The Weekly
Marc Purcell, what is at the top of your mind this week?
ACFID, along with other peak bodies and sectors, is hosting two events at parliament on August 19th to commemorate World Humanitarian Day.Â
Vigil on parliament lawns, 8 am
This vigil will commemorate all humanitarian workers who have lost their lives on the frontlines in the last 12 months. All MPs will be invited, and there will be a number of speakers. This will be a public event, so please share the invite far and wide once you receive it.Â
Panel discussion and Gaza live update on Protecting frontline workers: Gaza and beyond, 6.30-8 pm
We are organising a live update from someone on the ground in Gaza, as well as a panel discussion representing multiple sectors, to discuss the importance of protecting our colleagues, both in Gaza and beyond. All parliamentarians and staff will be invited.
You will receive further information about this, but if you are planning on being in Canberra, please get in touch with Naomi at [email protected].
We encourage all those who are able to come along in solidarity with those in humanitarian crises everywhere. As further details are confirmed, we will provide more information.
To Note
To Note: First insights from ACFID’s 2nd State of the Sector report discussed at DSAA Conference
At the Development Studies Association of Australia (DSAA) Conference in Melbourne over 11-12th July, ACFID and Monash University presented some initial findings coming from the comprehensive data collected from ACFID members. Delegates had the opportunity to see some of the changes that have occurred in the sector since our 2018 Â State of the Sector (” SOS”)Â report.Â
This initial sneak peek was intriguing, however the full report when finished will contain so much more useful insights into our changing sector. We thank our members for their generosity of time in completing the annual survey and encourage all of you to submit this year, in order for the 2nd SOS report to provide a complete picture of the incredible work done by Australian aid and development NGOs.
To Note
Call for Video Footage!
ACFID is seeking contributions from members and their partners of a range of video footage. We have a number of video projects in development at the moment, including for:
- A video message celebrating 50 years of ANCP (will be produced by DFAT)
- A video communicating the value of ACFID’s Code of Conduct
- A series of videos sharing good practice in ACFID’s Code of Conduct Focus areas of Climate Action, Racial Justice and Locally Led Action
- Short video messages to be played at ACFID Conference
- Other short videos to promote the work of ACFID members (ie Humanitarian videos for our Instagram series: Field Insights)
How can you and your partners be involved?
1. Let us know if you already have:
- Existing good quality video footage of your/your partners’ projects
- Old or historic video or photos of your projects
 2. Let us know if you have staff or board members in Australia, or partner staff      overseas that would be willing to be videoed doing any of the following,
- Reading a script to be used in the ANCP 50th Anniversary video
- Sharing about the value of the ANCP Program
- Sharing good practice on climate action or locally led action
- Speaking about the benefits of partnering with an Australian NGO
- Speaking about what Resilience and/or Solidarity means to them and their work
If your organisation may be able to be involved in either of these asks, contact Anne Fitzpatrick at [email protected] in the next week (before Friday, 2nd August) to register your interest and arrange a time to discuss your involvement further.
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To Attend
ANCP Review Consultations
As part of DFAT’s review of Disability Inclusion in the ANCP, the Review consultant Kathryn James is holding focus group discussions with ANCP members.
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The first consultation is being hosted by the ACFID Disability Equity CoP, from 3-4:15pm on Tuesday 6th August. This discussion will have a stronger focus on disability inclusion as related to organisational and partner capacity, and OPD engagement.
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The second consultation is being hosted by the ACFID ANCP CoP, from 2-3:15pm on Thursday 8th August (in the regular meeting time). This discussion will have a stronger focus on the opportunities and challenges of disability inclusion particularly as related to ANCP structure, operation and reporting/indicators.
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If you would like to be part of either of these consultations register here. Please only select one session to attend.
To Attend
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct Webianar
Have you heard about the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct?
Are you aware there is an Australian National Contact Point (AusNCP) that is responsible for promoting these OECD guidelines that serve as a conciliation service to resolve complaints made against multinational enterprises?
If companies fall short of meeting the Responsible Business Conduct Guidelines, be it through human rights or environmental abuses and more, complaints can be made and the AusNCP is responsible for facilitating solutions.
Join our session to learn more about this important initiative.
When: Tuesday 30th July
Time: 4 – 5pm AEST
Online via zoom
Please register via this link: Meeting Registration – Zoom
To Attend
We are the Rainbow – framework launch by Many Coloured Sky
When:Â Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 15:00-16:30 (CBR time)
Where:Â ACFID House, 14 Napier Close, Deakin (Canberra)
Please join ACFID for afternoon tea to launch the new We are the Rainbow framework with Many Coloured Sky Executive Director, Ian Seal.
Many Coloured Sky is the queer development agency, supporting LGBTQIA+ organisations across developing countries with capacity building, planning and project development. They empower those at the margins and intersections of LGBTQIA+ communities to participate fully and equally. Many Coloured Sky has projects across the Asia Pacific region, in Kenya, and via anonymous partners in Uganda. Â
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ACFID is joining forces with Many Coloured Sky to launch the ‘We are the Rainbow’ framework at ACFID House in August and Australian Parliament House in September. This framework seeks to support LGBTQIA+ organisations to work with LGBTQIA+ children and youth in ways that protect their rights as children and as LGBTQIA+ people. The framework has been developed via consultation with region-wide LGBTQIA+ peaks, international child protection agencies, and development organisations.
Please contact:Â [email protected]Â if you would like additional information.
To Attend
Greening Aid and Development: A Practical Session for Agencies, co-hosted by the Humanitarian Advisory Group & ACFID
This workshop will include presentations on the Climate Charter, greening humanitarian action in the Pacific, and a session with the Climate Action Accelerator on how their frameworks, tools and guidance can support agencies in meeting their commitments under both ACFID’s revised Code of Conduct and the Climate Charter. The event is open to all members, and we encourage all to participate and think about how this can best be applied to your own work. We hope this will help members apply practical solutions to enhance greening work at your agencies.
