Catholic Community Fund Advisory BoardThe Catholic Community Fund Advisory Board (CCFAB) plays a vital governance role within the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, supporting both the Bishop and the Trustees in overseeing the Catholic Community Fund and the entity that holds the Australian Financial Services Licence, CDFMN AFSL.
About
The Catholic Community Fund Advisory Board (CCFAB) plays a vital governance role within the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, supporting both the Bishop and the Trustees in overseeing the Catholic Community Fund and the entity that holds the Australian Financial Services Licence, CDFMN AFSL.
Established under the Diocesan Governance Framework, the Board ensures these financial entities operate ethically, legally, and in alignment with the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
Functioning as both the Board of the Catholic Community Fund and the CDFMN AFSL Board, the CCFAB provides strategic oversight, monitors service quality, provides financial and investment oversight, ensures compliance with regulatory obligations and completes audit and assurance requirements. It advises on financial sustainability, risk management, debt management and performance frameworks for key personnel, while also promoting synodality and community engagement.
The Board is responsible for reviewing and recommending financial policies and budgets, approving key operational policies, and reporting on performance to the Bishop, Trustees, and Diocesan leadership. It also supports the Bishop and Trustees in fulfilling their canonical and civil responsibilities.
Comprising 4 to 7 members plus a Presider (typically the Bishop or delegate), the Board includes ex-officio members and standing invitees such as the CFO and Director of the Catholic Community Fund. It meets at least four times annually and may establish standing committees to assist in its work.
Ultimately, this Advisory Board ensures that the Catholic Community Fund and CDFMN AFSL remain mission-aligned, well-governed and responsive to the needs of the Diocese and its broader community.
Skills and experience
Each of us is gifted with varying talents, skills and experiences. In essence, we seek people who are passionate about supporting the future of our Church and building on our history to fulfill our mission – to serve all in the community so they may experience life to the full.
These differing perspectives and skills combine to complement others, challenge our thinking and build a truly synodal church.
The skills and backgrounds that might align with what we seek for this Council or Board are outlined below. Applicants do not have to fit any or all of those listed. We welcome expressions of interests from all those who feel called to contribute their insight, skills and experience.
The range of experience we need to support this Council may include people with backgrounds and experience in:
- Catholic mission and identity
- Financial services sector
- Banking (community banking preferred)
- Financial and accounting
- Legal (financial services sector preferred)
- Risk Management (credit risk management preferred)
Meeting Dates
*dates subject to change
Catholic Community Fund Advisory Board (incorporating CDFMN AFSL Limited)
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Wednesday 11 February 2026
4:30pm to 6:30pm
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Wednesday 22 April 2026
4:00pm to 6:00pm
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Wednesday 12 August 2026
4:30pm to 6:30pm
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Wednesday 21 October 2026
4:00pm to 6:00pm
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Wednesday 2 December 2026
4:30pm to 6:30pm
CDFMN AFSL Limited AGM
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Tuesday 27 October 2026
3:00 to 4:00pm
Statutes and Protocols
Statutes and Protocols are ad experimentum during the first year, and may be updated from time to time during that year. The role of the relevant Council or Board will be to, at the end of the first year, consider the drafts and participate in updates to make the process fit for purpose.
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We welcome you to express your interest in the Catholic Community Fund Advisory Board.
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