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Posted on 13 Aug 2026
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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.
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Posted on 13 Aug 2026
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Posted on 13 Aug 2026
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Posted on 13 Aug 2026
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Posted on 13 Aug 2026
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Posted on 12 Aug 2026
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Posted on 12 Aug 2026
The federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is calling for submissions on how to help…
Posted on 12 Aug 2026
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Posted on 05 Aug 2026
If you have a plan to use the internet to make the world a better place, Australia’s .au domain…
Posted on 05 Aug 2026
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