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If your CEO would like to be involved in ACFID’s electorate‑based lobbying this year, we will be organising meetings in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. 

If you are interested, please register ​here​. 

To Share

ACFID New Applicant Webinar

Know an organisation interested in joining ACFID? We’re hosting an information session for new membership applicants. Feel free to share the webinar link with your networks to help spread the word.

If you have any questions, reach out to Tamara at ​[email protected]​

Date: 12 May 2026

Time: 2:00PM – 3:30PM AEST 

Please register ​here.​  

To Attend

ACFID Member only Budget Briefing 

Following the release of the federal budget on the 12th of May, ACFID is hosting member only – budget briefing. 

Date: 14 May 2026

Time: 10:00AM – 11:30AM AEST 

Please register ​here.​  

To Join

ACFID in Brisbane – June 2026

The ACFID Secretariat will be in Brisbane this June, and members and sector colleagues are invited to join us for two in‑person events focused on connection, learning, and engagement.

ACFID Connect: Brisbane ( Members only ) 

As part of ACFID’s 2026 series of in‑person networking events, ACFID Connect: Brisbane brings staff from ACFID member organisations together to share insights, strengthen relationships, and connect directly with the ACFID Secretariat.

This informal event provides a space to meet peers, exchange ideas, and strengthen connections across the international development and humanitarian sector.

Date: 3 June 2026
Time: 3:30PM – 5:30PM AEST
Venue: Kyeema Foundation, Brisbane | Register​ here​

Introduction to the Sector – Open to all 

Free for small ACFID members | Discounted for other ACFID members

ACFID is hosting a one‑day, face‑to‑face introductory workshop for staff, board members, and others who are new to the international development and humanitarian sector. This participatory workshop will include:

– An overview of the history of international development and humanitarian action

– An introduction to ACFID’s role and the ACFID Code

– Guest speakers from DFAT and ACFID member organisations

– Opportunities for networking and further learning

Date: 4 June 2026
Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM AEST
Venue: Brisbane (TBC) | Register​ here​

To Read

ACFID Analysis & Media Release – The US-Iran Conflict 

 Late last week, ACFID published a media release together with a point-in-time analysis on the immediate and projected impacts of the US-Iran conflict on countries where ACFID members are largely present. ACFID will be collecting information from members on how the current situation is affecting development and humanitarian programming, and any additional insights members would like to share relating to this will be much appreciated. 

Please reach out to Imogen Harper at [email protected]. 

To Attend

Back by popular demand: Free Trainings on Safe, Responsible and Effective AI Usage

Due to the demand and popularity of the first round of this training, ACFID is offering more spaces in a free, facilitated four‑session training program on Safe, Responsible and Effective AI usage for all staff of our members. Developed with Plan International Australia, AVPN and The University of Melbourne’s Centre for AI and Digital Ethics, the course covers core concepts and practical skills for using AI in Development and Humanitarian contexts. Participants will work through resource packs and join facilitated group sessions over 4-5 weeks.

Register here. 

To Action

We’re now inviting photo submissions for the ACFID Annual Report 2025–2026. This is an opportunity to showcase your work and highlight the impact of your organisation across the sector. We welcome high-quality images that reflect programs, partnerships, and communities.

Please send your submissions to Win Mrat at [email protected], including captions and photo credits.

To Attend

ACFID Code of Conduct Drop-In

The Code team will be hosting its second online drop‑in session for 2026!

This session will not be recorded and aims to offer an informal space to talk about anything ACFID Code related. Please come and drop by to meet the Code team and give feedback or ask your compliance questions.

Date: 13 May 2026 

Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM AEST

Log into your MY ACFID account and register your interest ​here​

If you have any questions, please email the Code team at ​[email protected]​

We are inviting input into the conference through program suggestions, concurrent session submissions and nominations for our 2026 awards.  You can read the full conference concept note ​here​. 

Program Input | Submit ​suggestions​ by Friday 1 May 2026 

Concurrent Sessions | Submit ​EOI ​by Friday 5 May 2026 to​ Anne Fitzpatrick ​

2026 ACFID Awards | Submit ​nominations​ by Friday 28 August 2026

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.

Locally Led Action CoP Meeting and Networking Event

The ACFID Locally Led Action Community of Practice is hosting a hybrid meeting with Gunjan Veda, Global Secretary of the ​Movement for Community‑Led Development (MCLD).​

This session will explore community‑led and locally driven approaches to development, including shifting power to communities, rethinking partnerships, and challenging dominant development models. Gunjan will share insights from her global work with community organisations and INGOs, and from her recent book ​Community‑led Development in Practice: We Power Our Own Change​.

All LLA CoP members, and others interested in locally led development, are warmly invited. There will be time for informal networking after the session for those attending in person.

Date: 4 May 2026  | Time: 1:00PM –2:00PM AEST (networking to follow in person)
Location: Mary MacKillop Today, North Sydney, and online

To join: Meeting details are available on the ​Communities Platform​.

Please RSVP to Caitlin McGrath at ​[email protected]​ if attending in person.

Jobs

Lead Finance Business Partner | IWDA | Read more here

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