National Family
Business Day
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Saturday, 19 September 2026
National Family Business Day, 19 September, is dedicated to celebrating the vital role family-owned businesses play in our economy and communities. Family businesses are the heartbeat of Australia and New Zealand, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering a sense of community. We invite you to support, choose, and celebrate family businesses... today, and every day.
The Backbone of Our Economy.
Family businesses are integral to Australia's economy, representing 70% of all businesses and employing 50% of the workforce. These businesses generate an estimated $4.3 trillion in wealth, highlighting their significant economic impact.
In New Zealand, family businesses represent a staggering 75% of all businesses, contributing approximately 65% to GDP, and employing around 75% of the workforce. Notably, the agriculture sector, which is pivotal to the nation's economy, is predominantly made up of family-owned businesses.
From small local shops to large multinational corporations, family businesses are the leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators that keep Australia and New Zealand moving forward.
Community Champions.
Beyond their economic contributions, family businesses are also champions of community support and philanthropy. In Australia, family businesses donate around AU$1billion each year. They sponsor local sports teams, build community infrastructure for health, education and the arts, and establish charitable foundations, making significant contributions to the social fabric of our communities. These philanthropic efforts underscore the deep-rooted commitment of family businesses to giving back and supporting the communities in areas where they operate.
Most Trusted.
Family businesses are not only trusted by consumers but also preferred. 70% of consumers trust family-owned businesses over non-family businesses, and 66% are willing to pay more for their products and services. Additionally, 54% of the workforce prefers to work for family businesses, reflecting the positive work environment and strong community ties these companies offer.
Do you work with family?
Join a community of people who understand what it means to work with family. Family Business Association (FBA) is the peak body for families in business across Australia and New Zealand, and we are here to support you at every stage. Learn more and become a member today.
Celebrate Family Business.
...today and every day!
Family businesses are the manufacturers, retailers, traders, builders, growers, brewers, bakers, and professional services companies that make Australia and New Zealand function. They are the backbone of our economy and the heart of our communities. Let’s celebrate their achievements, support their growth, and choose to shop with them today and every day.
Get Involved
Join us in celebrating National Family Business Day #NFBD26 in the lead up to and on Saturday 19 September 2026.
- Shop with family businesses: choose family-owned businesses when looking for products, services and gifts.
- Spread the word: Share your support and any experiences with family businesses across social media, your website, and with family and friends.
- Collaborate and partner: If you own a business, choose to partner with family businesses for services, products and events.
- Leave positive reviews: Had a great experience with a family business? Tell the world and leave them a glowing review on google or social media.
- Learn and share: Discover the stories of family businesses in your area, learn more about this significant sector and share what you've learned.
- Advocate for family business: Support policies that benefit family businesses at local, state, and national levels.
Explore all the National Family Business Day resources, stories and assets below to showcase and recognise family businesses today and every day.
Together, we can ensure that family businesses continue to thrive and contribute to our economy and community.
Come along to a NFBD Event
Celebrate National Family Business Day across Australia and New Zealand at a Meet the Owner event. Meet the families behind the business, hear their stories and take a look behind the scenes. Come along, celebrate with the family business community and connect with others who just get it.
Meet the Owner: Beerenberg
Adelaide, South Australia
Monday 14 September, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us at Beerenberg Family Farm to hear firsthand how six generations of the Paech family have built one of Australia's most recognised and trusted food brands. Hear from Sally and Carol while enjoying their famous scones - served with delicious Beerenberg products of course!
Meet the Owner: De Lorenzo
Sydney, New South Wales
Thursday 17 September, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
During this NFBD event, you'll visit De Lorenzo, a haircare brand that has been paving the way for their industry in Australia since 1945. You'll tour the manufacturing factory, hear insights on innovation, legacy and staying proudly Australian-owned. Plus there will be some special surprises...
Meet the Owner: St Pierres Sushi
Auckland, New Zealand
Thursday 17 September, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Celebrate National Family Business Day at St Pierres Sushi, a family-owned sushi chain passionate about delivering an authentic taste of Japan to New Zealanders. Operating over 80 sushi shops, 40+ Bento Bowl locations and two K10 sushi train restaurants across the country, with plans to expand to 100 sushi stores in the next 3-4 years.
