WEBINAR - Good Governance and Understanding Your Constitution (Interactive)
2026-09-22 13:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney)
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.

At this training, you’ll learn to:
Undertake the roles and responsibilities of a board member

Working within the structure of the organisation
Managing competing roles and responsibilities
Following legal requirements when carrying out board duties
Monitoring operations
Receiving and acting on community and stakeholder feedback
Participating in successful meetings

Review and apply the organisation’s constitution

Linking the purpose of the organisation to the constitution
Identifying legislation that can impact on provisions of the constitution
Formulating and updating the constitution
Making sure everyone in your organisation understands and uses the constitution

This 3-hour online session costs $185 (member price) and will be held Tuesday, 22 September 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This session is not recorded. Live attendance is required.

GRANT-AUS On The Water Awesome Foundation Chapter
2026-09-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-31 08:00 - 17:00
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
2026-09-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-30 08:00 - 17:00
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.

GRANT-AUS Bunnings Community Grants
2026-09-30 08:00 - 17:00
Supports local, grassroots projects that create immediate benefits for communities across Australia and New Zealand, including projects focused on regional areas.

The Bunnings Community Grants Program has been established to complement the incredible work already happening in stores, and will sit alongside the amazing local fundraising, BBQs and community engagement taking place in store.
Bunnings is committed to growing positive impact in the communities where they live and work because they believe everyone deserves a red-hot go. By investing in organisations with vision and purpose, they aim to strengthen communities and help great ideas go further.
The Bunnings Community Grants Program will allocate $1 million to invest over the next five years to support community groups across Australia and New Zealand. The program will commence with phase one in 2026.
The program provides targeted grants of up to $10,000 (AUD) to support practical projects that deliver real, local impact. Grants can be received as cash, product or a hybrid of both.
Designed to complement existing store-led community support, the program focuses on initiatives that strengthen resilience, build capability and respond to genuine community needs.
To be eligible for the Bunnings Community Grants Program, applicants must be a registered not-for-profit organisation in Australia (with a valid ABN) or New Zealand (with a valid NZBN). Grants are not available to individuals or international organisations.
Click here to view full funding guidelines on the provider’s website.

WEBINAR - Managing Mental Health and Anxiety
2026-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
About this session
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.
The 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.
Learning outcomes
Following the program, participants will be able to:

Identify & effectively manage potential mental health problems in the workplace.
Recognise when to seek help and when team members need help
Demonstrate how to break the stigma of mental health in their day to day work/life activities
Increase empathy to others and improve productivity

GRANT-AUS Australian Community Fundraising Platform
2026-10-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-01 08:00 - 17:00
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.

GRANT-AUS Zoom for Nonprofits
2026-10-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-01 08:00 - 17:00
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 - Creating Psychological Safety at Work
2026-10-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
About this session
Todays workplace is complex and challenging. Creating psycholgoical safety can assist with performance and productivity which makes for a better workplace culture. Organisations are being asked to:

Identify current and potential psychosocial hazards within the workplace
Review current measures in place to minimise risks to health and safety from psychosocial hazards
Prepare for an increased need for processes and support system.

It is time2examine what Psychological Safety is and how leaders can set the scene and create an environment of comfort, safety, support and performance.
Learning outcomes
Following the program participants will be able to:

Explain psychological safety and its impact to their teams.
Implement models to address and improve psychological safety
Identify psychological safety hazards
Adapt leadership approach to maximize motivation and performance

WEBINAR - Cyber and AI risks: the board’s role
2026-10-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join Community Directors and Axelo for a practical, board-focused webinar exploring cyber risk and emerging AI governance challenges in the not-for-profit sector.
Cyber threats continue to evolve, and the rapid uptake of AI tools is introducing new governance considerations for boards. At the same time, many NFPs operate without dedicated IT or HR teams, relying on lean staffing and external support. This session is designed with that reality in mind.
Rather than revisiting technical basics, this webinar focuses squarely on what directors need to know to fulfil their governance responsibilities. We’ll explain, in plain language, what boards are responsible for when it comes to cyber and AI risks, the key questions to ask, and the practical steps any organisation can take to reduce risk and stay resilient.

