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…

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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…

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Associations Forum is pleased to publish the 63rd edition of its bi-annual magazine, ASSOCIATIONS. Since its production in 2004, the magazine informs associations and not-for-profit organisations in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. It contains important news and updates across the industry, practical advice on association management issues and feature articles from association leaders. For the 63rd Edition,…

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COST-OF-LIVING EMPHASISES IMPORTANCE OF WAGE DATA Wentworth Advantage and Associations Forum are proud to produce another dedicated salary resource for professionals and board members in the associations sector. The Associations…

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Associations Forum returned to Sydney last week for its premier association sector National Conference with over 550 attending from across the country. The conference was hosted at the new Winx Stand, Australian Turf Club at Royal Randwick Racecourse on 27 – 28 April 2023.  Attendees included delegates and speakers from professional and industry associations as well as suppliers to the sector. The two-and-a-half-day…

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Associations Forum is the leading organisation assisting…

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Association of the YearTM 2022 was awarded to the Australian Physiotherapy Association. The APA is the national peak body organisation representing the interests of over 39,000 Australian physiotherapists and their patients. Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19 and remote working conditions of all staff,…

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Associations Forum was pleased to host the inaugural Association Leaders Symposium at the International Convention Centre Sydney on Monday 5 September 2022. The one-day, interactive symposium tailored content and discussions to the needs of association leaders and decision-makers. Against the backdrop of Sydney’s Darling Harbour, Association CEOs, Chairs and senior leaders met to discuss the intricacies of effective Board and CEO relations, successful strategic planning and how to boost…

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Associations Forum, Australia’s leading network of associations has released the 2022 Association Membership and Services Survey.  Surveying over 200 associations across Australia, key findings of this year’s survey report included: Member retention rates remained relatively…

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Heralding the return to face-to-face conferencing for…

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Associations Forum celebrates the release of the 60th edition of its magazine, ASSOCIATIONS. In production since 2004, the magazine informs associations and charities in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. It contains news and updates from the industry, practical advice on association management issues and interviews with industry leaders. The 60th edition is a special international edition to commemorate the theme, ‘associations advance the world’, featuring stories from across the globe…

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