Are you a volunteer or working for a not-for-profit community group? Or are you interested in starting or joining one?
Join the Brimbank Community Governance Training Program to learn all the tips and tricks for making your community group or small organisation a success.
We provide a series of community governance training sessions and resources to assist with planning, operations, and decision-making.
Get involved:
- There is no cost to attend these workshops, however registration is required via Try Booking.
- You can attend one or several sessions.
- Sessions will be run face-to-face or online via Zoom.
- Training details will be emailed to people who have registered before the sessions.
How to book:
Please click on the link provided for each session.
For more information email: CGPrograms@brimbank.vic.gov.au or phone: 03 9249 4000
Brimbank Governance Training Program flyer – September to November 2024.
Upcoming Community Governance Training
Managing Financial Obligations
Managing Financial Obligations
Training in managing financial obligations provides community groups with the skills to effectively handle their financial responsibilities. It includes budgeting, tracking expenses, managing debts, and ensuring timely payments, which helps maintain the group’s financial stability and credibility.
Date: Tuesday 3 September 2024
Time: 10am - 1pm
Booking link: Managing Financial Obligations.
Establishing / starting a new Community Group / Organisation
Establishing / starting a new Community Group / Organisation
This training will guide you through setting up a new community group or organisation. It covers essential steps such as defining the mission and vision, developing a business plan, registering the group, and building a governance structure, laying a strong foundation for successful operation. Give community members the information required to start a community group. Where to register? What are the legal requirements? Benefits to register. Provide relevant resources.
Date: Wednesday 11 September 2024
Time: 10am - 1pm
Booking link: Starting a new Community Group
Project ideas to implementation
Project ideas to implementation
This training helps turn project ideas into reality by covering idea generation, planning, resource allocation, execution, and evaluation. It equips community groups with the skills and tools needed to manage and implement projects effectively, encouraging members to develop and work on their project ideas.
Date: Thursday 19 September 2024
Time: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Booking Link: Project ideas to implementation
Budget writing for grants
Budget writing for grants
2-hour online and in-person session on how to write a budget for grants purposes.
Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024
Time: 10am to 12pm
Booking Link: Budget writing for grants
Grants writing workshops
Grants writing workshops
This session will provide community groups and organisations' grant writers with information, skills and knowledge to prepare and apply for grants from a variety of funding sources including the Brimbank Community Grants.
Date: Monday 7 October 2024
Time: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Booking link: Grants writing workshops
Funding for your Community Groups
Funding for your Community Groups
This training provides community groups with strategies and techniques to secure financial support for their initiatives. It covers various methods of fundraising, including grants, organising fundraising events, and leveraging social media, ensuring groups have the resources they need to achieve their goals.
Date: Monday 28 October 2024
Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Booking link: Funding for your Community Groups
Roles and responsibilities of Committee Members
Roles and responsibilities of Committee Members
This session will provide information on the roles and responsibilities of committee members and an understanding of the legal requirements. It will also cover the need for Annual General Meetings.
Date: Thursday 7 November 2024
Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Booking link: Roles and responsibilities of Committee Members
Social Media and the Law
Social Media and the Law
Sharing information on cyber safety:
- what it means to be safe online
- how to maintain this
- legal requirements and implications for community groups, and
- social media risks and benefits.
Date: Tuesday 12 November 2024
Time: 10am -1pm
Booking link: Social Media and the Law
Legal liabilities for community groups
Legal liabilities for community groups
Tips and tricks community groups need to know regarding legal requirements and liabilities of their groups
Date: Thursday 14 November 2024
Time: 10am - 1pm
Booking link: Legal liabilities for community groups