BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Financial Advice Association Australia - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://faaa.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Financial Advice Association Australia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20280401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20280930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261103T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260821T050544Z CREATED:20260821T045943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T050544Z UID:10000408-1793707200-1793725200@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Brisbane Metro Community 2026 Melbourne Cup Raceday DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\n \nFAAA Brisbane Metro Community\n2026 Melbourne Cup Raceday\n\n\n \n Tuesday 3 November 2026\n \n\n \n 12:00pm – 5:00pm\n \n\n \n Basement & Mezz\, The Warehouse\, 8 McLachlan Street\, Brisbane QLD\n \n\n \n Member registration\n \n \n Non member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nThe FAAA Brisbane Metro Community Committee invite you to join them for their annual Melbourne Cup Raceday Event\, on Tuesday 3 November at The Warehouse.  \nJoin us for a spectacular day of racing\, fashion and celebration! This event is a wonderful opportunity to dress up and network with fellow members\, colleagues\, clients and friends. Enjoy appetisers\, a two-course lunch and four-hour beverage package\, whilst watching the race on the big screen. \nThis event will see proceeds raised through fundraising activities on the day go towards the Future2 Foundation\, who provides grants to grassroots programs that strengthen financial wellbeing for Australians in need. \nAfter the success of our sell out 2025 event\, we are thrilled to bring you another unforgettable experience this year. Don’t miss out – book your tickets now!  \nWe look forward to seeing you there.  \nFAAA Brisbane Metro Community Committee \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nCost\nIndividual Member Registration – $165 incl. GST \nIndividual Non-member Registration – $175 incl. GST \nMember & Non-member Group of Ten (10) – $1\,600 incl. GST \nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-brisbane-metro-community-2026-melbourne-cup-raceday/ LOCATION:Basement & Mezz\, The Warehouse\, 8 McLachlan Street\, Brisbane QLD CATEGORIES:Brisbane Metro Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Melb-Cup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261105T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261105T130000 DTSTAMP:20261002T044723Z CREATED:20261002T044134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T044723Z UID:10000425-1793880000-1793883600@faaa.au SUMMARY:The future of retirement advice: Meeting the growing demand for aged care advice DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \nThe future of retirement advice: Meeting the growing demand for aged care advice\n \nThursday 5 November 2026 \n \n12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \nUp to 1 CPD hours available  \n \n Register now\n \nFor guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \nSession Overview\nAustralia’s ageing population\, growing client expectations and significant aged care reforms are creating new challenges and opportunities for financial advisers. As more retirees and their families seek guidance through later-life transitions\, aged care is increasingly becoming an integral part of the advice journey rather than a specialist niche. \nThis webinar explores the demographic trends driving demand for aged care advice and examines how the changing retirement landscape is reshaping adviser-client conversations. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the three phases of retirement\, including the frailty years\, and how these stages influence planning\, decision-making and client outcomes. \nThe session will also examine the practical implications of the new aged care rules and what they mean for advisers seeking to deliver value while meeting professional and ethical obligations. Through practical tips\, advisers will learn how to identify aged care needs\, initiate meaningful client conversations\, and develop advice processes that align with their business model. \nWhether you intend to provide aged care advice directly or utilise specialist support\, this webinar will provide practical strategies to become aged care ready and position your practice to meet growing client demand. \nMeet your speakers\n \nAssyat David \nDirector \nAssyat David is Co-Founder and Director of Aged Care Steps\, with over 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry. She is involved in the strategic direction and growth of the business\, focusing on helping advisers build sustainable aged care advice services and improve outcomes for older Australians and their families. She contributes to industry thinking in aged care advice and is known for translating complex policy\, technical\, and financial issues into clear\, practical guidance. \nAssyat has held senior executive roles across wealth