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Community Group Training

Below are the details of Council's FREE training program for paid and volunteer workers within the community service sector. It's available to people who deliver services as well as to the volunteers on committees of management who oversee the management of the sector. The aim is to support the capacity of community groups and their committees of management in their role of providing support to local people.

All training is free, although you MUST REGISTER prior to the session as places are limited.

 

How to Market & Promote Your Organisation

This session would cover what does marketing mean in a local community context, what marketing options are available, dealing with the media, how do you communicate with the community and developing a communications calendar.
  • Date: Wednesday 15 July 2009
  • Time: 7pm-9pm
  • Location: Council Chambers, St Kilda Town Hall, 99a Carlisle St, St Kilda
  • Training best suited to: Community groups, sporting groups, Children's Services.
  • Trainer: This session will be presented by the Australian Institute of Community Practice and Governance (AICPG) (Our Community), an award-winning social enterprise that provides resources, training, advice and tools for Australia's 700,000 community groups and schools.
  • More information & bookings: Jacqui Wilson, ph: 9209 6340, email: jwilson@portphillip.vic.gov.au

 

Dealing with Difficult People & Behaviours

This interactive session aims to take the anxiety out of dealing with difficult and aggressive people, making your  work place safer and more enjoyable. Learn about: early warning signs of potential conflict, identifying traits that escalate conflict, understanding human behaviour of angry people, de-escalating negotiating techniques and collaborative resolution.

  • Date: Tuesday 11 August, 2009
  • Time: 9am-1pm
  • Location: Council Chambers, St Kilda Town Hall, 99a Carlisle St, St Kilda
  • Training best suited to: Community groups, organisations and businesses 
  • Trainer: This session will be presented by Conflict Resolution Training & Consulting
  • More information & bookings: Monique Cosgrove: 9209 6345 or email mcosgrov@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Solar Tour & Information Session

Visit the largest solar installation in Port Phillip and learn how to have a system installed for your own sustainable home or building makeover.

  • Date: Saturday 22 August 2009
  • Time: 10am -12pm
  • Location: Albert Sailing Club Aquatic Drive, Albert Park Lake
  • Training best suited to: All City of Port Phillip residents interested in home solar power are encouraged to attend
  • More information & bookings: Sustainable Environment Team, ph: 9209 6548 email: enviro@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Responsible Service of Alcohol

A large number of sports clubs depend on revenue from alcohol to finance club activities. Many community groups also serve alcohol as part of their activities and events program. This program will assist participants to learn to manage alcohol responsibly and reduce alcohol related problems such as binge and underage drinking. It will also provide sports clubs and organisations with information on promoting a responsible attitude towards alcohol and providing a safe environment for players, members, families and supporters. Participants will receive the Responsible Serving of Alcohol qualification certificate at the end of the session.

  • Date: Wednesday 9 September, 2009
  • Time: 7pm - 10pm
  • Location: Council Chambers, St Kilda Town Hall, 99a Carlisle St, St Kilda
  • Training best suited to: This training is targeted to sports clubs, however representatives from other community organisation are welcome to attend.
  • More information & bookings: Alex Lee, ph: 9209 6776, email: alee2@portphillip.vic.gov.au


The Secrets of Good Volunteer Management

This practical and hands-on workshop will unravel some of the secrets and proven techniques of good volunteer management.  The first half of the session will focus on recruitment, recognition, rewards and renewal as the basis of a successful volunteer program.  You will explore the strategies needed to build a program attractive to volunteers, practical skills to build such a program and how to develop a plan to ensure a cutting edge volunteer program.  The second half of the session will be an opportunity for you to identify and together address issues facing your volunteer program.

  • Date: 15 September, 2009
  • Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm.  A light lunch will be provided. 
  • Location: Theatrette, South Melbourne Town Hall, 208 Bank St, South Melbourne (NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE - no longer at St Kilda Library)
  • Training best suited to: Community groups and organisations
  • Trainer: Martin Cowling, CEO of People First Total Solutions
  • More information: Michelle Alchin: 9209 6477 or email: malchin@portphillip.vic.gov.au 
  • Bookings: ASSIST: 9209 6777 or email: rsvp@portphillip.vic.gov.au

 

Green Business

Join us for a morning of networking with local business and an inspiring address from our keynote speaker, international marketing authority Bob Pritchard.

  • Date: Wednesday 24 September, 2009
  • Time: 7am - 9am
  • Location: Novotel St Kilda, 16 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda
  • Training best suited to: Organisations and businesses 
  • More information & bookings: visit www.portphillipbusiness.com.au or contact Darko Popovski 9209 6243

 

Community Leadership Training

Community Leadership Training is about increasing the confidence and skills of people to make contributions to their own community. It's about being more effective in leading projects by working smarter. It is also FUN, interactive and applies to community, personal and professional life.

  • Date & Time: Series of 4 workshops in October 2009: Saturday 10/10 at Port Phillip EcoCentre, St Kilda, Friday 16/10, Friday 23/10, Friday 30/10 at South Melbourne Town Hall. All workshops are 9am to 3pm
  • Location: Port Phillip EcoCentre, St Kilda
  • Training best suited to: Representatives from community groups or residents interested in leading community-based programs.
  • More information & bookings: Sustainable Environment Team, ph: 9209 6548, email: mailto:enviro@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Grow your own Garden Design Workshop

Cultivate your desire to grow your own vegies with Dig In garden educator Elspeth Ferguson.

  • Date: Saturday 17 October, 2009
  • Time: 9.30am -12pm
  • Location: Dig In Community Garden JL Murphy Reserve, Williamstown Rd, Port Melbourne
  • Training best suited to: Gardeners and SLAH participants, community garden groups (schools, early childhood) 
  • More information & bookings: Sustainable Environment Team, phone: 9209 6548, email: enviro@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Making Sustainability The Main Event

Learn how to celebrate sustainably and minimise the impact of your next event. Find green event resources, suppliers and services to measure, market and communicate your low carbon credentials.

  • Date: Saturday 7 November, 2009
  • Time: 9.30am-12pm
  • Location: Red Scooter, 29 William St, Balaclava
  • Training best suited to: Festival and Event Organisers, Community Organisations, Events, Catering and Restaurant businesses.
  • More information & bookings: Sustainable Environment Team, phone: 9209 6548, email: enviro@portphillip.vic.gov.au

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Other training opportunities:

  • Volunteering Victoria - Sessions throughout the year on the topic of volunteering
  • The Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health - Training with a focus on skills development and provision of ethno-specific information.
  • VCOSS - Information and links to trainers, pro-bono providers, a listing of workshops, seminars and events and resources
  • PILCH - Low cost training for non-for-profit organisations on governance and legal issues.
  • Community Advocacy Unit of RMIT - Regular training and workshops on topics such as communication with the media, lobbying and campaigning.

 

More information

Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Community Development Policy & Programs.