EVENT-ACT - Essentials for Volunteer Managers
2026-06-16 09:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Sydney)
The Essentials for Volunteer Managers workshop covers theory and practice on the Volunteer Involvement Cycle, including:

Prepare – governance, design and resourcing
Recruit – Promote, select, onboard
Support – Develop, communicate, recognise
Evaluate – Feedback, review, share impact

This full day, interactive workshop will introduce the legal requirements underpinning volunteer involvement, explore research and theory on volunteer motivations, and provide practical tools to support you to implement a robust volunteering program in your organisation.
All attendees are provided with a workbook.
Morning tea and lunch is provided.
Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop you will:

understand the volunteer involvement cycle;
be equipped with the tools to implement or review a volunteering program; and,
learn from the shared experience of all attendees and presenters.

Event Details:
Date – Tuesday 16 June 2026
Time – 9am – 4:30pm
Location – Level 3, 202 City Walk
Cost – $360 for members, $460 for non-managers
Additional Member Only Discounts:
Access Level – Member Price
Support Level – Buy one get one half price
Lead Level – Buy one get one free
Volunteer Manager Foundations Training Pack – $416 (20% discount on top of discounted member price) includes:
– 1 x ticket to Essentials for Volunteer Managers
– 1 x ticket to National Standards for Volunteer Involvement Workshop
– Above support and lead member discounts may not be applied to this special package
– Tickets purchased within this pack are non-refundable but can be transferred to a colleague within the organisation, tickets are valid for 12 months.
If you’d like to discuss your organisation’s membership level and arrange to access the additional membership discounts or special packages, please reach out to us via membership@volunteeringact.org.au
VolunteeringACT is committed to inclusion of people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements, or require any additional supports such as a large print handbook, access to the slides prior to training or a guide into the building.

WEBINAR - Project management for community organisations
2026-06-16 13:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Community boards often receive funding for specific one-off projects that are within scope of their strategic objectives but may not fall under the annual operational plan or budget. Boards may also develop projects to investigate an area of concern or solve a problem in the organisation. In these situations, it’s important for organisations to be able to understand the roles of the board and of management in ensuring the project is managed appropriately in terms of inputs, outcomes and compliance.
Project management is different from day-to-day operations because projects involve multiple stakeholders, are temporary, and have measurable outcomes.

This session will cover:

The role of the board in project management

Strategic planning
Strategic alignment
Risk analysis
Budget
Monitoring
Impact evaluation
Compliance

The role of management in project management

Day-to-day management
Risk management
Delivery
Reporting

Key details:
Date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
This session is not recorded
Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Canberra, Brisbane: 1pm to 4pm
Adelaide, Darwin: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Perth: 11am to 2pm
Location: Online (live broadcast only. No recording is available for this session)

Price:
Institute of Community Directors Australia members: $185 (inc GST)
Non-member price: $249 (inc GST)
Not an ICDA member? Sign up today! ICDA membership is completely free.

WEBINAR - Managing conflict on boards: What to do when things get difficult (Interactive)
2026-06-16 13:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Most boards experience conflict at some point — whether it’s clashing views, ongoing tension or meetings that feel uncomfortable and unproductive.
This interactive online session looks at why conflict arises in boards and committees, and what you can do about it. You’ll learn practical techniques to address issues early, communicate more effectively, and help your board work through disagreements without damaging relationships.
It’s a hands-on session aimed at people who want clear, sensible approaches they can apply immediately.

You’ll gain practical insight into how to:

identify and address conflict early
handle difficult conversations with confidence
manage disagreement without damaging relationships
keep board discussions focused and productive
reduce the impact of ongoing tension

WEBINAR - Coaching Strategies / Coaching Your People
2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Coaching can be a great way to develop your people and accelerate their performance.
In this workshop, start to build your toolkit to help you coach and develop your team to build capability and help them reach their potential.
Learning outcomes
Following the program participants will be able to:

Describe what an effective coach looks like
Identify when and where coaching is the best solution
Uncover coaching opportunities in your workplace
Build a toolkit for effective coaching

GRANT-AUS Sizzle for Change
2026-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Offers free vegan sausages for your next BBQ fundraiser or educational event.

