With the National Higher Education Code now setting expectations across the sector for the prevention of and response to gender-based violence, higher education providers must move beyond intent to implement —this hybrid session unpacks exactly how.

Participants will unpack each of the seven standards through both a compliance lens—what institutions must do, by when, and how—and an operational lens, exploring the real-world implications for HR, governance, student administration, student support, academic support, and related functions.

The session will also clarify regulatory oversight, including who the regulator is, how enforcement is expected to operate, and how engagement will occur across the higher education regulatory landscape.

Concluding with an open Q&A, participants will be invited to ask questions and discuss hypothetical scenarios to support practical understanding and application across institutions.

Presenter

Eve Ollerenshaw, Principal at Ollerenshaw Consulting, and current ISANA Vice President Planning & Development.

Eve has over 40 years of education industry leadership and management experience peppered with commercial, government and consulting roles.

Eve has post-graduate qualifications in education and is also qualified in governance and risk. Eve was a member of the Department of Education’s Expert Advisory Panel developing the National Code addressing Gender-based Violence, and is currently a member of the department’s Implementation Working Group assisting in identifying issues, barriers, comms and FAQs.

She has worked in leadership roles with multiple organisations both in education and other sectors. Eve has owned and operated large retail outlets, a global consultancy business, and a sports management and coaching business. She has held numerous board appointments including IHEA, HEX, Athletics NSW, Luge Australia, the Queensland Studies Authority, along with several not-for-profits.

Eve was integrally involved in the NSW International Student Arrivals Program seeing the return of international students to Australia in 2021-22 and has continued her engagement in this space working closely with StudyNSW on its International Student Welfare working group. Over the past 2 years Eve has been integrally involved with the Departments of Education and Home Affairs on several consultation panels, expert reference groups, and advisory groups on behalf of the higher education sector.

Eve is convenor of IHEAs International Provider Network, and its Community of Practice for Student Safety and Wellbeing.

In 2017, Eve joined the technology and design division of RedHill Education (now known as NextEd Group) and was promoted in 2018. In this role she was responsible for managing organisational compliance with domestic and overseas legislation, education industry registrations and accreditations, compliance with various regulatory bodies, governmental reporting, and new course accreditations. Eve was also NextEd’s Privacy Officer.

Venue

• In-person: Voco Gold Coast, 31 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise, QLD
• Online: via Zoom (link will be distributed on the morning of the session)

Date & Time

• Friday, 27 February 2026
• 3.30pm – 4.30pm AEST (Gold Coast)
• 4.30pm networking & refreshments for in-person attendees

Cost

• ISANA Members: no cost
• ISANA Organisational Membership Additional Staff: $30pp
• Non Members: $50