What you’ll learn:

A clear understanding of current cyber and AI-related risks relevant to NFP boards
Clarity on the board’s role in oversight, governance, and risk management
Practical, low-cost actions directors can initiate immediately
Key questions to ask management and IT providers
Guidance on establishing sensible guardrails for AI use within your organisation
Expect plain language, real-world examples, and a concise action checklist you can take back to your next board meeting.

GRANT-QLD Touring Queensland Fund
2026-10-12 08:00 - 17:00
Focuses on supporting regional communities’ access to high quality arts and cultural products and events, including music gigs.

The Queensland Government is committed to fostering a vibrant arts scene, underpinned by the values of inclusivity and respect, where art is celebrated and every Queenslander is welcomed.
Who can apply?
– Queensland based individuals, groups and organisations.
Funding amount
– Up to $100,000 for a single tour of any length or touring program across or up to 12 months. Applicants can apply for up to 50% of project costs
– Additional funding of up to $10,000 is available to support costs associated with increasing access for artists and/or audiences with disability.
Activities must be tour-ready and can be in any artform for which Arts Queensland has responsibility including visual arts, craft and design; cultural heritage; performing arts; contemporary and classical music; and writing.
Touring itineraries must include at least three (3) locations, excluding the touring party’s home location.
Eligible activities
– Touring of Brisbane-based artists/companies to regional Queensland locations
– Tours of regionally-based artists/companies to Brisbane and other Queensland regions
– Touring into schools
– Programs of tours – for example a series of three live music tours to the same circuit over a year
– Slow touring – when parts or all of a touring party spend longer periods in communities to deliver activities with a focus on deeper community engagement and participation
– Concept touring – where the idea, process or work travels or tours, but a full touring party does not. E.g., the work is produced with community where the presentation will take place; the work then travels to multiple other communities where the process is repeated.
Eligible costs
– Artist and arts workers fees for touring
– Travel, accommodation and allowances (including leaving or returning to Queensland if part of an interstate tour)
– Tour management costs
– Freight, crating, installation, technical support, equipment hires
– Community engagement activities.
You can apply for up to an additional $10,000 for costs associated with the participation of people with disability or who are d/Deaf as artists, performers, collaborators etc; or for audiences or participants with disability who are d/Deaf to access your activities. Eligible costs include:
– Transportation, support workers, sign language interpretation, captioning or audio description, braille or large print materials, hearing induction loops, temporary ramps, specific technical equipment.
Organisations, groups and individuals applying for this grant must be:
– Be based in Queensland
– Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) in the same name used in the application
– Have a bank account in the same name used in the application
– Have completed any Arts Queensland progress or outcome reporting that is due
– NOT owe Arts Queensland any money
– Only submit one application to this funding round
– NOT have received funding in the previous round of Touring Queensland Fund
– NOT have received more than $1 million per annum in grants from Arts Queensland in the last 12 months.
If you are applying as an individual, you must also be:
– An Australian citizen or permanent resident
– Aged over 18.
Click here to view full funding guidelines on the provider’s website.

NETWORK TRAINING - Workplace Wellbeing Workshop: Creating a Connected Culture
2026-10-13 11:30 - 13:00
Wellbeing Workshop 4: Creating A Connected Culture
Key themes: Connection, Authenticity, Vulnerability.
We all want a workplace where people feel connected, safe and encouraged to grow.
This workshop will encourage participants to contribute to creating a supportive workplace through valuing and strengthening workplace relationships by understanding the benefits of a connected and supportive culture. In doing so, participants will leave feeling motivated to put intentional effort into their relationships at work, and see how authenticity helps foster a connected, safe and encouraging workplace.
Participants will leave:
– Motivated to strengthen work relationships through understanding how it benefits wellbeing and team cohesion.
– Equipped with mindful strategies to respond thoughtfully to others, rather than react.
– With strategies to increase opportunities for team connection.
Grounded in evidence-based strategies and delivered in an engaging, practical way, these workshops provide tools you can apply immediately—both at work and beyond.