Whether you’re an animal sanctuary, a sports club, a university, a school or a vegan group doing outreach – we want to help make vegan sausages the star of your next BBQ event.
Vegan Australia’s Sizzle for Change campaign aims to:
– Normalise vegan eating by making it easy and accessible,
– Introduce non-vegans to delicious animal-free alternatives and
– Generate revenue for your organisation.
Where to get your vegan sausages: You will have to obtain the vegan sausages for your BBQ yourself, but there is usually a good range available in most supermarkets, such as Woolworths, Coles and many IGAs. Branches can have varying stock, so you may have to try a few in your area.
Steps
– Apply to Vegan Australia to have the cost of your vegan sausages covered, up to the value of $500.
– Once approved, purchase your vegan sausages.
– Host your sizzle with vegan sausages.
– Submit your receipts for reimbursement.
Grant funding is limited and Vegan Australia assesses each application on its merits and our available funds. Grants are capped at $500 per event and are limited to one per year per applicant organisation. Funding is provided for vegan sausages only and is not available for other vegan alternatives, non-vegan sausages, bread, condiments or other supplies. We prefer grant applications for either fundraising for vegan or animal rights causes and organisations or events that may raise public awareness about veganism or animal rights.
Click here to view full funding guidelines on the provider’s website.

SEN QLD/NT Regional Event
2026-06-22 08:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Details to come.

WEBINAR - Less admin, more impact - practical AI webinar for NFPs
2026-06-22 11:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Join The Community’s Director of Data, AI and Analytics, Paola Oliva Altamirano, to explore:

what generative AI is
where it can genuinely save time in the community sector, and
the risks, limitations and ethical considerations that organisations should understand before getting started.

This 1-hour online session is free to attend and will be held Monday, 22 June 2026 from 11:30am to 12:00pm. This session is recorded.
This training is for anyone in the not-for-profit or community sector looking to start using, or improving their use of, artificial intelligence. Those with an interest in winning or finding grants are recommended to attend.

WEBINAR - The Accidental Chair: How to run board meetings without losing your mind
2026-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Many board chairs step into the role with little preparation – and quickly discover that running a productive, respectful and strategic board meeting is harder than it looks. Between dominant personalities, off-topic discussions, unresolved tensions and endless agenda items, it’s easy for meetings to become frustrating, exhausting and ineffective. But there are techniques that can help you lead more effective meetings, which can be put into action immediately.
At this training, you’ll learn:

how to keep meetings focused and strategic
techniques for managing dominant or difficult personalities
ways to encourage quieter board members to contribute
how to handle disagreement and conflict diplomatically
practical tips for improving decision-making and meeting flow
simple chairing techniques you can use at your very next board meeting

This training is designed for anyone who wants to run more effective, strategic and well-managed meetings – particularly in a governance or leadership context.
It is especially valuable for board members, board chairs and committee chairs, as well as CEOs, executive directors and senior leaders who regularly facilitate or participate in decision-making meetings.

WEBINAR - Financial Reporting Update (Webinar)
2026-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Community Directors and Moore come together to provide an update on everything you need to know before reporting your organisation’s finances at the end of the financial year.
We’ll cover:

new requirements for 30 June
update on AASB NFP project
Current economical and regulatory environment

SEN VIC/SA/TAS Regional Event
2026-06-24 08:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)

WEBINAR - Focus in a Distracted World
2026-06-24 09:00 - 09:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Constant Interruptions, Shifting Priorities, and Digital Noise Are Now the Norm.
The cost? Shallow work, rising stress, and never-ending days. This session with Matt equips you with strategies to cut through the clutter and reclaim deep focus. You’ll learn how to protect your best hours, set boundaries without guilt, and design your environment for concentration. Attention is today’s most valuable resource—this webinar shows you how to defend it.

