For generations, the federated model of community sport in Australia has shaped how clubs operate. From national bodies to state associations, zones, regions and finally down to clubs, the structure made sense when the secretary’s weekly visit to the local PO box was essential to relay information step-by-step through each layer. However, in today’s world of instant communication, where emails, tweets and posts connect us within seconds, it is my opinion that this model no longer serves its purpose efficiently.

Community venues play a vital role in bringing our community closer, offering a variety of organised activities, groups and events that foster connections, engagement and a sense of belonging. Additionally, some of these places can serve as convenient hubs for delivering essential services and programs that address our community's social requirements and enhance its overall strength. CPR Group provides support to local governments looking to develop a tailored, more structured approach towards community venues.

Clubs and community organisations are responsible for managing costly infrastructure and facilities. With Councils all over the country imposing stricter regulations, it's becoming increasingly important for these organisations to properly maintain and manage their assets.

Recent news articles exposed that elite school sporting associations in Brisbane have been quietly offering enticing sporting scholarships, not only to the gifted athletes, but also to their siblings, to entice talented sports stars to move schools. How committee members need to bring their business smarts to their volunteer roles in sport.

Does your club ‘move’ and ‘second’ motions without knowing what it means? You’re not alone. Inspired by a question from a club volunteer, we discuss what makes a good motion and why it’s important.

We’re excited to announce that we’ve been working hard to make some improvements to meetingTRAC, as requested by you, our users. Thank you for your feedback. We’re always looking to make meetingTRAC great for you and your club!

As we all know, a lot of meetings and events have been forced to go online, and Council’s Community and Lessee Forums have been no exception. CPR Group has facilitated both in-person and online forums, and we have found both have a unique set of benefits that is worth exploring.

Councils often lease their assets to sports clubs and communities and once leased, these assets are hard to track, especially when using a manual asset management process. CPR Group has developed assetTRAC for exactly this reason. assetTRAC is smart and easy asset management software designed for Councils and sports clubs.

Michael Connelly, our Managing Director, has been focusing his sights on something a little different of late. The big question has been; “Is your Council's approach to managing community leasing as good as it should be?”

If you manage leasing, or know someone who does, contact us to take part in our research project and become involved in the ongoing development of an automated, tailored one-stop-shop for community lessees - clubTRAC.

Meetings are important for any organisation. They help make decisions that contribute to your organisation’s growth. However, not all meetings are effective. Here are some dos and don’ts of effective meetings that can help you make your meetings meaningful.

2020 brought a raft of challenges to the world in both personal and business settings. Whilst a lot of news was negative, CPR Group is happy to report on positive outcomes that came from last year's unique situation.

Data modelling and analysis, hand in hand with community consultation can provide the basis for realistic, long-term and balanced sport and recreation facility planning for a town, a region, or state and national sport.

The highly anticipated meetingTRAC is now available! You can now go to meetingtrac.com.au to register for a FREE seven day trial.

This online meeting agenda and minute-keeping platform, developed by CPR Group from the ground-up, is a user friendly meeting management tool, which automates scheduling and agenda templates, allowing minutes and actions to be recorded and distributed electronically in real time.

Too many sports clubs are targeted in cyber attacks as 'easy pickings'. Clubs must apply the same rigour as government and businesses to protect their valuable information, not to mention their reputation and their money.