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Association Board Survey 2026 findings released

Sydney, NSW, 23 October 2026, for immediate release. Associations Forum has released the findings of the 2026 Association Board Survey, with 247 Australian associations and charities participating. Conducted annually since 2008, the Association Board Survey provides a benchmark for understanding trends in association governance and Board…

Phillip Saunders is new AIDA CEO

The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Phillip Saunders as our Chief Executive Officer for the next 12 months. Phillip commenced in the role on 24 August and was formally introduced to members and partners at the AIDA 2026 Conference currently underway on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar in Boorloo (Perth). Phillip is a Bunganditj, Gunditjmara and Narungga man who…

The Future of Industry Associations: Leading Through Change

Industry associations bring businesses and organisations within an industry sector together to achieve collectively what they cannot achieve as effectively on their own, from advocacy and professional development to knowledge-sharing, networking and industry leadership. Industry associations are entering a period of significant transformation. The traditional association model membership subscriptions,…

Your AI May Be Smarter Than Your Board. That’s Not the Problem.

The real question is whether your Board understands what AI is doing and whether it is governing its use effectively. Artificial intelligence has moved rapidly from an interesting new technology to a practical tool being used across associations every day. It writes content, analyses financial data, cleans membership databases, identifies trends, prepares reports, supports…

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