WEBINAR - Positive Workplace Behaviour
2026-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
About this session

Positive workplace behaviour is critical for an effective workplace culture. workplace bullying, harassment, and discrimination are issues that can erode a positive, productive culture and create serious risks for all, yet too often we avoid dealing with these behaviours or allegations only to see them escalate.
This workshop will explore the impact of workplace behaviour on workplace culture, provide practical strategies for managing inappropriate or unlawful behaviour, and building a positive workplace culture.
Learning outcomes
Following the program participants will be able to:

Identify key behaviours that contribute to a positive workplace culture
Call our below-the-line behaviour
Describe the meaning of bullying and harassment and the impact it can have on the workplace
Build a toolkit to be able to be an active bystander where required

WEBINAR - Winning more grants: Practical strategies for community organisations
2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Securing grant funding has become more competitive than ever. Strong grant applications require more than passion and good ideas; they need clear strategy, compelling storytelling and a strong understanding of what funders are actually looking for.
At this training, you’ll learn:

What funders look for in strong grant applications
Common mistakes that weaken applications
How to write clearer, more compelling proposals
Practical ways to strengthen outcomes and impact statements
How to position your organisation and projects more effectively
Strategies for improving your organisation’s grant readiness

This training is designed for board and committee members, senior staff, and leaders of not-for-profit and community organisations who are involved in governance, management, or strategic decision-making.

WEBINAR - Positive Workplace Behaviour
2026-06-26 09:30 - 10:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Positive workplace behaviour is critical for an effective workplace culture. workplace bullying, harassment, and discrimination are issues that can erode a positive, productive culture and create serious risks for all, yet too often we avoid dealing with these behaviours or allegations only to see them escalate.
This workshop will explore the impact of workplace behaviour on workplace culture, provide practical strategies for managing inappropriate or unlawful behaviour, and building a positive workplace culture.
Learning outcomes
Following the program participants will be able to:

Identify key behaviours that contribute to a positive workplace culture
Call our below-the-line behaviour
Describe the meaning of bullying and harassment and the impact it can have on the workplace
Build a toolkit to be able to be an active bystander where required

WEBINAR - Impact evaluation, on a shoe string (Interactive)
2026-06-29 13:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
An organisation which can use its data effectively will be able to tell a compelling story of relevance and success to potential funders, supporters and stakeholders. Impact evaluation does not have to be expensive and can be done on a shoestring by putting a few systems in place. Every organisation collects information, and often, an evaluation can be carried out, using just the information you are collecting anyway.

What data do you currently collect?
What is an outcome versus an output?
What are you trying to impact?
How will you ascertain how impactful your activities are?
Who oversees collecting the data?
Who oversees interpreting the data?
What data might you need, to answer the questions you have got about your impact?

GRANT-AUS On The Water Awesome Foundation Chapter
2026-06-30 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Offers monthly $1000 grants to water-focused projects that add awesome to the world.

Does your project bring creativity, culture, and inclusion to the water? Does it help us think about the water in a new way? Does it expand boundaries and build relationships with the water? We want to support your awesome idea!
Tips for applying:
– Use your first sentence to tell us what you’re making. (You can explain in more detail later.)
– Tell us where you’re located
– Be brief
– Be specific
– Tell us how your project relates to water and who will benefit.
Click here to view full funding guidelines on the provider’s website.

GRANT-TAS Dough for the People Community Grants
2026-06-30 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Supports a wide range of individuals, organisations and community initiatives across Tasmania.

Grants for the upcoming financial year will fall under the two categories outlined below:
1. Starter Grants – $1,000 – 8 grants available
Starter Grants are designed to give individuals the best possible start as they rise to special opportunities. These grants are open to Tasmanians selected to represent Tasmania or Australia at national or international events — from sport to arts and everything in between.
2. Mixture Grants – $1,500 – 8 grants available
Strong communities are built just like great baking — with the right ingredients and people who care. Community Mixture Grants bring together support for local clubs, organisations, community groups and individuals across Tasmania.
These grants are available to those who:
– Need assistance to provide facilities, equipment or services that benefit their local community
– Are fundraising for medical assistance, essential equipment or important research
– Are working on initiatives that strengthen and support Tasmanian communities
Whether you’re upgrading your clubrooms, delivering a new community program, or helping someone through a challenging time, we’re here to help you.
Grants are made almost every month of the year.
In addition: Product Donations –
– Unfortunately, Cripps can’t donate product free of charge. However, they welcome any requests for donations of product, which can be supplied at a reduced cost to help with fundraising efforts.
– Please provide at least two weeks’ notice so they are able to consider your request.
Click here to view full funding guidelines on the provider’s website.

SEN NZ Regional Event
2026-06-30 08:30 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Details to come!

