Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance training 2021

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Connect Sydney is a City of Sydney program aiming to build the capacity of community and not-for-profit organisations through the provision of free skills and governance training, partly funded by the Department of Communities and Justice.

This training workshop is supporting local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members of the community with an interest in further understanding governance, newly appointed to or planning to join local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.

The workshop will be facilitated by the Burbangana Group, a 100% Aboriginal owned,for-purpose company.

We welcome any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations operating within or servicing our area. Community, not-for-profit or charitable organisations that support children, young people, families or people experiencing or at risk of vulnerability can nominate 1 to 2 people to attend the workshop.

This online workshop will be held on Wednesday 23 June 10am-2.30pm with a break

Workshop topics under the broad heading of Roles and Responsibilities of Boards, will include:

• Legislation types

• Constitutions-Board models

• Board meeting procedures

• Policy development, strategic planning, risk assessment, codes of conduct, induction

• Financial management

• Conflicts of interest-understanding complexity of relationships and how they relate to Board members' responsibilities

• Cultural governance versus requirements of western governance

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The City aims to deliver inclusive and accessible training sessions for all participants. If you have any access or communication needs, please contact Vicky Skarlatos, social programs officer, at vskarlatos@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or Ph: 02 9246 7325 to discuss further.

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