The Associations Forum advisors, each with decades of experience, presented an insightful and entertaining 90-minute session at this year's National Conference in April, discussing key areas for leaders on Board Leadership and Communication Strategies, Membership Management, Advocacy for Impact, Staff Management and  Personal Success.  Key takeaways included: Strengthen Board-CEO Relationship…

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Football Australia CEO James Johnson has surprisingly resigned, leaving the sport without its top figure at a critical period. Johnson informed FA’s board of his decision to step down from the role at a meeting on Thursday; the day before the A-League finals and with the Socceroos locked in a battle to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. In light of this, Johnson will remain on board for a period of time to support the transition to a new CEO. According to the

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Road Racing Association Australia is a body created to promote the interests of participants, owners, and administrators. Road Racing Association Australia is a new collective voice launched last week by several key figures in the ASBK paddock with the aim of promoting the interests of competitors and team owners to the sports administrators. Addicted to Track team owner and founding chair of the organisation, Mark McGregor, said the concept is not new, but…

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The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) is pleased to announce, following an extensive search conducted by Touchstone Executive Search, the appointment of Colm Maguire as Chief Executive Officer. Colm has been acting in the role since mid-January 2025 after joining the AFGC in July 2024 as Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary. He brings with him extensive leadership experience across the not-for-profit, health, and sport sectors, including 10 years as the Chief Executive…

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Greg Holland has left his post as chief executive at Spirits and Cocktails Australia (SCA) following an organisational restructuring.  Spirits and Cocktails Australia is the national body that represents major spirits producers operating in the country. Following the reelection of the Albanese government on 3 May, SCA will have a new organisational structure and ‘sharpened approach’ to advocacy. The association said the changes would make it a more ‘focused and agile peak…

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Basketball WA CEO Nathan Cave retirement. Interim CEO Appointed as Recruitment Process Commences. Basketball WA today announces that Chief Executive Officer Nathan Cave has made the decision to step down from his role for personal reasons. Nathan has served as CEO since 2023, leading a period of strong growth and transformation for the organisation. During his tenure, Basketball WA has modernised key systems, delivered record breaking events including the NBL1 Grand Final at RAC…

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Associations Forum has released its 16th Associations Salary Survey for 2025, a dedicated resource for professionals and board members in the associations sector. This comprehensive report offers insights into the latest remuneration trends enabling not-for-profits and membership-based associations to make informed decisions about employee pay and benefits.  Data was collected from 255 associations, and the survey targets…

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Associations Forum National Conference - held Wednesday 30 April and Thursday 1 May 2025 at CENTREPIECE in Melbourne, Australia - brought together senior executives, board directors and association experts from Asia-Pacific’s associations and charities sectors.​ Associations Forum CEO John Peacock AM was delighted with the response from associations and their…

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Australia’s event industry has long been supported by a network of associations—each advocating for different segments of a diverse and vibrant sector. But in recent years, shifts in economics, expectations, and the industry’s very structure have sparked a fundamental question: are associations still relevant? And more importantly—what should they be doing to stay that way? COVID-19: A Harsh Lesson in Representation Last month marked five years since…

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The Oral Health Association of Australia (OHAA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Nathan Clarke as the inaugural CEO of the association.The OHAA will commence operations from 1 July 2025 as the peak association representing Oral Health Practitioners (Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists and Oral Health Therapists) in Australia, taking over from the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists’ Association (ADOHTA) and the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia…

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In Workplace laws, the responsibilities of an organisation to a volunteer are no different from their obligations to a paid employee. Yet, how do most Associations treat employees compared to a volunteer? Employees versus Volunteers Employees typically go through formal recruitment, onboarding, and training. They’re issued devices that are monitored, given role-based system access, and…

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Looking for a reason to host your next international association conference in Sydney? Business Events Sydney (BESydney) is offering funding support of up to $80 per international delegate via The Sydney Meetings Fund, a program designed to help offset a portion of costs for association conferences and meetings hosted in Sydney.  Reasons to host your event in Sydney:

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In today's competitive landscape, associations are constantly seeking new ways to diversify their revenue streams and enhance the value they offer to members. One of the most effective strategies for achieving both is by building a strong sponsorship program. To help you get started, The Association Specialists are excited to offer 30-minute complimentary sponsorship…

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micenet’s latest magazine asks and answers some big questions. Do event clients really care about sustainability? Where do venues and hotels fall down when vying to win event business? What do production companies want event planners to know about AV? micenet speaks to industry leaders about the evolution of business events and the shifts that are changing the game in 2025. Alongside this, the magazine investigates the cases for major convention centre redevelopments in…

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Associations Forum National Conference - held Wednesday 30 April and Thursday 1 May 2025 at CENTREPIECE in Melbourne, Australia - brought together senior executives, board directors and association experts from Asia-Pacific’s associations and charities sectors.​ Associations Forum CEO John Peacock AM was delighted with the response from associations…

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In the wake of a Federal Budget that delivered crumbs to hospitality and an election announcement that ignores the crisis gripping Australia’s restaurants and cafes, the Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association (ARCA) is sounding the alarm: the industry is in freefall. With 9.3% of the hospitality industry already plunged into insolvency and more than one in eleven venues predicted to close this year according…

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Tuesday 20 May is International HR Day, a day that recognises the tireless efforts of those who champion employee wellbeing, foster positive workplace cultures and partner with your leadership to drive organisational success. In Australia the celebrations are being led by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) and we’d like to encourage both you and your members to get involved. How to get involved Host…

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Following a global search, the Chair of Business Events Sydney, Professor Mary O’Kane AC today announced the appointment of Amanda Lampe as the new Chief Executive Officer of BESydney commencing 16 June 2025. Professor O’Kane said that Ms Lampe was an outstanding appointment from a strong field. “Amanda’s unique combination of private and public sector experience and connectivity with industry and Government at all levels will be a great asset to BESydney as the NSW Government…

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After more than seven years leading the association as our Chief Executive Officer, Peter Daly has decided to step down. While he will be sorely missed, Peter and the Board have been planning for his retirement and succession for some time. We fully support his decision and wish him all the best as he focusses his time on board leadership commitments in the…

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