Meet the Owner: AGEM Property Group
Perth, Western Australia
Thursday 17 September, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate National Family Business Day at AGEM Property Group, one of Western Australia's most active private property investment businesses. Meet the founder and managing director, Adrian Fiore, and learn how family has shaped the business and the lessons that they have learnt along the way.
Meet the Owner: Inglewood
Toowoomba, Queensland
Thursday 17 September, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Get an inside look at Inglewood Farms, a poultry farm leading the way in certified organic free-range chicken. Discover how they acquired the farm in 2013 and learn how they have built a thriving operation with 14 family members working across three generations within their family group of companies.
Meet the Owner: APR Recycling
Melbourne, Victoria
Friday 18 September, 8:30am - 10:30am
Celebrate National Family Business Day at APR Recycling. During this event, you will get an exclusive tour of APR Recycling's facility and hear from the family, including Darren Thorpe and his daughter, Marne. They will discuss how the business started, key innovations and their state-of-the-art technology.
Promote National Family Business Day with our Digital Assets Library - #NFBD26
Are you a family business owner, a partner, a collaborator, a supporter, or a loyal customer? We invite you to use our digital assets to spread the word.
Our library offers a variety of resources, including social media images, website banners, posters and short videos, all designed to highlight the importance of family businesses in our community. There are two assets libraries, one for Australia and another for New Zealand. These assets will provide you with everything you need to spread the word and celebrate in the lead-up to and on Friday 19 September 2026.
How to Use the Assets:
- Download: Browse and download the assets that resonate with you.
- Customise: Use the provided captions or personalise your own messages.
- Share: Post the assets on your social media platforms, websites, and other channels using #NFBD26 and tagging Family Business Association. You can also print out physical posters to hand around your local area, or decorate some cupcakes to celebrate with family and colleagues on the day.
Together, we can shine a spotlight on the dedication, innovation, and community spirit that define family businesses. Thank you for supporting and celebrating family businesses... today and every day.
NFBD26 Assets - Australia
Are you Australian-based? Download assets below to start promoting National Family Business Day.
Are you New Zealand-based? New Zealand focused assets are in the section below.
Suggested captions for social posts are in the following section below all the assets - keep scrolling...
VIDEO - Family Business Collage, featuring 99 businesses
Featuring 99 family businesses, this video gradually builds a picture of family businesses from Australia and New Zealand of all shapes, sizes and across all industries highlighting the diversity, heart and family ethos of family businesses.
VIDEO - National Family Business Day Spelled Out
This video spells out National Family Business Day letter by letter in an eye-catching promotion and celebration of the day. It finished by showcasing our family business collage of 99 Australian and New Zealand family businesses.
VIDEO - Family Businesses are Integral to Australia
This video visualises key family business statistics. 70% of Australian businesses are family-owned, 50% of our workforce are employed by family businesses and family businesses generate an estimated $4.3 trillion in wealth.
Support Family Business
An image to encourage the audience to support the family business sector, not just on National Family Business Day but every day.
Support Family Business
An image to encourage the audience to support the family business sector, not just on National Family Business Day but every day.
Support Family Business
An image to encourage the audience to support the family business sector, not just on National Family Business Day but every day.
Feel the difference
This image promotes the difference in working with and purchasing from a family business. You know it when you experience it.
70% are family businesses
This image promotes the impressive statistic that 70% of Australian businesses are family-owned.
Get Involved in NFBD
This image promotes ways for people to get involved in National Family Business Day and how they can support the family business sector.
We are an Australian family business
An image for family businesses to promote that they are part of the sector and celebrate National Family Business Day.
We are an Australian family enterprise
An image for family enterprises to promote that they are part of the sector and celebrate National Family Business Day.
We are an Australian family office
An image for family offices to promote that they are part of the sector and celebrate National Family Business Day.
Supporting families in business
This image shares that you are supporting the family business sector, not just on National Family Business Day but every day.
