About

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Annual Report 2022-23

Reporting on ACFID’s activities to ensure transparency and accountability

ACFID

ACFID is the peak body for Australian NGOs involved in international development and humanitarian action.

Our PARTNERSHIPS

ACFID works and engages with a range of strategic partners in addition to our members.

GOVERNANCE

ACFID is governed by its Board, ACFID Council, and various expert and governance committees.

Members

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Conference 2023

GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT 2.0
disruptive dynamics, inspired ideas

18-19 October 2023

Meet our Members

The ACFID membership is comprised of Australian NGOs that actively work in the international aid and development sector.

Become a member

Joining ACFID means joining an experienced and powerful mix of like-minded organisations committed to good international development practice.

Membership types & fees

ACFID has two types of organisational membership: Full Membership and Affiliate Membership.

State of the Sector

The State of the Sector Report provides a comprehensive and robust analysis of the state of the Australian aid and development sector.

NGO Aid Map

ACFID’s NGO Aid Map allows the Australian public and stakeholders to explore the work of ACFID Members around the world.

Development Practice Committee

The DPC is an expert advisory group of development practitioners leading good practice within the sector.

Our Focus

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Federal Budget 23-24 Analysis

Facts and figures on how aid is presented in this year’s annual budget

Strategic Plan

ACFID prioritises a robust response to climate change and pressure on civil society in developing countries, as well as other key priorities.

Emergency Aid

ACFID Members provide vital life-saving assistance in the immediate aftermath of an emergency.

Climate Change

Action on climate change is one of ACFID’s highest priorities, as it is an existential threat to humanity and our development.

Civil Society

Civil societies are a cornerstone of regional stability and ensure that the voices of the marginalised are heard.

Supporting NGOS

Supporting NGOs as Valuable Partners.

Inclusive & locally led development

Walking the talk on inclusive development.

Humanitarian Action

Taking humanitarian action for those in greatest need.

Elevating Development

Elevating Development to the Heart of Australia’s International Engagement.

PSEAH

Improving standards, practice and culture to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Code of Conduct

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2022-23 ACFID Code of Conduct Review

The ACFID Code of Conduct is periodically reviewed to ensure it continues to reflect good practice and the needs of ACFID and its members.

Code of Conduct

The Code is a voluntary, self-regulatory industry code of good practice.

About the Code

Find out more about the Code of Conduct and how it operates.

Good Practice Toolkit

Overview and practical resources, and examples to support the implementation of the Code.

Spotlight on the Code

Provides a thematic ‘deep dive’ into each of the nine Quality Principles in the Code

Compliance

This section outlines the responsibility to be taken by each Member to ensure compliance with the Code.

Complaints Handling

How to make a complaint and information on the Code’s independent mechanism to address concerns relating to an ACFID Members’ conduct.

Other Standards

Mapping the Code with other professional standards and principles in the humanitarian and aid sector in Australia and internationally

Subscribe to ACFID

ACFID endeavours to be a leader in information in the international development sector. We provide sector update, breaking insights, thought pieces and technical analysis to our members and the sector more broadly.

Please note that only those with member status in our CRM will receive member only communications. Members must use their professional email to gain this status.

Sector News – A fortnightly newsletter featuring general sector news, aid and development activity, and employment vacancies.

Sector Events – Ad-Hoc communication sent to a national and international audience. This newsletter ensures its recipients are up to date on events available to them, both online and face-to-face, spanning a wide range of topics relevant to the humanitarian aid and development sector.

The Weekly (Member Only) – A weekly communication sent to ACFID members, featuring breaking insights, thought pieces and technical analysis, important meetings and events to attend, tasks to action, key employment vacancies, and a message from our partner(s).

Learning (Member Only) – Ad-Hoc communication which aims to build sector capability so that Australia has a high performing development and humanitarian sector that delivers for the stakeholders it serves.

Media (Member Only) – Ad-Hoc communication aiming to keep the membership informed of relevant media releases, interviews, and other key pieces of publicity.

Policy & Advocacy (Member Only) – Ad-Hoc communication aiming to work with government to foster an open, accountable and fair enabling environment for international development and humanitarian practice.

Code & Standards (Member Only) – Ad-Hoc communication about ACFIDs Code of Conduct. The ACFID Code of Conduct sets a benchmark for good practice in the Australian NGO community, as well as being an organisational effectiveness and learning tool.

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