Central
Welcome to NABS Central.
We support those working in the Advertising and Media industries in the Central market.
We offer programs in the areas of
Short-term Financial Aid, Career Support, Wellness & Workshops.
Our charity is supported entirely through the generosity of our industry community.
If you are interested in donating, or could use some support yourself, please get in touch.
What's On
Online
FREE CAREER WORKSHOP: Building a Portfolio That Gets You Noticed
Your portfolio is more than a collection of projects—it’s an opportunity to tell your story, showcase your strengths, and stand out to recruiters. In this practical session, you’ll learn how to present your best work, build a consistent personal brand across your portfolio, resume, and LinkedIn, and use AI to tailor your portfolio to specific opportunities. You’ll also receive live feedback through a hands-on portfolio review.
Facilitated by Sherry Azim
Online
FREE WELLNESS WORKSHOP: Beyond Burnout
Burnout can leave people feeling emotionally drained, disconnected, and stuck in patterns that affect both work and life. In this workshop, we explore burnout through a trauma-informed and relational lens, offering practical tools to recognize depletion, rebuild emotional capacity, set sustainable boundaries, and reconnect with a greater sense of balance and well-being.
Facilitated by Sabrina Wei
Online
FREE CAREER WORKSHOP: Tools for an Industry in Constant Change
Resilience is essential in an industry shaped by constant pressure, setbacks, and rapid change. In this practical session, resilience expert and marketing leader Carré Le Page shares tools to help protect your energy, recover from setbacks, and adapt to uncertainty—including the growing impact of AI and technological change. Participants will leave with practical strategies to manage pressure, regain perspective, and approach change with greater confidence.
Facilitated by Carré Le Page
NABS CENTRAL COMMITTEE
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Trent ThompsonCossette -
Lindsay HackerLocala -
Tim Hughescairns oneil strategic media inc. -
Stuart ThursbyCossette -
Michelle StraussCandy Digital