Professional Development Calendar
ASFA offers professional development opportunities in a range of formats. Join one of our online or face-to-face workshops or meet your industry colleagues at the annual ASFA Conference, Spotlight events and member discussion groups.
July 2025
17Jul
Carbon Offsets & the Best Financial Interests Covenant
17 July, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join MinterEllison’s Philip Marquet (Senior Associate) for a practical and insightful workshop that will provide clarity on whether the purchase of carbon offsets in relation to a trustee's own carbon emissions needs to be tested against the best financial interests covenant.

24Jul
National Innovation Discussion Group
24 July, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm
The Innovation Discussion Group focuses on transformation and innovation within the superannuation industry, with a particular emphasis on how this can be leveraged through the implementation of emerging techniques & technologies.

August 2025
06Aug
Unpacking the Claims Handling in Superannuation Service Standard
6 August, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
In this virtual workshop, Jocelyn Furlan will provide you with a detailed understanding of the Claims handling in Superannuation Service Standard, the themes and reasons behind the development of the Standard, the timeframes in the Standard and tools and tips for effective oversight of reporting of claims handling processes.

07Aug
Super Essentials
7 August, 2025 1:00pm - 4:30pm
This 3.5-hour virtual workshop is a quick, convenient way to get an understanding of how super and the industry works.

08Aug
Unpacking the Claims Handling in Superannuation Service Standard
8 August, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
In this virtual workshop, Jocelyn Furlan will provide you with a detailed understanding of the Claims handling in Superannuation Service Standard, the themes and reasons behind the development of the Standard, the timeframes in the Standard and tools and tips for effective oversight of reporting of claims handling processes.

11Aug
RG 146 Superannuation
11 - 15 August, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm
This virtual workshop is run over 3 days on the 11, 13, 15 August, 9am to 3pm each day. Assessments are then completed online via the ASFA Learning Hub following the virtual workshop. This format is a good option for those who prefer to learn with ASFA’s experienced trainers and network with industry peers, but with the flexibility of joining from anywhere online, and having the content delivered over 3 shorter days compared to the 2 full days of the face-to-face workshop.

12Aug
AI & Deepfakes – Protecting Data Integrity in Superannuation
12 August, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This virtual workshop will explore how to identify AI-driven threats, maintain data integrity, and implement effective response protocols to mitigate the risk of data manipulation and fraud.

20Aug
RG 146 Superannuation
20 - 21 August, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm
This face-to-face workshop is run over 2 days on the 20 & 21 August 2025, 9am to 5pm each day. Assessments are then completed online via the ASFA Learning Hub following the workshop. This format is a good option for those who prefer to learn face-to-face with ASFA’s experienced trainers and network with industry peers.

21Aug
Complaints Insights from AFCA
21 August, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hear from AFCA about current complaints data, themes and trends, and using complaint data to uplift member service standards.

25Aug
AI & Deepfakes – Protecting Data Integrity in Superannuation
25 August, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This virtual workshop will explore how to identify AI-driven threats, maintain data integrity, and implement effective response protocols to mitigate the risk of data manipulation and fraud.

26Aug
Investment Summit 2025
26 August, 2025 8:30am - 5:00pm
Howard Smith Wharves
High-performing teams, real-world investing: A one-day summit for investment leaders

26Aug
Complaints Insights from AFCA
26 August, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hear from AFCA about current complaints data, themes and trends, and using complaint data to uplift member service standards.