WEBINAR - Communication Skills for Better Workplace Relationships
2026-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
About this session
Effective communication forms the basis of successful relationships but this involves more than speaking or listening well. To communicate effectively you must adapt in response to particular people and situations and this requires a willingness to develop your self-awareness and people skills over time.
This workshop will address the skills needed to communicate with confidence and improve your workplace relationships through an increased understanding of yourself and others.
Learning outcomes
Following the program participants will be able to:

Understand communication styles and how you can adapt to work more effectively with others
Identify and remove barriers to effective communication
Manage your non-verbal signals to enhance your communication
Practice key techniques that will help you listen more effectively

WEBINAR - Finding Funding and Winning Grants (Interactive)
2026-10-21 13:00 - 16:00
Fundraising is the lifeblood of most community organisations, yet it’s an often-neglected task. Most organisations draw the majority of their income from just one or two sources. That’s a dangerous strategy. If one of those sources dries up, you could quickly face a budget black hole.
At this training, you’ll learn about the seven pillars of fundraising.

Grants
Donations
Crowdfunding
Membership
Events
Sales
Sponsorship

With around $125 billion given out in grants across Australia each year, this session will take an in-depth look at writing a proposal to ensure your organisation is getting its share of the money on offer.
This course is designed for grassroots community groups that want to find out where to find funding, and how to win it.
This 3-hour online session costs $185 (member price) and will be held Wednesday, 21 October 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This session is not recorded. Live attendance is required.

WEBINAR - Leading Change in Uncertainty
2026-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
About this session
Change can be challenging for all. It brings uncertainty, discomfort and sometimes fear. On the flip side it can bring energy, opportunity and innovation. How will you see it? It’s not the change or the challenge but how we manage it.
This session will focus on how you can embrace change rather than fight it
Learning outcomes
Following the program participants will be able to:

Identify their reactions to change
Apply a GROWTH and can do mindset
Create and implement a plan to develop new habits
Logically approach change and embrace the benefits encouraging others along on the journey
Set objectives and goals to implement strategies and tools covered during the session

Mentor Program Wrap Up
2026-10-29 08:00 - 17:00

WEBINAR - Leading a Multigenerational Workplace
2026-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
About this session
In 2025, Gen Z makes up about 27% of Australia’s workforce. By 2030, this will climb to 33% making them the single largest generational cohort in the workforce. Leaders are increasingly required to navigate teams with five generations from Boomers to Gen Alpha working side by side.
In this workshop, participants will explore the changes and challenges of leading mixed generations in their workplace
Learning outcomes
Following the program participants will be able to:

Identify key characteristics of current generations in the workplace
Reflect on their own unconscious bias with different generations
Build strategies to connect and work with the diversity and strengths of different generations in a single workplace.
Develop action steps to overcome challenges and build an inclusive workplace that values all team members

WEBINAR - Influencing without Authority
2026-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
About this session
In today’s complex workplace we are expected to engage a variety of different stakeholders externally, internally and cross functionally. Our ability to network and influence to achieve a positive outcome are highly valuable skills. In this workshop we will examine the benefits of internal and external networking and how to engage and influence stakeholders for a positive outcome.
Learning Outcomes

Describe the benefits of internal and external networking and cross collaboration
Identify stakeholders you need to influence
Explain key strategies to engage stakeholders and get their attention
Develop key influencing strategies
Gain commitment to next steps

SENCON 2026
2026-11-23 - 2026-11-26
Details to come!

WEBINAR - Coaching Strategies / Coaching Your People
2026-11-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
About this session
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

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

SEN Awards Gala Dinner
2026-11-26 18:00 - 23:30

WEBINAR - Positive Workplace Behaviour
2026-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 | 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
