Brisbane City Council Webinars 2023
Webinar 1
Constitutions
Thursday 31 August, 6:30pm
In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of an organisation's constitution and the main considerations when reviewing a constitution. Additionally, Queensland's incorporation legislation has recently undergone a comprehensive review. We'll outline the changes and what they mean for incorporated associations.
Webinar 2
Marketing and Social media
Thursday 7 September, 6:30pm
In this webinar, we'll explore many facets of digital marketing to help organisations captivate a wider audience and attract a wider range of enthusiastic members and sponsors. Social media is fast becoming a preferred way to communicate. The webinar will explore practical advice for organisations to make the most out of social media.
Webinar 3
Making Better Use of technology
Thursday 14 September, 6:30pm
As technology is always changing, this topic is always relevant for organisations. As well as exploring technologies that are available to not-for-profits, this webinar will touch on using AI technology, like ChatGPT, and the importance of cybersecurity.
Brisbane City Council Webinars 2022
Flood Video 5, 2022
Flood Video - Westside Grovely Football Club
As part of the 2022 Brisbane City Council Flood Videos series, Paul Anson and Patrick Bulman from Westside Grovely FC shares their organisation's success story and how they managed to recover from the disaster flooding that has hit Brisbane over the past 15 years.
Interview by Steve Connelly, CPR Group
www.cprgroup.com.au
Flood Video 4, 2022
Flood Video - Carrington Boating Club
As part of the 2022 Brisbane City Council Flood Videos series, Nick White from Carrington Boating Club shares his organisation's powerful story about recovering from horrific flooding over the past 15 years.
Interview by Steve Connelly, CPR Group
www.cprgroup.com.au
Flood Video 3, 2022
Flood Video - Wynnum Wolves Football Club
As part of the 2022 Brisbane City Council Flood Videos series, Rabieh Krayem from Wynnum Wolves Football Club talks through his organisation's history with flooding, and the huge impact the community has had on the ability to bounce back each time a devastating flood occurs.
Interview by Steve Connelly, CPR Group
www.cprgroup.com.au
Flood Video 2, 2022
Flood Video - McIlwraith Croquet Club
As part of the 2022 Brisbane City Council Flood Videos series, Sandy Ridgway, Ruth Matchett, and Lesley Stabler from McIlwraith Croquet Club share their organisation's history with flooding, from the 1974 floods to the 2022 floods, they've been through it all and have managed to come back stronger every time.
Interview by Steve Connelly, CPR Group
www.cprgroup.com.au
Flood Video 1, 2022
Flood Video - Brisbane Women’s Hockey Association
As part of the 2022 Brisbane City Council Flood Videos series, Kathleen Proctor from Brisbane Women's Hockey Association shares her organisation's success story and how they managed to recover from and prepare for the several horrific floods they have experienced over the past 15 years.
Interview by Steve Connelly, CPR Group
www.cprgroup.com.au
Webinar 7, 2022
The Making of Great Organisations
SUCCESS STORIES FROM CLUBS THAT HAVE TURNED THEMSELVES AROUND
Over the last few years, we’ve heard too many stories of clubs in hardship, and even some that didn’t survive the turmoil of a couple of years of COVID interruptions. But it’s heartwarming to know that at the same time, some clubs stayed positive, focused on what they COULD do, and turned themselves around so that they are now thriving, and even more successful.
In this webinar, you’ll hear stories of clubs that are achieving great success in Brisbane City. We’ll share the stories of what they did and how you can learn from the steps they took to make practical changes in your operations to help your club grow as well.
Webinar 6, 2022
Tech Savvy Organisations
Making technology your organisation’s best friend
We are living in the future! Organisations that make effective use of technology, online software systems and social media save so much time for their hard-working volunteers. But some organisations are still wary of the benefits of technology for not-for-profit organisations. With so many choices, trying to determine what’s best can lead to organisations sticking with old, outdated systems, simply because it can be time consuming to make an informed decision. This webinar explored proven technologies that are available to not-for-profits, provide basic knowledge on each system and details about how you can make use of them to improve your operations. We demystified cloud computing and data security, expressed ways to help you streamline your committee handover process and set out to teach you how to save countless hours managing almost every aspect of your operations, from financial management and asset registers, to online marketing using functional websites and social media, meeting minutes, and membership management programs.
Webinar 5, 2022
Disaster Planning
Is your organisation prepared for natural disasters in the future?
