United Nations Association of Australia

What United Nations Association of Australia does

The United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) is a registered Australian nonprofit charity (ABN 47 836 436 168) that informs, inspires, and engages Australians in supporting the values and Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. It operates as a federated network of seven state and territory divisions - New South Wales (national headquarters, Sydney), Victoria (Melbourne), Queensland (Brisbane), Western Australia (Perth), South Australia (Adelaide), Northern Territory (Darwin), and ACT (Canberra) - and is a member of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA). UNAA's portfolio spans educational programs (the $1,750 UN Diploma delivered online via NSW, and study tours to UN Headquarters in New York and Geneva), advocacy and research programs (Peace and Security, SDGs, Reconciliation, Climate Change, Refugees, Gender Equality), member networks (UNAA Young Professionals, UN Alumni Network launched in partnership with DFAT in October 2019, UN Youth Australia), and recurring events including annual UN Day celebrations, the Sustainable Partnerships Forum, and the International Day of Peace Lecture.

The organization's technology footprint is built on standard digital tools rather than proprietary systems: a WordPress-based website (www.unaa.org.au) for content and information, Stripe for donation processing, Zoom for virtual events and webinars, Humanitix and TryBooking for event ticketing, and Mailchimp for newsletter distribution. State divisions maintain localized social media presence (Twitter, Facebook) for engagement. There is no evidence of proprietary software products, AI/ML systems, or API platforms; the digital stack is purpose-fit for a federated advocacy nonprofit rather than a technology company.

UNAA's revenue model is diversified across four streams: recurring membership fees (individuals, organizations, and businesses), donations (suggested at $20, $50, and $100 tiers plus bequests), one-time educational program fees (UN Diploma at $1,750), and event registrations ranging from free to roughly $85 plus higher-ticket study tours. The customer base spans individual members and volunteers (primary segment), young professionals, academic and research institutions (e.g., Griffith University partnership on the Peace and Security Program), and corporate and government partners (CSIRO, DFAT, PwC, ALIA). Go-to-market relies on grassroots membership recruitment, state-level event programming, partnership platforms like the Sustainable Partnerships Forum, and digital channels. UNAA is governed by a National Board and operates without parent company, subsidiary, or external equity ownership.

Name

United Nations Association of Australia

Legal name

United Nations Association of Australia

Website

https://unaa.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

United Nations Association of Australia is a registered nonprofit charity promoting UN values and Sustainable Development Goals across Australia through seven state divisions, an online UN Diploma, study tours to UN HQ, advocacy programs, and member networks including Young Professionals and the DFAT-partnered UN Alumni Network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Advocacy and Education

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

United Nations System & Specialized Agencies (BPADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Model UN & Parliamentary Procedure Programs (Oratory-Focused) (EDAMAOAG)

Keywords

• Nonprofit advocacy
• UN education programs
• Study tours
• Community membership
• Peace and security

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: UNAA operates on a membership model where individuals, organizations and businesses can become members. Members receive regular updated information, representations and participation in events, conferences, and meetings. They receive monthly Queensland e-newsletter and national weekly UNAA News newsletter.
2. Donations: UNAA accepts donations from individuals to support UNAA programs, events and activities to promote the United Nations. Suggested donation amounts are $20, $50, and $100. The organization also accepts bequests or legacies through wills.
3. Educational Programs: UNAA NSW offers a UN Diploma course consisting of 19 two-hour lectures covering 8 subjects and 4 competencies. The course costs $1,750 for the full program.
4. Event Registrations: UNAA generates revenue through event registrations including study tours to UN Headquarters in New York and Geneva, conferences, seminars, gala dinners, and breakfast events. Some events have ticket prices ranging from free to $85.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UNAA is an Australian nonprofit charity that informs, inspires and engages Australians in supporting the values and Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. It delivers educational programs (UN Diploma, study tours), advocacy campaigns, partnership forums, and member events through a network of state divisions across all Australian states and territories.

Product overview

The United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) is a non-profit organization operating as a network of state and territory divisions across Australia. The organization offers educational programs (UN Diploma and UN Study Tours), research and advocacy programs (Peace and Security Program, SDGs Activities), membership networks (Young Professionals Network, UN Alumni Network), publications (UNAA News newsletter, Annual Reports), and events (UN Day celebrations, forums, seminars). The portfolio includes face-to-face and online educational offerings, youth engagement initiatives, and advocacy campaigns focused on UN values and Sustainable Development Goals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UN Diploma (Online) Comprehensive online educational course consisting of 19 two-hour lectures covering 8 subject units and 4 core competencies including Managing Conflict, Emotional Intelligence, Project Planning, and Presentation Skills. Covers UN structure, history, peacekeeping, SDGs, and human rights. Priced at $1,750.
• UN Study Tours Small group educational tours to United Nations Headquarters in New York and Geneva, offering participants custom-built programs including meetings with Australian Mission to UN, WHO, WTO, UNHCR, ILO, and other international organisations.
• Peace and Security Program Queensland-led program promoting UN peacebuilding and peacekeeping initiatives through research, seminars, and public events, working with civil society, universities, business community, and government.
• UNAA Young Professionals Network Membership network connecting young professionals interested in the UN and SDGs through committee activities, events, workshops, and professional development opportunities across Australian states.
• UN Alumni Network Membership network launched in partnership with DFAT connecting Australians currently serving or formerly served with the United Nations to events, job opportunities, and other members within the UN system.
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Activities National programs focused on promoting and implementing the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals in Australia through partnerships, events, and education.
• UN Day Celebrations Annual events across Australian states marking the anniversary of UN Charter ratification on 24 October, including dinners, breakfasts, and ceremonies.
• UNAA Membership Membership program where individuals, organizations and businesses join to support the UN mission and receive regular updates, newsletters, and participation in events, conferences, and meetings.
• Donation Program Charitable donation program accepting contributions from individuals with suggested amounts of $20, $50, and $100, including bequests and legacies through wills, processed via Stripe with 128-bit SSL encryption.

