
Associations: What Member Engagement Must Look Like in 2026

Member-based organisations across Australia are preparing for major shifts in engagement expectations by 2026. Associations, not-for-profits and membership-driven entities in Sydney, Melbourne and beyond now face competition on global, not just local, fronts. With digital disruption, heightened member expectations and pressure to prove ROI, member engagement has become a strategic priority for every board. This landscape states that the answers of yesterday will not secure membership retention or growth in the future.


