AFCA regularly attends events and speaking engagements to connect with a range of stakeholder groups. These include events for community engagement, our biannual Member Forum, and other industry events. 

Find our upcoming events below. 

Community engagement events

If you would like the AFCA team to attend or speak at your event, please contact community@afca.org.au.  

May

When: Tuesday 7 May, 10am-12pm
Where: Mullewa Town Hall, 8 Jose Street, Mullewa WA 6630

Ombudsman Western Australia is hosting a free drop-in session for consumers with complaints about a government agency, local government, electricity, gas or water provider, financial firm, health service provider, unlawful discrimination, housing, scams and more.
Contact Ombudsman WA for more information.

There will be ombudsman services across these different industries to speak to consumers about their complaints. AFCA will be there to explain how we can help with unresolved financial complaints.
When: Tuesday 7 May, 3.30pm-5pm
Where: Queen Elizabeth II Community Centre, 88 Durlacher Street, Geraldton WA 6530

Ombudsman Western Australia is hosting a free drop-in session for consumers with complaints about a government agency, local government, electricity, gas or water provider, financial firm, health service provider, unlawful discrimination, housing, scams and more.
Contact Ombudsman WA for more information.

There will be ombudsman services across these different industries to speak to consumers about their complaints. AFCA will be there to explain how we can help with unresolved financial complaints.
When: Wednesday 8 May, 12.30pm-2.30pm
Where: Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community Aboriginal Corporation, Eastward Road, Geraldton WA 6530

Ombudsman Western Australia is hosting a free information session for Aboriginal Elders and community and service providers in Bundiyarra.
Contact Ombudsman WA for more information.

AFCA will be there to explain how we can help with unresolved financial complaints.
When: Wednesday 8 May, 3pm-4.30pm
Where: Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community Aboriginal Corporation, Eastward Road, Geraldton WA 6530

Ombudsman Western Australia is hosting a free drop-in session for consumers with complaints about a government agency, local government, electricity, gas or water provider, financial firm, health service provider, unlawful discrimination, housing, scams and more.
Contact Ombudsman WA for more information.

There will be ombudsman services across these different industries to speak to consumers about their complaints. AFCA will be there to explain how we can help with unresolved financial complaints.
When: Monday 13 to Friday 17 May
Where: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth WA 6000

The Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) Conference, held over two days in May every year, brings together stakeholders from industry, government, financial services and the financial counselling sector to share information, experiences and ideas and to celebrate achievements.
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The conference also provides training and development opportunities for financial counsellors and avenues to build positive working relationships with industry to better support people experiencing financial stress.
When: Thursday 23 May, 4:30pm–6:00pm
Where: Hawthorn Arts Centre, Level 1/360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122

Dr Monique Ryan MP is hosting a town hall and ‘Bring Your Bill’ drop-in session, where Kooyong locals can discuss their bills with banking, energy and water services.
Find out more

AFCA will be there to explain how we can help to resolve complaints about a financial firm.
When: Friday 24 May, 11am
Where: Online via zoom

AFCA is teaming up with the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) and the ACCC’s National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) to talk about scams and how to stay safe online.
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This free webinar is a registered Law Week event and is for individual and organisations who may support people impacted by scams.

June

When: Saturday 1 June, 9am-2pm
Where: Cabramatta Freedom Plaza, 1A Dutton Lane, Cabramatta NSW 2166

The Vietnamese Australian Lawyers’ Association and Legal Aid NSW are hosting a free legal fair to inform South West Sydney locals about the legal services available to them.
When: Wednesday 5 June, 9.30am-3pm
Where: Liverpool Catholic Club Function Centre, 424-458 Hoxton Park Road, Liverpool NSW 2171

The Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) is hosting a free forum for community workers focusing on building resilience while facing a cost-of-living crisis.
When: Friday 7 to Saturday 8 June, 9am-3pm
Where: Coomera Indoor Sports Centre, 35 Beattie Road, Coomera QLD 4209

AFCA is proud to host a stall at this free event and our team is looking forward to connecting with attendees.
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The Gold Coast Disability Expo brings together a wide range of products and services to help people with disabilities live their best lives, including government and advocacy organisations, financial and legal services, education, training and employment and more!
When: Saturday 29 June, 10am-2pm
Where: CDU Stadium, Sitzler Netball Centre, 235 Abala Road, Marrara, NT 0810

The COTA NT Seniors Expo in Darwin is a vibrant annual event, bringing people together to foster community connections, help conversations happen and celebrate the contribution that seniors continue to make to the Northern Territory.
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Attendees can enjoy free morning tea and BBQ, live music, information stalls, performances and demonstrations.

AFCA is proud to host a stall at this free event and our team is looking forward to being back on Larrakia Country.

July

When: Tuesday 2 July, 11am-3pm
Where: Arthur Wren Hall, 16-20 Stuart Avenue, Hampton Park VIC 3976

South East Community Links is hosting a free community event for locals to bring their bills and meet experts from the water, power and services sectors.
Find out more

Attendees will receive free, confidential advice about bills, fines, tenancy, utility relief grants, concessions and much more.
When: Wednesday 31 July to Thursday 1 August
Where: Copper Coast Sport & Leisure Centre, 1 Doswell Terrace, Kadina SA 5554

The AFCA team will be attending Seniors Day at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Find out more

Catalyst Foundation is hosting a free expo to showcase innovative solutions, resources and services relating to disability, ageing and lifestyle support tailored to the local community.

Member events 

The most recent AFCA Member Forum was held on 26 and 27 March 2024. Find recordings of the sessions here.

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