Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities training

Improve your knowledge and skills in building organisational capability and financial sustainability of your organisation.

City of Sydney is offering free training and development opportunities for staff, volunteers and committee/board members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations that operate in or service the local area. 

This training is suitable for not-for-profit, charitable organisations, social enterprises, and co-operatives.

We have partnered with Burbangana Group, an expert First Nations-led consultancy and training organisation, to deliver culturally safe and interactive learning workshops.

Workshops topics and dates:

1. Governance workshop Tuesday 23 May 9:30am – 2:30pm

By the end of the session, you will boost your knowledge about improving the efficiency and productivity of your organisation. The workshop covers:

• First Nations governance

• Legal requirements

• Benefits of good governance structure

2. Grant writing and fundraising workshop Thursday 8 June 9am – 5pm

By the end of the day, you will learn how to improve your skills in writing successful grant submissions and securing more funding.

Grant writing session covers: 

• The best way to present your proposal

• How to do budgets

• How to align your programs with the funding body’s strategic priority and support it with evidence, data, and outcomes

Fundraising session covers:

• Resourcing and developing a fundraising strategy

• In-person events and online fundraising

• Successfully ask for cash or in-kind support using a range of mediums

3. Board development workshop Tuesday 13 June 9:30am – 2:30pm

By the end of the session, you will enhance your experience in making good decisions for your organisation. The workshop covers:

• Board member duties and responsibilities

• Meeting efficiency

• Leadership and organisational culture

The training workshops will be hybrid events, combining a virtual meeting via the Zoom platform with participants joining using their own device or by using facilities made available at Redfern Community Centre 29-53 Hugo St, Redfern.

Registration is essential for each workshop. Spaces are limited. You can register for one or more of the workshops by clicking on the title of each workshop. 

The City of Sydney aims to deliver inclusive and accessible training sessions for all participants. Contact 02 8974 4105 or connectsydney@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au if you have access or communication requirements.

This training is part of the City of Sydney’s Connect Sydney program which offers free skills and capacity building opportunities for community, not-for-profit, charitable and other social purpose organisations that operate in or service the City of Sydney’s local area.