Join our Family Business Community
FBA is dedicated to helping family businesses continue to grow and thrive. We support members with a suite of family business specific education and events, our Forum Group Program, sector advocacy, a community of peers, member-only discounts, and access to Accredited Advisors.
There is something truly special about the FBA community, where like-minded peers come together, creating a supportive and trusting environment for one another.
Harness the knowledge and experience of a community that truly understands what it means to be in family business.
Join us at your Family Business State Insights Conference
Taking place across Australia and New Zealand, these dynamic half-day events bring together local family business communities to network, learn and have fun!
Each state's program features high calibre speakers and a keynote presentation tailored to the unique needs of family businesses, covering a wide range of topics like avoiding insolvency, leadership, workplace culture, succession planning, and more.
Submissions now open for the Family Business Excellence Awards
We invite you to submit your entry for our Individual Categories – Accredited Advisor of the Year Awards, Emerging Leader in Family Business Award and Leading Woman in Family Business Award.
Be recognised and celebrated for your achievements in family business.
Submissions for the Individual Award Categories close 31 October 2024.
Join FBA’s Forum Group Program
Harness the knowledge of a community that truly understands what it means to be in family business.
Led by a professional facilitator, Forum Groups offer a supportive and confidential space to seek counsel, and collectively share and learn from others’ perspectives and experiences to drive positive change in your family business.
Advisor Connect
Join your fellow advisors at the upcoming Advisor Connect meeting to learn from each and build a network that is required as trusted advisors to the unique Family Business sector.
Supporting families in business for over 25 years
As the peak body for family businesses in Australia and New Zealand, Family Business Association provides tailored education programs, networking opportunities and invaluable resources for its members.
members across multiple countries and over 2,500 organisations
of consumers trust family owned businesses more than corporate competitors
of the workforce is employed by a family business
How we help family businesses
SA/NT Advisor Connect - Oct 2024
Hood Sweeney - 11/16 South Tce, Adelaide SA 5000This is an opportunity for advisors and other professionals across multiple disciplines to learn from each other, understand each other’s expertise and build a network that is required as trusted advisors to the unique Family Business sector.
Family Business Insights - State Conference NSW/ACT 2024
Australian Turf Club, Level 3, JR Fleming Stand, Directors Room, Rosehill Gardens, James Ruse Dr, Rosehill, NSW, 2142
NSW/ACT Advisor Connect Meeting Parramatta - Oct 2024
5/3 Horwood Place, Parramatta 2150/Hybrid via ZoomThis is an opportunity for advisors and other professionals across multiple disciplines to learn from each other, understand each other’s expertise and build a network that is required as trusted advisors to the unique Family Business sector. Please note the event time is set in AEDT and adjust accordingly for your local time zone if you wish to attend this event via video.
Workshops for a Solid Foundation (Legal Considerations in Family Business) - Oct 2024
Meeting Room 1, Level 21, 91 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000As a member of a family business with a material impact on the direction and strategy of the business, it is important you know your role and meet your legal responsibilities, as you may be as liable as any director on the board. This workshop aims to enable small and family business owners to grasp fundamental knowledge and capability in areas relating to legal aspects of participation in a family business, critical to carrying out their roles and obligations as office holders and business owners.
Meet Our Member: Youngman Richardson
Youngman Richardson is a New Zealand company that has been serving the construction, hire and agricultural industries for over 40 years. Deeply rooted in family values and a proud history that began with a friendship, today, their legacy thrives with second, third, and fourth-generation family members working in various parts of the business. We had a chat with the team at Youngman Richardson to learn more about the business and the valuable insights they have for other family businesses.
VIC/TAS Family Business Insights Conference Recap
The Family Business Insights VIC/TAS State Conference was held in Melbourne at the Commons Collective on Friday 11 October. It was a fantastic event filled with keynote presentations and speakers discussing the leadership journey of a CEO in family business, avoiding insolvency in family business, how to manage family employees, and succession through the sale of the family business.
Meet Our Member: Workforce Success
Founded in 2019 by Mathew Micallef and his twin brother Jason, Workforce Success was established with the mission to connect people with opportunities that align with their skills, aspirations, and values. Driven by their unwavering passion and dedication, Workforce Success strives to stand out in the recruitment industry by creating symbiotic relationships between their clients and candidates so both parties can thrive. We spoke with Mathew Micallef to learn more about the family business, how their passion shapes their recruitment process, and the valuable insights they have for other family businesses.
Queensland Family Business Insights Conference Recap
The Family Business Insights QLD State Conference in Brisbane was held on Wednesday 2 October. It was a great afternoon of keynote presentations and speakers discussing challenging the status quo as an entrepreneur, avoiding insolvency in family businesses, the importance of self-care as leaders and effective governance for generational success.
If you play music in your business, you most likely need permission
As an owner of a business, it’s your responsibility to comply with all licensing requirements. Most businesses know they need a permission to serve alcohol but few realise permission is also needed to play music. OneMusic provides guidance around the the licensing for music and your obligation to it.
Meet Our Member: MetBridge
In the ever-evolving world of technology, few have navigated the changing tides with as much adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit as David and Mandy Stanbridge. Their journey, spanning over three decades, is a testament to them in the dynamic nature of the IT industry and the growing importance of cybersecurity in our digital age. We spoke with David and Mandy Stanbridge at MetBridge to learn more about their family business, their story of how it all started and how their business focus changed throughout the years.
New Zealand Family Business Insights Conference Recap
The Family Business Insights New Zealand Conference in Auckland was held on Wednesday 25 September. It was a great afternoon of keynote presentations and speakers discussing leadership, family values and company values, sustainability in family businesses and looking at business through an intergenerational lens.
Are you ready to reach your business potential?
We’ve been supporting families in business, helping them thrive and prosper through generations for over 22 years. Discover the benefits of joining Family Business Association today.