management\, trustee services and funds management\, including Executive General Manager\, Financial Services at Trust Company. She has also held leadership and consulting roles with Challenger\, ING\, RetireInvest\, and Optimix\, and has served on several boards. \nAssyat’s academic qualifications include a Master of Applied Finance (Macquarie University)\, Bachelor of Commerce (University of New South Wales)\, Diploma of Financial Planning\, and Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance from FINSIA (Financial Services Institute of Australasia). URL:https://faaa.au/event/the-future-of-retirement-advice-meeting-the-growing-demand-for-aged-care-advice/ CATEGORIES:National,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pickleball-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261106T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261106T140000 DTSTAMP:20261006T225955Z CREATED:20260827T061926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T225955Z UID:10000410-1793966400-1793973600@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Sydney Metro Golf Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\nFAAA Sydney Metro\nGolf Networking Event\n\n\nFriday 6 November 2026\n\n12:00pm – 2:00pm\n\nMoore Park Golf Driving Range – Cnr Anzac Parade &\, Cleveland St\, Moore Park NSW 2021\n\n\nMember registration\n\n\nNon member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nJoin the FAAA Sydney Metro Committee for an afternoon of golf\, networking\, great food and friendly competition on Friday 6 November at the iconic Moore Park Golf Driving Range. \nWhether you’re a seasoned golfer or picking up a club for the first time\, this event promises plenty of laughs\, valuable connections and a little healthy rivalry. Gather your colleagues\, challenge fellow advisers and industry professionals\, and see who can claim bragging rights as the longest hitter or most accurate shot of the day! \nYour ticket includes food and unlimited beverages throughout the afternoon\, giving you plenty of time to unwind\, catch up with familiar faces and build new connections while enjoying the atmosphere at one of Sydney’s premier golfing venues. \nSo\, dust off your clubs\, bring your competitive spirit and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of networking on the range! \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nFAAA Sydney Metro Community Committee \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nCost\nCost: \nIndividual FAAA Member: $90 incl. GST \nMember Team of Four (4): $360 incl. GST \nIndividual Non-member: $110 incl. GST \nNon-member Team of Four (4): $440 incl. GST \nEvent Supporter: $2\,000 incl. GST – includes two (2) x teams of four (4) \nBay Supporter: $750 incl. GST – includes one (1) x team of four (4)  \nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-sydney-metro-golf-networking-event/ LOCATION:Moore Park Golf Driving Range – Cnr Anzac Parade &\, Cleveland St\, Moore Park CATEGORIES:Sydney Metro Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Moore-Park.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261112T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261112T130000 DTSTAMP:20261006T225706Z CREATED:20261006T224337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T225706Z UID:10000426-1794484800-1794488400@faaa.au SUMMARY:What drives productivity in advice? New benchmark research reveals the key drivers DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\nWhat drives productivity in advice? New benchmark research reveals the key drivers\n  \nThursday 12 November 2026 \n  \n12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n  \nUp to 1 CPD hours available  \n\nRegister now\n \nFor guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \nSession Overview\nProductivity is one of the biggest challenges\, and opportunities\, facing the advice profession. As technology and AI continue to evolve\, practices need a clearer understanding of what drives efficiency\, scalability and profitability\, and where productivity gains are most likely to be achieved. \nDrawing on new industry research measuring productivity across advice practices\, this study provides insights into where productivity gains are made an lost within advice practices\, highlighting the factors that influence efficiency and growth. \nAttendees will gain access to data-driven insight to help practices assess their own performance and identify opportunities for improvement. This webinar will also explore the role of technology\, workflow design\, operational processes and practice habits in supporting advisers to deliver high-quality advice more efficiently. \nBeyond productivity alone\, the findings highlight the drivers of profitability\, capacity and long-term business performance. The webinar will highlight practical strategies\, tools and innovations that are helping advice businesses streamline operations\, improve client outcomes and unlock greater value from their technology investments. \nMeet your speakers\n \nAndrew Inwood \nCEO\, CoreData \nAndrew Inwood is the founder and principal of CoreData and has more than 