Governance, Safety and Your Workforce: A One-Day Online Masterclass for Charity and NFP Leaders

Is your organisation keeping pace with the legal and regulatory shifts reshaping the charity and not-for-profit sector? This practical one-day online masterclass brings together six leading experts to tackle the issues that matter most right now — from ACNC governance standards and updated PBI registration guidance, to the High Court's landmark Bird v DP ruling and its implications for organisations working with vulnerable people. Afternoon sessions turn the spotlight on your workforce, covering worker classification under the new section 15AA framework, your positive duty to prevent sexual harassment, and managing psychosocial hazards unique to mission-driven environments. Whether you're a board member, executive, or in-house counsel, you'll leave with practical strategies to strengthen governance, manage risk, and protect both your people and your mission.

• Session 1: It’s a Matter of Trust: Strengthening Governance and Accountability - Strong governance is the foundation of every trusted charity and NFP. The ACNC’s six governance standards go beyond compliance; they define how an organisation is led, how decisions are made, and how accountability is maintained to donors, beneficiaries and the public.
• Session 2: A Sigh of Relief? The ACNC's Updated Guidance on Public Benevolent Institution Registration - Following the decision in Equality Australia Ltd, the ACNC updated its PBI statement, clarifying how charities can achieve PBI registration through contemporary methods of delivering benevolent relief.
• Session 3: The Accountability Gap: What Bird v DP & the AA Cases Mean for Charities and NFPs - The High Court’s decisions in Bird v DP and AA v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle have widened the accountability expectations placed on organisations working with children and vulnerable people.
• Session 4: Labels Matter: Classifying Workers, Contractors and Volunteers Under the New Section 15AA Framework - The introduction of section 15AA to the Fair Work Act has reshaped how organisations must determine whether a person is an employee or an independent contractor, a shift that has significant consequences for charities and NFPs that rely on diverse workforce arrangements, including volunteers.
• Session 5: Safeguarding Your Mission: Proactive Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Charities and NFP Sector - The positive duty to take proactive and meaningful action to prevent sexual harassment necessitates cultural change and robust compliance measures across both paid and volunteer workforces.
• Session 6: Hidden Dangers in Plain Sight: Managing Psychosocial Hazards in Charities and NFPs - Charities and NFPs face unique psychological safety challenges, with staff and volunteers often working in emotionally demanding roles supporting vulnerable communities whilst operating under resource constraints and mission-driven pressures.