David Jochinke elected President of National Farmers’ Federation
Victorian grain and livestock producer David Jochinke has been elected President of the National Farmers’ Federation, succeeding Fiona Simson who stepped down after seven years in the role.
Hailing from Murra…
New model rules for incorporated associations in the ACT
On 1 February 2024, new model rules for incorporated associations will become effective.
The new model rules include the following changes:
New provisions for dispute resolution between members, or members and the committee.
Clearer provisions…
Australia’s peak body for communicators votes to rebrand as Communication and Public Relations Australia
At an extraordinary general meeting of members, Public Relations Institute of Australia members overwhelmingly voted in favour of a new identity for the association and a new constitution.
NFP sector in Canberra talks cyber security
Charity leaders have met with senior federal government cyber security officials to discuss the impact of cybercrime, following recent complaints by advocates they were being left to “fend for themselves”.
The…
New ADA NSW President Dr Dominic Aouad
Following the 2023 AGM, the Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Dominic Aouad as President of the Australian Dental Association NSW Branch.Dominic is a general dentist and partner at his own dental practice in Sydney. He is a Board Director and has…
Paralympics Australia Announces New President
The board of directors of Paralympics Australia (PA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Creagh AM CSC as its new President.
The appointment comes at an important time in the lead up to Paris 2024, Milano…
Philip Armstrong steps down as ACA CEO after 25 years, Jodie McKenzie steps in
Philip Armstrong has informed the Board of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) of his intention to leave his position of CEO to pursue personal interests as ACA transitions into its next chapter under a new Board.
AIOP launches Administrative Award of Excellence 2024
AIOP is thrilled to announce that Drake International will partner with AIOP for the prestigious Administrative Award of Excellence 2024.
The AIOP Administrative Award of Excellence 2024 ("the Award"), partnering with Drake International aims to support, develop, and…
Association Events Survey 2023 returns to highlight post-Covid trends
Associations Forum is the leading organisation assisting associations and charities in governance, membership, operations, and finances.
183 associations and charities participated in the Association Events Survey 2023, which examines a number of areas of association event delivery including event types, attendance, factors influencing the decision-making process and where events are being run.
This event survey is of particular interest to Associations Forum as…
Associations Forum connects top leaders at Association Leaders Symposium 2023
Associations Forum was pleased to host the 2023 Association Leaders Symposium at the newly opened Western Sydney Conference Centre on Wednesday, 11 October 2023. The interactive symposium tailored content and discussions to the needs of association leaders and decision-makers across the whole not-for-profit sector.
Inspired by the emerging, productive landscape of Western Sydney, Association CEOs, Chairs, Presidents and…
Currently open for submissions
Public consultation rounds will be held across 2023 and 2024 with each round targeting selected occupations grouped by focus area.
Focus areas have been grouped based on common industry (as defined by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification…
Partner News: Newcastle City Hall hosts highly coveted convention
October saw Newcastle become the destination of choice for Australia's regional tourism industry, with more than 230 representatives from across the country travelling to the city for their annual conference.
Newcastle…
Partner News: Will your Association be denied cybersecurity insurance?
Cybersecurity insurance is an important risk mitigation strategy for Associations as cyberattacks continue to rise. This insurance provides financial coverage for data restoration, business interruption, regulator compliance and related risks.
Partner News: New venues open New Zealand for associations
New Zealand’s three new world-class convention centres allow it to bid for events at a scale it had not previously been able to, with Australasian association conferences a key target area.
Te Pae Christchurch…
Help on hand to reduce event emissions in Wellington
Business Events Wellington has developed a suite of sustainability resources to help event organisers reduce their carbon footprints.
Resources include the comprehensive Wellington Sustainable Events Guide which…
