New Australian national standards for AI adoption for your organisation
Australian not-for-profits (NFP) are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their impact and increase their reach. The Australian Government National AI Centre’s (NAIC) 2025 Guidance for AI Adoption provides a clear, practical framework to help NFPs use AI responsibly and in ways that support social justice.
Why these standards are important
For NFPs, understanding and adopting these new standards, is essential for protecting the communities we support.
Following these standards can help you as an Australian NFP:
- strengthen trust with your community
- ensure your organisational use of AI aligns with your mission
- navigate the complexities of organisation governance of AI
- bring your organisation up to date with emerging national and international expectations.
The new standards recognise the specific needs of the social sector, offering step-by-step resources for responsible implementation.
About the Resources
The NAIC’s Guidance for AI Adoption encourages organisations to think carefully about how they use AI. Their guidance covers planning and oversight, impact and risk assessment, transparent decision making and ensuring people are kept at the centre of the design and deployment of AI solutions. These recommendations are written for any staff within organisations and their teams, not just tech experts. They come with straightforward templates and screening tools to help teams and their leadership weigh the potential benefits and risks of adopting AI and ensuring that AI is used in line with their mission.
The Guidance for AI Adoption resource details 6 essential practices for responsible AI governance and adoption, with two versions:
- Foundations – for organisations just getting started in AI
- Implementation practices – for governance professionals and technical experts.
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