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SUMMARY:WEBINAR-NSW Getting your Message Across: Effective Communication for Volunteer Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Effective communication is the backbone of successful volunteer management.\n\n\n\nEach month we will explore volunteer management concepts and issues through the lens of the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement and the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026). \nThis webinar\, will equip volunteer coordinators with strategies for clear\, consistent\, and compassionate communication. \nLearn how to craft compelling messages\, provide constructive feedback\, resolve conflicts\, and foster an open dialogue with your volunteer team. We’ll cover various communication channels\, from regular newsletters to one-on-one check-ins\, ensuring volunteers feel informed\, heard\, and connected. \nBy enhancing communication practices\, organisations can build stronger relationships\, improve volunteer retention\, and amplify their collective impact towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through robust partnerships. \n\nOutcomes\n\nCrafting Impact-Focused Communication: Participants will be able to design a recognition communication plan that applies principles of the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement to regularly acknowledge volunteer contributions and communicate their tangible impact\, demonstrating a clear connection to the organisation’s mission and the Sustainable Development Goals.\nApplying Constructive Feedback Models: Participants will learn communication techniques to confidently and compassionately address performance issues\, provide constructive feedback\, and foster an open and psychologically safe dialogue in one-on-one volunteer interactions.\nOptimising Communication Channels: Participants will explore a variety of communication channels (e.g.\, newsletters\, dedicated apps\, one-on-one meetings) and engage via appropriate means for different scenarios to ensure consistent\, clear\, and audience-appropriate messaging that enhances volunteer engagement and retention.
URL:https://studentexperiencenetwork.com.au/event/webinar-nsw-getting-your-message-across-effective-communication-for-volunteer-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260414T150000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Optimise & Thrive: Identifying Opportunities for AI in your Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the rapidly changing world of AI can feel overwhelming for nonprofit leaders. This webinar cuts through the noise\, providing a clear and practical way to spot and test AI opportunities that actually fit your organisation’s goals. Using real-life examples from across the sector\, we’ll show you how to find the areas where AI can make the biggest difference\, helping you streamline your work\, improve your services\, and ultimately do more for your community. \nThis webinar covers topics including: \n\nUnderstand a structured framework for identifying and evaluating AI opportunities within your NFP organisation.\nIdentify potential areas across various organisational functions where AI can be strategically leveraged to optimise processes or enhance services.\nPrioritise AI initiatives based on feasibility and alignment with their organisation’s strategic objectives.\nDevelop a clear action plan and next steps for implementing the NFP AI Opportunity Framework within their own context.
URL:https://studentexperiencenetwork.com.au/event/webinar-optimise-thrive-identifying-opportunities-for-ai-in-your-nonprofit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194923
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T011312Z
UID:25998-1776254400-1776258000@studentexperiencenetwork.com.au
SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Managing Mental Health and Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be an interactive experience that provides participants with the skills and knowledge to better manage their mental health and anxiety. It covers the ability to increase self-awareness of the mental health of those around them. \nThe workshop will focus on giving clear strategies for self-care and to highlight ways to ensure you have a safe environment\, share knowledge of resources available to support mental health\, and encouraging team members to comfortably seek assistance when required. \nLearning outcomes\nFollowing the program\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify & effectively manage potential mental health problems in the workplace.\nRecognise when to seek help and when team members need help\nDemonstrate how to break the stigma of mental health in their day to day work/life activities\nIncrease empathy to others and improve productivity
URL:https://studentexperiencenetwork.com.au/event/webinar-managing-mental-health-and-anxiety/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194923
CREATED:20260317T014545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T014545Z
UID:27518-1776337200-1776340800@studentexperiencenetwork.com.au
SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Personal branding and LinkedIn essentials for NFP executives and board directors
DESCRIPTION:At this training\, we’ll cover:\n\nWhy\, where\, when and how of personal branding\nWhy you need to define what you’ll be known for\nGet your foundations on LinkedIn right:\n\nPhoto\, headline\, company URL\, ‘About’\, ‘Experience’\,\nYour keywords – working the algorithm\nShould I turn on “Creator” mode?\nCustom URL\nQR code\n\n\n\n\nEngaging on LinkedIn:\n\nWhen and how to connect with others in a way that drives real results\nWhen and how to post\nWhen and how to engage with others’ posts\nWhat does good thought leadership look like?\n\n\n\nThis 1 hour webinar is free to attend and will be held live on Thursday 16th April from 11:00am to 12:00pm AEST.
