FinTech Australia has announced the new Positive Impact award, which celebrates social impact in fintech. They are now calling for entries for its seventh annual awards.  The Positive Impact award will consider the social, environmental, and economic impact of fintech companies. They introduced the new award to honour work on this within the sector.  FinTech Australia is a national association for the Australian FinTech Startup community. They aim to make Australia…

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After nearly 22 years of amazing commitment and dedication to the sector as the CEO of the National Employment Services Association (NESA), CEO Sally Sinclair has decided to step down from her role.As NESA’s Inaugural Chair in 1997, and having been appointed CEO in 2001, Sally has represented members and the sector since the contracting out of Public Employment Services, witnessing a myriad of programs…

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The community broadcasting sector has welcomed the launch of a new national cultural policy, Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place. The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia says the policy recognises the important role of…

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Cybersecurity breaches in Australia have been in the news frequently lately. You may even been impacted by the recent Optus or Medibank data exposures personally.   But did you know that Not for Profits, such as member associations are regularly the victims of such attacks too? Is your organisation doing everything…

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From award-winning eateries, craft beer, wine and a love of coffee to world-class conference and events venues and an array of accommodation, it’s all right here in Wellington. The New Zealand capital is known for being vibrant and energetic, and the most recent additions complement Wellington’s offerings. Among the newcomers…

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The Property Council of Australia announced the appointment of Mike Zorbas as the new Chief Executive of the organisation. Mr Zorbas, who is currently the Property Council’s Group Executive Policy & Advocacy, will commence in the role. He is the fifth CEO in the 54-year history of the organisation, which proudly represents all parts of the industry nationally and in every state and territory. Mr…

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Following the recent announcement about State Association memberships agreeing to proceed with a national merger, Huntington’s Australia (HA) has appointed a new CEO to lead the new association. Lenni Duffield, from Huntington’s WA, has been unanimously endorsed by the HA Board as the inaugural CEO of Huntington’s Australia. Lenni has…

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The CEO of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA), Alexi Boyd, has notified the Board of her resignation.

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Members who attended recent AGMs of the five Huntington’s State Associations – SA&NT, WA, Tasmania, NSW/ACT and Queensland – have agreed to merge into a new, single entity, Huntington’s Australia (HA). The merger will bring together five associations with a shared vision of enabling those impacted by Huntington’s disease to live their best lives. It is a momentous occasion - a culmination…

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AFPA congratulates Mark Rogers on appointment as Chief Executive Officer of New Forests, pays tribute to outgoing David Brand. The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) congratulates Board Director and forest industries leader, Mark Rogers on his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of New Forests – taking on the role from David Brand who will become New Forests Chair following…

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New analysis performed by the Australian Medical Association reveals that the number of people waiting for elective surgery has ballooned across Australia and is expected to reach more than 500,000 by 30 June this year if no action is taken by governments. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, patients were waiting longer than the clinically recommended time for elective surgery in public hospitals, which indicates there was already unmet need for surgical care (also referred…

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