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                    Community organisation training

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                    The City of Melbourne is invested in building the capacity of local community groups and non-profit organisations, so that they can deliver better outcomes for our communities.

                    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We do this by providing free training opportunities, resources and advice to local community groups and non-profit organisations.​

                    Community Learning Library

                    Representatives from local community and non-profit organisations can request a free license to access the iclick2learn Community Learning Library. The Library contains resources on a broad range of topics including:

                    • Boards and Committees
                    • Events
                    • Financials
                    • Fundraising
                    • Grants and Tenders
                    • Marketing
                    • Risk Management
                    • Volunteers
                    • Child Safety


                    ​​​The Community Learning Library is suitable for those who prefer to learn at their own pace, through on-demand access to videos, courses, interviews, templates and live webinars. 

                    Eligibility

                    To be eligible to receive a free license you must be a representative (includes committee members, workers and volunteers) from:

                    Limit of 1 license per organisation.

                    Eligibility

                    To be eligible to attend this training you must be from:

                    Who should attend

                    Community organisation representatives (committee members, workers and volunteers) that have limited experience in the areas of topics offered are encouraged to attend, for example sports clubs, multicultural groups, resident groups and service organisations.

                    Cost

                    Free​

                    Bookings

                    • All sessions will be held online using Zoom

                    • Your RSVP will be reviewed to ensure your organisation is eligible for this training. If your organisation is not eligible, you will be advised of this outcome via email

                    • If your organisation is eligible for the training and places are available, you will be emailed a link to register for the training session

                    • Bookings are essential as participant numbers for all sessions are limited to twenty-five (25) attendees

                    • Places will be allocated to the first twenty-five (25) people to register interest and meet the eligibility criteria

                    • People who have not booked will not be allowed entry

                    • There is a maximum of two (2) participants per organisation per course

                    • Cancellations are essential as sessions do fill – you can send a delegate in your place. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the session is held

                    • Failure to attend a session that you have booked for will mean that future bookings from your organisation will automatically be placed on the waiting list.

                    RSVP

                    ​Email:  commstrength@melbourne.vic.gov.au

                    Please include in your email:

                    • the name and date of the training session you wish to attend

                    • your full name

                    • contact phone number

                    • which organisation you represent 

                    • the suburb in which your organisation is located

                    • if you require an interpreter and what language you require. City of Melbourne will pay up to $500 per training session for interpreter costs, the remainder of costs must be paid by the organisation the attendee represents. 

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                    To request a license

                    Email:  commstrength@melbourne.vic.gov.au

                    Please include in your email:

                    • your full name
                    • contact phone number
                    • the email address you would like the license to be assigned to
                    • the organisation you represent 
                    • the suburb in which your organisation is located.

                    Online training webinars

                    An online training program for 2024 is currently in development. If you would like to be advised when this program launches you can sign up for the Strengthening Community Organisations newsletter.​

                    Other resources for community organisations

                    You can find other community training opportunities and resources at:

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