URL:https://studentexperiencenetwork.com.au/event/webinar-personal-branding-and-linkedin-essentials-for-nfp-executives-and-board-directors/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194923
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Drafting a Great Volunteer Agreement
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nA good volunteer agreement makes sure your volunteers understand their role\, rights and responsibilities. It helps create effective relationships with your volunteers – and keep everyone safe. \nDoes your existing volunteer agreement need review?  Or are you starting from scratch? Either way\, we can help. In this webinar\, we’ll explain why volunteer agreements are so important\, and walk you through some of the key topics your agreements should cover. You’ll come away with our top tips for drafting\, as well as our sample volunteer agreement to support you to create or improve your own \n  \nHere’s what people who attended this session thought:\n\n“The presenter was clear and concise – definitely one of the better webinars I have attended.”\n“The presenter presented the material in plain English and comprehensively – and spoke to the templates which we could download. Brilliant stuff.”\n“The content covering Why? and What to include? was excellent. Above all\, the Volunteer Agreement template will be invaluable.”\n“Delivered to the high standard I’ve experienced with Justice Connect.”\n\n\nWe’ll cover:\n\nKey reasons for using a volunteer agreement\nImportant issues to cover in your volunteer agreements\nWhy you might use a ‘deed’\nGuidance about how to use our template agreement\n\n\nYou’ll receive:\n\n75 minutes of plain-language training from a lawyer\nCopy of webinar recording (accessible for 3 months) and slide handout\nInformation on further resources and support\n\n\nWho should attend:\nVolunteer managers\, other executives and board members of not-for-profit organisations.
URL:https://studentexperiencenetwork.com.au/event/webinar-drafting-a-great-volunteer-agreement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194923
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Good Governance and Understanding Your Constitution (Interactive)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop has been designed to help directors understand their roles and responsibilities as a board member\, and how to review and apply the organisation’s constitution. \nFull details on what will be covered in this workshop can be found below. \nUndertake the roles and responsibilities of a board member \n\nWorking within the structure of the organisation\nManaging competing roles and responsibilities\nFollowing legal requirements when carrying out board duties\nMonitoring operations\nReceiving and acting on community and stakeholder feedback\nParticipating in successful meetings\n\nReview and apply the organisation’s constitution \n\nLinking the purpose of the organisation to the constitution\nIdentifying legislation that can impact on provisions of the constitution\nFormulating and updating the constitution\nMaking sure everyone in your organisation understands and uses the constitution\n\n\n\n\n\nKey details:\nDate: Thursday\, 16 April 2026 \nThis session is not recorded.\nMelbourne\, Sydney\, Brisbane\, Hobart\, Canberra: 1pm to 4pm\nAdelaide\, Darwin: 12.30pm to 3.30pm\nPerth: 11am to 2pm. \nLocation: Online (live broadcast only. No recording is available for this session.) \n\n\n\n\nPrice:\nInstitute of Community Directors Australia members: $185 (inc GST) \nNon-member price: $249 (inc GST) \nNot an ICDA member? Sign up today! ICDA membership is completely free.
URL:https://studentexperiencenetwork.com.au/event/webinar-good-governance-and-understanding-your-constitution-interactive/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194923
CREATED:20260408T000953Z
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UID:27799-1776348000-1776351600@studentexperiencenetwork.com.au
SUMMARY:WEBINAR - AI Readiness for NFPs
DESCRIPTION:As AI shifts from a tech trend to a core part of how we work\, not-for-profit leaders need a clear path forward. This session moves beyond the hype to focus on practical AI readiness\, helping executives and boards look ahead with a strategic lens. We will explore how to build a solid foundation through robust governance and responsible policies\, ensuring your organisation stays effective and ethical in a rapidly changing digital landscape. \nThis webinar covers topics including: \n\nPlanning for the strategic impact of AI.\nSetting up responsible AI policies and clear communication to build trust with your team and the people you serve.\nCreating lasting AI strategies that match the unique values and needs of the nonprofit sector.