30 years’ experience in the Australian financial services industry. He started his career at Rothschild Australia Asset Management where he headed the marketing team\, before moving to AMP Investments where he spent more than a decade. During his time at AMP\, he was seconded to Virgin Direct in the UK to help establish the finance and investment arm of the group. \nAndrew returned to Australia to be marketing director of Wizard Home Loans. From Wizard he moved to Telstra where he spent three years as general manager of applications and hosted services\, before leaving to start CoreData. In the past 20 years\, CoreData has expanded out of Sydney to have offices in Perth\, London\, Boston and Manila. \nAndrew is the author of more than 50 pieces of significant research into clients and their behaviour and has a particular focus on the value of the client experience in financial services. He is a highly regarded speaker and has delivered keynote speeches in every Australian capital city\, London\, Edinburgh\, New York\, Tokyo\, Queenstown\, Monaco and Berlin. \nAndrew has served on a number of charity and sporting club boards and been a seed investor in and director of a number of start-up businesses\, particularly in the online sector\, a practice which he continues to this day. He has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney ASIA. \n \nGreg Hansen  \nStrategy Executive\, Hub24 \nGreg Hansen is Executive\, Group Strategy at HUB24 and is focused on the development of technology solutions to help advisers create capacity and reduce the cost of generating and implementing high quality advice. \nGreg has spent 30 years in the Australian financial services industry\, most recently partnering with Paul Rogan to start up Retirement Essentials. Prior to that he had roles in Strategy for Advice and Distribution businesses across Challenger\, ANZ\, and CFS. URL:https://faaa.au/event/what-drives-productivity-in-advice-new-benchmark-research-reveals-the-key-drivers/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/productivity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261113T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261113T090000 DTSTAMP:20260519T005056Z CREATED:20260518T021904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T005056Z UID:10000356-1794555000-1794560400@faaa.au SUMMARY:Start your day right: 2026 FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Coffee & Connect Event Series DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\n \nStart your day right: 2026 FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Coffee & Connect Event Series\n\n\n Friday 12 June\, Friday 28 August & Friday 13 November 2026\n \n\n 7:30am – 9:00am\n \n\n Canteen Social\, 1 Corporate Ct\, Bundall\, QLD 4217\n \n\n \n Member registration\n \n \n Non member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nJoin the FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Committee for a relaxed and welcoming Coffee & Connect series — designed to bring our local community together in an informal setting at Canteen Social\, Bundall.  \nThese sessions are a great opportunity to step away from your desk\, grab your morning coffee or breakfast\, and connect with fellow students\, advisers\, practitioners and support staff. \nWe’ll help spark conversation around topics that matter\, while keeping the atmosphere casual\, inclusive and easy to join — whether you’re looking to meet new people\, share ideas\, or simply stay connected. We have three events throughout the year\, attend the session that suits you\, or join us for all three — the choice is yours\, dates include:  \n\nFriday 12 June\nFriday 28 August\nFriday 13 November\n\nThese sessions are free to attend and will be held in the coffee shop at the back of the venue. Simply come along\, purchase your breakfast or coffee\, and join the conversation. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nFAAA Gold Coast Chapter Committee \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nCost\nRegistration is complimentary for FAAA Members & non-members \nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/start-your-day-right-2026-faaa-gold-coast-chapter-coffee-connect-event-series-3/ LOCATION:Canteen Social\, 1 Corporate Ct\, Bundall\, QLD\, 4217 CATEGORIES:Gold Coast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cafe.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127 DTSTAMP:20260623T004400Z CREATED:20260429T062807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T004400Z UID:10000345-1795478400-1795737599@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Congress 2026 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\nFAAA Congress 2026\n\n\nTuesday 24 – Thursday 26 November 2026\n\nMelbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre\n\n\nMember registration\n\n\nNon member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nCongress 2026 comes to Melbourne in November\nJoin us in Melbourne from 24–26 November 2026 for the FAAA Congress – three dynamic days of ideas\, insights\, connection and celebration with Australia’s financial advice profession. \nBuilding