Events & Webinars - Australian International Development Network

AIDN promotes more and better giving to overseas communities using several pathways, one of which are our live events.
These events educate potential donors on the needs and issues of communities in low-income or developing countries.
At the same time, we profile people and organisations that provide support to people living in these communities.
Most importantly, AIDN provides an avenue for direct tax-deductible donations by Australian donors.

Events in partnership with The Funding Network
AIDN is proud to partner with The Funding Network to deliver an annual fundraising event, in either Melbourne or Sydney, where we showcase and raise funds for organisations working to benefit communities in developing countries.

Keep an eye on our newsletter for application dates, event dates and information.

2021 Smiling Hearts, Indigo Foundation, and Forget Me Not.
2022 The Cova Project, Classroom of Hope, and Aminatta Maternal Foundation.
2023 Bright Futures Child Aid & Development Fund Australia, Cambodian Rural Students Trust, and Grass Skirt Project.

Live Fundraising Events
AIDN partners with members in our network to host fundraising events for international NGOs who provide communities in developing countries.

June 2023: In partnership with the Igniting Change Foundation and Rotary Australia Worldwide Overseas Service shed light on the work of the Dame Graca Machel Trust to support their work with women and girls Mozambique and South Africa.
October 2023: In partnership with the C4 Consortium from Sydney University, the Daffodil Centre, and the Minderoo Foundation, to raise funds to eliminate cervical cancer in Timor Leste.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday 25 March 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Global Development Leadership Series

Held on the eve of the Impact Investment Summit in Sydney, this session will bring together key voices from across the global development ecosystem to tackle the question:

How can the DFAT's NGO Accelerator Fund and philanthropy help address the evolving funding needs in international development?

Proudly hosted by AIDN and ACFID, with support from NGO Recruitment.

Tuesday 25 March 11:30AM - 12:30PM (AEDT)

The Changing Face of Global Aid

Currently, the need for international aid has tripled, while most leading aid countries are reducing their contributions. This is putting the lives of the world's most vulnerable at risk. Join us for an online webinar hosted by Philanthropy Australia and AIDN, where we will discuss the impact of this emerging crisis with leading experts from the humanitarian sector.

Featuring Speakers:

Daniel Wordsworth - CEO of World Vision Australia

Susan Biggs - Acting CEO of Adara Development

Walter Kerr - CoExecutive Director of Unlock Aid

March 21 (Sydney) and March 27 (Melbourne)

Impact Leaders Roundtable

It’s our pleasure to invite you to join the Impact Leaders Roundtable hosted by i=Change on March 21 (Sydney) and March 27 (Melbourne). This will be an important closed-room conversation amongst a globally-minded group of philanthropists, impact investors, NGOs and social impact organisations. Roundtables will highlight:

The critical role of philanthropy & impact investing - focused on Asia Pacific.
Leadership & impact - why now especially, & why women & girls’ empowerment.
A window into best practice development in complex, low-resource settings.
Opportunities for action. Hear from featured NGOs and details of i=Change’s 2nd capital raise as an impact investment.

This event is designed for donors and impact investors. Please reach out to us if you would like further details to join.

Previous Sessions

19 March 2025

Better Giving Framework #1

Co-hosted by Hannah McNicol and Mark Cubit, with guests Evelyn Omala, Clay O’Brien, Professor Stephen Howes and Doris King.

13 October 2023

Climate Resilience in the Pacific and Timor-Leste

Hosted by AIDN Advisory Committee member, Claire Hanratty with guests Tim Gill (Australia Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) and Ariane Gauchat (Business Partnerships Platform).

19 June 2023

In Conversation with Dame Graça Machel

In Conversation with Dame Graça Machel was co-hosted by Rotary International, Igniting Change, the Australian International Development Network and The DAK Foundation.

30 March 2023

Inclusive Impact Investing

In this webinar we bring together a range of impact investing experts and advocate for a more inclusive impact investing ecosystem.

8 March 2023

Transformational Tech: innovation for women’s health globally

Featuring Deborah Bateson, Whitney Chinogwenya from MSI Reproductive Choices, Daphne Ngunjiri from Access Afya and Marnie Rickards from The DAK Foundation.

10 February 2023

Emergency Briefing: Türkiye-Syria Earthquake

AIDN and Emergency Action Alliance hosted an emergency briefing on the devastating situation that saw a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Türkiye and neighbouring Syria.

27 September 2022

One Year On: A update on the situation in Afghanistan

Hosted by AIDN Advisory Committee member, Anna Demant (AIDN Advisory Committee), this webinar featured Samantha Mort (UNICEF Afghanistan) and Najeeba Wazefedost (Asia Pacific Network of Refugees).

20 September 2022

Bringing together philanthropy and investment capital to further social good

This webinar provides an opportunity to hear from practitioners breaking down barriers to development investment through vehicles designed to mobilise and aggregate private donor and investment capital.

27 April 2022

Part 3: The Compelling Case for Global Giving

In the third and final session of this series, hear from international donors on what they look for when funding projects and meet three organisations who showcase how impactful and effective international development is.