National PR agency Pure Public Relations has announced a new specialist division, Pure Impact, established to provide PR, content and communications services for cause-related organisations.  Pure Impact collaborates with cause-related not-for-profits, industry associations and companies to provide integrated strategic communications, insights and research and behaviour change campaigns.  The division is heavily focused on measurable…

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Associations Forum proudly acknowledges the exceptional service of its member associations, whose members have been honoured in the King’s Birthday 2024 Honours List. Members from Australian Medical Association Members from the Institute of Public Administration Australia NSW Psychologists recognised by the

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Associations Forum would like to share a report with our members that has been produced by the Australian Industry Group for its members to update them on a range of major matters. This June 2024 edition of the Significant…

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The banking sector has welcomed a suite of reforms announced by the federal government on Friday, which would see them forced to provide more information to borrowers and savers and make switching easier. Both the Australian…

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Over 2,600 AMA Ltd members voted 95% in favour of changes to the AMA Ltd constitution at its Annual General Meeting held on 22 May 2024. Until the vote, members of the AMA across Australia needed to join both their state / territory body as well as the national AMA Ltd entity. AMA Tasmania members requested a change to the AMA Ltd constitution to allow their members…

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The Meetings Industry Association (mia) in the United Kingdom is seeking an exceptional and inspirational new chief executive, following Kerrin MacPhie's decision to pursue a new venture. Since her appointment in 2021, Kerrin has significantly elevated and transformed the trade association as well as its work advocating best practice and championing the business meetings and event sector. Under her leadership, Kerrin has restructured…

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The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is pleased to welcome new Victorian Forest Products Association (VFPA) CEO, Andrew White to the role ahead of his commencement in late August 2024, AFPA Chief Executive Officer, Diana Hallam said today. “On behalf of AFPA and the broader industry I welcome Andrew’s appointment as VFPA CEO and look forward to his advocacy for Victoria’s forest products sector as it seeks to meet numerous…

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Geoff Donaghy, Chief Executive of ICC Sydney and Group Director – Convention Centres, ASM Global (APAC), has announced he will depart his full time role on 30 August, but will stay on as an…

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A leading writers’ organization has filed for bankruptcy following plummeting membership and struggles to bounce back from a high-profile organizational crisis. On May 29, the Romance Writers of America filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy…

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Australia’s leading business owners in the Restaurant and Cafe segment of the Accommodation & Food Service Industry are calling for active change to ensure the future growth of the $64 billion industry. Industry leaders have come together to form the Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association Ltd (ARCA). Led by hospitality and restaurant industry advocate Wes Lambert, Neil Perry AM as Chair and representatives from some of Australia’s…

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After an extensive executive search, Bridge Housing is pleased to announce Laurie Leigh's appointment as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 5 August 2024. Bridge Housing's Executive Chair Stephen Bull welcomes the new CEO:

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