ASSOCIATIONS December edition is out now! Since its production in 2004, the magazine informs associations and not-for-profit organisations in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. This bi-annual publication showcases news and updates across the industry, practical advice on association management and insightful articles from association leaders. 

In this special edition, Associations Forum announces the recipients of the Association Awards™ 2025:

• Community Broadcasting Association of Australia for the Association of the Year™
• Australian Institute of Health and Safety for the Association Event of the Year™
• P&Cs Qld for the Association External Campaign of the Year™
• Communication and Public Relations Australia for the Association Turnaround of the Year™

In addition, key highlights and feature articles from our December edition include:

• The Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) to join a Strategic Alliance with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
• Major association cyber scammed at conference time
• Association Awards™ Dinner at Novotel Melbourne Airport
• Associations Leaders Symposium at ICC Sydney
• Association Board Survey 2025 which provides benchmarking trends in association governance and Board composition

“The ASSOCIATIONS magazine continues to be an essential resource for associations and not-for-profits across the region,” says Fatima Sunderji, General Manager. “Our December 2025 edition celebrates the outstanding achievements highlighted in this year’s Association Awards™, which once again showcased the strength, innovation and dedication within our sector. We were especially pleased to feature the new Association Event of the Year™ category, recognising the vital role events play in engaging members and advancing organisational goals. Congratulations to all award recipients and nominees; your contributions continue to elevate our community.”

The magazine is released two times a year and is available in both digital and print. The 69th Edition of ASSOCIATIONS will be published in May 2026.

To read the latest edition, please click here.

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Media Release Monday, 8 December 2025, for immediate release.

For enquiries please contact:
Sarea Bhar, Marketing & Communications Officer,
sarea@associations.net.au
T: +61 2 9904 8200.

About Associations Forum 

Associations Forum is Australia’s largest broad-based network of associations with over 500 members. Its mission of “bringing associations together to boost performance” is achieved through delivering information, training and advice.