Charities have long told their governments that they are wasting time complying with inconsistent and outdated fundraising rules across the states and territories. On one estimate, compliance requirements cost Australian charities more than $1 million per month. In their most recent meeting, the Commonwealth, state and territory Treasurers agreed to a set of nationally consistent fundraising principles to streamline and harmonise state and territory requirements on charitable…

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Constitutions are crucial documents. At a national level, they describe how a country is governed. In democracies Prime Ministers and Presidents are elected to office following the processes described in a nation’s constitution.The Australian parliament states that the “national constitution is a set of rules for governing a country”. Similarly, constitutions lie at the heart of associations and charities and provide their rules. Significantly, they define…

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GrainGrowers Chair Rhys Turton announced the appointment of Shona Gawel as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company. Ms Gawel served previously as the GrainGrowers’ Chief Operating Officer and was General Manager, Communications & Grower Engagement, and brings extensive experience and company knowledge to the role. Mr Turton said the appointment would continue to strongly drive outcomes that underpin profitable and sustainable solutions for growers. “In…

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The 2023 Australia Day Honours are appointments to various orders and honours to recognise and reward good works by Australian citizens. The list was announced on 26 January 2023 by the Governor General of Australia, David Hurley. The Australia Day Honours are the first of the two major annual honours lists, the first announced to coincide with Australia Day (26 January), with the other being the King's Birthday Honours, which are announced on the second Monday in June.   Member…

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The Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 27 January 2023. Sonya De Masi was chosen after an extensive and competitive national selection process. CAAMA Board Chairman Paul Ah Chee says “Sonya brings a wealth of journalism and editorial leadership experience, a track record in international media development…

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Geelong and the Bellarine has a raft of sensational new events, services, and experiences. Some of which are expected to launch this year and others are in the pipeline and set to make their debut over the next few years. Let’s check out the latest. The much-awaited Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre will open in 2026. The Geelong…

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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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