Supporting families in business
This image shares that you are supporting the family business sector, not just on National Family Business Day but every day.
We support families in business
This image shares that you are supporting the family business sector, not just on National Family Business Day but every day.
Family Businesses make up 70% of all Australian businesses
This image visualises a key family business statistic, 70% of Australian businesses are family-owned businesses.
Family Businesses employ 50% of Australia's workforce
This image visualises a key family business statistic, 50% of our workforce are employed by family businesses.
Family Businesses generate $4.3 trillion in wealth
This image visualises a key family business statistic to promote the sector's significance to our economy, family businesses generate an estimated $4.3 trillion in wealth.
Write your own message
This image gives you the opportunity to write your own message within the National Family Business Day campaign branding.
Write your own message
This image gives you the opportunity to write your own message within the National Family Business Day campaign branding.
Write your own message
This image gives you the opportunity to write your own message within the National Family Business Day campaign branding.
Feel the difference
This image promotes the difference in working with and purchasing from a family business. You know it when you experience it.
70% are family businesses
This image promotes the impressive statistics that 70% of Australian businesses are family-owned businesses.
We support family businesses
This image shares that you are supporting the family business sector, not just on National Family Business Day but every day.
Support family businesses
An image asking the audience to support the family business sector and celebrate National Family Business Day.
Support family businesses
An image asking the audience to support the family business sector and celebrate National Family Business Day.
Family business collage
Still image featuring family businesses from Australia and New Zealand of all shapes and sizes, and across all industries.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Feel the family business difference
This poster will help spread the word and promote the family business sector. Hang them up around your workplace and in your local community.
Support family business
This poster will help spread the word and promote the family business sector. Hang them up around your workplace and in your local community.
NFBD26 Assets - New Zealand
Are you New Zealand-based? Download assets below to start promoting NFBD.
Are you Australian-based? Australian focused assets are in the section above.
Suggested captions for social posts are in the section below - keep scrolling...
VIDEO - Family Business Collage, featuring 99 businesses
Featuring 99 family businesses, this video gradually builds a picture of family businesses from New Zealand and Australia of all shapes, sizes and across all industries highlighting the diversity, heart and family ethos of family businesses.
VIDEO - National Family Business Day Spelled Out
This video spells out National Family Business Day letter by letter in an eye-catching promotion and celebration of the day. It finished by showcasing our family business collage of 99 New Zealand and Australian family businesses.
VIDEO - Family Businesses are Integral to New Zealand
This video visualises key family business statistics. 75% of businesses are family-owned, 75% of our workforce are employed by family businesses and family businesses contribute approximately 65% to GDP.
Support Family Business
An image to encourage the audience to support the family business sector, not just on National Family Business Day but every day.
Support Family Business
An image to encourage the audience to support the family business sector, not just on National Family Business Day but every day.
Support Family Business
An image to encourage the audience to support the family business sector, not just on National Family Business Day but every day.
Feel the difference
This image promotes the difference in working with and purchasing from a family business. You know it when you experience it.
75% are family businesses
This image promotes the impressive statistic that 75% of New Zealand businesses are family-owned.
Get Involved in NFBD
This image promotes ways for people to get involved in National Family Business Day and how they can support the family business sector.
We are a NZ family business
An image for family businesses to promote that they are part of the sector and celebrate National Family Business Day.
We are a NZ family enterprise
An image for family enterprises to promote that they are part of the sector and celebrate National Family Business Day.
We are a NZ family office
An image for family offices to promote that they are part of the sector and celebrate National Family Business Day.
Supporting families in business
This image shares that you are supporting the family business sector, not just on National Family Business Day but every day.
Supporting families in business
This image shares that you are supporting the family business sector, not just on National Family Business Day but every day.
We support families in business
This image shares that you are supporting the family business sector, not just on National Family Business Day but every day.
Family Businesses make up 75% of all NZ businesses
This image visualises a key family business statistic, 75% of businesses are family-owned businesses.
Family Businesses employ 75% of New Zealand's workforce
This image visualises a key family business statistic, 75% of our workforce are employed by family businesses.
