Happy National Family Business Day!
19 September is all about recognising and celebrating the vital role family-owned businesses play in our economy and communities.
Thank you to all the family businesses driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering a sense of community.
Are you in family business? FBA is dedicated to helping family businesses continue to grow and thrive. Find out more and join our family business community.
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.
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.
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.
Be Part Of Our Family
Welcome to the Family Business Association.
We support and empower family-owned businesses across all industries. You can access quality education, peer support, events and networking opportunities.
Joining us today will be a game-changing decision for you and your business.
Meet the Owners
Meet the Owners gives FBA members an opportunity to gain insight into the running of a successful 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
Governance and Directorship for Family Business Course - Online - Sep 2024
Online via ZoomThis course will enable you to understand Family, Business and Shareholder governance, your duties as a director, and how to implement appropriate structures to meet your family’s needs. *Please note the session time is set in AEST for the first three sessions and AEDT for the remaining sessions. Please adjust accordingly for your local time zone.
WA Advisor Connect Meeting - Sep 2024
KPMG - 235 St George's Terrace, Perth WA 6000This 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 Family Business Coffee Connect - Sep 2024
The Boatshed Restaurant (cafe), 1L Coode St, South Perth WA 6151Join me at our next coffee connect in September at The Boatshed Restaurant.
Workshops for a Solid Foundation (Succession in Family Business) - Sep 2024
Meeting Room 1, Level 21, 91 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000Succession is one of the greatest challenges associated with running a family business. Every family business needs to start planning for their future leadership. Whatever your planning horizon is to transitioning your business, now is the time to start having the conversation.
Workshops for a Solid Foundation (Succession in Family Business) - Online - Sep 2024
Online ACDTSuccession is one of the greatest challenges associated with running a family business. Every family business needs to start planning for their future leadership. Whatever your planning horizon is to transitioning your business, now is the time to start having the conversation.
NSW/ACT Advisor Connect Meeting Parramatta - Sep 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 AEST and adjust accordingly for your local time zone if you wish to attend this event via video.
Meet our Member: Urban Partners NZ
Connecting people and property for more than 50 years, Urban Partners, a 2nd generation family business in New Zealand, has built a reputation in commercial property development and investment. They specialise in investing in properties with hidden potential not easily recognised by others and developing them over time. We spoke with the team at Urban Partners to learn more about the family business, its growth and developments over the years and the next generation now leading the company.
Hear from Brent Hutchinson from Don Kyatt Group on 3AW Australia Overnight with Tony McManus
Family Business Association (FBA) is proud to be promoting Australian Family Businesses through a fortnightly segment on 3AW and 5AA Australia Overnight with Tony McManus. On 28 August 2024, Brent Hutchinson from Don Kyatt Group joined Tony McManus to discuss their family business, their brand Terrain Tamer and their exciting expansion internationally.
Forum Group celebrates 20 years together!
Our Forum Group Program has been a cornerstone of FBA for 25 years, fostering a community where like-minded peers come together for collective learning, growth and support. Forum Group 3 recently celebrated 20 years together at a special retreat in Noosa, Queensland.
Meet Our Member: The Calile Hotel - Malouf Family
In the heart of Brisbane's James Street precinct, a new gem has emerged: The Calile Hotel. This luxurious destination isn't just another boutique hotel; it is the latest chapter in the enduring legacy of the Malouf family, a family whose name has been synonymous with ambition, elegance, and a deep commitment to the community for over a century. We spoke with the Malouf Family to learn more about their family business and their history.
Why Family Business Matters? A Celebration of Boccaccio Cellars & Hoddles Creek Estate
KPMG and Family Business Association (FBA) work together to support family businesses across our nation. Family Businesses are the backbone of Australia's economy and make a significant broader contribution to the communities in which they operate.
Showcase your brand to the family business community
Join us as a valued sponsor for our 2025 Family Business Conference, an event dedicated to fostering growth and collaboration within the dynamic landscape of family-owned enterprises.
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.