VIDEO TRAINING
(Pre-recorded)
Turning Volunteer Hours into Career Currency
An interactive online workshop exploring how volunteering can become a pathway to skills development and confidence.
Grant ready – tips and templates
How to create a Succession plan in 20 mins
This practical session shows how to create a simple, effective succession plan that protects knowledge, shares leadership and keeps your organisation strong.
In this session you will:
- Learn a simple 20-minute framework
- Identify key roles and knowledge to be shared
- Discover easy documentation and handover tools
- Leave with templates you can use immediately.
Its all about how you frame the original conversation that sets you up for success.
SUCCESS to SUCCESSION.
From Issue to Impact: Planning Projects That Make a Difference
This Act Local workshop helps community groups design great projects – and clearly show the difference they make.
You’ll learn how to define meaningful outcomes, plan for success from the start, and measure what matters (without overcomplicating things!).
What’s covered:
- ✅ How to define the real-world change you’re working toward
- ✅ How to design your initiative to achieve that change
- ✅ How to use logic models and theories of change to map your pathway to success
- ✅ Simple, powerful ways to measure progress and tell (and sell!) your impact story
Supported by Lotterywest
TAKE THE SPARK CHALLENGE Volunteer retention and recruitment
Volunteering has changed — and your group can too.
This video shares simple, practical actions to help you attract and retain volunteers, reduce burnout, and get back to doing what matters most.
No fluff. No big overhauls. Just smart, “set and forget” ideas that actually work.
If you’re ready to stop doing what doesn’t work and start building momentum, this is for you.
00:00 – 09:06 Volunteering today
17:40 – 23:33 No one wants to be Treasurer Barbara
23:34 – 33:37 Just peel the carrots!
33:38 – 47:05 Reverse brainstorming activity
Volunteering More than Scones and raffles
This engaging presentation — first delivered at the Volunteering WA State Conference — explores how community groups can adapt, attract volunteers and stay strong into the future.
You’ll learn about:
- • The Four Horsemen of the Committee Apocalypse
- • Why volunteering is changing
- • How to attract volunteers (hint: peeling carrots 🥕)
- • Practical ideas to retain volunteers
No kitchen skills required.
Just fresh ideas.
An Introduction to Canva
Learn how almost (!) anyone can use Canva to help promote community initiatives.
Includes Hands On activities!
How to attract, retain and celebrate volunteers and sponsors
Join us for an inspiring and practical free webinar where we explore how local changemakers can strengthen community efforts through the power of people and partnerships.
We’re thrilled to welcome as our special guest, Kelly Howlett, renowned community leader and Operations Manager of Care for Hedland Environmental Association Inc. Kelly has years of hands-on experience leading grassroots initiatives,
Kelly shares her insights into:
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✨ How to attract passionate volunteers who align with your mission
🤝 Strategies to retain and engage your volunteer base
🎉 Creative ways to celebrate contributions and keep the momentum alive
💡 Building lasting relationships with sponsors who support your vision
Whether you’re part of a community group, running a local project, or just passionate about creating positive change, this webinar is packed with real-world tips and tools to boost your impact.
Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of WA’s most dedicated community champions!
Getting grant ready
This webinar is designed to help community groups start to turn their innovative ideas into funded projects.
Learn how to identify the right grants, save time in preparing for grants and build strong partnerships with potential funders.
Gain insights into budgeting, wishlists and avoid common pitfalls. With real-life case studies and interactive sessions, this webinar will equip you with the tools and knowledge to make your community vision a reality.
Get grant-ready and make a lasting impact in your community!
Getting Techy with Rory
A great informative presentation on free or low-cost tech tools!
Are you looking to tech in order to save time, boost your group’s professionalism, and meet your community’s expectations—all without spending a cent? Then this webinar is for you!
“Getting Techy,” shows you how to use free or low-cost tech tools to:
- Save Time: Automate those boring tasks and focus on what really matters
- Look Professional: Use tools that make your group shine
- Meet Expectations: Keep your online presence strong and engaging
We cover easy-to-use AI and tech tools for content creation, social media, data management, and more. Perfect for anyone with average IT skills!
The Citizen Story: a webinar with Jon Alexander
Webinar on the critical need to move from the Consumer Story to the Citizen Story.
The Citizen story is one which emphasizes participation, interdependence, and collective intelligence. The importance of community energy and the need for leaders to step in behind the people, rather than trying to do it for them.