on the energy and momentum of Perth 2025\, this year’s Congress will once again bring together inspiring keynote speakers\, practical workshops\, technical sessions and powerful networking opportunities designed to challenge your thinking and elevate your practice. \nAnd this year\, we’re ending on a high. The 2026 FAAA Awards Gala Dinner will take place on Thursday 26 November – the final night of Congress – giving delegates the perfect opportunity to stay\, celebrate the profession’s best\, and wrap up the event together in style. \nWe’re delighted to be able to open registrations now so delegates can take advantage of end of financial year tax savings. \nThe full Congress program will launch at the end of July – so watch this space for exciting news! \n\nFAAA Member Registration\n\n\nNon-member Registration\n \nEvent overview*\nTuesday 24 November 2026\n8:00am – 10:00am\nCFP® Professional Connect workshop (CFP professional exclusive event\, ticketed separately)\n10:30am – 7:00pm\nOfficial congress commences plus workshops\, exhibition and welcome event \nWednesday 25 November 2026\n8:30am – 6:00pm\nWorkshops/Plenary and Exhibition 8.30 – 6.00pm\nNo official evening event \nThursday 26 November 2026\n8:30am – 4:00pm\nWorkshops/Plenary and Exhibition\n7:00pm – Midnight\nFAAA Awards Gala Dinner \n* These timings are for guidance only and are subject to change \n \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nPricing\nEarly Bird Congress Ticket Pricing – until 30 Sept \n\nMember Early Bird: $1\,305.00 incl GST\nNon Member Early Bird: $2\,695.00 incl GST\n\nEarly Bird Add-on Tickets – until 30 Sept \n\nCFP Connect Ticket: $85.00 incl GST\nMember Gala Dinner: $210.00 incl GST\nMember Table of 10: $2\,000.00 incl GST – save $100\nNon Member Gala Dinner Ticket: $275.00 incl GST\n\nStudent Members – email students@faaa.au to receive the registration link \n\nStudent Members: $500.00 incl GST\n\nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-congress-2026/ LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 1 Convention Centre Place\, South Wharf CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Congress-for-site.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261203T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260911T020010Z CREATED:20260911T014730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T020010Z UID:10000414-1796306400-1796313600@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Newcastle Chapter Pints & Pickleball Event DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\nFAAA Newcastle Chapter\nPints & Pickleball Event\n\n\nThursday 3 December 2026\n\n2:00pm – 4:00pm\n\nBar Beach All Sports – 7 Kilgour Avenue\, Bar Beach\n\n\nMember registration\n\n\nNon member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nLooking for the perfect way to celebrate the end of the year with the Newcastle advice community? Join the FAAA Newcastle Committee at Bar Beach All Sports on Thursday 3 December for an afternoon of laughs\, networking\, friendly competition and well-earned refreshments. \nNever played pickleball? Even better! We’ll kick things off with a coaching session to teach you the basics\, so no experience\, sporting talent\, or hand-eye coordination is required. Then it’s game on. Expect plenty of social fun\, a little healthy competition\, and a few questionable playing techniques as you take to the courts alongside fellow advisers and support staff from across the Newcastle advice community. \nWhether you’re coming to win\, network\, or simply enjoy a drink with colleagues\, this is the perfect opportunity to unwind\, reconnect and celebrate another fantastic year. \nCome for the pickleball. Stay for the pints. We can’t wait to see you on the court! \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nCost\n$10 for FAAA Members\, $20 for non-members \nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-newcastle-chapter-pints-pickleball-event/ LOCATION:Bar Beach All Sports – 7 Kilgour Avenue\, Bar Beach CATEGORIES:NSW & ACT Regional Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pickleball.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261204T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260821T041130Z CREATED:20260821T035953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T041130Z UID:10000406-1796383800-1796403600@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA WA State Community Lawn Bowls Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\n \nFAAA WA State Community Lawn Bowls Networking Event\n\n\n \n Friday 4 December 2026\n \n\n \n 11:30am – 5:00pm\n \n\n \n Scarborough Bowls Club\, 75 Deanmore Road\, Scarborough WA\n \n\n \n Member registration\n \n \n Non member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nThe FAAA WA Committee invites you to roll into summer with an afternoon of friendly competition\, great company\, and industry connection at the beautiful Scarborough Bowls Club on Friday 4 December.  \nWhether you’re gathering your team for some end-of-year celebration\, reconnecting with industry peers\, or keen to put your bowling skills to the test\, this event is all about bringing our community together in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. \nRegister as a team of four or come along individually and we’ll match you with fellow attendees. Enjoy an afternoon of networking\, friendly rivalry\, and festive fun as we celebrate another successful year. \n \nThrough proceeds generated from fundraising on the day\, along with 50% of ticket sales from this event\, we will be supporting the Future2 Foundation\, which provides grants to grassroots programs that strengthen financial wellbeing for Australians in need. Future2 is the foundation of the financial advice profession and is proudly supported by the FAAA. \nWe can’t wait to see you on the green! \nFAAA WA State Community Committee \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nCost\nIndividual member registration: $55 incl. GST \nMember team of four: $220 incl. GST \nIndividual non-member registration: $75 incl. GST \nNon-member team of four: $300 incl. GST \nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-wa-state-community-lawn-bowls-networking-event/ LOCATION:Scarborough Bowls Club\, 75 Deanmore Road\, Scarborough WA CATEGORIES:Western Australia State Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Lawn-Bowls.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261210T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260930T013304Z CREATED:20260930T012643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T013304Z UID:10000423-1796914800-1796922000@faaa.au SUMMARY:Let's Raise a Glass to 2026 - FAAA Sydney North Shore Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\nLet’s Raise a Glass to 2026 – FAAA Sydney North Shore Networking Event\n\n\nThursday 10 December 2026\n\n3:00pm – 5:00pm\n\nThe Orchard Hotel\, 455 Victoria Avenue\, Chatswood\n\n\nMember registration\n\n\nNon member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nAs 2026 draws to a close\, join us for the FAAA Sydney North Shore Networking Event on Thursday 10 December at The Orchard Hotel Chatswood.\n\nThis relaxed end-of-year gathering is the perfect opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of work\, unwind with industry peers\, and celebrate another year in the financial advice profession. \nConnect with fellow advisers from across Sydney\, strengthen relationships within the FAAA community\, and expand your professional network in a welcoming and informal setting. Whether you’re a long-standing member\, new to the profession\, or considering a future in financial advice\, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and build valuable connections. \nThe FAAA Sydney Committee is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community\, and we particularly encourage young professionals and those early in their careers to come along and get involved. \nCome together with colleagues\, share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and enjoy an evening of meaningful conversation as we reflect on the year that was and look ahead to 2027. We look forward to welcoming you to a fantastic evening of connection\, community and celebration. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nFAAA Sydney Metro Community Committee \nCost\n$20 incl. GST for FAAA Members \n$30 incl. GST for Non-members \n$15 for FAAA Student Members (discount code required\, please email students@faaa.au) URL:https://faaa.au/event/lets-raise-a-glass-to-2026-faaa-sydney-north-shore-networking-event/ LOCATION:The Orchard Hotel\, 455 Victoria Avenue\, Chatswood\, NSW\, 2067\, Australia CATEGORIES:Sydney Metro Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Christmas-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261210T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260930T011625Z CREATED:20260930T011033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T011625Z UID:10000422-1796922000-1796929200@faaa.au SUMMARY:Tis the Season to Connect\, Celebrate & Unwind - FAAA Ballarat Xmas Party DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\n \nTis the Season to Connect\, Celebrate & Unwind – FAAA Ballarat Xmas Party\n\n\n \n Thursday 10 December 2026\n \n\n \n 5:00pm – 7:00pm\n \n\n \n Grainery Lane\, 35 Armstrong Street\, North Ballarat\n \n\n \n Member registration\n \n \n Non member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nAs the year draws to a close\, join us on Thursday 10 December at Grainery Lane\, Ballarat\, to celebrate the festive season\, reflect on the year that was\, and enjoy some well-deserved end-of-year cheer with your fellow financial advice professionals. \nThis relaxed and festive gathering is a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues\, strengthen professional relationships\, and celebrate the successes\, challenges and achievements of 2026. Whether you’ve attended Chapter events throughout the year or are looking for a chance to catch up before the holiday season\, we’d love for you to be part of the celebration. \nCome along for an enjoyable afternoon of networking\, great conversation\, festive refreshments and Christmas spirit as we toast another successful year and look ahead