ICF Australasia Charter Chapter

What ICF Australasia Charter Chapter does

The Australasia Charter Chapter of ICF is a non-profit professional membership organisation, chartered in 1998, that serves ICF-credentialed and aspiring coaches across Australia and New Zealand. It is the regional affiliate of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and operates six branches — Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Southern States (Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania), New Zealand Aotearoa, and Western Australia — delivering Coach Connect networking sessions, peer supervision, mentor coaching, Special Interest Groups, and professional development events that earn Continuing Coach Education Units (CCEUs). The chapter is led by a member-elected volunteer Board of Directors under President Tania Willis, with Tim Sprague serving as Immediate Past President.

Name

ICF Australasia Charter Chapter

Legal name

Australasia Charter Chapter of ICF

Website

https://icfaustralasia.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICF Australasia Charter Chapter is a non-profit regional chapter of the International Coaching Federation serving ICF-credentialed professional coaches across Australia and New Zealand through six branches, delivering events, credentialing support, and peer community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Coaching Membership and Credentialing Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Coach Education, Certification & Clinics (HSADAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Professional coaching membership
• Coaching credentialing programs
• Coach professional development
• Coaching community network
• Executive coaching standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Canberra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. ICF Membership Fees: Annual ICF membership fees processed through ICF Headquarters in the USA. The membership year runs for 12 months from join/renewal date. Membership fee is USD$270 per year and includes affiliation with the Australasia Charter Chapter at no additional cost. The chapter is not registered for GST and cannot provide tax invoices.
2. Event Fees: Revenue generated from paid events including professional development workshops, special interest group series, and mentor coaching programs. Event pricing varies: members often attend free or at reduced rates ($0-$120), while non-members pay higher fees ($10-$75 for general events, $20-$50 for professional development).
3. Store - Courses and Event Recordings: The organization operates a store selling courses and event recordings for professional development of coaches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Australasia Charter Chapter of ICF delivers an annual membership program (USD$270) for ICF-credentialed professional coaches in Australia and New Zealand, bundled with access to credentialing pathways (ACC, PCC, MCC, Advanced Certification in Team Coaching), a calendar of in-person and virtual professional development and networking events awarding CCEUs, an online store of courses and event recordings, a coaching job board, and reciprocal peer and pro bono coaching programs. All services are organized through six regional branches to support local community engagement, credentialing maintenance, and connection between credentialed coaches and organizations seeking qualified coaching services.

Product overview

ICF Australasia Charter Chapter offers a membership-based professional services portfolio centered on advancing the art, science, and practice of professional coaching across Australia and New Zealand. The core offering is the ICF Membership which provides access to credentialed coach directories, professional development through the Events Program (including Coach Connect networking, Peer Coaching Supervision, and Special Interest Groups), Resources platform, the Store for courses and recordings, Job Board for coaching positions, and the Reciprocal Peer Coaching Program. The organization also operates Pro Bono Coaching Programs connecting credentialed coaches with nonprofit organisations. All services are organized across 6 regional branches (ACT, NSW, Queensland, Southern States, New Zealand Aotearoa, and Western Australia) to support members at the local level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICF Membership Annual membership in the International Coaching Federation that includes affiliation with the Australasia Charter Chapter at no additional cost, access to credentialed coach directories, professional development resources, and networking opportunities across six branches in Australia and New Zealand.
• ICF Credentialing Programs Four ICF credentials with defined pathways for attainment and renewal: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Master Certified Coach (MCC), and Advanced Certification in Team Coaching.
• Events Program Calendar of Chapter and Branch events including Coach Connect networking sessions, Peer Coaching Supervision series, MCC Special Interest Groups, Getting Your First 100 Hours series, Australasia Members Lounge sessions, and professional development webinars awarding CCEUs for credential renewal.
• Online Store Online store offering courses and event recordings for the professional development of coaches.
• Reciprocal Peer Coaching Program ICF program enabling coaches to receive coaching in return for coaching delivered, aimed at making coaching more accessible and supporting ongoing development of credentialed coaches.
• Pro Bono Coaching Program Program connecting ICF-credentialed member coaches with nonprofit organisations for professional coaching, supporting leaders, teams and volunteers to build capacity, navigate change and enhance wellbeing at no financial cost to organisations.
• Job Board Employment board listing coaching positions available from businesses and organisations for ICF members and prospective coaches.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hutt Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026ICF Aotearoa New Zealand Branch partnered with the Hutt Chamber of Commerce to create a business-facing networking opportunity for credentialed coaches in the Wellington area. The partnership aims to educate businesses on the value of ICF coaching, strengthen ICF membership value, and increase ICF visibility within the Hutt Valley business community.
• World Vision AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ICF Australasia partners with World Vision Australia through the ICF Coaching Partnerships program, a pro bono initiative that develops high potential leaders at not-for-profit organizations. The program enables credentialed ICF coaches to volunteer their services, providing professional coaching to World Vision staff and leaders. Tim Sprague, ICF Australasia President, noted the partnership allows coaches to work with organizations making global impact while providing high-value coaching that organizations can repurpose internally. The program demonstrated significant outcomes with over 60% of participants achieving their goals within a three-month period.
• ICF Global (International Coaching Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Australasia Charter Chapter operates as an official chapter of ICF Global. ICF Global processes all memberships, credentials, and program accreditations. The chapter feeds from Global's member database. ICF Global provides the framework for coaching standards, credentialing requirements, and ethical guidelines that the chapter adheres to and promotes regionally.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Coaching Federation (ICF): Global parent organization of ICF Australasia. ICF sets the worldwide credentialing standards (ACC, PCC, MCC), processes membership, and provides the brand and research infrastructure that the Australasia Chapter leverages. Directly comparable as the defining body for the same coaching profession.

Regional players

• Asia Pacific Alliance of Coaches (APAC): Regional coaching association serving the Asia-Pacific region. Comparable as a peer membership organization for coaches in the broader geographic region, though with less direct overlap in Australia/NZ than the ICF chapter.

Direct peers

• ICF United Kingdom Chapter: Sister regional chapter of ICF Global serving UK and Ireland coaches. Most directly comparable peer - same brand, same credentialing framework, similar branch-based event programming, different geography.
• Association for Coaching: UK-based professional coaching body offering membership, accreditation, and events for coaches globally. Comparable in mission (advancing the coaching profession) and member services (credentialing, events, communities of practice).
• Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC): Global association specifically for business coaches offering Chartered Business Coach credential. Comparable as a niche credentialing body with regional reach and member events competing for the same executive/business coach audience.
• European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC): Global professional body for coaching and mentoring with regional chapters and its own credentialing pathways (EIA, ESIA). Directly comparable as a competing coaching membership association offering alternative credentials and member services.
• International Association of Coaching (IAC): Independent global coaching credentialing body offering the IAC Certified Coach designation. Comparable as a competing credentialing authority competing for the same coach member base.
• ICF Singapore Chapter: Another sister regional chapter of ICF Global. Comparable in structure, governance, and member offerings though operating in an Asia-Pacific market context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icfaustralasia

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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