Professional development & Events
Community Centres SA (CCSA) is committed to providing ongoing professional development & events so our members have the necessary knowledge and skills to foster the growth of their Community Centres and Neighbourhood Houses.
We’re proud to offer our members and relevant stakeholders a diverse range of professional development & event opportunities for free or low-cost.
If your organisation is interested in partnering with us to facilitate professional development, please feel free to reach out via info@communitycentressa.asn.au
COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
Constitutions, DGR and The ACNC Communities of Practice
As a Community Centres SA member, your influence extends nationwide via the Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA). As the national peak body for Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres, ANHCA represents over 1,000 Centres and Houses around Australia.
Each House and Centre across Australia is represented by six state peak bodies that make up ANHCA.
There are changes coming to not-for-profit (NFP) eligibility and tax exemptions.
We strongly recommend you take the time to consider your organisation’s purpose and activities against specific requirements of an eligible income tax exempt entity before 1 July 2024.
If the purpose of your Community Centre or Neighbourhood House does not match the definitions of NFP correctly, they may decide that the organisation does not meet requirements and you could be at risk of losing the tax exemption/NFP status.
Neighbourhood Houses Victoria have a number of available supports to help our members navigate these changes or gaining NFP and DGR status.
- If you already have charity status, we strongly recommend you attend a Community of Practice to ensure your purpose and constitution comply with requirements.
- If you do not yet have charity or DGR status and would like to apply, you can do so through the bulk register. This is still in development stages, and will hopefully be available in early 2024.
- If you’re not sure and/or need more information, contact cameron@nhvic.org.au or attend a Community of Practice.
Cameron MacRae, Chief Operating Officer of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria hosts a Communities of Practice on Constitutions, DGR and The ACNC every Friday at 11:30am AEDT until the changes come into effect 1 July 2024.
You do not need to make an appointment, these sessions are casual workshops on a drop-in basis. Cameron will tailor the information to the attendants, so recordings are not available.
Registering will give you access to the Zoom link and allow you to save it to your calendar. This link is used for all 2024 meetings, so you only need to register once.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Each year Community Centres SA hosts our flagship event, the CCSA Conference.
The conference, an annual gathering of like-minded individuals and organisations, serves as a platform for Community Centre and Neighbourhood House managers, staff, and committee members to come together along with government agencies and other organisations working in the community services sector. It provides an opportunity for everyone to be inspired, to learn something new, to network, and most importantly, to celebrate the impactful work carried out by our Centres/Houses.
The attendees of our conference are privy to a rich and diverse program that includes enlightening keynote speeches and presentations delivered by industry leaders and experts. The event also offers breakout workshops designed to facilitate in-depth discussions and learning. In addition, there are engaging networking activities woven throughout the conference. These are aimed at promoting interaction and fostering connections among attendees, providing an environment that encourages collaboration and the sharing of experiences and insights.
2024 Adaptive Futures Conference
Exploring Sustainable Community Development
The conference will explore the idea of a social, political, and environmental tipping point aiming to explore our evolving world, encouraging participants to engage in insightful discussions, and imagine a future that is drastically reformed, rewired, and more positive than ever.
This theme is based on the observation that our world is currently undergoing rapid and significant changes. The conference will delve into these transformations, focusing on how they are reshaping our lives, communities, and societies. As we experience monumental shifts in technology, politics, and social dynamics, societal norms are constantly being redefined.
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2023 Conference Highlights
In 2023, our Prioritising Community Wellbeing Conference saw 270+ attendees contribute, participate and embrace the spirit of #PeopleFirst. A sell out year!
The day was a true celebration of unity, empathy and the power of community. As we do best, we came together with a shared vision and focus on ‘Prioritising Community Wellbeing’. From inspiring keynote speakers to engaging workshops, we explored innovative ways to put PEOPLE FIRST in our community. The energy was electric, and the enthusiasm for positive change was contagious!
COMMUNITY CENTRE AWARDS
Each year Community Centres SA hosts an awards event to celebrate our Centres and Houses.
Community Centres and Neighbourhood Houses around South Australia make a significant impact towards ensuring our society is inclusive, just, and a supportive place full of innovation, connection, and engagement. Our awards night recognises the exceptional work the groups and individuals who volunteer and work in our centres and organisations are doing by recognising them with five unique awards. These awards highlight the contribution being made to community knowledge, inclusion, reconciliation, and social justice.
Click here to view the winners of the 2023 Community Centre Awards.
