13th Annual Charities and Not for Profits Conference Online
- About the Conference
- The Faculty
- Feedback
- CPD Certificate
- Registration Special Offer
- Enquiries/Assistance
Date/Time
Thursday 15 & Friday 16 May 2025
Marriott Hotel Melbourne or Online
About the Conference
Charities and NFPs are under growing pressure—navigating evolving cybersecurity risks, fundraising compliance headaches, and tightening reporting regimes can feel overwhelming. How do you stay compliant while continuing to serve your mission effectively?
TEN The Education Network’s 13th Annual Charities and Not-for-Profits Conference provides the answers. Our expert speakers will unpack the latest regulatory changes, offer strategies for strengthening governance, and share best practices for managing mental health and psychological injury in your organization. You’ll also gain critical insights into financial sustainability and navigating financial distress to help future-proof your operations.
For those in the disability sector, we have an optional half-day workshop on the afternoon of 16 May 2025 that will dive into the key employment law challenges you need to know. The First Annual Disability Law Intensive: Navigating Workplace Challenges in the Disability Sector is available via separate registration: Conferences, Charities and NFPs, NDIS Providers, First Annual Disability Law Intensive: Navigating Workplace Challenges in the Disability Sector – half day intensive, MDLMAY25.
Day 1 - Thursday 15 May 2025
Theme: Governance Best Practice in Charities and NFPs
- The Real Cost of Governance: Tackling the Challenges for Charities and NFPs
- I Need a Dollar: Director Remuneration for Charities and NFPs
- Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call: Protecting Sensitive Data in Charities and NFPs
Theme: Workplace and Liability Issues
- Not all Scars are Visible: Managing Psychological Injury and Return to Work in the NFP and Charities Sector
- Navigating Legal Risks in Volunteer Work: Best Practices for Charities and NFPs
- The High Court Speaks: Redefining Liability and Defences in the NFP and Charities Sector
Day 2 - Friday 16 May 2025
Theme: Security, Financial Sustainability and Reporting Issues
- The Tech Transformation in Fundraising: Navigating AI, Crypto, and Crowdfunding
- Rough Seas and Safe Harbors: Steering Charities and NFPs Through Financial Turmoil
- Merging for Impact: Weighing the Opportunities and Risks of Strategic Mergers in Charities and NFPs
- One Year On: Lessons from the ATO’s New Reporting Regime for NFPs
The Faculty
Libby Klein, Director, Social Impact Legal, Melbourne, Vic.
Vera Visevic, Partner, Mills Oakley, Sydney, NSW
Rebecca Lambert-Smith, Practice Leader, Moores, Melbourne, Vic
Jason Symons, Partner, Mills Oakley, Sydney, NSW
Adrian Barwick, Solicitor Director, WilliamsonBarwick, Sydney, NSW
Adam Foster, Partner, Colin Biggers & Paisley, Melbourne, Vic.
Luke Geary, Partner, Mills Oakley, Brisbane, Qld
Dr Mark Fowler, Principal, Fowler Charity Law, Sydney, NSW
Catherine Brooks, Principal, Equitable Philanthropy, Melbourne, Vic.
Campbell Hudson, Partner, Dentons, Sydney, NSW
Darren Fittler, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin, Sydney, NSW
Jennifer Moltisanti, Assistant Commissioner, Australian Taxation Office, Melbourne, Vic.
Feedback
- This was my first conference, but I will be back. Communication, planning and organisation was exceptional. All presenters were brilliant and covered a range of very topical and important subjects.
- Informative yet delivered in a way that wasn't heavy.
- I am fairly new to being a director of a charity and the information over the past two days has been valuable and very informative.
- Conference was really informative again this year, I’ll be back next year!
CPD Certificate
Lawyers: 9 CPD units (substantive law) for attending the 1.5 day conference.
All delegates will receive a CPD Certificate/s confirming attendance.
Registration Special Offer
If you register and pay by 11 April 2025 you will pay only $1661 – a saving of $264 off the full price conference registration fee of $1925.
Multiple registration discount?
If you would like to send 3 or more people from your company to this conference the following discounts apply:
- 3 registrations – 5% discount off each registration
- 4 registrations – 10% discount off each registration
- 5 or more registrations – 15% discount off each registration
To access this discount simply contact Jenna (details below) to organise the registrations for you.
One-day only? We do accept bookings for attending one day only. To organise a one-day booking, please contact Jenna.
Enquiries/Assistance
If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Event Manager, Jenna Pickrell, on (03) 8601 7729 or email: [email protected]