The Weekly
Marc Purcell, what is at the top of your mind this week?
The ACFID team has been busy preparing for ACFID Conference in two weeks and we can’t wait to see many of you there!
Opening Conference 2024 will be a special performance by six Pacific climate activists, followed by an important conversation on the critical advocacy and actions needed in the leadup to COP31.Â
We’re very pleased to announce that Katherine Teh, Executive Chairman of Spektrum Development, will be joining us on Day 1 to discuss how “radical democracy” can deliver the critical minerals needed for a net zero future.
On Day 2, participate in a thought-provoking discussion on resilience-building chaired by Dr Helen Durham, CEO RedR Australia, with three expert international speakers, Adelina Kamal, Dr Malaka Shwaikh and Razmi Farook.
You’ll be spoilt for choice across the two days with 15 in person concurrent to choose from and a further 9 for our virtual attendees. Our thanks to the ACFID members and their partners who are delivering such a fantastic array of discussions and workshops.
We encourage you to invite your local partners to attend ACFID Conference virtually. For the next week there will be a discounted price, with $25 tickets for virtual group registrations. See the information below for more details.
To view the full program and side events visit the Conference website.
Registrations are open until midnight Sunday 20 October
Register here
To Action
2024 ACFID Conference Masterclasses: Last Chance for 40% Off!Â
Media Interview & Crisis Communication Masterclass
Learn to communicate clearly and confidently under pressure. Gain skills in handling live interviews, tough questions, and crisis communication.
Date: 22 October
Location: Roundhouse, UNSW, Randwick
Register here
40% off: 2024MCLASS40
Masterclass on Psychosocial Safety
For leaders in Australian NGOs: Learn to manage psychosocial risks and comply with workplace safety regulations.
Date: 22 October 2024
Location: Roundhouse, UNSW, Randwick
Register here
To Note
Career Opportunity: Membership and Engagement Advisor
Join ACFID as the Membership and Engagement Advisor! This Canberra-based role offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to lead member engagement and key events like the ACFID National Conference. Applications close 5pm (AEST) on Friday, 18 October 2024. View the full position description and apply here
To Attend
ACFID Connect: Ethical Pratices in the collection and use of images
Date: Tuesday 29th October
Time: 11:00- 12:30pm
To register please provide your details here
Join us for this ACFID Connect in a deep dive into the ethics of using images in our sector. We will hear from sector experts on examples of good practice related to informed consent, privacy, and the considerations related to images in fundraising and media. Speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
To Note
Thank you to those who came to the Code Self-Assessment (CSA) Webinar on 9 October with Whit, Marvin and Doug from the ACFID Code team.
 It was great to have you in the webinar. We hope you found the session informative. Please see the webinar recording here.
Please contact [email protected] for any other questions you may have.
To Action
Feedback on draft DFAT PSEAH and Child Protection policies
DFAT have provided the drafts of their revised Child Protection and PSEAH policies to the Safeguarding Community of Practice (CoP) for feedback. To view the draft policies and find out how you can provide feedback, please join the Safeguarding CoP through MyACFID. Feedback is due 16 October. For further help joining a CoP, read these instructions or email [email protected].
To Action
ACFID Consolidated Appeal – Lebanon
ACFID has launched a consolidated appeal page in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. Our appeals page can be found here. Our media release can be found here. The appeal has been picked up in the Herald Sun, News.Com, Yahoo News and other outlets. If your agency is responding in Lebanon and wishes to be added to this appeal, please contact Naomi Brooks, ACFID’s Humanitarian Advisor at [email protected]
To Action
ACFID’s COP29 Working Group
ACFID is setting up a temporary COP29 Working Group to cover the period from October to December 2024. This is an email group and WhatsApp group, to share information and on-the-ground updates from sector colleagues who are attending the UN Climate Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, this year. Please email  Will Devine at [email protected] to indicate your interest in joining the COP29 Working Group.
To Action
Take Action! Email your MP to increase foreign aid at the next election
Thanks to all those who have sent out emails to their supporters for the Safer World for All campaign. Make sure you send your own email as well to your local MP asking for an increase of aid to 1% of the federal budget at the next election. You can do that here
Please be in touch with Naomi Brooks with any questions –Â [email protected]
To Note
This week ACFID’s Locally Led Action CoP held a special session, looking at the new elements of the Code of Conduct related to Locally Led. We brainstormed how we plan to address these indicators and verifiers in our organisations, and common areas of challenge and interest. The Code Topic guide is available here and there will be a Policy Writeshop in coming months open to all ACFID members to explore this in more detail.
PNG CoP seeking additional Convenors
ACFID’s Papua New Guinea Community of Practice invites anyone who is interested in joining the Convening Group, to reach out to the current Convenors – Dr Gillian Cochrane, and Michelle Rumsey. More details here.
To Attend
Sydney Peace Foundation Peace Prize Lecture
The Sydney Peace Foundation will be hosting their annual lecture on Monday November 18th from 6:15-8:00pm. Further info here.
To Action
2024 Sydney Peace Prize: The Global Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement
Join in as the Global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are Awarded the 2024 Sydney Peace Prize.Â
Award Ceremony & LectureMonday, 18 November | 6:30 pm | Sydney Town Hall
Featuring Jagan Chapagain and Clover Moore, with a panel discussion on global humanitarian efforts.
Tickets available here
Peace Prize Dinner
Thursday, 21 November | 6:30 pm | Sheraton on the Park
Featuring Penny Wong, Alexander Matheou, and Andrew Colvin AO APM.
Tickets available here
To Attend
Protection of Civilians Course 20-21 November 2024 at QT Hotel Canberra
The Australian Civil-Military Centre (ACMC) is calling for nominations to attend a Civil-Military-Police Course on the ‘Protection of Civilians during International and Domestic Crises’ in Canberra at QT Hotel on 20-21 November 2024.
This course will:
·      Develop familiarity with the whole-of-government approach to the Protection of Civilians during disasters, armed conflicts and other situations of violence;
·      Explore contemporary perspectives of Protection of Civilians during International and Domestic Crises;
·      Raise awareness of emerging and future-focused issues on protection; and
·      Provide professional networking opportunities.
Further information, including nomination forms can be found here.
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]
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Upcoming Events:
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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 |
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20-21 November |
Protection of Civilians Course 20-21 November 2024 at QT Hotel Canberra |