2015 Annual Conference
Innovation and Development – Learn, Adapt, Change, Evolve

Introduction to the 2015 National Conference
ACFID National Conference 2015: Coinciding with ACFID’s 50th year, our 2015 National Conference took place in Sydney on 15th and 16th October with the theme of Innovation and Development.
Outcomes
What did we hear and learn at ACFID’s National Conference? Current development challenges and the space for innovation were the key topics addressed at the ACFID National Conference in October 2015.


A political perspective
Perspective from politicians. Three federal politicians addressed ACFID’s National Conference, all providing varying perspectives on the aid challenges facing Australia.
ACFID Research
To inform debate and discussions at the ACFID National Conference, ACFID engaged Oxfam Australia, in partnership with Inventium, to examine how innovation is currently understood and applied by ACFID member agencies.


Masterclass & Workshops
Propositions for innovation and impact. Through the masterclass leading up to conference and three participatory workshops at conference, ACFID asked participants to put forward propositions on fast-tracking innovation and impact in our sector.
Annual General Meeting
Changes to ACFID’s Constitution. ACFID members passed a number of changes to ACFID’s Constitution at the Annual General Meeting to support the delivery of the organisations new five-year Strategic Plan.


Resolutions
Political resolutions passed at the ACFID. Members passed two political resolutions at ACFID Annual General Meeting on 16 October 2015.
2015 Awards
