The Weekly
Marc Purcell, what is at the top of your mind this week?
With the 2024 ACFID Conference just weeks away, we’re excited to introduce some of the remarkable speakers for our Plenary and Concurrent Sessions. Speaking on a wide range of topics related to our conference theme, “Solidarity and Resilience: The Power of the Collective,” this week’s featured speakers are leaders from the Solomon Islands, Uruguay, Nepal, Uganda, Thailand, and Tuvalu.
- Anabel Cruz, Founder and Director at the Communication and Development Institute, Uruguay
- Arthur Larok, Secretary General at ActionAid International
- Pradip Pariyar, Founder and Chairperson at Dalit Lives Matter Global Alliance, Nepal
- Cynthia Houniuhi, President at Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change
- Mark Zirnsak, Spokesperson at the Tax Justice Network Australia
- Saengrawee Suweerakan, Steering Committee Member at the Network of Indigenous Women in Asia
- David Tuck, Head of Mission in Australia, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- Gitty Yee, Communications Officer at Tuvalu Climate Action Network (TuCAN)
This week, we received strong nominations for the “Outstanding Contribution to the Sector Award” and the “Sir Ronald Wilson Human Rights Award.” The board will decide the winners, who will be announced at the conference dinner.
We are also delighted to welcome His Excellency Mr. Gabriele Visentin, EU Ambassador to Australia, who will speak on the EU’s approach to development in the Pacific. We are grateful to have the European Union Delegation to Australia as a Platinum Sponsor for this year’s conference.
Be sure to review the exciting conference program and secure your registration if you haven’t done so yet!
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.
Thank you to those who came to the online consultation session on 24 September and provided your feedback with the review team.
If you were unable to attend the above consultation session, please note that feedback can also be submitted via this online survey, which will remain open until Friday, 4 October.
Please contact Marvin Cesario, Standards and Code Advisor, at [email protected] with any questions.
To Note
Media Release- ACFID welcomes the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel
ACFID welcomed the Australian Government’s initiative to champion the protection of humanitarian personnel during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York. Our media release can be found here.
To Attend
The Locally Led Action Community of Practice is holding a special meeting to discuss the ACFID Code of Conduct Compliance requirements related to Locally Led Action, particularly Indicator 2.1.1 (Members demonstrate an organisational commitment to locally-led action). All ACFID members are welcome to attend this discussion and share their thinking and planning about how their organisations will meet this indicator.
Date: Wednesday 9th October 2024
Time: 10:00-11:15 am.
To join: the meeting link is available to be added to your calendar in the Communities Platform at LLA CoP ACFID Code Requirements 9 Oct 2024
To Action
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 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 – [email protected]
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 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 Attend
Women in Aid & Development events: Advocacy, Policy, and Government Relations
Are you interested in Advocacy, Policy, and Government Relations? WiAD is hosting events in Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, and Sydney to help you navigate these areas. Learn how to influence policy, collaborate with the government, and ensure your organization’s voice in critical debates. Join them for expert insights, networking, and refreshments!
Melbourne: 01 October 2024
Canberra: 02 October 2024
Sydney: 08 October 2024
Brisbane 09 October 2024
More information about these events 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]
To Attend
ACFID Conference Side Events
ACFID Conference Masterclass and Side Events:
ACFID’s 2024 Masterclasses, held in conjunction with their Annual Conference, provide a fantastic opportunity for professionals to sharpen their skills in critical areas.
Psychosocial Safety in the Workplace offers practical insights into managing mental health, crucial for leaders and HR professionals adapting to new safety laws.
Media Interview and Crisis Communication is essential for anyone facing the media, helping organisations manage crisis situations with confidence and clarity.
These sessions held on 22 October 2024 at the Roundhouse, UNSW, Sydney, are perfect for NGOs, leaders, HR professionals, industry associations, and media/comms teams looking to enhance their impact.
- Register here to attend in combination with ACFID’s National Conference
- Register here for Psychosocial Safety, using the discount code PROMODISCOUNT10
- Register here for Media Training, using the discount code PROMODISCOUNT10
Conference Dinner: Wednesday 23 October 2024, 7 – 10 pm
– ACFID National Conference Dinner with special guest, the Hon Pat Conroy MP.
Register for dinner only here
Register with your conference ticket here
Interfaith breakfast: Thursday 24th October 2024, 7:15 – 8:45 am
– Interfaith breakfast – more details TBA
Register for breakfast only here
Register with your conference ticket here
To Action
Apply Now: Red Cross Humanitarian Course in Canberra
Applications are open for the Australian Red Cross International Law and Humanitarian Action Course in Canberra from 11-13 December 2024.
Apply here
To Attend
La Trobe Law School’s International and Comparative Law Cluster (ICLC) 2024 Annual Lecture
The lecture will be delivered by UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development, Professor Surya Deva, and is entitled ‘Whose development and at what cost? Reimagining the right to development for sustainable futures’.
The lecture will take place on 3 October at 6-8pm at La Trobe City Campus
For details and to register, click here
To Attend
Women in Aid & Development events: Advocacy, Policy, and Government Relations
Are you interested in Advocacy, Policy, and Government Relations? WiAD is hosting events in Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, and Sydney to help you navigate these areas. Learn how to influence policy, collaborate with the government, and ensure your organization’s voice in critical debates. Join them for expert insights, networking, and refreshments!
Melbourne: 01 October 2024
Canberra: 02 October 2024
Sydney: 08 October 2024
Brisbane 09 October 2024
More information about these events 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]
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]
Upcoming Events:
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30 September |
AP4D Dialogue | Australia’s preparedness for regional stabilisation missions |
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01-03 October |
ACFID Member Visits – Melbourne |
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01,02,08,09 |
Women in Aid & Development events: Advocacy, Policy, and Government Relations |
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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 |