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Introduction to ANCP for new applicants: webinar

25 February 2026

This webinar is for ACFID members wanting to apply for the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) for the first time. Hosted by ACFID and DFAT, don't miss this opportunity to learn more and ask any questions about the process for applying and what to expect. DFAT Accreditation Assessors will provide tips to help your organisation prepare and unpack the accreditation criteria.

Webinars

Online

01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Code drop-in session - February 2026

19 February 2026

This is a casual, drop-in session for Code compliance contacts to ask questions, seek feedback and/or trouble-shoot portal challenges. It is not recorded. 

Come along and bring your burning questions about compliance! 

This is Q&A session designed for compliance contacts. No specific content will be covered as the Code Team will answer questions from attendees. Attendees do not have to stay for the whole session. 

For an introduction to Code reporting or for new staff, please email code@acfid.asn.au

Webinars

Online

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

ACFID Connect: Co-Design – A Bottom-Up Approach to Development Effectiveness

18 February 2026

Transform Aid International (TAI) developed its Co-Design approach in 2022 as a bottom-up, participatory method for designing and implementing community development projects. The goal of this approach is to ensure transformative participation of project communities and other key actors in the design and implementation of community development projects, and to ensure power sharing between project communities, implementing NGOs and funding INGOs.

This approach moves beyond traditional top-down practices, contributing to genuine localisation and the decolonisation of development interventions. Communities directly shape and control their own development agendas, fostering equity and sustainability.

In this webinar, TAI will showcase this transformative practice, share lessons learned, and create space for reflection and collaboration. Participants will gain practical insights into enabling better development through localisation and power-sharing.

Webinars

Online

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

ACFID Connect Session: Doing Business with DFAT and Understanding DFAT Tender Requirements

18 December 2025

The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will join us to delve into their procurement process. In 2024-25, NGOs accounted for only 9% of all DFAT procurement tenders, down from 13% in 2023-24. More importantly, none of these bids were won by NGOs in either of these years.

NGOs are typically 10% of attendees at procurement-related events and industry briefings, and participation could be higher. Knowledge gaps are among the factors that limit NGO participation in DFAT procurement tenders.

To address the gaps that limit NGO participation in DFAT procurement, this session will provide an overview of DFAT's policy environment, and information on where to find relevant policy information and business opportunities. It will also cover DFAT's Risk Management Policy, and provide an overview of the DFAT procurement process, the format of DFAT procurement documents, and Do's and Don'ts when compiling a response to an approach to market.

Webinars

Online

01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

ACFID Connect: New Locally Led Action Guidance

09 December 2025

Join us as we unveil ACFID's new Guidance on developing a Locally Led Action Policy - developed with members through our recent Writeshop series. Hear the latest from ACFID’s work in this space, including insights from the Locally Led Action Community of Practice. We’ll also share findings from members’ Code of Conduct self-assessments and showcase case studies of locally led approaches in action.

Webinars

Online

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Melbourne CEO Engagement Session: ACFID 2026 - 2031 Strategic Planning

24 November 2025

ACFID is developing its new 5-year strategic plan, and we want your voice to help shape our direction. As part of our commitment to member-led priorities, we’re inviting all members to contribute to this important process.

Join us at our upcoming CEO Networking Events in November, where we’ll be hosting strategic planning consultations. This is your opportunity to share insights, raise emerging issues, and influence the future of our sector.

We look forward to building the next chapter of ACFID together.

Face to Face events

Australian Red Cross Building

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Online ACFID Connect: Introduction to Humanitarian Reference Group (HRG)

24 November 2025

This ACFID Connect will provide members with an overview of the Humanitarian Reference Group: who they are, what they achieve and what is next! Join us to hear more about this group and how you can be involved!

Please note: the first half of this session is for all ACFID members and external stakeholders of the HRG as an information session (3-3.30pm). The second half of this session from 3.30-4pm is for ACFID members only.

Webinars

Online

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Online CEO Engagement Session: ACFID 2026 - 2031 Strategic Planning

21 November 2025

ACFID is developing its new 5-year strategic plan, and we want your voice to help shape our direction. As part of our commitment to member-led priorities, we’re inviting all members to contribute to this important process.

Join us at our upcoming CEO Networking Events in November, where we’ll be hosting strategic planning consultations. This is your opportunity to share insights, raise emerging issues, and influence the future of our sector.

We look forward to building the next chapter of ACFID together.

Please note that the online option is for those who cannot join in person. For those in Sydney and Melbourne, we would prefer that you join our in-person session in your city. 

Executive briefing

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sydney CEO Engagement Session: ACFID 2026 - 2031 Strategic Planning

20 November 2025

ACFID is developing its new 5-year strategic plan, and we want your voice to help shape our direction. As part of our commitment to member-led priorities, we’re inviting all members to contribute to this important process.

Join us at our upcoming CEO Networking Events in November, where we’ll be hosting strategic planning consultations. This is your opportunity to share insights, raise emerging issues, and influence the future of our sector.

We look forward to building the next chapter of ACFID together.

Face to Face events

The Institution of Surveyors NSW

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Code drop-in session - October 2025

28 October 2025

This is a casual, drop-in session for Code compliance contacts to ask questions, seek feedback and/or trouble-shoot portal challenges. These drop-in sessions happen every two months. It is not recorded. 

Come along and bring your burning questions about compliance! 

This is Q&A session designed for compliance contacts. No specific content will be covered as the Code Team will answer questions from attendees. Attendees do not have to stay for the whole session. 

For an introduction to Code reporting or for new staff, please email code@acfid.asn.au 

Webinars

Online

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM