Blog by Olena Lima and Angela Shelton

Sarah shares her journey from journalist to corporate communicator, explaining how her experience working with an association led her to establish her own agency.

In this episode, Amelia Hodge, CEO of the Australian Property Institute (API), and Sheila Kushe, GM of Corporate Affairs, share how they’re designing innovative, future-ready solutions that support both members and the broader industry.

Steffi shares the story behind this success, starting with Change Management Institute being named Small Association of the Year in 2023, followed by their 2024 win for External Campaign of the Year.

In this episode, Katherine Raskob, CEO of the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA), reveals how fundraising isn’t just about collecting donations—it’s about building trust, creating impact, and driving meaningful progress.

In this episode of the Association Hub Podcast, Lindsay Hermes, CEO of the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance, shares how ASSA grew from an idea to a thriving organisation, securing an $8.1M government grant.

Join Angela Shelton, Olena Lima, and special guest Belinda Moore as they dive into the Associations Evolve Journal, exploring the trends that will define the association world in 2025.

In this episode, Stephen Durkin and Melissa Holdsworth, proud recipients of the Association of the Year Award, unveil how they transformed a 130-year-old organisation into a dynamic, forward-thinking association.

Drawing from her extensive background in government relations, Elaine shares a practical framework designed to help associations set realistic goals, tailor their messages, and establish meaningful relationships with key stakeholders.

In this episode, Luke Achterstraat, CEO of COSBOA, shares how the power of collaboration amplifies the voices of small business owners who form the backbone of the Australian economy.