ILF chapters
Intranet Leadership Forum workshops are run in major cities throughout Australia. Our current chapters:
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Melbourne
- Sydney
Brisbane chapter

Meeting of the Brisbane chapter at Queensland University of Technology
As befits the warmer climate, the Brisbane chapter has been very intensive, providing members with rich information across a variety of topics. The chapter has also benefited from an interesting mix of private-sector, state government, university and council members.
Current members include:
- QUT
- Energex
- Moreton Bay Regional Council
- Toowoomba Regional Council
- Brisbane City Council
- RSL Care
Topics covered at workshops include:
- demonstrations of intranets at Energex and Queensland University of Technology
- developing an intranet concept
- improving intranet content
(Download a summary PDF on the Brisbane chapter for your manager.)
Canberra chapter

2009 Canberra annual intensive at the Hyatt Hotel
The Canberra chapter has a particular focus on public-sector intranets, and it has members at both state and federal level. Already a tight-knit community, the Canberra chapter has been particularly successful at sharing best practices and practical insights.
Current members include:
- Dept of Finance and Deregulation
- Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forrestry
- Child Support Agency
- ACT Health
- FaCHSIA
- DEEWR
- ACTewAGL
Topics covered at workshops include:
- case study on delivering an accessible SharePoint-based intranet
- how to build an innovative intranet
- visual site design
- selecting a content management system
- how to sell the intranet to executive
- collaboration tools, and what works
- intranet presentations by DEEWR, ACT Health, FACHSIA and CSIRO
(Download a summary PDF on the Canberra chapter for your manager.)
Melbourne chapter

Melbourne ILF chapter following demonstration of The Guild Group's new intranet, Buzz
Established early on, the Melbourne chapter has proven to be the most proactive, organising a number of informal gatherings in addition to the quarterly workshops. There have also been a range of excellent intranet demonstrations from member organisations.
Current members include:
- ANZ
- Dept of Education and Early Childhood Development
- Dept of Transport
- The Guild Group
- Australian Red Cross Blood Service
- Australia Post
- City of Casey
Topics covered at workshops include:
- intranet demonstrations at Urbis, ANZ, Blake Dawson, The Guild Group, and Bureau of Meteorology
- managing your intranet during a recession
- content management system selection
- refining your search engine results
- essential roles in structuring your intranet team
(Download a summary PDF on the Melbourne chapter for your manager.)
Sydney chapter

Sydney Chapter smiling after creating their intranet concepts
The first ILF chapter established, members include both corporates and public-sector organisations, both large and small. Over the years, many valuable topics have been covered, and long-term relationships established.
Current members include:
- Caltex
- Tabcorp
- Westpac
- Commonwealth Bank
- Office of Fair Trading
- Blake Dawson
- Dept of Aging, Disability and Home Care
Topics covered at workshops include:
- do we lead or manage our intranets?
- project planning: the 6×2 methodology
- building expertise directories
- social media: what works / what doesn’t
- measuring intranet effectiveness
- making search work
- building executive support for your intranet
(Download a summary PDF on the Sydney chapter for your manager.)
More information
Workshops are run quarterly, and corporate members can arrange to send participants to locations that suit. Contact Catherine Grenfell for dates of the next workshop in your city.