After the floods that devastated southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales in early 2022, disaster management should once again be top of mind for all organisations. Many of our facilities are built in flood plains, meaning that community organisations can be impacted when disaster strikes. Whether it’s a flood or another type of disaster, organisations can be better prepared to deal with what mother nature may throw our way. In this webinar you’ll learn some simple techniques to implement immediately to ensure your organisation is in the best position it can be next time the rain falls, the wind blows and the waters rise.
Resources
Flooding in Brisbane - A Flood Management Plan for community facilities
Videos
LINKS
Brisbane Sustainability Agency Webinar: Building a Flood Resilient Organisation
Council’s Disasters and emergencies page
Brisbane Sustainability Agency’s Expert flood recovery tips for sporting and community organisations
Webinar 4, 2022
Annual General Meetings
The AGM is your once-a-year opportunity to celebrate your organisation’s achievements and share your vision for the next year with members. But for many volunteers, the AGM can be a confusing and daunting event.
As many organisations prepare for their AGMs over the next few months, this webinar highlights the important considerations when planning for and running your AGM. You’ll receive practical, step-by-step guidance for the entire AGM process, from notifying members and calling for nominations for new committee members, through to lodging your Annual Return after the meeting. We have made it easy for you to comply with your legal obligations and be on the front foot through the whole process.
Webinar 3, 2022
Good Governance
Good governance is a key component of a thriving organisation. But how can organisations prioritise the time needed to set up good systems and processes to run their off-field business operations when there are so many competing priorities? This webinar demonstrates, using real life examples, what good organisation governance looks like and helps you make the most of your organisation’s not-for-profit business model. You’ll receive information and tools to understand the role of each committee member, streamline your meetings and meet your legal obligations. You'll gain a practical understanding of your constitution, including recent changes to incorporation legislation in Queensland, and receive tips to help your committee feel confident and comfortable in their roles.
Webinar 2, 2022
Planning for the Future
What better way to predict the future of your organisation than to create it? Long-term planning is one of the most exciting tasks for organisation committees because it gives you the chance to set aside your day-to-day operations and dream up a big future. Some of the most successful turnaround stories in organisations started with them planning ahead. In this webinar, you’ll learn how strategic and facility planning can assist with your organisation’s growth and success, succession planning techniques to iron out your transition from one committee to the next and practical steps for putting together a great organisation plan!
Webinar 1, 2022
Grant Writing
CPR Group are familiar with grant funding opportunities and what it takes to get an application noticed during the assessment stage. We are strong believers in organisations setting goals and then seeking grants that are best suited to achieve those goals. This webinar provides professional training and resources to improve the quality of your grant funding applications and enhance your knowledge and skills to seek grant funding that will make a difference to your organisation and community.
Brisbane City Council Webinars 2021
Webinar 4, 2021
What Makes a Great Community Organisation
Over the last year, we’ve heard too many stories of organisations in hardship, and even some that didn’t make it through the COVID-19 shutdown. But it’s heart-warming to know that at the same time, some organisations stayed positive, focused on what they COULD do, not what they couldn’t, and turned themselves around so that they are now thriving, and even more successful. In this session, you will hear stories of organisations that are achieving great success after recovering from what felt like the edge of oblivion. We share the stories of what they did, and how you can learn from the steps they took to help your organisation grow as well.
Resources
Webinar 3, 2021
Getting the help you need
Struggling to find volunteers? Are your current volunteers overworked? This webinar will explore strategies to increase your volunteer team and improve your volunteer engagement and retention. During the session, we will covered the best ways to find and recruit volunteers, how to keep volunteers happy, balancing paid and unpaid roles if you have both, and the tools you can use, such as simple position descriptions.
Webinar 2, 2021
Re-engaging with members and volunteers for a great 2021
2020 has been a challenging year for community, sport and recreation organisations.
As the new year ramps up, your organisation can focus on how best to engage new and returning members and volunteers, so you can hit the ground running in 2021.
This second webinar, being offered by Brisbane City Council in partnership with CPR Group, will explore ideas for:
Recovering from obscurity
Rethinking your customer base
Engaging in new ways, with new people
Webinar 1, 2021
Financial Management and Club Reactivation
As we emerge from a period of forced downtime, sporting organisations should take this opportunity to look for new and efficient ways to operate. Good financial management is one of the most common factors that separates successful clubs from those struggling to grow, or even survive. This free webinar, provided in partnership between Brisbane City Council and CPR Group, will present ideas for streamlining and improving your financial management and implementing great reactivation strategies.