WEBINAR - Show Me the Money - Getting funding and using AI to write stronger grants
2026-06-30 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Funding can make a big difference to what clubs can deliver, but knowing where to start, what funders are looking for and how to write a strong application can be challenging.
Join this practical free webinar to learn how clubs can strengthen their grant applications, avoid common mistakes and use AI more effectively to save time and improve the quality of their responses.
During the session, Steve Connelly and Nathan Butcher will guide attendees through a practical grant-writing example, showing how to assess a funding opportunity, shape stronger project responses and use AI prompts in a useful and responsible way.

WEBINAR - Taking Minutes
2026-06-30 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
The prospect of taking minutes at your organisation’s board meetings may make you feel a little overwhelmed, but there’s no need to worry. If you’re well prepared, know what needs to be recorded and know what you need to do with the minutes after the meeting, then you have nothing to worry about. Join us at this webinar to learn everything you need to know to become an expert at taking minutes.

GRANT-AUS Australian Community Fundraising Platform
2026-07-01 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Streamlines fundraising by offering prize draws to organisations and causes of any size.

*Note – Fundraising permit only held in NSW so far, ALL other States and Territories to be added ASAP.*
ACFP is an Australian Owned fundraising platform that streamlines fundraising by consolidating the supporters from multiple fundraising causes into the one draw, not only increasing the available prize pool, but also reducing or completely eliminating their fundraising burden to allow organisations to concentrate on their core mission without the added stresses of fundraising logistics.
Australian Community Fundraising Partners Ltd is a Not-For-Profit (Zero Profit) Charitable Fundraising Organisation.
They fundraise for and provide funding directly to:
– Small Community Groups, Teams, Clubs, Schools, Charities and Charitable Causes who may be finding it hard to fundraise enough or at all due to their size, location and reach.
As a Zero Profit Organisation ACFP takes no payments, has no held bank accounts or investments for profit. They are run and managed completely by volunteers, and 100% of any donated funds are passed on to the intended cause.
ACFP is able to provide a massive 65% of the income from ticket sales directly to the partner responsible for that sale, with NO extra costs. Any applicable taxes, if required at all, are paid by each partner on the donations and sponsorship they receive from the sale of their tickets on this website.
ALL tickets in the ACF Community Art Union are $2. ACFP guarantee that a minimum of 65% of EVERY SALE is forwarded directly to supporting your chosen School, community group, sporting club or charity.
For example, a $100 ticket bundle breakdown:
– $65 to your chosen cause
– $15 prize pool
– $10 GST
– $1.50 to $3.50 is 1.5% to 3.5% charged as online payment fees, out of the remaining $6.50 to $8.50.
ACF also pays all other cost for both ACF and ACFP Ltd, including applicable Tax to the ATO.
ACFP Ltd supplies the prizes out of the held 15%.
It’s 100% free for ANY community cause to partner with ACFP, and the more tickets sold means more funds raised for good causes in NSW.
Click here to view full funding guidelines on the provider’s website.

Clubs & Societies Leadership Development Program Ends
2026-07-01 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)

GRANT-AUS Zoom for Nonprofits
2026-07-01 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Offers a 50% nonprofit discount program on select Zoom products for eligible organizations.

What products are available for the 50% nonprofit discount?
– Zoom Workplace Pro, Zoom Workplace Business, Large Meeting add-on up to 1,000 participants, and Zoom Webinar up to 5,000 attendees.
The 50% nonprofit discount is available for organizations that meet these criteria:
– Nonprofits and libraries only: Discount is available only to qualifying organizations with 501(c)(3) designation and to public libraries with a 501(c)(3) designation, or an international equivalent officially recognized by the applicable regulator, as verified by Goodstack
– Budget: Organizations with operating budgets of $10 million or less.
Click here to view full funding guidelines on the provider’s website.