Family Businesses contribute 65% to GDP
This image visualises a key family business statistic, family businesses contribute approximately 65% to GDP.
Write your own message
This image gives you the opportunity to write your own message within the National Family Business Day campaign branding.
Write your own message
This image gives you the opportunity to write your own message within the National Family Business Day campaign branding.
Write your own message
This image gives you the opportunity to write your own message within the National Family Business Day campaign branding.
Feel the difference
This image promotes the difference in working with and purchasing from a family business. You know it when you experience it.
75% are family businesses
This image promotes the impressive statistics that 75% of New Zealand businesses are family-owned businesses.
We support family businesses
This image shares that you are supporting the family business sector, not just on National Family Business Day but every day.
Support family businesses
An image asking the audience to support the family business sector and celebrate National Family Business Day.
Support family businesses
An image asking the audience to support the family business sector and celebrate National Family Business Day.
Family business collage
Still image featuring family businesses from New Zealand and Australia of all shapes and sizes, and across all industries.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Cupcake Topper
Use these cupcake topper designs to print edible National Family Business Day themed cupcakes to celebrate with your team and community.
Feel the family business difference
This poster will help spread the word and promote the family business sector. Hang them up around your workplace and in your local community.
Support family business
This poster will help spread the word and promote the family business sector. Hang them up around your workplace and in your local community.
Australian and New Zealand-based family businesses featured in the National Family Business Day Campaign are: 1Above | Abbe | Academic Group | ActronAir | Adelaide Direct Stationers | Adina Watches | AGEM Property | AgXtra | A.H. Beard | All Secure Self Storage | Allin Towbars | Atho Group | Barfoot and Thompson | Bell & Brunt | Bennetts Steel | Beraldo Coffee | Blackman Recruitment | Brooks Hire | Brown Family Wine | Busby Investments | Charlesworth Nuts | CMV Group | CoolDrive Auto Parts | Coopers Brewery | Corona Manufacturing | Daisy's Garden Supplies | Deco Australia | Des's Minibus | DR Care Solutions | Drakes Supermarkets | Driveline Services Australia | Earthtrade | Eather Group | Everhard Industries | Fallon Solutions | Farm Foods | Floridia Cheese | Freedom Pools & Spa | Garlo's Pies | Global Product Supply Management (GPSM) | Grace Funerals | Grant Hood Consulting | Green Pillars | Grundy's Shoes | Hakfoort Group | Heartland Chips | Heatlie BBQs | Hurley Group Hotel | iDrive Relocations | Indigo Imports | Jimboomba Turf | Ken Hall Plumbers | Kennards Hire | Kennett Builders | Keyline Realty | Kies Family Wines | Kotzur Group | Krix Loudspeakers | Leaders Lobby | Linney Jewellery | Macro Group Australia | Malouf Family - Calile Hotel | Maton Guitars | McPhail Sports | Metropolitan Fresh Findon | Micro Image | Miller Dental Group | Mondo Doro | Mr Pothole | NewDirection Care | NICCO Timber Windows & Doors | Nu Trans | NZ Visa Connections | Packer Leather | Parks Towing | Partridge Jewellers | Passing Paws | Pentagon A Runway | Phil Hoffman Travel | Plarre Food Group | Prestige Inhome Care | Queensland Gaskets | Queensland Sheet & Steel | Quest Legal | Quickmail | Raffaele Ciuca | Random Harvest | Ranger Lifting Rigging Safety | Rawnsley Park Tourism | Reid Stockfeeds | Rise Legal | Rohde's Eggs | Scenic World | Sharpe Engineering | Shorelands Cranes | Signs Inc | Smithbridge Group | Soniclean | South Eastern Gaskets | SSS Strawberries | Stainless Steel Wire & Mesh (SSWM) | Stillwell Motor Group | Stockyard Beef | Sunrise2Sunrise | Swiss-Belhotel International | Tate Wines | The Jones Family Business | The Residential Lift Co | THEONLINE CO | Thermosash | Tobin Brothers Funerals | Total image Group | Tuatara Structure | Urban Partners NZ | Uroxsys | Veggie Box | Workforce Success | Yalumba | Youngman & Richardson Co Ltd
Suggested Social Post Text
Coming soon...
