Webinars | ACNC

We hold regular webinars covering topics relevant to registered charities and the wider not-for-profit sector. Our free webinars are interactive and are designed to provide charities with information and guidance to help them operate effectively, avoid pitfalls or comply with requirements.

Stay updated on upcoming webinars through our social media, and by signing up to receive our monthly newsletter The Charitable Purpose.

How to participate in an ACNC webinar

We use third-party software called GoToWebinar. You can participate from your computer or your mobile device (smart phone or tablet).

If you are going to use your phone or tablet to join one of our webinars, you might need to download the free GoToWebinar app, available from all app stores. You can download the GoToWebinar app for Android, Apple or Windows.

To register for a webinar, click the 'Register' link for the webinar you want to join.

You will be taken to the GoToWebinar website to complete the registration. It only takes a minute.

Feedback, questions or comments?

Please get in touch with us at education@acnc.gov.au to provide any feedback, ask a question or let us know about your webinar experience.

All webinars start at 12pm (Melbourne time) unless specified otherwise. Please note the dates and sessions listed are subject to change.

Upcoming webinars

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Completed webinars

2022

Getting the most out of the enhanced ACNC Charity Register

Our May webinar looked at the enhanced ACNC Charity Register - it examined the Register's new features, as well as how charities can get the most out of it.

Protecting young people and vulnerable beneficiaries

Registered charities have an important responsibility to protect young people and vulnerable beneficiaries. In this webinar, we looked at those responsibilities and how they relate to charities' compliance with ACNC Governance Standards and External Conduct Standards. We also examined practical and meaningful ways charities can ensure they are fulfilling their role in this area.

15 February 2022

Changes to charity size and reporting thresholds

Our February webinar examined in detail recently-announced changes to charity size and reporting thresholds which will come into effect in coming months.

The changes will soon see thousands of charities re-classified - particularly from medium-sized to small - with their reporting obligations to the ACNC to change so they more appropriately match the size of their operations. Our webinar looked at the changes and what they mean for your charity.

2021

20 October 2021

Protecting your charity against fraud

Our October webinar, staged to coincide with Charity Fraud Awareness Week, looked at the different aspects of charity fraud examined the practical ways a charity can guard against fraud.

15 September 2021

Welcoming new Responsible People to your charity

With many charities holding AGMs and welcoming new board or committee members, our September webinar looked at how to properly induct new Responsible People, as well as emphasising the vital role they have in a charity's governance.

The webinar provided practical guidance and tips for successful charity induction programs, and examined ACNC Governance Standard 5 - the Standard which establishes the key duties for Responsible People.

The pandemic: its impact on people, and what we can do

Our August webinar was co-presented with The Xfactor Collective. We looked at research and work from The Xfactor Collective focussing on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on charities and their people.

The webinar brought together specialist knowledge to help charities understand these impacts and provided practical and meaningful ways for charity leaders to support the wellbeing of the people involved in their charity.

Financial reporting for charities

Our June webinar concentrated on the financial reporting requirements of Australia's charities. The webinar provided an overview of financial reporting requirements, as well as information on ACNC resources to help charities, on common errors the ACNC sees and on new accounting standards charities need to be aware of.

Charity tax concessions and endorsements - a joint ACNC/ATO webinar

This joint webinar with the ATO covered some important ground for charities, including information on charity tax concessions - including Deductible Gift Recipient status (DGR) - how the ACNC and ATO work together, and where the various responsibilities for charities lay.

Conflicts of interest and related party transactions

Conflicts of interest and related party transactions remain among the most common issues charities encounter, with the ACNC often providing information to help guide charities through dealing with the issue. This webinar examined in detail the issues of conflict of interest and related party transactions, and provided meaningful advice and strategies to address them.

10 February 2021

Tips for starting the year on the right foot

After all the challenges 2020 threw at charities, starting 2021 on the right foot is vital. This webinar looked at some of the things charities can do to get their 2021 moving in the right direction.

Recordings of older ACNC webinars can be viewed on our YouTube Channel.