Partner News: Could Your Association Survive a 3rd Party Cybersecurity Breach Like Qantas?
Another breach. This time, Qantas’ 6 million frequent flyers were impacted, including me. If giants like Qantas struggle, what chance do Associations have?
The difference is that we have limited options when it comes to flying domestically. Your members? They often have choices.
If you lose their trust by failing to protect their data, could you survive?
Why IT providers are a big risk
Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association CEO Donna Burns concludes her term
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) announces that Chief Executive Officer Donna Burns will complete her term this year, in line with the planned three-year tenure.
Under Ms Burns leadership, AIDA has achieved significant milestones that have strengthened the organisation’s impact and positioned it for continued growth. Key achievements during her tenure include:
Securing more than $7.5 million in funding to support…
NEAS Board Appoints Andrew Parker as New Chair Effective November AGM
The NEAS Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Parker as the next Chair of NEAS Australia, effective from the Annual General Meeting in November 2025.
Mr Parker brings a distinguished record of leadership in governance and international education. Until April 2025, he served as the Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner for NSW in ASEAN, based in Singapore.…
AMTA welcomes recognition of music therapy under NDIS
The Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) welcomes the report of the Independent Review of NDIS Funded Music and Art Supports led by Dr Stephen Duckett AM. The…
Australia’s peak body for transport professionals launches new name and look
Australia’s peak industry body for transport professionals has a new name and look.
Formerly known as the Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management (AITPM), the national association will now be known as the Transport Professionals Association (TPA).
Transport Professionals Association CEO Kirsty Kelly said the new name also comes with a new look, which reflects the evolution of both the industry and the profession.
“We’ve proudly supported transport professionals…
Association Awards™ 2025 Nominations have now been released
Association of the Year™
Australian Catholic Primary Principals' Association
Australian College of Critical Care Nurses
Australian Council for Educational Leaders
Australian…
COSBOA thanks outgoing CEO Luke Achterstraat
After a successful two and half years in the role, the CEO of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) Luke Achterstraat has notified the Board of his resignation.
Mr Achterstraat said working at COSBOA had been extremely rewarding, both professionally…
Australian Sailing celebrates 75th Anniversary
On this day 75 years ago, the Australian Yachting Federation (later Australian Sailing) became the first governing body for the sport of sailing in Australia when it held its first ever meeting at the Royal St. Kilda Yacht Club in Victoria.
One of the first tasks for the fledgling AYF was to work with the Australian Olympic Committee to organise the Australian team to go to the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki,…
New Managing Director to lead The Association Specialists into next chapter
The Association Specialists (TAS) has announced the appointment of Emma Hayes as its new Managing Director, marking a new phase of growth and focus for the organisation.
Emma’s appointment follows the decision by Nell Harrison to step down after more than a decade in the role to pursue new opportunities. During her time at TAS, Nell provided steady, values-driven leadership and was instrumental…
Geospatial Council of Australia enters Liquidation
The Geospatial Council of Australia (GCA) has officially entered liquidation, with the process commencing on Thursday, 21 August. The announcement marks the end of a challenging period for the national body, which has represented and supported Australia’s geospatial professionals for years.
Following its entry into Administration on Monday, 26 May, the GCA Board, together with appointed Administrators and the broader geospatial community, made extensive efforts to secure a sustainable…
