Communities In Focus
The Communities in-focus program aims to support and strengthen local volunteer run community groups and organisations. The program aims to provide opportunities to enhance the skills, knowledge and capacity of volunteer community group members, strengthen local networks and promote new connections and raise the profile of local community groups.
To get involved in Communities in-focus or book any of the workshops contact the City’s Community Development Officer by email
community.development@joondalup.wa.gov.au or telephone
9400 4315.
Communities
in-focus encompasses:
- Training opportunities
- Individual meetings with clubs on request
- Networking opportunities
- Community Funding Program – grant-based and assists community groups and schools with projects, events and activities that develop and enhance the Joondalup community.
- Community Group Recognition Program – provides acknowledgement to local community, sport and recreation groups in celebrating 25th, 50th, 75th or 100th anniversary milestones.
- Community Services Updates – an online summary of news received from a range of organisations, clubs, groups and government agencies;
Communities in-focus up- coming workshops The ABCs of the XYZ and Baby Boomer Generations
4.30pm-6.30pm Thursday 14 September
Take a fascinating look into the generations and how to attract, retain and work with them all. Learn what you need to do differently to future-proof your group.
Sourcing and Writing Grants
4.30pm-6.30pm Wednesday 22 November 2017
This
workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools for finding and developing successful funding applications.
Habits of Highly Effective Clubs
4.30pm-6.30pm Tuesday 20 February 2018
This workshop will provide you with strategies that you can take away and implement immediately and take your group to the next level.
Committees- Everything You Need to Know
4.30pm-6.30pm Wednesday 18 April 2018
This session will provide the tools for forming and maintaining committees and their roles and functions under the Act.
