The Weekly
Marc Purcell, what is at the top of your mind this week?
This week, the ACFID Workforce Snapshot was released, marking a significant moment for our sector. The report provides essential insights for organizations in Australia’s international development space, helping them measure practices against industry standards, understand current trends, and make informed strategic decisions.
The snapshot covers key areas such as remuneration, diversity, and organizational structures, providing critical data to align HR practices with best practices. It also highlights compensation variations across regions, genders, and organizational sizes, which helps address disparities and enhance global competitiveness. Its focus on gender and racial diversity is particularly useful for evaluating and improving policies to achieve greater equity and inclusion. Overall, the ACFID Workforce Snapshot is a vital tool for creating a more equitable, effective, and motivated workforce, and serves as an invaluable resource for leaders dedicated to making well-informed decisions.Â
Additionally, this week, ACFID acknowledged the exceptional contributions and accomplishments of our Business Director, Nicola Gleeson, who departs from her role today. We extend our gratitude for her invaluable work and wish her continued success in all her future endeavours.
To Action
Reminder: ACFID 2024 Statistical Survey is due COB today!
A big thank you to all the organisations that have already submitted a response.
If haven’t yet completed the survey and are concerned about the deadline, please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected]. We’re here to help!
To Note
World Humanitarian Day
ACFID, alongside Australian Global Health Alliance, Amnesty International Australia, Safer World for All, UNICEF Australia, Jewish Council of Australia, and Poets, Essayists and Novelists Sydney are hosting an important event to mark #WorldHumanitarianDay outside Parliament House to remember all frontline workers who have lost their lives in crises across our globe in 2023 & 2024. See ACFID’s social media post here for details.
To Note
World Humanitarian Day
ACFID, alongside Australian Global Health Alliance, Amnesty International Australia, Safer World for All, UNICEF Australia, Jewish Council of Australia, and Poets, Essayists and Novelists Sydney are hosting an important event to mark #WorldHumanitarianDay outside Parliament House to remember all frontline workers who have lost their lives in crises across our globe in 2023 & 2024. See ACFID’s social media post here for details.
To Attend
Albanese Government Reshuffle
ACFID has welcomed the appointment of Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon. Pat Conroy MP to Cabinet. Josh Wilson MP has also been elevated to the role of Assistant Minister for Climate Change. See our post on social media here. Minister Conroy’s media release can be found here.
To Attend
Greening Aid and Development: A Practical Session for Agencies, co-hosted by the Humanitarian Advisory Group & ACFID
When:Â Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 9.30-12.30 (CBR time)
Where: ACFID Office & Zoom
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 at this link here.
Please contact:Â [email protected]Â if you would like additional information.
To Attend
ACFID Member Visits- Save the Date!!!!
ACFID’s Policy & Advocacy team will be visiting Melbourne from the 27th – 29th August, with dates for Sydney to be confirmed soon. Melbourne-based members can contact the team [email protected] to request a meeting.
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
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 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
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:
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- 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)
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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:Â
- 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] to register your interest and arrange a time to discuss your involvement further.
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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 Attend
Nossal Institute Online Course: Transforming Primary Health Care through Health Systems Strengthening – FREE MOOCÂ
Health system strengthening (HSS) is complex, and global health professionals need skills and confidence to collaborate in it effectively. 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. Enrol here
To Action
ACFID is on Instagram:Â follow us!
ACFID is now present on Instagram. Follow us at @ACFID.AUS to stay updated on our latest news, projects and events.
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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 |