Quantifiable outcome

• UN Alumni Network launched as first-of-its-kind platform connecting Australians serving or formerly served with the United Nations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting partner, major partner and core.

• Australian Institute of International Affairs (ACT)supporting partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2024UNAA collaborated with the Australian Institute of International Affairs (ACT) and University of Melbourne's Initiative for Peacebuilding to host a roundtable discussion about the UN Summit of the Future on 6 August 2024.
• CSIROmajor partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020CSIRO is a Major Partner for the UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum. They co-lead workshops focused on developing partnerships to progress SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). CSIRO also sponsors five young leaders to attend the Forum and take part in the SDGs Showcase on Day 2.
• PwC Melbournesupporting partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 October 2019PwC Melbourne collaborated with UNAA VIC for the United Nations Day Breakfast on 24 October 2019, with guest speakers discussing Indigenous expression and rights. PwC provided the venue at 2 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Victoria.
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2019UNAA partnered with DFAT to launch the inaugural UN Alumni Network on 23 October 2019 at Parliament House. The network serves as a platform for Australians who are currently serving or have formerly served with the United Nations, connecting members to events, job opportunities and other Australians within the UN system.
• Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)supporting partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ALIA hosted an SDG Roundtable with 20 library leaders at ALIA House in Canberra to discuss stretch targets for the library sector as part of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Australia and Asia-Pacific.
• World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNAA is a member of WFUNA, the global network of United Nations Associations working to strengthen the work of the United Nations. This membership provides the connection between UNAA's national activities and the global UN system.
• UN Youth AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN Youth Australia operates as part of the UNAA network, engaging young Australians in UN advocacy, education, and activities. Listed as a key component of UNAA's structure under the About section.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lowy Institute: The Lowy Institute is Australia's leading international affairs think tank, conducting independent research and policy commentary on global issues. It competes with UNAA for visibility, government relationships, and corporate partnerships in the Australia-focused international affairs space.

Direct peers

• World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA): WFUNA is the global umbrella body of which UNAA is a member; it coordinates national UN Associations worldwide and sets the programmatic framework UNAA implements locally. Effectively the parent platform peer.
• United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA): UNA-USA is the U.S. national affiliate of the World Federation of United Nations Associations, pursuing the same advocacy, education, and membership model as UNAA but serving U.S. audiences. It is the closest direct functional peer.
• United Nations Association of Canada (UNA-Canada): UNA-Canada is another national UN Association running SDG advocacy, educational programs, and membership engagement in Canada — a near-identical mandate and revenue mix to UNAA.
• United Nations Association - UK (UNA-UK): UNA-UK is the British national UNA affiliate operating under WFUNA, running Model UN-style educational programs, advocacy campaigns on SDGs, and membership-driven engagement for UK audiences — the same operating playbook as UNAA.

Others

• Amnesty International Australia: Amnesty International Australia is a large advocacy nonprofit operating across Australia with a similar membership/donation-driven model. Comparable as a peer in nonprofit advocacy fundraising and member engagement mechanics, though focused on human rights rather than the broader UN/SDG agenda.

Regional players

• Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA): AIIA is Australia's longest-running international affairs membership organization, operating state-based branches and offering educational programming on foreign policy. It is the principal Australian peer competing for the same membership and donor pool as UNAA.
• UN Youth New Zealand: UN Youth NZ is the New Zealand equivalent of UN Youth Australia, running Model UN conferences and SDG education for students. Comparable in mission, audience, and program mix but operating in a different geography.

Emerging players

• UN Youth Australia: UN Youth Australia is a youth-led Model UN and SDG education organization that sits within UNAA's broader network. It overlaps materially with UNAA's youth engagement and educational programming for the secondary and tertiary segments.
• RESULTS (anti-poverty advocacy): RESULTS is a smaller advocacy nonprofit using grassroots volunteer networks to lobby policymakers on poverty and global development issues. It mirrors UNAA's volunteer-led, advocacy-driven engagement model at a smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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