Is your board ready to govern AI?
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
ICDA training lead Nina Laitala examines the governance issues facing Australian not-for-profits.
Technology
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Articles
AI tool proves it’s a carer’s buddy
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
An AI assistant designed with input from the frontline care workers who use it is saving staff…
NFPs’ greatest tech advantage is being human
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
The not-for-profit sector's greatest asset in the age of artificial intelligence is its ability to…
The chatbot that’s changing the way Australians seek drug info
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
Australia’s leading drug and alcohol information provider has used AI to transform the way it…
Most board directors are using AI in a policy vacuum, survey finds
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
A survey of directors across hundreds of boards in Australia and New Zealand and beyond has found…
Want a hand rolling out your AI efforts? Help is here
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
A detailed guide to help not-for-profits roll out artificial intelligence pilots is flying off the…
Change leaders push for inclusive AI
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
A leading gender equity lobby comprising hundreds of Australia’s top CEOs and board members has…
Why successful AI adoption in not-for-profits requires both leaders and implementers
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation into day-to-day operations across…
Seeing the person: human leadership in a fractured and tech-driven world
Posted on 09 Jun 2026
Keynote delivered by ACOSS president and CEO of Sacred Heart Mission Hang Vo at the 2026…
‘NFP Digital Futures’ to build sector-wide technical innovation and delivery
Posted on 01 Jun 2026
A landmark multimillion-dollar sector-led national initiative to build the digital capabilities of…
Three ways to boost your data capability
Posted on 14 May 2026
Our Community’s data science team continues to look for better ways for not-for-profits to use…
‘Accidental’ IT expert builds chatbot to fight youth homelessness
Posted on 21 May 2025
Lenka Brazda, a youth team leader at Wombat Housing Support Services in North Melbourne, has been…
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IT help - free, discounted, donated
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Preparing a technology plan for your organisation
Many community groups spend hours, days and weeks preparing a strategic plan, fundraising plan,…
Tech tools for not-for-profits working from home
Do you find yourself suddenly working from home, but struggling to get on top of all the tech you…
Top treasurers’ tips for turbulent times
Australia’s best community treasurers come from a range of not-for-profits and every corner of the…
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Acceptable Use of Electronic Media Policy
Community organisations rely heavily on electronic media for daily operations. This includes email,…
Cyber Security Policy
Keeping up cybersecurity is essential for protecting your organisation’s data. Without the proper…
Data Retention and Destruction Policy
Hybrid work is now locked in as the standard for Australians, with a global study suggesting that…
Email Retention and Archiving Policy
The rise to predominance of electronic communication mandates electronic message management systems…
Hybrid Work Policy
Hybrid work is now locked in as the standard for Australians, with a global study suggesting that…
Social Media Policy
This Social Media Policy outlines expectations of Workers when using social media or making public…