An essential workshop for volunteers, committee and staff of not-for-profits seeking to build skills and knowledge in best practice governance, improve operation and lead their community group with high impact, confidence and compliance.

Date and Format

Date: Friday, 26 July 2026 (date subject to change)

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (8:30 AM arrival)

• Session 1 | 9:00 AM – 10.30 AM (1hr 30 min)
• Break (15 min)
• Session 2 | 10.45 AM – 12.15 PM (1hr 30 min)
• Lunch (45 min)
• Session 3 | 1.00 PM – 2.30 PM (1hr 30 min)
• Break (15min)
• Session 4 | 2.45 PM – 4.00 PM (1hr 15min)

Format: In-person

Venue: To be confirmed

Cost

Thanks to sponsorship from CBH Group, this training is available at no cost to both GGA Network members and regional not‑for‑profit community groups.

Inclusions

Catering and course workshop materials.

Registrations

Registration link to come.

30 places available, with 20 spots reserved exclusively for GGA Network members.

About the Topic

A practical and interactive workshop for current and aspiring not-for-profit Board members, inclusive of templates.

Understanding Governance

• Introduction to governance and the Associations Act WA.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Board

• Duties and responsibilities of Board members,
• Managing employees and volunteers of your not-for-profit,
• Reviewing performance of the Board.

Navigating Key Documents

• Understanding and developing documents necessary for a high standard of governance.

Running an Effective Meeting

• Understanding the role of the Chair,
• Setting an agenda and writing minutes,
• Making meetings effective.

Understanding not-for-profit finances and risk

• Identify risk and implement mitigation strategies,
• Interpret financials and reports.

Community Groups Welcome

This activity is sponsored by CBH Group as part of its Community Investment Program and is open to anyone involved in not‑for‑profit groups beyond the agriculture sector, including school P&Cs, football and swimming club boards, RSLs, and regional community event committees.

Instructor

Caroline Robinson

GAICD, B.Comm, Dip Ed, Cert IV Human Resources

Caroline is an enthusiastic advocate for rural communities and the leaders and organisations within them.

With a passion for assisting not-for-profits, government, and member-based institutions through governance and strategy, Caroline combines extensive experience with a broad-thinking, strategic approach to produce creative, people-centred solutions. Connecting the people, services and information rural organisations need to help them expand and thrive in their community.

Caroline is the founder and former CEO of the Wheatbelt Business Network, the region’s largest business association. She currently holds an EO position on the North Eastern Wheatbelt Regional Organisation of Councils and has also held board positions on state government boards, rural not-for-profits, sports clubs and the Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry WA. In 2011 Caroline was awarded the Agrifutures National and WA Rural Woman of the Year, as well as the Shire of Narembeen Citizen of the Year in 2018.

Benefits of the Workshop

The benefits of doing governance training are immediate.

• Understand your legal exposure as a volunteer on a committee,
• Learn minimum best practice plans, processes and policies your group should have,
• Identify actionable items your group needs to address to be more functional,
• Learn how to support your group to have a greater impact in your community,
• Guide your committee on how to be more cohesive and make community service exciting.

Workshop Sponsor Evaluation

As part of CBH Group’s governance and evaluation requirements for activities supported through its Community Investment Fund, participants will be asked to complete an evaluation at the conclusion of the workshop.

Participants may also be contacted at future intervals to support ongoing monitoring and measurement of program impact.

Completion of the evaluation process is a condition of registration. The evaluation link will be provided during the workshop.

Enquiries

For enquiries, contact Frances Marshall, Communications and Events Officer, at frances.marshall@gga.org.au.

Sponsor