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.
Family Business Conference 2026: Asia-Pacific
Join us for the family business event of the year in Hobart, 19 - 22 May 2026 at the only conference dedicated to family businesses in the Southern Hemisphere!
We have a jam-packed program, including Family Business Site Visits, Masterclasses, your favourite social events, and a line-up of global and local experts, and family businesses ready to share their story with you.
Every moment is designed to support you to build networks, take home tangible learnings and be a part of a community who truly understand what it means to be in family business.
Access Super Early Bird Pricing until 7 January!
Everything your FBA membership has to offer
Plan your year with the 2026 calendar of events, education and programs, and explore everything your FBA membership has to offer.
Register your spot at our Conferences and upcoming networking events, such as Meet the Owner, Coffee Connect, After 5, the ANZ-hosted Economic Outlook Breakfast and Celebrate. Upskill with tailored family business short courses offered in-person, online and on-demand, focused on key topics such as succession planning, governance and family business dynamics. Learn more about our Forum Group Program or consider our 2-year Emerging Leaders Forum Group Program. And so much more...
Join FBA’s Forum Group Program
Finding the right people to support you through the unique proposition of working with family is extremely important to address day-to-day operations and the long term wellbeing of your business. FBA's Forum Group Program offers confidential strategic guidance and a professional community that understands the nuanced and complex dynamic of family business, supporting your growth and achieving family goals.
Led by an independent facilitator, Forum Groups offer a supportive and confidential space to navigate challenges, take control of the narrative, raise tough issues, talk through succession solutions, ownership strategies and gain peer perspective to celebrate successes.
Come along to Advisor Connect
As a trusted advisor to family businesses, you understand the complexities and nuances of this unique sector. Advisor Connect events are designed to enhance your knowledge, broaden your professional network and create opportunities for collaboration.
Each session features a key topic and an expert speaker, equipping you with practical insights to support family businesses through growth, transitions, succession and more. These events also foster connections with fellow advisors across disciplines, helping you deepen your understanding of their expertise and uncover collaborative opportunities.
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.
members from small, medium, and large organisations across 44 industries.
of all businesses are family-owned businesses
of the workforce is employed by a family business
How we help family businesses
Economic Outlook Breakfast - QLD
Waters Edge Weddings & Events at Portside, level 2/39 Hercules St, Hamilton QLD 4007An opportunity for Families and Advisors to connect and hear insights on the Economy and Property Market in a welcoming, supportive and collaborative environment.
FBA Annual General Meeting 2025: A Year of Growth
Family Business Association (FBA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, at 4:30pm AEDT. The meeting welcomed both in-person and online attendees, with a quorum present to reflect on the last year, review financial performance, appoint new directors to the Board and attend to any additional business.
Government’s superannuation changes a major win for small and family business
A joint statement by Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and Family Business Association (FBA) on the changes to the proposed tax on unrealised gains and the revised Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions policy.
Interview: Foundations for success navigating business and family
Catherine Sayer, FBA CEO sat down with Family Business Accredited Advisors, Matthew Bartemucci, Hood Sweeney and Annette Bonnett, Rubix Advisory for a discussion on the foundations for success when navigating family business in this Government for South Australia Small Business Talks segment.
2025 Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Family Business Australia Limited (FBA) will be held on Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 4:30pm (AEDT). This is your source of information, including key documents, notice of meeting, zoom links and RSVP form.
Australian family businesses outperform global peers - call for government ministers in all states and territories
On National Family Business Day we are asking for the family business sector to be represented in Federal and state governments – Queensland and South Australia are already leading the way and driving momentum with a dedicated minister for family business. It’s time the rest of Australia caught up and support family businesses at the government level.
Catherine Sayer, FBA CEO on Ben Fordham Breakfast show on 2GB Sydney
Family Business Association (FBA) is proud to be promoting National Family Business Day on 2GB with Ben Fordham, discussing the importance of the sector, the need for a seat at the table and highlighting great family business stories.
Catherine Sayer, FBA CEO on Sofie Formica Afternoon show on 4BC Brisbane
In celebration of National Family Business Day, Catherine Sayer, FBA CEO, joined Sofie Formica to discuss all things family business and emphasising the need for dedicated family business ministers in state and federal government.
In the family: Canterbury Today
Family Business Association's NZ Country Manager, Nicole Pluck, speaks to Canterbury Today Magazine about the importance of family businesses to the New Zealand economy and social fabric, discussing communication, succession planning, governance structures and more.
Meet our Melbourne Emerging Leaders Forum Group
We had our first Emerging Leaders Forum Group in Melbourne in August. The group bonded, spoke about their passions and heard an inspiring talk from Angus Kennard before heading off together to continue socialising.
Introducing our newest Accredited Advisors
Congratulations to our recent graduates of Family Business Association's Accredited Advisor Program!
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.