Training opportunities for community groups
Each year, we offer free community training workshops to support not-for-profit community groups and clubs that deliver activities, programs and services in Knox.
The workshops provide opportunities for members and volunteers to develop new skills. In the coming weeks you can learn how to apply for Council grants, create compelling project ideas, pick up some new tips for your grant application or encourage more volunteers. Workshops also offer a great way to meet and network with other community group members.
With the annual Community Development Fund opening on 1 April 2024, now is the time for community groups to get grant ready.
This is your chance to apply for up to $20,000 to go towards a local community group or club project.
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Grant Information Session This session is designed to help you prepare to apply for a grant. It will explain how to apply, who is eligible and includes a short Child Safety overview as it relates to grants. |
15 February or 13 March |
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Volunteers - The 3Rs of Recruitment, Retention and Recognition This session will help you successfully recruit, retain and recognise the important contribution volunteers make; leading to longer retention rates and a healthy culture. |
22 February |
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All about Knox - looking at demographics Ever wondered how many people live in Knox, who we are and how we live? This workshop is designed to make stats more interesting, this will be an interactive session focused on how Knox is changing and growing. |
29 February |
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Project Planning and Design This interactive workshop will be full of simple tools and principles to help you define a project, including its scope and desired outcomes in preparation for approaching funding bodies and partners. This is the first step in your grant writing. |
6 March |
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Grant Writing This fun and hands-on workshop follows the Project Planning and Design session and will focus on transforming your ideas into fundable concepts. It will walk you step by step through the grant writing process. The session will look at where you can find funding, how to answer application questions and introduce you to the grant making cycle. |
21 March |
Places are limited, so register your interest now.
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