to an exciting 2027. \nWe look forward to celebrating with you at our final Ballarat Chapter event for the year. \nFAAA Ballarat Chapter Committee \nCost\nComplimentary for FAAA Members and non-members URL:https://faaa.au/event/tis-the-season-to-connect-celebrate-unwind-faaa-ballarat-xmas-party/ LOCATION:Grainery Lane\, 35 Armstrong Street North\, Ballarat VIC 3550 CATEGORIES:VIC & TAS Regional Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Festive-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270306 DTSTAMP:20260817T132154Z CREATED:20260504T235832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T132154Z UID:10000351-1803859200-1804291199@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Cebu Study Tour - Note New Dates - 1st Week of March 2027 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\n \nFAAA Cebu Study Tour – new dates\n\n\n \n First Week of March 2027 in Cebu (note: dates do not include travel time)\n \n\n \n Expression of Interest\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nThe FAAA is pleased to invite members to register their interest in a proposed FAAA Cebu (Philippines) Study Tour in early March 2027 (Please note new date). This international study tour is designed to provide members with practical\, first‑hand insight into how leading advice practices are structuring their operations to improve capacity\, consistency and sustainability — while maintaining strong governance\, compliance and client outcomes. \nThe FAAA study tour will take members to Cebu\, Philippines\, to gain practical insight into how offshore support models are being used by Australian advice practices — not as a cost‑cutting exercise\, but as a strategic response to capacity\, compliance and growth challenges. \n The 3.5-day program (excluding travel) will include small‑group office visits with four leading offshore service providers\, facilitated discussions and conference‑style sessions\, alongside opportunities for peer learning and cultural immersion. \nThis unique experience includes: \n\n\nThe opportunity to visit the Cebu-based offices of the four service providers 5 ELK\, Qwrk \, VA Platinum and Vital Business Partners to tour their premises\, meet the key people and experience each provider’s offer first-hand. \n\n\nEach office visit will allow time to ask questions and include targeted practice management content that showcases each provider’s area of expertise. \n\n\nSmall group tours to give you time to connect with your fellow delegates and the local team members. \n\n\nUp to two days of practice management content and best practice sharing specifically focused on the successful implementation of offshore support models. \n\n\nAccommodation (includes 2 nights in central Cebu and 2 nights plus late check out on the final day/night on Mactan)\, with breakfast included. Optional room upgrades available. \n\n\nAirport transfers and local transportation whilst in Cebu. \n\n\nGroup dinners (3) and lunches (4). \n\n\nLocal cultural engagement and the opportunity to extend your stay at preferential hotel rates (pre- or post-study tour accommodation to be paid separately). \n\n\nInvestment Required: \n\n\nThe cost of the tour\, including accommodation (4 nights\, plus late check out on the 5th night)\, conference sessions\, all local transport\, meals and local taxes will be $2\,510 per delegate.. \n\n\n Please note: \n\n\nWhilst flights are not included in the cost above\, economy airfares from most major Australian metropolitan airports are averaging around $1\,500 per person (depending on the airline)\, which makes the combined cost to be approx $4\,010 for the week. \n\n\nGST is not payable. \n\n\nA minimum of 20 delegates is required for the tour to proceed (and the tour will be capped at 40 delegates). \n\n\nNext Steps: \n\n\nSecure your place by clicking the Expression of Interest below and filling in your details \n\n\nA non-refundable deposit of $110 per attendee is required to confirm your accommodation booking. \n\n\n50% ($1\,200) of the balance will be required by 30 June 2026\, with the final 50% ($1\,200) due by 31 July 2026. \n\n\nA full itinerary and detailed agenda will be shared with confirmed delegates in June. \n\n\nAS A REMINDER \n​Participants will gain: \n\n\nFirst‑hand insight into how offshore advice support teams operate in practice \n\n\nA clearer understanding of what to outsource\, what to retain onshore\, and why \n\n\nPractical examples of workflow design\, role clarity and quality control \n\n\nInsight into governance\, data security and risk management considerations \n\n\nGreater confidence to make informed decisions about future operating models \n\n\nThe focus is on education and informed decision‑making\, not promotion of any single solution. \nKey outcomes: \n\n\nBy the end of the study tour\, participants will be better equipped to: \n\n\nAssess whether offshoring is appropriate for their practice \n\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency\, turnaround times and adviser capacity \n\n\nStrengthen client outcomes through better operational design \n\n\nApply learnings within their own