Family Business Association (AU)

The next generation is now.    Join sisters Belinda Lyone and Amie Lyone at the Family Business Conference: Asia-Pacific in Hobart from 19-22 May 2026. Having worked together for the last 20 years, Belinda and Amie will share an honest reflection on the challenges and strengths of running a family business , including carrying the business forward through grief, making decisions side by side, and driving growth without losing what matters. Throughout this time, they have embraced professional development, succession planning and learning to lead together, proving that the next generation is taking charge today. Learn more about their session: https://bit.ly/4ddke3Q Register for the family business event of the year in Hobart from 19–22 May 2026: https://bit.ly/4oRsifi ⠀ ⠀ Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Pronto Software and Citation Group 🇦🇺 ⠀ #fbc26 #nextisnow #familybusiness #conference #asiapacific #hobart #australia #newzealand #community #learning #fba

Members of our Accredited Advisor community recently joined Dr Dennis Jaffe for his Advisor Masterclass series, Bridging the Succession Transition Gap. During his time in Australia, Dennis guided participants through five key steps to help family businesses move from intention to implementation when navigating the transition of current family business leaders and owners. He also shared the core ideas from his upcoming working paper, The Journey to Family Enterprise Succession: Five Steps from Intention to Action. Thank you to Dennis Jaffe and Associate Professor Chris Graves for sharing your insights and expertise with our Accredited Advisor community. #familybusiness #fba #accreditedadvisor #advisormasterclass #masterclass

If you’re a family business visiting Agfest this week in Tasmania, come and visit us at the ANZ & FBA marquee, at Site 506, 5th Avenue.    Our Membership Manager, Rebecca Meyer would love to meet you, whether you’re thinking about succession, involving the next generation, business growth or connecting with other family businesses.   Thank you to our National Banking Partners, ANZ and to Kriston Schalken

- What's On at FBA in May- Check out what’s happening near you this month. Join us for the biggest event on our calendar for the year, the Family Business Conference: Asia-Pacific! Plus, we still have all your favourite networking events for May, Advisor Connects, Coffee Connects, and workshops. Scroll through the tiles below to see what’s coming up and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3uPa4Em We look forward to seeing you there! Want to plan ahead? Explore the full 2026 events calendar: https://bit.ly/48t6Zdc #familybusines #fba #events #conference #after5 #networking

We love nothing more than bringing people together in the family business community!   So happy that we could help Danika and Mona connect to chat all things storytelling.   This is what FBA is all about and why our community is so special. #fba #familybusiness #community Big Stories Little Films Writing Your Life Danika Armytage Mona Saade

- What's On at FBA in April - Check out what’s happening near you this month. We have all your usual favourites for April, including After 5 Connects, Meet the Owners, Advisor Connects, Coffee Connects, workshops and so much more. Scroll through the tiles below to see what’s coming up and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3uPa4Em We look forward to seeing you there! Want to plan ahead? Explore the full 2026 events calendar: https://bit.ly/48t6Zdc #fba #familybusiness #calendar #events #fbacalendar #advisorevents #memberevents #aprilevents

An interesting read and a very important topic for family businesses. Our SA State Partner, ADLV Law has written a helpful article on testamentary trusts. Planning ahead is not just about protecting assets, it is also about protecting relationships, continuity and the legacy behind the business.   Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gM3WJEhS

- Final speaker announcement -⠀ Your full program is here with the announcement of your Thursday Closing Keynote, Kate Ceberano! Australian icon, jazz chanteuse, pop singer, actress, TV personality and author. Kate will take us through her four-decade career and how collaborating with family has shaped her as an artist. From performing alongside her brother Phil, to building a production partnership and independent label with husband Lee Rogers, and now supporting her daughter's emerging career. 11 platinum and 8 gold albums, 11 Top 10 albums, 15 Top 40 singles, countless awards and thousands of live performances, Kate has inspired many over the years as she has forged a unique presence among the true legends of Australian music. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4syC33k Don’t miss your chance to hear from Kate at the Family Business Conference: Asia-Pacific in Hobart, 19 - 22 May and remember to book your spot before 27 March to make the most of Early Bird pricing: https://bit.ly/4oRsifi Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Pronto Software and Citation Group 🇦🇺 #fba #fbc26 #nextisnow #conferencespeaker #hobart #conferenceannouncement #familybusiness #conference #earlybird #asiapacific #australia #newzealand #community #learning

Technical Resources is an engineering and technical recruitment consultancy that has supported the Perth business community since 1990. Proudly independent, they have grown alongside the resources sector with a simple and enduring promise: People First. Their greatest success has been the lasting impact they’ve created over 35+ years through “enduring careers, trusted client partnerships and a reputation for delivery.” Since joining FBA, the team has valued connecting with a community that understands both the realities and privileges of building a business with family. ⠀ Learn more about Technical Resources and read their advice for other family businesses: https://bit.ly/4l9kGDU #fba #familybusiness #meetourmember #technicalresources #nextgeneration #succession #wa

Getting to the 2026 Family Business Conference: Asia-Pacific in Hobart just got easier with our exclusive partnership with Qantas. Access special rates on selected flights for all registered delegates who are travelling to the event in Hobart from within Australia and internationally. Once you register for the conference, you'll receive a special access code to book your flights. If you've already registered, no problem at all. Just reach out to our team. We can't wait to see you in Hobart on 19 - 22 May 2026, arriving on the iconic flying kangaroo. Register now and unlock access to exclusive flight savings: https://lnkd.in/gu_pyiM2 Thank you to our Airline Sponsor: Qantas Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Pronto Software and  Citation Group 🇦🇺 #fbc26 #nextisnow #familybusiness #conference #earlybird #asiapacific #hobart #australia #newzealand #community #learning #fba #familybusiness #qantas