Community Capacity Building Training - Multiple sessions

Workshop 1 - Project Planning and Development

This workshop will help you to develop an idea from scratch into a project plan, building the foundations for knowing exactly what you intend to do, how you intend to do it and how much money is required to make it successful. Ideal for those applying for grants so funders see a ready to go project plan that covers all bases.

Workshop details:

• Date: 12 September 2023
• Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
• Cost: Free
• Location: Online via MS Teams

Workshop 2 - Teamwork and problem solving

Good teamwork achieves success! This workshop will help participants to become more self-aware and grow their capability to collaborate better with their Committee and others they are involved with. It focusses on the value of working in a team and how problem-solving and teamwork are essential for achieving success.

Workshop details:

• Date: 30 October 2023
• Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
• Cost: Free
• Location: This session can be attended in-person at Golden Plains Shire Council, Council Chambers or online via MS Teams
• Address: Golden Plains Shire Council , Council Chambers, 2 Pope St, Bannockburn VIC 3331
• Online: You will be emailed a MS Teams link prior to the session to join online

Workshop 3 - Growing your volunteer network

This session will help you to create strategies for opening your doors wider to potential volunteers. It will examine what barriers may be in place and how to eliminate these, so you can engage and welcome different groups to your network. With tips and tools for extending your reach, your group will benefit from attracting new volunteers that enhance your activities and support the vibrancy, impact and viability of your group.

Workshop details:

• Date: 22 November 2023
• Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
• Cost: Free
• Location: This session can be attended in-person at Golden Plains Shire Council, Council Chambers or online via MS Teams
• Address: Golden Plains Shire Council , Council Chambers, 2 Pope St, Bannockburn VIC 3331
• Online: You will be emailed a MS Teams link prior to the session to join online

Workshop 4 - Advocacy

Advocacy focuses on addressing the need for change, and this workshop will help to build your skills to be a powerful advocate for your cause. Designed with the goal of increasing your skills in advocacy and growing an awareness about the role of individuals and community groups as advocates, providing the foundations for effectively bringing issues to a range of audiences to stimulate discussion and change.

Workshop details:

• Date: 21 February 2024
• Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
• Cost: Free
• Location: This session can be attended in-person at Golden Plains Shire Council, Council Chambers or online via MS Teams

• Address: Golden Plains Shire Council , Council Chambers, 2 Pope St, Bannockburn VIC 3331
• Online: You will be emailed a MS Teams link prior to the session to join online

Workshop 5 - Building community with social media

Social media is part of our everyday, providing an efficient way to communication with your community, group, members and stakeholders, but which is the most effective? This workshop will provide an overview of the most popular social media platforms used in Australia and insights on the best way you can use them to promote the services you provide in your community.

Workshop details:

• Date: 12 March 2024
• Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
• Cost: Free
• Location: Online via MS Teams

Contact: Susan van den Ham - Golden Plains Shire Council

• Phone: 03 5220 7157
• Email: susan.vandenham@gplains.vic.gov.au

If you would like to register for an individual workshop please click on the links below and register for the session/s of your choice:

Project planning and development | 12 September -| 6:00pm -8:30pm | Online via MS Teams click here to register

Teamwork and problem solving | 30 October | 10:00am - 12:30pm | Golden Plains Shire Council, Council Chambers and MS Teams click here to register

Growing your volunteer network | 22 November | 10am - 12:30pm | Golden Plains Shire Council, Council Chambers and MS Teams click here to register

Advocacy training | 21 February 2024 | 10:00am - 12:30pm | Golden Plains Shire Council, Council Chambers and MS Teams click here to register

Building community with social media | 12 March 2024 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Online via MS Teams click here to register