Project planning and development workshop (City of Yarra)

Free skills training to support not-for-profit groups, community organisations, committees and residents in the City of Yarra.

Project planning and development

Behind every successful community project is a well-developed idea backed by careful planning and thoughtful design. With limited time and resources, community groups need practical strategies to deliver projects that meet their goals, stay within budget, and create lasting impact.

This session guides participants through the full project planning process, from refining an initial idea to creating a detailed, funder-ready project plan. It covers risk management, budgeting, partnerships, evaluation, and the use of planning tools to keep projects on track. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to design strong, achievable projects with the structure and clarity needed for both implementation and funding success. Topics include:

Topics include:

• Formulating an idea
• Determining the viability of the idea
• Knowing who to discuss / plan the idea with
• Defining the project and its benefit to the community
• Knowing how to create a budget
• Creating the project or program plan
• Identifying and mitigating project risks
• Deciding if a partner is needed to make this a success
• Using project management tools
• Understanding the role of evaluations and its importance when managing a project

Who should attend?

Committee or board members, grant recipients, volunteers, community leaders, community groups and not-for-profit organisations, and individuals/residents based in the City of Yarra interested in learning more about plan for projects.

PLEASE NOTE: Organisations/groups/individuals based in the City of Yarra or that service Yarra's community will be prioritised.

This workshop is free, however bookings are essential.

For more information contact volunteer@yarracity.vic.gov.au or phone: 03 9205 5437

Brought to you by Yarra City Council, presented by Non-Profit Training.