • Gain a better understanding of the industry • Get ahead of the rest in a competitive employment market • Opportunities for professional and career development • Motivate and assist members to achieve their career and life goals • Provide a forum for social, networking and educational events

7. Our courses provide expert, practical knowledge to enable participants to become multi-skilled developers with a deeper understanding of the industry and development process • Range of courses suitable for industry entrants through to established professionals including: • ‘Steps to Successful Small-Lot Subdivisions’ • ‘Building your First Development’ • ‘Professional Property Development’ • Construction Contracts Workshops

8. WIN A PLACE ON OUR NEXT • ‘Steps to Successful Small Lot Subdivisions’ • (One day course, 28 June 2012) valued at $550! • Submit your details tonight

9. Keep in Touch! www.udia.com.au facebook.com/UDIAProfessionalDevelopment ghealy@udiaqld.com.au (07) 3229 1589