An Events Journey with Australian Water Association (Webinar)

Date: Tuesday, 7 February 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Online Presenter: Kirsty Blades, Deputy CEO & Head of Strategy and Innovation, Australian Water Association and Lukas Taylor, Sales & Partnerships Director, Jomablue

CEO of Small to Medium Associations Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Thursday, 16 February 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (AEDT)
Venue: Online

Whether you are an Executive Officer, General Manager or Chief Executive Officer, if your small or medium association’s Board has delegated management responsibility to you, this Special Interest Group (SIG) may interest you.

Risk Management for Not-For-Profit Organisation (Webinar)

Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Online Presenter: Michael Bell and Andrew Gosbell, Associations Advisors, Associations Forum 

The risks facing associations continue to grow more complex as new risks emerge. The effects of risks on the ability of Associations to support and service its members, while continuing as a sustainable and financially viable organisation are key strategic questions.

Countering the Narrative (Webinar)

Date: Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Online Presenter: Tony Nicholls, Founder and Principal Consultant, Good Talent Media

Despite the measures in place for balanced reporting, it can feel that some issues are only being reported from one point of view as experts sit on the sideline wishing they could have their say, to step in and counter what is being reported.

Finance Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Thursday, 2 March 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEDT)
Venue: Online Presenter: Michael Bell, Senior Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

The Finance SIG is an opportunity for Associations Forum members to share ideas, strategies and challenges with their peers in the association sector.

QLD Association Lunch

Date: Tuesday, 7 March 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (AEST)
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets, Southbank QLD 4101  Presenter: Andrew Gosbell, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

Join Associations Forum's Association Advisor Dr Andrew Gosbell for our exclusive QLD Association Lunch and conversation, in partnership with Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

ACT CEO Lunch: Creating Advocacy Value Propositions

Date: Thursday, 9 March 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEDT
Venue: National Convention Centre Canberra, 31 Constitution Ave, ACT 2601 Presenter: Denita Wawn, Chief Executive Officer, Master Builders Australia 

Join us for our exclusive ACT CEO Lunch in partnership with National Convention Centre Canberra.

NSW CEO Lunch: Transformation in Action

Date: Tuesday, 14 March 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (AEDT)
Venue: The Wine Bar, Glass Brasserie, 488 George Street, Sydney Presenter: Madeleine Culbert, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Public Administration Australia, NSW Division

The signs are clear – your association needs to turnaround in order to survive and flourish, and to continue making a difference to deliver its valuable purpose. But how do you ascertain what to do and, more importantly, how to do it?

Strategic Planning (Webinar)

Date: Wednesday, 15 March 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEDT)
Presenter: John Peacock AM, Chief Executive Officer, Associations Forum and Andrew Gosbell, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

All associations must plan; yet documenting a plan is sometimes ignored due to overcomplicated methodology and poor follow up. Associations Forum has facilitated hundreds of planning sessions and will share what works and doesn’t.

Membership Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Thursday, 16 March 2023
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (AEDT)
Venue: Online

The Membership Special Interest Group (SIG) is an opportunity for Associations Forum members to share ideas, strategies and challenges with their peers in the association sector.

VIC CEO Lunch

Date: Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (AEDT)
Venue: Courtyard Meeting Room, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006 Presenter: Andrew Gosbell, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum in conversation with Sally Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer, National Employment Services Association

Join Associations Forum's Association Advisor Dr Andrew Gosbell for our exclusive VIC CEO Lunch and conversation, in partnership with Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Associations Forum National Conference 2023

Date: Thursday, 27 April 2023 - Friday, 28 April 2023
Venue: Winx Stand, Australian Turf Club, Royal Randwick Racecourse, NSW 2031

Associations Forum National Conference is Australia's premier event for associations, charities and the not-for profit sector, with CEOs, senior executives, Board members, and experts leading interactive discussions, sharing knowledge and experiences on a range of key issues and practical matters such as: