The Weekly
Marc Purcell, what is at the top of your mind this week?
The President of the World Bank Ajay Banga visited ACFID this week, of the back of his attendance at the Pacific Island Forum Leaders meeting, and joined 70 ACFID CEOs, Board members and Executives for a consultation on the Bank’s mission and priorities and approach to Climate and safeguards. Melissa Connelly Tyler of the Asia Pacific Development, Diplomacy and Defence Dialogue, summarises the President’s messages here
Additionally, ACFID thanks everyone who joined this week’s briefing on the Safer World for All digital campaign, which is part of our Federal Election Strategy. As we prepare for the campaign launch on 16th September, your involvement is vital.
For those who missed it, we’ve provided a summary and key steps your agency can take.
Our focus remains clear: urging Australia to commit 1% of the Federal Budget to Official Development Assistance (ODA). Over the next 8 weeks, we aim to mobilize 20,000 people to email their MPs in support of this initiative.
You can access the presentation slides here and the ZOOM recording here
Next Steps:
1.Amplify the ‘Email Your MP’ action using our Digital Campaign Partner Pack.
2.Prepare for the Day of Action on 24th October by engaging influencers.
3.Join the Digital Working Group by contacting Naomi Brooks.
Your support is key to driving this campaign forward!
To Action
DFAT Consultation – ‘Fraud Control Toolkit for Funding Recipients
DFAT is updating their public-facing Fraud Control Toolkit for Funding Recipients. They are seeking feedback from ACFID members and their partners on the content and usability of the Toolkit to help inform potential updates. All ACFID members are welcome to contribute feedback, including those who may not have engaged regularly with the Toolkit to date. Contact Marvin Cesario, Standards and Code Advisor, at [email protected] with any questions.
There are two ways to contribute feedback:
1. Online consultation session
Come and hear from the review team and provide feedback through an open discussion. Further information to help participants to prepare will be provided to those who register.
When: Tuesday 24 September
Time:    2 – 3pm (AEST)
Where:  Online – register here.
Who should attend: Individuals who have used, or would like to use, DFAT’s Fraud Control Toolkit and have suggestions on how to improve the Toolkit.
2. Survey
Feedback can also be submitted via this online survey, which will remain open until Friday 4 October.Â
To Action
Help Promote ACFID’s Masterclasses & National Conference – Get a 10% Discount!
We’re offering an additional 10% discount on Masterclass tickets for your organisation and network! Simply help us promote the ACFID Masterclasses, held alongside the ACFID’s National Conference, and your team can enjoy this discount. For those also attending ACFID’s National Conference, this discount is in addition to the existing 10% discount, making it a total of 20% off when attending both! To assist with your marketing, we’ve put together a Promotional Pack.
Get involved, share the opportunity with your network, and make the most of these practical sessions tailored to the unique challenges of NGOs and development professionals.
Three prizes will be awarded for:
– People’s Choice Award
– Winner, category of ‘Solidarity’
– Winner, category of ‘Resilience’
Entries close Monday 30 September. Read the Entry Guideline and participate!
To Note
Good News from StoneX – Payments to Afghanistan Resuming
We’re pleased to share some positive news from StoneX. StoneX Payments are now able to resume payments into Afghanistan, specifically via the local currency, AFN. This is a significant step forward, allowing organisations to continue supporting communities and projects in Afghanistan through a reliable payment system. If your organisation needs to send payments to Afghanistan, please get in touch with Michael Stachowiak ([email protected]) for further details on how StoneX can assist.
To Action
Mekong- Australia Partnership Phase Two.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has opened proposals for funding with eligible partners under the second phase of the Mekong-Australia Partnership (MAP).
MAP is a $222.5 million investment over five years, eligible to Australian NGOs, including ACFID members with programs across Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
This call requests multi-year proposals from eligible non-government partners to address shared and transboundary development challenges in the Mekong subregion.
Submissions close Friday, 11th October at 5 pm.
You can read our statement welcoming the announcement of the second stage of MAP here
For further information, please visit the DFAT website here
To Note
We are the Rainbow Framework
On Monday, ACFID and Many Coloured Sky launched the We are the Rainbow Framework. The event, hosted by Senator Mehreen Faruqi and Lisa Chesters MP, highlighted the framework’s potential to drive meaningful change and pinpoint where additional funding can have a substantial impact. Read our media release here.
To Note
ACFID Member Visits – Sydney
ACFID’s Policy & Advocacy team will be visiting Sydney from the 1st – 3rd October. Sydney-based members can fill in this registration form to indicate which workshops you would like to attend, and to request individual meetings with members of our team. The schedule for Sydney mirrors that for Melbourne, as below.
Tuesday 1 October
1-4PM – Glitter, sequins, no holds barred – The ACFID Policy Précis of 2024 – an introduction to the team, and our policy and advocacy work in 2024, as well as planning ahead for the Federal Election and beyond.
Drinks – Location TBC
Wednesday 2 October
10-11.30AM – Climate policy and advocacy workshop
1-2.30PM – Media and comms workshop
3-4.30PM – Government relations workshop
Thursday 3 October
Meetings with individual members and teams based on portfolio/subject areas.
To AttendÂ
AP4D Dialogue | Australia’s preparedness for regional stabilisation missions
Regional missions to Bougainville, Timor-Leste and Solomon Islands in recent decades are widely considered successful examples of stabilisation and peacekeeping operations. But how ready would Australia be to undertake something similar today? And what would that look like?
Join us for this interactive dialogue to explore Australia’s preparedness to undertake regional stabilisation activities. Facilitated discussion will focus on the types of contingencies that could require a response, Australia’s role and current capacity to do so, and ways to enhance preparedness. The recent announcement of a Pacific Islands Forum mission to New Caledonia makes this particularly topical.
Who:Â Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue
When:Â Monday 30 September
Time: 1 – 2 pm AEST
Where:Â Online via Zoom
To Attend
ACFID Conference Side Events
This year, ACFID will hold a number of side events around and within the conference. Tickets can be purchased as add-ons during the registration process.
Tuesday 22 October 2024: 3-6 pm followed by networking drinks
– Masterclass 1 – Masterclass on Psychosocial Safety: Optimising Workplace Mental Health
– Masterclass 2 – Media Interview and Crisis Communication Techniques
Read more and register hereÂ
Wednesday 23 October 2024: 7 – 10 pm
– ACFID National Conference Dinner with special guest, the Hon Pat Conroy MP.
– Register for dinner only hereÂ
– Register with your conference ticket here
Thursday 24th October 2024: 7:15 – 8:45 am
– Interfaith breakfast – more details TBA
– Register for breakfast only hereÂ
– Register with your conference ticket hereÂ
To Action
ACFID member media contact
Do you work in a media team or want to collaborate with ACFID more on media? We updating our media database and developing a Media Group with members. If you would like to join or be added as a media contact please email our Senior Media and Policy Advisor, Lisa Tadrosse on [email protected]
To AttendÂ
Nomination to the 2024 ACFID Awards
Do you know someone who is worthy of recognition for contribution to the Australian Aid and Development Sector? Do you want to celebrate their accomplishments at our National Conference?Â
ACFID is now seeking nominations for our three ACFID Awards: the ACFID Sir Ronald Wilson Human Rights Award, the ACFID Outstanding Contribution to the Sector Award, and the ACFID Media Award.
To Attend
ACFID Conference Side Events
This year, ACFID will hold a number of side events around and within the conference. Tickets can be purchased as add-ons during the registration process.
Tuesday 22 October 2024: 3-6 pm followed by networking drinks
– Masterclass 1 – Masterclass on Psychosocial Safety: Optimising Workplace Mental Health
– Masterclass 2 – Media Interview and Crisis Communication Techniques
Read more and register hereÂ
Wednesday 23 October 2024: 7 – 10 pm
– ACFID National Conference Dinner with special guest, the Hon Pat Conroy MP.
– Register for dinner only hereÂ
– Register with your conference ticket here
Thursday 24th October 2024: 7:15 – 8:45 am
– Interfaith breakfast – more details TBA
– Register for breakfast only hereÂ
– Register with your conference ticket hereÂ
To Action
ACFID member media contact
Do you work in a media team or want to collaborate with ACFID more on media? We updating our media database and developing a Media Group with members. If you would like to join or be added as a media contact please email our Senior Media and Policy Advisor, Lisa Tadrosse on [email protected]
To AttendÂ
Nomination to the 2024 ACFID Awards
Do you know someone who is worthy of recognition for contribution to the Australian Aid and Development Sector? Do you want to celebrate their accomplishments at our National Conference?Â
ACFID is now seeking nominations for our three ACFID Awards: the ACFID Sir Ronald Wilson Human Rights Award, the ACFID Outstanding Contribution to the Sector Award, and the ACFID Media Award.
To Attend
ACFID Conference Side Events
This year, ACFID will hold a number of side events around and within the conference. Tickets can be purchased as add-ons during the registration process.
Tuesday 22 October 2024: 3-6 pm followed by networking drinks
– Masterclass 1 – Masterclass on Psychosocial Safety: Optimising Workplace Mental Health
– Masterclass 2 – Media Interview and Crisis Communication Techniques
Read more and register hereÂ
Wednesday 23 October 2024: 7 – 10 pm
– ACFID National Conference Dinner with special guest, the Hon Pat Conroy MP.
– Register for dinner only hereÂ
– Register with your conference ticket here
Thursday 24th October 2024: 7:15 – 8:45 am
– Interfaith breakfast – more details TBA
– Register for breakfast only hereÂ
– Register with your conference ticket hereÂ
To Action
ACFID member media contact
Do you work in a media team or want to collaborate with ACFID more on media? We updating our media database and developing a Media Group with members. If you would like to join or be added as a media contact please email our Senior Media and Policy Advisor, Lisa Tadrosse on [email protected]
To Action
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Upcoming Events:
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Event |
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09 September |
 Many Coloured Sky |
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01-03 October |
ACFID Member Visits – Melbourne |
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23-24 October |
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22 October |
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23 October |
ACFID National Conference Dinner with special guest, the Hon Pat Conroy MP. |
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24 October |