practice\, regardless of size or stage of growth \n\n\nOther information: \n\n\nProof of mandatory comprehensive travel insurance will be required at least 2 weeks prior to departure. \n\n\nIf you would like to take advantage of the preferential rates for accommodation to extend your stay\, please contact The Accommodation Brokers to discuss options. If interest exceeds the maximum number of delegates (40)\, the FAAA reserves the right to limit the number of attendees from a single practice. \n\n\nThe FAAA reserves the right to amend the program. \n\n\nIf geopolitical events mean that the study tour cannot proceed in August\, the tour will be postponed until early 2027. \n\n\nIf you would like to discuss the study tour\, please contact Tania Milnes via email Tania Milnes or call 1300 337 301. \n \n Expression of Interest\n \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nCost\nContent \nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-cebu-study-tour-late-august-2026/ CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CEBU.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270427T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270427T163000 DTSTAMP:20261007T232122Z CREATED:20261007T232122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T232122Z UID:10000427-1808814600-1808843400@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Roadshow 2027 - Adelaide DESCRIPTION: URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-roadshow-2027-adelaide/ LOCATION:Adelaide Convention Centre\, North Terrace\, Adelaide CATEGORIES:South Australia State Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Roadshow-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270429T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270429T163000 DTSTAMP:20261007T232306Z CREATED:20261007T232306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T232306Z UID:10000428-1808987400-1809016200@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Roadshow 2027 - Brisbane DESCRIPTION: URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-roadshow-2027-brisbane/ LOCATION:Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Merivale Street\, South Brisbane CATEGORIES:Brisbane Metro Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Roadshow-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270504T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270504T163000 DTSTAMP:20261007T232428Z CREATED:20261007T232428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T232428Z UID:10000429-1809419400-1809448200@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Roadshow 2027 - Melbourne DESCRIPTION: URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-roadshow-2027-melbourne/ LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 1 Convention Centre Place\, South Wharf CATEGORIES:Melbourne Metro Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Roadshow-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270504T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270504T163000 DTSTAMP:20261007T232554Z CREATED:20261007T232554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T232554Z UID:10000430-1809419400-1809448200@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Roadshow 2027 - Perth DESCRIPTION: URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-roadshow-2027-perth/ LOCATION:Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, WA CATEGORIES:Western Australia State Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Roadshow-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270511T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270511T163000 DTSTAMP:20261007T232718Z CREATED:20261007T232653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T232718Z UID:10000431-1810024200-1810053000@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Roadshow 2027 - Sydney DESCRIPTION: URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-roadshow-2027-sydney/ LOCATION:ICC Sydney\, 14 Darling Drive\, Sydney CATEGORIES:Sydney Metro Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Roadshow-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270513T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270513T163000 DTSTAMP:20261007T232903Z CREATED:20261007T232903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T232903Z UID:10000432-1810197000-1810225800@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Roadshow 2027 - Canberra DESCRIPTION: URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-roadshow-2027-canberra/ LOCATION:The Boat House\, Grevillea Park\, Menindee Drive\, Barton CATEGORIES:ACT Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Roadshow-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271116T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260812T033659Z CREATED:20260812T033638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T033659Z UID:10000392-1826352000-1826557200@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Congress 2027 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-congress-2027/ CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Congress-generic.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR