Australian Computer Society Victorian Branch Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Thursday 26th May, 2011: The Australian Computer Society (ACS)
members and key ICT industry representatives celebrated the 50th
anniversary of the Australian Computer Society’s Victorian Branch on
Wednesday 25 May.
Established in 1961, the ACS Victorian Branch
was Australia’s second computer society and has been responsible for
making significant achievements over the past 50 years including:
- First computer society ICT education in Australia
- First ICT job nomenclature and descriptions in Australia
- Establishment of national ACS publication
- Formation of the Pearcey Foundation
- ICT: Start Here, Go anywhere campaign to promote ICT careers
- ACS annual Australian ICT Statistical Compendium initiative
ACS Victorian Branch Chairman Ian Dennis, explained, “This is a truly historic celebration for the Victorian ICT industry and the State’s ICT professionals. I am honoured to be the Branch Chairman at a time when we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Victorian Branch and would like to pay tribute to one of the Branch’s founding members Peter Murton. Thanks to Peter, ICT professionals in Victoria have had a public voice for the past 50 years and will to continue to play a role in developing the industry in the future.
“The Branch has made significant contributions to the ACS, including the establishment of the national ACS publication, the formation of the Pearcey Foundation and commencement of ICT education. The continued growth of the Victorian ICT industry as an innovative and dynamic ICT sector is a testament to the ACS Victorian Branch’s critical role in establishing and promoting ICT professionalism”, said Mr Dennis.
The ACS Victorian Branch hosted a 50th Anniversary Cocktail Celebration last night for members and key ICT industry representatives at the Club Conservatory, to toast the Branch’s success and achievements.
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About the ACS
The
ACS (Australian Computer Society) is the recognised professional
association for those working in Information and Communications
Technology, seeking to raise the standing of ICT professionals and
represent their views to government, industry and the community. A
member of the Australian Council of Professions, the ACS is the
guardian of professional ethics and standards in the ICT sector,
committed to ensuring the beneficial use of ICT for all Australians. It
provides both members and non-members with opportunities for
professional education, networking and certification, as well as
enabling them to contribute to the development of their profession.
Visit www.acs.org.au for more information.