On this day 75 years ago, the Australian Yachting Federation (later Australian Sailing) became the first governing body for the sport of sailing in Australia when it held its first ever meeting at the Royal St. Kilda Yacht Club in Victoria.   One of the first tasks for the fledgling AYF was to work with the Australian Olympic Committee to organise the Australian team to go to the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki,…

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The Association Specialists (TAS) has announced the appointment of Emma Hayes as its new Managing Director, marking a new phase of growth and focus for the organisation. Emma’s appointment follows the decision by Nell Harrison to step down after more than a decade in the role to pursue new opportunities. During her time at TAS, Nell provided steady, values-driven leadership and was instrumental…

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The Geospatial Council of Australia (GCA) has officially entered liquidation, with the process commencing on Thursday, 21 August. The announcement marks the end of a challenging period for the national body, which has represented and supported Australia’s geospatial professionals for years. Following its entry into Administration on Monday, 26 May, the GCA Board, together with appointed Administrators and the broader geospatial community, made extensive efforts to secure a sustainable…

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The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) has today announced the appointment of Dr Stephen Duns as the new Chief Executive Officer, commencing Monday, 29 September. Stephen brings extensive leadership experience across health, community services and education. He has held senior executive and CEO roles in professional associations, health organisations and local government, where he has led major cultural and organisational change initiatives. Stephen…

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The Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Melanie Gray Morris as its new Chief Executive Officer. With more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across the non-profit…

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For associations, recognition is more than a ceremony. It is a strategic tool to strengthen connections with members, volunteers, and increasingly, with the business partners who help sustain their mission. Recent insights show that sponsor and partner recognition can significantly improve retention. Research indicates that personalised recognition and storytelling can increase sponsor loyalty by up to 45%. For associations, this means…

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Read how Centrepiece delivered a seamless, multi-venue Associations Forum National Conference with expert support, flexible spaces and partners. Associations Forum National Conference (AFNC) is the biggest event on the calendar for Australia’s associations industry. The two-day event needed a venue for its 19th iteration that would create a fresh, captivating and rewarding experience, bringing together 570 CEOs, board…

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Boards across Australia and New Zealand are facing mounting pressure. More regulation. More scrutiny. More to read, prepare, and oversee. Traditional processes are stretched to their limits, and the cost is time that could be better spent on strategy. This is where governance-specific AI comes…

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In 2025, the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) proudly celebrates 100 years of supporting and shaping the dental industry. Since 1925, ADIA has championed innovation, advocacy, and professional growth, fostering a strong community dedicated to advancing oral health in Australia. This milestone marks a century of collaboration between industry leaders, dental professionals, and businesses driving progress.  The Australian Dental…

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MGA Independent Businesses Australia has today announced the appointment of Martin Stirling as its new Chief Executive Officer. Martin has been part of MGA Independent Businesses Australia’s (MGA) leadership team for the past 2.5 years, serving as Director of Legal Services. During this time, he has led the organisation’s industrial relations and legal policy agenda, championing reforms to benefit the independent…

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The National Farmers’ Federation Board wish to advise Troy Williams has tendered his resignation as CEO. The Board has accepted his decision, which was made for personal reasons. We thank Mr Williams for his contribution and wish him the very best for the future. The Board will commence recruitment for the new CEO, mindful of the NFF AGM in October. In the meantime, we will appoint an interim CEO to ensure…

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