14th Annual Charities and Not-for-profits eBook

The regulatory, governance and workforce landscape for charities and NFPs is changing fast — and the consequences of getting it wrong have never been higher. From ACNC governance standards and complex group structures to child safety, privacy, worker classification and psychosocial risk, boards and executives are now navigating a dense web of obligations that directly affect mission, reputation and sustainability.

Now in its 14th year, this two-day conference is designed specifically for the charities and not-for-profits sector. It brings together leading legal and regulatory experts to deliver practical, plain-English guidance on the issues keeping boards, CEOs and senior leaders awake at night. You’ll gain clear insight into what regulators expect, how recent court decisions are reshaping organisational responsibility, and what you should be doing now to strengthen governance, protect your people and safeguard your organisation.

Day 1 - Thursday 28 May 2026

Morning theme: Governance, Regulatory Standards and ACNC Expectations

• It’s a Matter of Trust: Strengthening Governance and Accountability
• Untangling the Governance Maze: Managing Risk and Responsibility Across Complex Charity Structures
• A Sigh of Relief? The ACNC's Updated Guidance on Public Benevolent Institution Registration

Afternoon theme: Duty of Care, Safety and Organisational Exposure

• The Accountability Gap: What Bird v DP Means for Charities and NFPs
• Safe, Supported and Protected: Meeting Child Safe Standards Across Australia
• Take Only What You Need: Rethinking Donor Data Retention and Privacy Compliance

Day 2 - Friday 29 May 2026

Theme: Managing Your Workforce 

• Labels Matter: Classifying Workers, Contractors and Volunteers Under the New Section 15AA Framework
• Safeguarding Your Mission: Proactive Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Charities and NFP Sector
• Gaining Certainty from Uncertainty: The Intersection of Fixed Term Contracts and Project-based Funding
• Hidden Dangers in Plain Sight: Managing Psychosocial Hazards in Charities and NFPs