ClubsNSW
Simon Sawday is an experienced professional in government affairs and policy development, currently serving as the Director of Government Affairs at Clubs Australia since October 2022 and holding a similar position at ClubsNSW since June 2018. Prior roles include Senior Policy Officer and Manager at ClubsNSW, and Senior Policy Officer at the Attorney-General's Department, focusing on personal property securities, bankruptcy, and copyright. Simon's earlier experience includes content writing at MCI Solutions and leadership roles at the Australasian Union of Jewish Students. Educational qualifications include a Graduate Certificate in Economics and a Specialist Certificate in Economic Design from prestigious institutions, as well as an Honours degree and Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UNSW.
ClubsNSW
ClubsNSW is the peak body for more than 1,200 registered clubs across NSW. The not-for-profit Club industry employs more than 54,000 people, and is home to more than 6.7 million memberships. Registered clubs were created to give and exist to give back to their local communities. Whether it’s sponsoring the local footy team, helping school children plant new trees, donating money to children’s hospitals or engaging people with disabilities, your local club is involved in more projects than you may realise. Annually, Registered Clubs make a social contribution valued at $1.3 billion, and an economic contribution of $3.7 billion. On behalf of its member clubs, ClubsNSW supports a range of charities, sporting and community organisations as part of the industry’s commitment to giving back. To find out more, please visit: www.clubsnsw.com.au or www.yourlocalclub.com.au You can also visit us on social: @yourlocalclub on Facebook and Instagram