Do you work with family?
This makes you part of one of the largest business communities. The Family Business Sector makes up 70% of all Australian businesses and 75% of all New Zealand businesses, and you are one of them.
Working with family can be highly rewarding, and also complex. It’s an opportunity to build something meaningful together, guided by shared values and a long-term vision, while also navigating difficult conversations, balancing your legacy with innovation, the challenge of switching off and managing the needs of the business alongside the needs of the family.
If you’ve ever thought, “is it just us?”, we’re here to tell you it isn’t.
As the peak body for family businesses across Australia and New Zealand, Family Business Association (FBA) connects you with a community of peers who get it. We provide practical support through events, education, resources, confidential Forum Groups and trusted Accredited Advisors. We also proudly advocate for the family business sector, which plays an integral role in our economy and social fabric, to make sure your voice is heard.
Joining FBA means joining our family business community. There is something truly special about the FBA community, where like-minded peers come together, creating a supportive and trusting environment for one another. The vulnerability, openness to share and readiness to assist each other is a testament to the strength and camaraderie of our members and the special ‘magic dust’ they create.
Whatever your structure, family business, family enterprise or family office, we’re here to support you at every stage.
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Member Benefits
Events and Networking
A full calendar of member-only events to support
peer-to-peer learning and making new connections.
Advocacy for the Sector
Have your voice represented with government,
stakeholders and the wider community.
Education made for Family Enterprise
Access to practical learning and short courses in governance, succession, strategy and family dynamics. Included in membership is the Family Business Essentials Workshop, valued at $495 per person.
Community and Peer-to-Peer Learning
Join a supportive and generous community of like-minded people who also work with their family. Learn from their experiences and find potential business collaborations with people who share your values.
Family Business Conference: Asia-Pacific
Access discounted rates to the flagship event of the year, with a four-day program of keynotes, sessions, events and networking.
Confidential Forum Groups
Open to members, join a small peer group who are your sounding board to work through real challenges with people who get it.
Accredited Advisor Connections
Tailored connections with a network of trusted advisors who have completed an FBA accreditation and who understand the nuances of family business.
Recognition & Visibility
Strengthen trust and stand out through a profile on FBA's family business directory, use of 'A family owned business' emblem and our Awards Program.
Tools & Diagnostics
Get a clear picture on where you are now, benchmark your progress, and identify practical next steps with the Family Business Diagnostic Tool and other helpful tools and resources.
Insights & Research
Stay across the latest in the Family Business Sector, with research and insights on the issues shaping family enterprise including the biennial Family Business Barometer Report.
Join Now and Enjoy Membership Through
to June 2027
Thinking about joining FBA?
Now’s the perfect time!
When you join FBA between April and
June 2026, your membership will include extra months at a pro-rata rate so you can enjoy a full year of membership.
How it Works
FBA memberships run on the Australian Financial Year:
1 July – 30 June.
If you join now, we’ll calculate your fee based on how many months you’ll be a member up to 30 June 2027.
Join in April? You'll get 15 months with FBA.
Join in May? You'll get 14 months.
Or join in June for 13 months!
Join FBA’s family business community today.
Thank you for your interest in joining FBA. Please note, members are required to abide by the Constitution.
