Community Centres SA Training

Strong Governance in Community Centres - Principles and Practice

Community Centres SA, in conjunction with Highwire Group, are presenting this training in four sessions. 
Each session is a standalone topic, and attendance is not required at all sessions.
ALL SESSIONS WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM.
Training is free to attend but please ensure you book your ticket to avoid missing out.
The sessions will be recorded, and these recordings will be available to our members.

Session 1:

Tuesday 3 March, 5.00pm -7.30pm

Good Governance and Decision Making

Who is this session for?

Board/Committee Members, Managers and Coordinators

Session Overview:

This session will explore the role of Boards and Management Committees in making good decisions and will be of interest for existing Board/Committee members and the staff who work with them. Boards may wish to attend together so they can workshop the learnings together!

Learn how to:

  • Implement ethical, values driven decision making
  • Identify the different roles for the Board/Committee and Management
  • Implement communication structures and processes that support collaborative, timely and effective decision making
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Session 2:

Wednesday 3 June, 12.00pm – 2.30pm

ASES accreditation - Preparing for Success

Who is this session for?

Session Overview:

This session is for community centres who may be working towards ASES accreditation, and also for those who already have accreditation but want to better understand the framework and how it can benefit them.

Board/Committee Members, Managers and Coordinators, staff and volunteers involved in ASES accreditation

Learn how to:

  • Communicate the benefits of accreditation
  • Engage and empower a range of stakeholders
  • Implement a strengths-based approach to self-assessment
  • Tell your story with the best evidence
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Session 3:

Thursday 3 September, 9.30am – 12.00pm

Managing Risk and Compliance: requirements for community centres and discovering practical tools to improve

Who is this session for?

Board/Committee Members, Managers and Coordinators, Staff and Volunteers

Session Overview:

This session is to assist staff and management committees in understanding risk and compliance requirements for community centres and discovering practical tools to improve

Learn how to:

  • Identify the key risks associated with governing a community centre
  • Develop a risk management plan
  • Develop a compliance calendar for ongoing monitoring of risk and compliance requirements.
Register here

Session 4:

Monday 30 November, 12.00pm – 2.30pm

Best Practice Policies and Procedures

Who is this session for?

Board/Committee Members, Managers and Coordinators, Staff and Volunteers

Session Overview:

This session provides templates and guidance on how to create, review and embed effective and compliant policies and procedures in community centres

Learn how to:

  • Identify and monitor the legal and regulatory requirements relevant to your centre
  • Develop a policy framework
  • Develop best practice policies and procedures to guide compliant work practice
Register here