Social posts regarding advocacy - Discretionary Trusts
Family Business Association is currently immersed in consultation and communication around the proposed changes to discretionary trusts announced in the Australian 2026/2027 Federal Budget to advocate for families in business.
The proposed changes to the taxation of discretionary trusts are the most significant family business tax reform in a generation. From 1 July 2028, trust income would face a minimum 30% tax at the trustee level, and franking credits would no longer flow through to corporate beneficiaries. For many family businesses, that means substantially higher tax on the same business income, without consideration for how your family business is structured for succession, asset protection and reinvestment.
To ensure content is timely and accurate, we will provide suggested social media text closer to National Family Business Day for you to use, if you choose, to help raise awareness of the impact of these proposed changes.
Social Post Suggested Text:
Feel the family business difference
You can feel it when it’s a family business. It’s in the way they greet you by name, the pride they take in every product and the care they show in every service.
Family businesses bring heart and a personal touch that you simply can’t replicate.
Across all industries, small, medium and large family businesses keep Australia/New Zealand moving. They are the backbone of our economy and the heart of our communities.
Today, on National Family Business Day, shop with them/us, partner with them/us, support them/us and celebrate them/us.
Happy National Family Business Day!
@Family Business Association
#NFBD26 #FamilyBusiness #FBA #FeelTheDifference #SupportFamilyBusiness #ChooseFamilyBusiness #CelebrateFamilyBusiness
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How to Get Involved
Celebrate National Family Business Day with us!
Here are some ways you can get involved on 19 September:
- Choose to shop with family-owned businesses
- Share your support across social media #NFBD26
- If you own a business, choose to partner with family businesses for services, products and events
- Had a great experience with a family business? Leave a glowing review
- Learn more about the importance of family businesses to our economy and social fabric
- Support policies that benefit family businesses at local, state, and national levels
For more information go to: https://nfbd.familybusinessassociation.org/nfbd/
Together, we can ensure that family businesses continue to thrive and contribute to our economy and community.
@Family Business Association
#NFBD26 #FamilyBusiness #FBA #FeelTheDifference #SupportFamilyBusiness #ChooseFamilyBusiness #CelebrateFamilyBusiness
Social Post Suggested Text:
Share how you are celebrating National Family Business Day
Only [X] days to go until National Family Business Day!
We are celebrating by [insert how you are marking NFBD this year].
Join us in supporting and celebrating family businesses, on 19 September and every day.
Learn more about Family Business and National Family Business Day: https://nfbd.familybusinessassociation.org/nfbd/
@Family Business Association
#NFBD26 #FamilyBusiness #FBA #FeelTheDifference #SupportFamilyBusiness #ChooseFamilyBusiness #CelebrateFamilyBusiness
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Share what it means to you to be a family business
We love... [tell your audience what you love about being a family business and what's makes it so special].
The family business sector is integral to our social fabric and our economy. We are so proud to be part of this amazing community who contribute to all facets of Australian/New Zealand life.
Happy National Family Business Day to all our family businesses, family enterprises and family offices!
Learn more about Family Business and National Family Business Day: https://nfbd.familybusinessassociation.org/nfbd/
@Family Business Association
#NFBD26 #FamilyBusiness #FBA #FeelTheDifference #SupportFamilyBusiness #ChooseFamilyBusiness #CelebrateFamilyBusiness
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Share what it means to you to support family business
We are proud to... [tell your audience about how you support family businesses, why it is important and/or why you love it].
The family business sector is integral to our social fabric and our economy. We are so proud to support this incredible sector who contribute to all facets of Australian/New Zealand life.
Happy National Family Business Day to all our family businesses, family enterprises and family offices!
Learn more about Family Business and National Family Business Day: https://nfbd.familybusinessassociation.org/nfbd/
@Family Business Association
#NFBD26 #FamilyBusiness #FBA #FeelTheDifference #SupportFamilyBusiness #ChooseFamilyBusiness #CelebrateFamilyBusiness
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Key Statistics - AU
70% of businesses have one thing in common: Family
Did you know that family businesses represent 70% of all businesses in Australia, they/we employ 50% of the workforce, and generate an estimated $4.3 trillion in wealth.
