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Family Business Conference 2025: Asia-Pacific

Join us for the family business event of the year and the only conference dedicated to family businesses in the Southern Hemisphere! Now in its 25th year, we are coming to Sydney for the very first time at the Western Sydney Conference Centre, from 20 – 23 May 2025.

We have an incredible line-up of local and global experts, each providing valuable insights with a family business lens, and we are bringing back all your favourites — from the Longest Lunch and Family Business Excellence Awards Dinner to Family Business Site Visits!

Make the most of our Early Bird Pricing before 31 Mar.

Family Business Conference 2025: Asia-Pacific

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 our Family Business Community

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.

Join FBA’s Forum Group Program

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.

Advisor Connect
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Supporting families in business to grow and thrive for over 25 years

As the peak body for family businesses in Australia and New Zealand, we support members through family business specific education and events, our Forum Group Program, a community of like-minded peers, member-only discounts, and access to accredited advisors who understand the unique experience of family businesses.

2,200

members from small, medium, and large organisations across 44 industries.

70%

of all businesses are family-owned businesses

50%

of the workforce is employed by a family business

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QLD Advisor Connect Meeting - Feb 2025

Sparke Helmore Lawyers - Level 23/240 Queen Street, Brisbane / Hybrid via Webex

This 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.

NSW CBD Advisor Connect Meeting - Feb 2025

Swaab - Level 4/20 Hunter St, Sydney NSW 2000

This 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.

NSW After 5 Connect - Feb 2025

Bungalow 8 - King Street Wharf, 3 Lime St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Join us for After 5 Connect—a perfect chance to unwind and mingle with fellow FBA members in a relaxed social setting. Whether you're here to network or simply enjoy great conversations, this is your opportunity to build connections and catch up with the FBA community. Drinks are available at bar prices.

VIC/TAS Advisor Connect Meeting - Feb 2025

KPMG Offices – Level 36, Tower Two Collins Square, 727 Collins Street, Docklands / Hybrid via Zoom

This 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.

SA/NT Advisor Connect Meeting - Feb 2025

ANZ Business Centre Adelaide - 18/83 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000 / Hybrid via Zoom

This 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.

WA Advisor Connect Meeting - Feb 2025

Grant Thornton - Central Park, Level 43, 152-158 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA 6000 / Hybrid via Zoom

This 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.

Meet Our Member: Promoworks

Introducing Promoworks, where creativity meets passion! Owned and operated by Craig and Brenda Oglesby, Promoworks is your go-to company for innovative promotional solutions and professional photography services. With over 17 years of experience in photography, Brenda brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for detail to every project. We spoke with Brenda to learn more about the family business, their passion and their advice for other family businesses.

Meet Our Member: Sunrise2Sunrise

Dynamic NDIS provider, Sunrise2Sunrise were the winners of the 2024/25 Established Family Business Award for Victoria and Tasmania. The award was accepted by Ravi Bhatt alongside his wife, Krishna Sevak and their two children, Rhythm Bhatt (11 years) and Jaynil Bhatt (9 years old). Ravi and Krishna sat down with us to share more about the success story of Sunrise2Sunrise since its inception in 2018. The business has grown exponentially since, but the family has never wavered from its dedication to reducing inequality and improving lives in communities they support.

Meet Our Member: Charlesworth Nuts

For 90 years across 4 generations, Charlesworth Nuts has been proudly making and selling fresh nuts, fruits and chocolates in Australia. What began in 1934 as a small nut stall in the Adelaide Central Market has now grown into a family business with 11 retail stores and a warehouse factory. More than ever, they remain absolutely passionate about the quality and freshness of their products. We had a chat with Brett Charlesworth to learn more about their family business, the rich history behind the business, and how they continue to expand their business across Australia every day.

James Morrison and Natasha Fox: Two Unmissable Sessions

Our 2025 Family Business Conference features a line-up of local and global experts, each bringing valuable insights on how to navigate change through a family business lens. We're thrilled to share the details of two of these sessions with you below.

Meet Our Member: Queensland Gaskets

Meet the winner of our Established Family Business Award 2024/25 for Queensland, Queensland Gaskets! Founded in 1953, Queensland Gaskets was established by Quentin Quarterman in a modest worker's cottage on Hope Street, South Brisbane. Recognising a growing need for industrial gaskets amidst the post-war industrial boom in South East Queensland, Quentin established the business with a commitment to quality and customer service – principles that have driven seven decades of growth and innovation. Today, Queensland Gaskets stands as a leading Australian manufacturer of high-quality gaskets, sealing materials and specialised applications supplying to a diverse range of industries, including defence, aerospace, mining, construction, rail, utilities and energy.

Do you have a digital estate plan?

Imagine waking up to find all your digital accounts and cloud-stored memories inaccessible. Now, picture your family or business facing this after you’re gone, struggling to piece together your digital life without guidance. This scenario is increasingly common, making digital estate planning essential. Proper management and transfer of your digital assets are crucial for your family's wellbeing and your business's continuity.

Meet Our Member: Quickmail

Founded in 1992 by Jean Paul Tedeschi, Quickmail is a family owned and operated Western Australian communications hub, offering services in fulfilment, distribution, mail and print. Together with their bespoke GetQuickmail.com software platform, Quickmail’s 3PL service stands as a robust fulfillment and distribution solution for e-commerce and other businesses. We spoke with the team at Quickmail to learn more about the family business, how they adapt to the changing market demands and their advice for other family businesses.

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Are you ready to reach your business potential?

We’ve been supporting families in business, helping them thrive and prosper through generations for over 25 years. Discover the benefits of joining Family Business Association today.

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