URL:https://studentexperiencenetwork.com.au/event/webinar-ai-readiness-for-nfps/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194923
CREATED:20260408T001231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T001231Z
UID:27801-1776434400-1776438000@studentexperiencenetwork.com.au
SUMMARY:WEBINAR - The ROI of AI: Making Real Impact
DESCRIPTION:In the community sector\, success is measured by the people we support rather than the profit we make. This webinar is designed for executives to move past the conceptual side of AI and focus on achieving real-world results. We will explore practical examples from regulated environments to show how AI can improve enquiry processing\, call handling and donor engagement. You will learn how to shift the conversation from “what does this cost?” to “how much more good can we do?”\, providing you with the tools to present AI investments to your board and stakeholders with confidence. \nThis webinar covers topics including: \n\nSelecting the best AI use cases that align with your specific mission and the needs of your community.\nDefining and tracking success markers\, such as giving staff more time for high-value work\, reducing wait times for clients and keeping donors engaged.\nBuilding a clear\, evidence-based impact report that turns technical efficiency into social value for boards and stakeholders.
URL:https://studentexperiencenetwork.com.au/event/webinar-the-roi-of-ai-making-real-impact/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194923
CREATED:20260317T022523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T022523Z
UID:27529-1776772800-1776776400@studentexperiencenetwork.com.au
SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Legal Issues in Managing a Diverse Team (Volunteering)
DESCRIPTION:Delivered by Justice Connect\, a leading not-for-profit legal organisation that supports community groups with practical\, plain-language legal guidance\, these Micro Labs are designed to give volunteer leaders and managers clear\, actionable insights on key legal issues. Think of them as bite-sized professional development to accompany your lunch! \nIn this session we explore legal issues associated with managing a diverse volunteer team.
URL:https://studentexperiencenetwork.com.au/event/webinar-legal-issues-in-managing-a-diverse-team-volunteering/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Volunteering,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194923
CREATED:20260129T053134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T053134Z
UID:26582-1776855600-1776859200@studentexperiencenetwork.com.au
SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Designing Event Experiences That Captivate Attention and Stick in People’s Minds Long After They Leave
DESCRIPTION:Make Your Events Unforgettable (For All the Right Reasons) \nMost events are perfectly organised… and completely forgettable. Not because the team lacked skill\, but because the experience wasn’t designed to make anyone feel anything. \nToday’s attendees don’t want another agenda. They want a moment. They want meaning. They want something that cuts through the noise of every other “good but forgettable” event they’ve attended this year. \nThis session challenges the way associations plan events by default. You’ll explore why most programs fail to hold attention\, why emotion is your most underused design tool\, and why people only remember the moments you intentionally craft — not the dozens of hours spent polishing logistics. \nUsing storytelling\, behavioural insight\, experience design and the neuroscience of memory\, we’ll unpack how to design events that don’t just run well\, but hit\, resonate\, and stay with people long after they’ve left the room. \n📅 Wednesday 22 April 2026 \n🕘 11.00am – 11.45am AEST / 1.00pm – 1.45pm NZST \n📍 Zoom  \nYou’ll walk away able to: \n\nStop designing events people forget and start designing moments they feel\nUse emotion and story as strategic tools\, not afterthoughts\nCapture attention in a world where distraction wins by default\nBuild experiences that people talk about — not just attend\nTurn any event into something memorable\, meaningful\, and impossible to copy\n\nIf you want your events to matter\, you have to design for memory — not for comfort.
URL:https://studentexperiencenetwork.com.au/event/webinar-designing-event-experiences-that-captivate-attention-and-stick-in-peoples-minds-long-after-they-leave/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260429T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260429T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194923
CREATED:20260408T022151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T022151Z
UID:27816-1777453200-1777455000@studentexperiencenetwork.com.au
SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Inbox Zero\, Headspace Restored
DESCRIPTION:If your inbox feels like an endless firefight\, you’re not alone. \nEvery ping pulls focus away from meaningful work\, leaving you distracted and behind. \nThis session with Ninja Matt introduces proven techniques to bring order to the chaos. You’ll discover how to build a system that clears your inbox daily\, reduces mental clutter\, and restores headspace for the work that really matters. It’s about more than email – it’s about regaining control of your attention.