Please register here
Please contact:Â [email protected]Â if you would like additional information.
To Action
A friendly reminder that the 2024 ACFID Statistical Survey will close COBÂ on 2nd August
ACFID’s Annual Statistical Survey is the only one of its kind in Australia, focusing exclusively on the country’s international aid and development sector. Our member organisations have been contributing to this survey for decades, and it plays a crucial role in advocating for and highlighting the vital work being undertaken in the sector.
To see one of the many ways that this data is visualised, check out our Interactive Aid Map
If you need assistance with completing the survey or have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected]Â
To Note
ACFID Perceptions Survey for 2023-24
ACFID will be sending out invitations to participate in our FY2023-24 Perceptions Survey over the next few days. Many thanks to everyone in advance who participates.
ACFID’s annual Perceptions Survey collects data on how our members (and external partners like DFAT) perceive the effectiveness of ACFID’s work in general, and on several specific pieces of work that have been undertaken throughout the year. It is a key tool for ACFID to measure our performance through the eyes of our external stakeholders and is used for both ACFID reporting purposes and also to improve the quality and effectiveness of our work.
We have shortened this survey in comparison to last year’s Perceptions Survey. However, we appreciate that completing the survey is an impost on your time and are grateful for your assistance.
Please contact:Â [email protected]Â if you would like additional information.
To Attend
AP4D Webinar: Pacific Regionalism
Cooperation among Pacific countries is key to addressing shared challenges and capitalising on shared opportunities. Pacific regionalism is a primary mechanism through which this is facilitated, but it is being impacted by rapid geopolitical change.
You are warmly invited to attend the online launch of a new AP4D paper, ‘What does it look like for Australia to Support Pacific Regionalism’, on Monday 29 July, 3:00-4:00pm (Canberra time).
Join us to hear from an expert panel on how Australia can play a role not just as a partner or a supporter of Pacific regionalism but as a collaborative voice at the Pacific regionalism table.
Speakers include:
- Joel Nilon, former Pacific Regionalism Adviser at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
- Dr Elizabeth Kopel, Senior Research Fellow at the National Research Institute of Papua New Guinea
- Joanne Wallis, Professor of International Security at the University of Adelaide
Who:Â Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue
When:Â Monday 29 July
Time: 3 – 4pm (AEST)
Where: Online – register here via Zoom
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To Attend
Celebration event – launch of the new ACFID Code of Conduct!
Join us to celebrate ACFID’s new Code of Conduct and the amazing work that ACFID members do to meet their commitments under the Code. The launch will include an address by the ACNC Commissioner and be followed by drinks and nibbles. All personnel from ACFID member organisations are welcome.  Â
When: Tuesday 20 August
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm, including drinks
Where:Â Donkey wheel house, 673 Bourke St, Melbourne
Please note this is an in-person event only.
Register by 14 August. This will assist with the catering and event logistics.
Contact [email protected] with any questions.
To Action
Call Out: ACFID Annual Report Member Images
ACFID is currently compiling our annual report, highlighting the impactful work of our members in aid and development. We’re seeking high-resolution images showcasing efforts in climate change, locally led development, and humanitarian assistance. We’ll credit your organization and photographer, with captions up to 80 words. The images may appear on our website, social media, and publications for government, policymakers, DFAT, civil society, and others.
Submit by COB August 30 to Maria Herrera at [email protected].
To Action
ACFID Annual Conference
ACFID opened early bird ticket sales for our Annual National Conference! Join us again this year to explore what solidarity and resilience currently mean within the sector and what collective action and innovative partnerships are required for sustainable development and upholding human rights throughout the world.
Register here, and if you’d like to stay up to date with announcements related to the Conference, subscribe here.
To Action
AP4D Webinar:Â Pacific Regionalism
Cooperation among Pacific countries is key to addressing shared challenges and capitalising on shared opportunities. Pacific regionalism is a primary mechanism through which this is facilitated, but it is being impacted by rapid geopolitical change.
You are warmly invited to attend the online launch of a new AP4D paper, ‘What does it look like for Australia to Support Pacific Regionalism’, on Monday 29 July, 3:00-4:00pm (Canberra time).
Join us to hear from an expert panel on how Australia can play a role not just as a partner or a supporter of Pacific regionalism but as a collaborative voice at the Pacific regionalism table.
Speakers include:
•Joel Nilon, former Pacific Regionalism Adviser at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
•Elizabeth Kopel, Senior Research Fellow at the National Research Institute of Papua New Guinea
Who:Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue
When: Monday 29 July
Time: 3 – 4pm (AEST)
Where: Online – register here via Zoom
These scholarships aim to encourage more women to increase their impact at work, progress their careers, and step into leadership roles.
Registrations of interest close on Friday, 6 September 2024, via the WLA website.
To Attend
Transforming Primary Health Care through Health Systems Strengthening – Nossal Institute Online Course
Health system strengthening (HSS) is complex, and global health professionals need skills and confidence to intervene. This is a free self-paced course to develop practical, relevant, and evidence-based skills to improve health outcomes. Learn how to apply complex systems thinking in the design and implementation of HSS intervention. Enrol here
To Action
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ACFID is now present on Instagram. Follow us at @ACFID.AUS to stay updated on our latest news, projects and events.
To Action
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Upcoming Events:
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14 August |
Celebration event – launch of the new ACFID Code of Conduct! |
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19 August |
World Humanitarian Day – Parliament House events |
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20 August |
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20 August |
We are the Rainbow – framework launch by Many Coloured Sky |
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27 & 29 August |
ACFID Member Visits |
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29 August |
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23-24 October |