From small local shops to large multinational corporations, family businesses are the leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators that keep Australia moving forward.
Support family businesses, today and every day.
Happy National Family Business Day!
Find a family business near you: https://familybusinessassociation.org/family-business-directory
@Family Business Association
#NFBD26 #FamilyBusiness #FBA #FeelTheDifference #SupportFamilyBusiness #ChooseFamilyBusiness #CelebrateFamilyBusiness
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Key Statistics - NZ
75% of businesses have one thing in common: Family
Did you know that family businesses represent 75% of all businesses in New Zealand, they/we employ 75% of the workforce, and contribute approximately 65% to GDP.
From small local shops to large multinational corporations, family businesses are the leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators that keep New Zealand moving forward.
Support family businesses, today and every day.
Happy National Family Business Day!
Find a family business near you: https://familybusinessassociation.org/family-business-directory
@Family Business Association
#NFBD26 #FamilyBusiness #FBA #FeelTheDifference #SupportFamilyBusiness #ChooseFamilyBusiness #CelebrateFamilyBusiness
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Community Champions
Supporting family businesses, means you are supporting your community.
Integral to our economy, family businesses are also the heart and soul of our social fabric. They are out there sponsoring the local sports team, raising funds for charity, building community infrastructure and establishing foundations with the intention of leaving a legacy that benefits all.
Family values and a commitment to giving back is deep-rooted in the family business community. We thank you for all that you do.
Let’s celebrate and support family businesses today and every day!
Happy National Family Business Day!
Find a family business near you: https://familybusinessassociation.org/family-business-directory
@Family Business Association
#NFBD26 #FamilyBusiness #FBA #FeelTheDifference #SupportFamilyBusiness #ChooseFamilyBusiness #CelebrateFamilyBusiness
Social Post Suggested Text:
Celebrate Family Business
Celebrate Family Business.
Support Family Business.
Choose Family Business.
Today and every day!
Family businesses are the manufacturers, retailers, traders, builders, growers, brewers, bakers, and professional services companies that make Australia/New Zealand go round.
They are the backbone of our economy and the heart of our communities.
Shop with family businesses, partner with family businesses and celebrate their contributions, today and every day.
Happy National Family Business Day!
@Family Business Association
#NFBD26 #FamilyBusiness #FBA #FeelTheDifference #SupportFamilyBusiness #ChooseFamilyBusiness #CelebrateFamilyBusiness
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Thank you to Family Businesses
Today, on National Family Business Day we give a shout out to all the family businesses that make our country go round.
From small local shops to large multinational corporations, family businesses are the leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators that form the backbone of Australia/New Zealand.
A Big THANK YOU to all the family businesses who are dedicated to excellence, create a lasting legacy, drive innovation, give back and foster a community spirit.
Celebrate Family Business.
Support Family Business.
Choose Family Business.
Today and every day!
Find a family business near you: https://familybusinessassociation.org/family-business-directory
@Family Business Association
#NFBD26 #FamilyBusiness #FBA #FeelTheDifference #SupportFamilyBusiness #ChooseFamilyBusiness #CelebrateFamilyBusiness
Find a Family Business
Experience the authenticity and quality of family-owned businesses by finding one near you!
You'll find family businesses of all sizes and across all industries. They are driven by family values and dedicated to offering exceptional goods and personalised services, with a story and legacy behind what they do. By choosing to buy from or work with a family business, you help support and sustain our local and national economies and communities.
Explore our Family Business directory to find a family business to support today, and every day.
Family Business Stories
Alexander Group
Alexander Group was started by my parents, John and Cecile Alexander, back in 1971. It’s a classic family story, they were just a husband-and-wife team in Tamahere, Waikato, focused on grain transport, really just fighting for survival and "putting food on the table." I grew up with the business; the trucks were in the backyard of our house in the early...
