
Governance Institute of Australia
CSIA information on Governance Institute of Australia
Introduction
Governance Institute of Australia is the only independent professional association with a sole focus on whole-of-organisation governance — best practice culture and ethics from the boardroom to the staff room. We are a leading professional membership association dedicated to the support and empowerment of those responsible for governance and risk management.Mission
To be the leader in the promotion and application of the practice of whole of organisation governance to drive responsible performance.Our objectives are to ensure that:
1. Australia’s governance frameworks lead the world in facilitating a strong economy underpinned by responsible performance and organisational culture.
2. Current members and aspiring chartered secretaries, governance professionals and risk managers are provided with the best education, resource support and career support to enhance their professional standing.
3. The organisation is strategically focused on being innovative; encouraging positive engagement with, and influencing, all stakeholders; and fostering a culture and values that ensures it is sustainable.
As the independent leader in governance and risk management committed to the promotion and advancement of effective governance and administration of organisations — our structure and reporting mechanisms are developed to promote these ideals and principles.
3. The organisation is strategically focused on being innovative; encouraging positive engagement with, and influencing, all stakeholders; and fostering a culture and values that ensures it is sustainable.
4. Governance practitioners are provided with a trusted community from which they can draw education, provide input and access a knowledge sharing network of support, appropriate for their changing needs and circumstances throughout their chosen governance careers.
Structure and number of members
Our events, education programs and extensive resources, provide our 7,000+ members and subscribers with the tools and knowledge to drive strong, accountable performance in their role and enhance their career in the future.Our governance
Corporate Governance encompasses the system by which an organisation is controlled and operates, and the mechanisms by which it, and its people, are held to account.As the independent leader in governance and risk management committed to the promotion and advancement of effective governance and administration of organisations — our structure and reporting mechanisms are developed to promote these ideals and principles.