URL:https://studentexperiencenetwork.com.au/event/webinar-inbox-zero-headspace-restored/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194923
CREATED:20260317T022716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T022716Z
UID:27531-1777456800-1777460400@studentexperiencenetwork.com.au
SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Mythbusting Blue Cards: What every volunteer involving organisation needs to know
DESCRIPTION:Working with children check requirements can seem complex and overwhelming\, especially with recent changes to legislation. Facilitated by the Blue Card Services team\, this session will help organisations understand what’s required\, reduce uncertainty\, and confidently apply Blue Card obligations consistently across volunteer roles.
URL:https://studentexperiencenetwork.com.au/event/webinar-mythbusting-blue-cards-what-every-volunteer-involving-organisation-needs-to-know/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Volunteering,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194923
CREATED:20260129T041345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T041345Z
UID:26564-1777543200-1777550400@studentexperiencenetwork.com.au
SUMMARY:WEBINAR-ACT - Inclusive Volunteering for Organisations
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion matters. Based on key learnings from the Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment Program\, this engaging workshop will explore how to build an inclusive community where people of all abilities and backgrounds can contribute. \nThe workshop will explore the positive outcomes of inclusive volunteering by reviewing case studies and utilising practical tips to increase inclusion. This workshop will provide you with the skills to remove the barriers to volunteering and provide you with the tools to help people find meaningful volunteering opportunities.  You will be challenged to consider the benefits that can be unlocked through volunteering\, including a stronger sense of social inclusion in your workplace. Identifying barriers to inclusion and understanding simple solutions for removing these barriers will be explored from both the individual and organisation. \nOutcomes: \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nexplain principles of inclusive volunteering;\noutline why inclusion is beneficial in volunteering​;\nidentify barriers to inclusion​​;\nconsider solutions to the barriers impacting on volunteering​​; and\,\ndescribe what it means to be part of an inclusive team.\n\nSession Date: Thursday 30 April 2026\nSession Time: 10am – 12pm\nSession Location: Online via Microsoft Teams (link sent to registered attendees prior to the session) \nThis training is free (valued at $85 and paid for by the Australian Government.)
URL:https://studentexperiencenetwork.com.au/event/webinar-act-inclusive-volunteering-for-organisations-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260430T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194923
CREATED:20260408T004930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T004930Z
UID:27809-1777552200-1777557600@studentexperiencenetwork.com.au
SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Not-for-profit Risk: Current Issues for the Board Agenda
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nAs a board member or not-for-profit leader\, it can be hard to stay across key legal risks. Sometimes there seems to be constant changes to laws and regulations. We’re here to help you get up to speed. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll provide a short\, sharp overview of some current legal risks to keep in mind when setting the board agenda in your not-for-profit. We’ll highlight critical changes\, key trends and regulatory priorities to give you confidence in the decisions you make in governing and running your organisation to sustainably achieve your purpose. \n\nWe regularly run this popular session. Here is what participants thought:\n\n“The content was relevant and clearly articulated with useful examples”\n“Very comprehensive and explained in clear English.  Great inclusion of resources into the slides.”\n“Very well put together – very well explained in plain English and easy to understand\, great tips and even though we are doing a lot of these things\, I always get something out of the sessions\, even if it’s a check-up”\n\n\nWe’ll cover:\n\nGuidance about how to approach risk management​\nKey takeaways and top tips to help your board address some of the current risk issues\nUnderstanding director liability and protections​\n\n\nYou’ll receive:\n\n75 minutes of plain-language training from a lawyer\nCopy of webinar recording (accessible for 3 months) and slide handout\nInformation on further resources and support\n\n\nWho should attend:\nBoard members and senior staff.
URL:https://studentexperiencenetwork.com.au/event/webinar-not-for-profit-risk-current-issues-for-the-board-agenda/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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