Abbe
Abbe is a proudly Australian, family-owned packaging business with a legacy spanning three generations. While the Abbe Group has operated for over 35 years, our roots trace back to 1954 when my grandfather founded Cardboard Containers. In 1991, my father reignited the family’s passion for packaging by reopening a small corrugating plant in...
ROCHELE
ROCHELE® is a 51 year old 2nd generation family business providing painting services to residential and commercial property owners throughout South East QLD. ROCHELE® began in 1975, when newlyweds Rocco and Michele put their roots down in Brisbane, combining their names to create a family business that would change their industry. Back then, the couple were...
Brooks hire
Brooks Hire was started by my dad, Doug Brooks, in 1979 when he was just 23. At the time, he was working in the mines while running his own mechanical business on the side. With a bank card and a vision to succeed in business, he bought two disassembled air compressors, fixed them up himself, and began hiring them out to the mining industry. He ran his hire...
Alura Coaches
Alura Coaches is one of Australia’s longest-standing family-owned transport companies, proudly approaching 100 years of service in 2026. Established in 1926 by Sydney Crowther, the business has grown and evolved through multiple generations of Crowthers, continuing to offer safe, reliable, and high-quality group transport across Australia. With the fourth...
Gerard McCabe Jewellers
Gerard McCabe Jewellers was started in 1986 by Gerard and Pauline McCabe and is now owned and run by myself (Jess) and my brother Justin McCabe. We retail fine contemporary jewellery and antiques, designing jewellery in house as well as curating exceptional pieces from around the world. We also work with our clients to create bespoke jewellery and specialise in complex...
Family Business Association (FBA) is the peak body for family businesses in Australia and New Zealand, helping family businesses to grow and thrive. Uniquely family business focused, FBA helps members navigate the nuanced intersection of family dynamics and business operations, including succession planning, governance, financial management and strategic planning.
Why join Family Business Association?
There is something truly special about the FBA community, where like-minded peers come together, creating a supportive and trusting environment for each other. The vulnerability, openness to share, and readiness to assist each other is a testament to the strength and camaraderie of the FBA community and the special ‘magic dust’ they create.
- Community: Networking with like-minded peers provides you with authentic support and guidance from people who truly understand. Our Forum Group Program takes this even further, providing unmatched support.
- Learning: Tailored, family business specific courses will give you and your family the tools and next steps to strategically plan for sustained success.
- Advocacy: FBA will help to amplify your business' voice while representing the needs of the family business sector to government, key associations and the community.
- Guidance: Connect with expert FBA Family Business Accredited Advisors to receive trusted guidance and support from professionals who understand the nuances of operating a family business.
Are you a Family Business?
Help Consumers Identify You
with the Family Business Emblem
Only 52% of consumers know how to identify a family business, yet 70% trust family-owned businesses more, and 66% are willing to pay more for your products and services.
As a family business, you have a unique opportunity to highlight your trustworthiness, high-quality products and services, and community ties. The Family Business Association's Family Business Emblem helps you showcase your family-owned status, build consumer trust and highlight your commitment to continuity and community, setting you apart from competitors and building stronger connections with your customers.
Whether you're new or established, letting customers know you're a family-owned business is easy. With a FBA membership, you have access to the Family Business Emblem, which you can showcase on your website, packaging, letterhead, email signatures, business cards, building and other marketing materials.
Media Contacts
For any media enquiries or to get in touch with a family business in regards to National Family Business Day, please contact:
AUSTRALIA
Catherine Sayer
CEO
Family Business Association
P: +61 3 9867 5322 | E: csayer@familybusiness.org.au
Amanda Rotberg
Marketing and Communications Manager
Family Business Association
P: +61 3 9124 1751 | E: arotberg@familybusiness.org.au
NEW ZEALAND
Nicole Pluck
New Zealand Country Manager
Family Business Association
P: +64 212 445 446 | E: npluck@familybusiness.org.nz
SOURCES
- KPMG and Family Business Australia Survey of Family Businesses 2009 (in conjunction with Bond University)
- The MGI Family and Private Business Survey 2006 (in conjunction with RMIT University)
- 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer, The 2019 Edelman Trust Barometer: Implications for Family Business report
- Adelaide Business School, The University of Adelaide
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