Do you dread going into your bedroom? Is it piled high with clutter? Do you wake each morning staring at a mountain of things to do? A cluttered bedroom doesn’t encourage a loving relationship or healthy sleep! Try this 6-step process to declutter your room so you can reclaim your haven: Decide on your vision for the room. Write it down, draw it, close your eyes and ‘see’ it. Eliminate all...

I am proud to announce AAPO's recent affiliation with the Institute of Concierge & Lifestyle Managers (iCALM) Many AAPO members' businesses & professional interests overlap with the Concierge industry and already we have several mebers who are in both Associations. From this overlap & our desire to support each others growth & development, the official Affiliation Agreement was born! It's exciting on an industry level, as well as on an individual...

Did you know May 14 – 20 is National Volunteer Week in Australia? Did you know 6.1 million people volunteer annually in this country? Did you know national events are a brilliant way to promote your business? Turn May events into a media opportunity by volunteering some advice, article/tips to your local media, give some organising time to others, run a competition, volunteer for the volunteers - donate an organising session...

I have to admit to being a reluctant FB user. I had a business page last year, which ended in ‘de-activation’, as I just did not get to posting. It does not come naturally. Funnily enough people who know me, may well say I have plenty of opinions and always have something to say….But with the old Social Media, I just haven’t been able to get there. Until recently….a light turned...

A very big Happy New Year to you all. Do you want to make 2012 your most organised year yet? Or maybe you want to expand, or begin, your Professional Organising business? Whatever your goal, I hope that 2012 is an amazing year for you. If your goals are about business, make sure you get in early with your registration to our annual conference. We are so excited again to have...

Do you know about all the great member privileges available to you, simply by being a current AAPO member? Not only do we offer you: use of logo, face to face & online forums, Accreditation, discounted advertising, newsletter feature, website listing, involvement in NOW, co-ordinated social media campaigns and MORE, we also liaise with a range of companies who very generously offer great member deals. Although AAPO does not specifically...

Have you ever had a client who wanted to buy all the beautiful containers, boxes, folders and latest widgets before they took on any new organising habits? As Professional Organisers we know that a strong foundation of good organising skills is vital. Then you can add beautiful products. But products alone will never get clients organised. Even in our own business we know that a strong underlying structure is essential to...

Hello Everyone, A very big thank you to Angela for the words of Congrats and her warm welcome to the Presidency. She has been a fantastic President who led us to achieve great results over the last 2 years. Angela you will be a hard act to follow! I'm looking really forward to working closely with Angela and the whole team for a very strong AAPO year. The Team of...

Welcome to AAPO's New Committee. The following office bearers were elected unopposed - Roz Howland as President Sarah Cottman as Vice President Bec Johnston as Treasurer Natalie Morey as Secretary We received 4 nominations for 3 General Committee positions. The successful nominees were - Carolyn Brown Wendy Hanes Karen Koedding Thank you to all those who put their name forward for election. And Congratulations to the Committee – It’s going...

Looking back over the past 12 months, I feel a personal satisfaction for all that’s been achieved. That’s not to suggest I had a personal hand in all AAPO’s achievements, but I do feel proud to have been involved this year. The year has presented us with challenges but overall I feel we, as an Association, have met those challenges with success. It is my pleasure to record AAPO’s accomplishments and...