WEBINAR - Leading a High Performing Team
2026-07-01 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
About this session
Being a good leader takes focus and energy. The skills, knowledge and abilities of the leader can be the difference between having an acceptable team and an exceptional one performing at their very best. This program will assist your leaders to take the next step in supporting their teams’ growth by being able to identify strengths and weaknesses in their team and use coaching and reinforcing skills to incite high performance and continued improvement.
Learning outcomes
Following the program, participants will be able to:

Be more adaptive in their leadership approach
Lead change initiatives more confidently
Build more effective leader/team member relationships
Apply a framework for coaching and developing tram members

WEBINAR - Finding the Right People: Recruitment Strategies for NFPs
2026-07-01 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Finding good board members, volunteers and supporters is one of the hardest jobs in community organisations, and waiting until a seat is empty rarely makes it easier. The strongest recruitment starts with the people already connected to your organisation: donors, event attendees, occasional volunteers and supporters who quietly believe in your work. This practical webinar explores how to turn stakeholder engagement into a pathway from interested to involved to leading, with strategies for nurturing supporters, spotting future leaders early, and revitalising boards that have lost momentum. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of what an engaged community around your organisation looks like, and practical steps to start building one.
At this training, you’ll learn:

how to map the journey from supporter to volunteer to board member
practical ways to keep people meaningfully engaged with your organisation
strategies for building stronger connections with supporters and stakeholders
common mistakes that quietly drain board and volunteer engagement
ways to revitalise and re-energise a tired board

This training is for people who work in or lead community organisations – particularly those responsible for governance, volunteer coordination, or stakeholder engagement. That includes executive directors, board chairs, committee members, and staff or volunteers who manage relationships with donors, supporters, and event attendees.

WEBINAR - Strengthening prevention through meaningful engagement with students
2026-07-02 11:30 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney)
When student engagement is meaningful, impactful, intersectional, evidence based and trauma-informed, it creates powerful opportunities for change and trust building.

About this webinar
This webinar brings together Our Watch experts, student leaders and university staff for a panel discussion on what effective engagement with students really looks like in practice. Grounded in the Student Life domain of Our Watch’s Educating for Equality framework, the session will explore how universities can build genuine partnerships with students to shape, implement and strengthen prevention work.
As required under the National Code, student collaboration and engagement is an ongoing responsibility embedded across multiple standards. This session will highlight how universities can engage students as active contributors and leaders in prevention efforts, drawing on their knowledge, experiences, and influence within their communities.
Panellists will share insights on their experiences and practical approaches to embedding student voice, through to implementation and evaluation.
This is also an opportunity to hear directly from students about what meaningful engagement looks like from their perspective, and what they want to see from universities to support safer, more equitable campus environments.
This webinar will be recorded.

Award Entries Close
2026-07-03 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)

GRANT-AUS 2026 Australia Post Community Grants
2026-07-06 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Australia Post’s Community Grants program supports projects that connect people to improve mental wellbeing in local communities.
Local community groups play an important role in creating positive change in people’s lives. To help them deliver for their communities, Australia Post awards Community Grants of up to $10,000 each year to fund community-led, local projects.
They are proud to offer additional grants totaling up to $250,000 to support disaster-impacted communities across Australia. These funds will be dedicated to projects that enhance mental wellbeing by fostering connection and building resilience within communities recovering from a natural disaster or a major storm event.
To be eligible for an Australia Post Community Grant, projects must:

Improve mental health and mental wellbeing outcomes of a community
Help people meaningfully connect
Be locally-led and locally-delivered.
For applications relating to disaster-related projects only, an additional criterion applies:
4. Support a disaster-impacted community for improved connection, wellbeing and/ or resilience.

WEBINAR - NFP Risk Management and Compliance Essentials
2026-07-07 13:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Master the key principles of risk management, compliance, and governance resilience in the not-for-profit sector.
This course equips board members and senior leaders with practical strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory, financial, and governance obligations. Learn how to develop and implement risk frameworks, safeguard your organisation’s reputation, and navigate crisis scenarios. You’ll gain insights into the latest legal and compliance requirements, ensuring your NFP meets industry standards and operates effectively.
At this training, we’ll cover:

Legal obligations for directors
Risk management frameworks
Cybersecurity for NFPs
Climate related emergencies
Crisis response and reputation management
Climate related emergencies

This 3-hour online session costs $185 (member price) and will be held Tuesday, 18 August 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This session is not recorded. Live attendance is required.
This training is designed for board and committee members, senior staff, and leaders of not-for-profit and community organisations who are involved in governance, management, or strategic decision-making.

SEN NSW/ACT Regional Event
2026-07-10 08:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)
