The National Community Foundations Forum returns in 2026 under the theme 'Meeting The Moment'.
This year’s Forum brings the field together to connect, learn and step forward with purpose. In a world shaped by profound shifts - from climate transition and changing energy systems to rising inequality and pressures on social cohesion - community foundations have a distinctive role to play in grounding responses in local knowledge and community leadership. Following the historic achievement of DGR reform, the focus will be on what it means to meet the moment - equipping foundations with the tools, relationships and clarity they need now, wherever they are on their journey.
Through tailored learning pathways, practical skill-building, strategic dialogue and collective sense-making, the Forum is designed to strengthen both individual foundations and shared momentum as a network. Join Community Foundations Australia to deepen relationships, spark new collaborations and leave energised to help realise community-led change toward a bright, fair and sustainable future.
Event Details:
The National Forum will run from Sunday 17 May 2026 5:00 PM to Tuesday 19 May 2026 4:00 PM.
There will be optional peer gatherings and side events on Sunday 17th between 9am and 4pm - while these are yet to be co-designed and confirmed, please factor this into your travel timing if of interest.
Venue address: The Abbotsford Convent is located at 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067.
