Sector blueprint on the Agenda as government response lags
Posted on 19 Nov 2025
The not-for-profit (NFP) sector has been urged to press on with reforms outlined in a…
Posted on 09 Oct 2024
As not-for-profits and charities prepare their case for a better deal ahead of the federal election, the Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) is giving you the chance to hear from the sector’s top campaigners about what it takes to win.

ICDA has assembled a panel of experts for the latest Not-for-profit Agenda, our free one-hour quarterly news webinar, airing at 12.30pm (AEDT) on Thursday, October 31.
This episode’s special guest is the shadow Charities Minister, Senator Dean Smith, who will address some of the sector’s big issues, followed by an audience Q&A.
The fast-paced webinar will also feature video interviews with:
Expect an audience of ICDA members, peak body representatives, advocacy organisations, foundations, associations, public servants, media and political operators, regulators, health groups, community radio volunteers, land managers, animal advocates, fundraisers, international aid organisations, theatre troupes, housing, homelessness and disability groups, justice support agencies, and councils of social services from multiple states.
The Not-for-profit Agenda is hosted by senior ICDA media team members: Community Directors Intelligence editor Matthew Schulz and Community Advocate editor Greg Thom.
This free webcast is part of ICDA’s mission to educate, inform and inspire leaders, directors and staff within the community sector.
Posted on 19 Nov 2025
The not-for-profit (NFP) sector has been urged to press on with reforms outlined in a…
Posted on 19 Nov 2025
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Posted on 19 Nov 2025
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Posted on 12 Nov 2025
At the Institute of Community Directors Australia, we believe that stronger communities make a…
Posted on 12 Nov 2025
Like many Community Directors members, Hazel Westbury is a community leader who isn’t easily…
Posted on 11 Nov 2025
Australian charities are curious about how to use artificial intelligence and are increasingly…
Posted on 11 Nov 2025
Thousands of not-for-profit organisations are being held back by an outdated, rigid and complicated…
Posted on 11 Nov 2025
A new Understanding, Measurement, Evaluation and Learning (UMEL) digital platform that allows…
Posted on 11 Nov 2025
New grants worth $36 million aim to help farmers and farming communities prepare for drought by…
Posted on 11 Nov 2025
I’ve seen what happens when fear of conflict wins out over taking a principled stand.
Posted on 11 Nov 2025
‘It’s not a question of enough, pal. It’s a zero-sum game. Somebody wins and somebody loses’.
Posted on 11 Nov 2025
Progressive economic Richard Denniss believes the constant hunt by governments for the political…