ACN is excited to announce an upgrade to our community platform, the Buzz. The new version will go live on 19 October 2026. Here, we answer some key questions. If you can’t find what you need, contact the Engagement Team at engagement@acn.edu.au, and we will continue to update this page. We will also be providing help and how-to guides here.
Features
- Redesigned navigation and user experience
- New-look discussion groups and communities
- Ability to set up private group chats
- Better search functionality
- Enhanced member profiles
- More opportunities to connect and collaborate
- New options to bookmark discussion threads
What’s staying the same
Your login details will not change. And, importantly, content from the Buzz will not be lost: existing discussions, connections, faculty and region groups, and member profiles will be migrated from the old platform, so you can pick up where you left off.
Our launch timeline
- From now – 4 October: normal operations on existing Buzz platform.
- 5–11 October: the current Buzz platform will be read only – members cannot post.
- 12–18 October: the current Buzz platform will be inaccessible due to technical transition.
- Launch week – from 19 October: The newly enhanced Buzz platform will go live. Guides and resources will become available, with ongoing access to support and training resources.
Volunteer opportunities
As part of the transition to the new platform, all current leadership team opportunities will be put on hold for the duration of the upgrade. During this time, should you have any enquiries regarding Leadership Team vacancies please contact the Engagement Team via engagement@acn.edu.au.
ACN Representation opportunities will continue during this time and will be communicated directly to members as opportunities become available.
Frequently asked questions
We’ve upgraded the Buzz to a new platform with a more user-friendly experience. It will make it easier to connect with other members, take part in discussions, explore opportunities, and read online editions of The Hive.
The new Buzz is launching on Monday, 19 October 2026. Please note that from 5–11 October the current Buzz platform will be in read-only mode, and it will be inaccessible from 12–18 October. Volunteer leadership team opportunities are being placed on hold during the transition. They’ll reappear as they become available when the new platform goes live. For any questions in the meantime, contact the Engagement Team at engagement@acn.edu.au.
Nothing. Your login details are exactly the same as before. Go to https://buzz.acn.edu.au/ and sign in as you normally would. We’d encourage you to log in, take a look around, and check that your profile details are up to date. We’ll share a getting-started guide soon.
No. Existing discussions, connections, faculty and region groups, and member profiles have all been migrated to the new platform. You can pick up where you left off.
First, check you’re using the email address associated with your ACN membership. If you’re still having trouble, contact the Membership Team at membership@acn.edu.au for assistance.
- Redesigned navigation and user experience
- New-look discussion groups and communities
- Ability to set up private group chats
- Better search functionality
- Enhanced member profiles
- More opportunities to connect and collaborate
- New options to bookmark discussion threads
How-to guides and support resources will be made available on this page. We will continue to keep members updated by email.
Yes. Delivering the Buzz via a mobile app is the next phase of this project. We’ll share more details closer to the time.
If our FAQs did not answer your question, please contact the Engagement Team at engagement@acn.edu.au.
