Community Governance Training Program
We provide a series of community governance training sessions and ongoing access to a range of resources to assist community groups and small organisations in Brimbank with continued learning. These training sessions can support your group with planning, operations, and decision-making.
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Current community governance training sessions
Community Leadership Program
Each year, Council delivers workshops and information sessions to equip the community with the skills and confidence to grow as leaders. The Program brings together community members to build knowledge and share experience with each other. It explores practical leadership through an interactive learning community project.
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Community Grant Application Assistance
Each year Council supports groups with community grants based on categories that reflect the council plans and vision.
Information sessions and grant writing workshops are held prior to each round of grants to help applicants understand requirements so their submissions are complete and ready for review. Information sessions cover all the aspects of the grant application process and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Workshops are opportunities to get one-on-one support with grant applications.
There is no cost to attend any of these sessions however, registration is required.
Email to register your interest to attend session and get details:
Community Governance Handbook
The Community governance handbook (PDF 2.0MB) is a great resource designed to help our local community groups and organisations to function properly. It will assist to better understand the legal responsibilities and how to ensure your organisation succeeds.
Community groups user guide
We've developed our first Community groups user guide (PDF 599KB) for all regular groups using our facilities.
This guide:
- provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of Council and community groups;
- enables a better understanding of the processes guiding the usage and hire arrangements of Community Facilities; and
- provides directions to community groups on how to hire and manage Community Facilities.
How to start a community project in 10 steps
More useful resources for community groups
- Consumer Affairs Victoria
State Government regulatory authority for Incorporated Associations in Victoria. Compliance processes, advice and information.
Ph: 1300 558 181
- Not-for-Profit Law
Comprehensive legal and other information, fact sheets, videos and training.
Ph: 03 8636 4400
- Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria
Free dispute resolution service available to committees, clubs and associations
Ph: 1300 372 888
- Grant Guru Community
Free searchable listing of grants and funding programs
- Leisure Networks/Club Help
Free support for clubs and associations
Ph: 03 5224 9927
- Non Profit Training
Information and training for non profit organisations
Ph: 03 9013 5432
- Volunteer West
Information about training, advice and support to volunteer coordinators and people working with volunteers.
Ph: 03 9398 1233