The Weekly
Matthew Maury, what is at the top of your mind this week?
This week, the ACFID team is in Sydney and Melbourne for Safer World for All campaign workshops, bringing together members and partners to discuss the future plans for our sector’s main campaign for the support of Australian development assistance. With political winds of change blowing across the country, this campaign is incredibly important for all ACFID members to help support. If you are not already involved – please reach out to Naomi for more information.
Last week, I was pleased to join an event that ACFID member Opportunity International hosted with partners from Indonesia, a webinar for “Advancing Disability-Inclusive and Gender-Responsive Finance”. The event explored practical approaches to strengthening financial inclusion for women and people with disabilities including innovations developed in Indonesia. If you missed the event, you can access the recording here.
Even as a peace deal seems to be finally agreed, the impacts of the Middle East conflict continue to be felt across affected communities and humanitarian operations, ACFID is inviting members to join an upcoming call to share experiences, discuss operational impacts, and identify priorities for collective advocacy and engagement. We encourage members with relevant programs and partnerships to participate. Registration details are included below.
Finally, I am pleased to see the ACFID Cambodia Community of Practice being reactivated in the second half of 2026. We encourage members working in Cambodia to join the Community and help strengthen collaboration, learning and coordination across our membership.
To Attend
Member Call on Impacts of US-Israel-Iran War
ACFID is inviting members to join a call online to share and discuss impacts experienced on the ground and operationally as a result of the US-Israel-Iran War. This is an opportunity for members to hear from other organisations, updates from ACFID and provide input on further actions for ACFID to take forward. Any questions please reach out to Lanni at [email protected].
Date: 23 June 2026
Time: 1:30AM – 11:30AM (AEST)
Location: Via Zoom
Register here
To Attend
Tips and Tricks for your Code reporting
Join us for a webinar to discuss your Code reporting requirements, FAQs, and expectations on meeting the revised ACFID Code of Conduct.
Date: 15 July 2026
Time: 10:00AM – 11:30AM (AEST)
Register here
To Join
Introduction to the Sector Workshop – Coming to Adelaide!
ACFID is hosting an Introduction to the International Development and Humanitarian Sector Workshop in Adelaide in July. This participatory, face-to-face event will include an overview of the history of international development and humanitarian action; an introduction to ACFID’s Code and role in the sector; guest speakers from DFAT and a range of ACFID’s members; and, opportunities for networking and further learning. ACFID Members and Non-Members all welcome, including staff, board members, students and job seekers. For any queries contact [email protected].
Date: 23 July 2026
Register here
To Apply
Consultancy Opportunity: DFAT Accreditation and ACFID Code Mapping Update
ACFID is seeking a consultant to review and update the existing mapping of the DFAT Accreditation and ACFID Code requirements. This short-term opportunity will help organisations identify alignment between ANCP requirements and the ACFID Code of Conduct, contributing to more effective, streamlined reporting for the sector. We’d love your help to spread the word – please share with your networks and any consultants with experience, particularly those that may have supported your organisation with DFAT Accreditation.
Applications close Wednesday 24 June. Read the full Terms of Reference.
To Read
ACFID Code of Conduct Committee (CCC) Meeting Communique
This is a summary of the CCC meeting held online on Friday 29 May 2026. The CCC meets four times each year. This communique is a summary of the meeting produced for ACFID members to understand the work of the CCC.
Please read here.
To Note
Save the Date: AI Discussion Group Exploring AI Agents | 24 June
We are pleased to share that Eleni from World Vision will be helping to lead an upcoming session as part of the AI Discussion Group, focusing on AI agents.
The session will include a short discussion on what AI agents are, along with practical examples currently in use at World Vision and a demonstration of how to build a simple agent using Copilot. The format will be interactive, encouraging participants to bring their own agents and questions for discussion.
Date: 24 June 2026
Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM (AEST)
You can RSVP via the CoPs platform.
Further details, including the full agenda, will be shared shortly!
To Join
ACFID Cambodia CoP is reactivating – call out to members working in Cambodia
The Cambodia Community of Practice is refreshing and will convene meetings once again in the second half of 2026.
We hope to have representation from all ACFID members with projects and partners in Cambodia in this Community. For information on how to join the Cambodia CoP, follow instructions found here. If you would be interested in taking a role of Co-Convenor, or have any queries about ACFID’s Communities, please contact [email protected].
Jobs
Project Manager | Mercy Works Ltd | Read more here.
Consultants
Clear Horizon – 15% off MEL courses
Clear Horizon is a values-driven, B-Corp certified, women-led company. We support teams and organisations to monitor, evaluate, learn and ultimately to improve the impact of their strategies, programs and initiatives. We have nearly 20 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) across the international development sector, including working with DFAT, MFAT, World Bank, United Nations, INGOs and managing contractors. We work across a range of sectors including social and economic development, gender equality, disability inclusion, democracy and civil society strengthening, health, education, infrastructure, climate change and disaster resilience, and agriculture.
We are currently offering the ACFID Network 15% off the cost of five courses commencing in 2026. Check them out here!
Consultants
Exclusive Offer – Transform Your Board & Committee Governance
Athena Board is proud to partner with ACFID to help not-for-profits save time, secure documents,and improve governance.
Trusted by charities, international aid agencies, and community organisations across Australia,Athena Board’s secure platform makes it easy to collate, produce, and share board materials while protecting sensitive information. ISO27001 certified and fully encrypted, it’s built to meet the highest standards of security – at a price designed for the NFP sector.ACFID members receive 10% off Athena Board’s already low NFP rates, giving you a high-performing,low-cost solution to:
• Reduce admin time and streamline meeting preparation
• Strengthen governance and compliance
• Provide directors with tools like digital voting, annotations, conflict registers, and offline access
Upgrade your governance with a platform your board will actually enjoy using. Read more here.
Upcoming Events
|
Date |
Events |
|
23 June |
|
|
24 June |
AI Discussion Group Exploring AI Agents |
|
15 July |
|
|
23 July |
|
|
12 – 14 October |
|
|
4 Nov |
|
|
5 Nov |