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Member Spotlight: Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation

March 3, 2026

For decades, Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation has helped young people build confidence, capability and connection through the transformative power of adventure-based sail training.
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Member Spotlight: Winun Ngari Aboriginal Corporation

February 9, 2026

Delivering social enterprise and business development, employment and training, health and wellbeing, and governance and administrative support to remote Aboriginal communities.
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Advocacy & Policy
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National Cabinet announces an intention to lower the NDIS growth cap longer term

February 1, 2026

National Cabinet has agreed on new steps to reshape the NDIS and disability supports, including a long-term target to reduce NDIS growth to 5–6%, down from the previously agreed 8% cap.
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Advocacy & Policy
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Advocacy That Delivered: How Member Voices Shaped Change

December 15, 2025

This 6-month update is designed to provide Members with an overview of our advocacy, representation and engagement activities from mid-year 2025 to the end of year 2025.
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Members

Our Solidarity Following the Bondi Beach Atrocity

December 15, 2025

Statement from the CEO of Amplify Alliance Australia
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Advocacy & Policy
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Key National Reforms Shaping the NFP Operating Environment

December 4, 2025

Treasurers Agree to National Reforms to Increase Competition and Boost Productivity
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  • Sector Insights

FWC Announce Minimum Wage Increase 2026


The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has handed down its 2026 Annual Wage Review decision, confirming a 4.75% increase to Modern Award minimum wage rates from 1 July 2026.


The Commission has also announced a structural adjustment to the lowest-paid classifications in the modern award system, beginning the phased removal of the C13 classification and increasing rates for approximately 100,000 of Australia’s lowest-paid workers.

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2026 -2027 Federal Budget Response


Amplify Alliance’s detailed Federal Budget Report examines the 2026–27 Federal Budget through the lens of our advocacy priorities, including sustainability of social and human services, sector reform, and support for the communities our Members serve.

Our response may help you anticipate potential impacts on your organisation and consider how you might contribute to coordinated and ongoing Member and sector advocacy.

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