Webinars

Tom Harley presents the vision of AFL NSW/ACT

In this session our General Manager, Tom Harley, will present the 2012-2016 Strategic Vision of AFL NSW/ACT. Learn how your club plays a role in the development of Australian football across the State and Territory. Tom will cover all aspects of AFL development, from grassroots football to elite talent programs.Participants will also be able to ask questions to Tom directly during the session.

Tom Harley

Club Strategy – Planning Your Club’s Future

Do you know the direction that your club is heading and what your goals are? Well run businesses have strategic business plans, so make sure your sporting club has one too!　 This practical workshop is ideal for Club Presidents and decision makers plus anyone else who is interested in strategic business planning for your club. You’ll leave with goals and strategies that you can put into practice the next day.　

Julie Stafford is the Education Coordinator at NSW Sports Federation. She is passionate about sport and education and has had over 20 years experience teaching and lecturing in sport management and physical education. She has taught at most major universities in Sydney.

Successfully Recruit and Manage Your Volunteers

Volunteers are hard to find and even harder to keep. This workshop provides practical tips on how to recruit, retain and reward volunteers.　 Learn what motivates your volunteer workforce, what they want in return and what simple techniques you can use to improve the volunteer experience at your club. You will also hear from Drummoyne Power , a junior club located in Sydney who are currently implementing a ‘best-practice’ Volunteer Plan.

Facility Development

An excellent physical environment can add enormous value to a club’s recruitment of players and volunteers. This session will provide clubs with an in depth understanding of the variety of works and processes that need to be completed to ensure a successful and smooth facility development process. You will also learn how you can use AFL expertise and programs, such as the AFL & Joss Community　 Facility Grant and AFL Facility Development Reserve to leverage the best facility project for your club.

Obtain your Bronze Quality Club Accreditation

The Quality Club Program is the AFL’s national accreditation scheme which assists clubs to achieve certain standards in club governance & administration processes.　 In this session you will learn about how your club can benefit from the program, what is required to complete the three distinct tiers of accreditation and be able to complete the Bronze level assessment.

Volunteer Grants 2012

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The Federal Department, FaHCSIA, has opened Volunteer Grants 2012.

Eligible not for profit organisations can apply for grants between $1000 and $5000 to:

• Purchase tangible, small equipment items to help their volunteers
• Contribute towards petrol reimbursement of volunteers
• Contribute to the cost of training courses for volunteers
• Contribute towards the cost of travel for volunteers with a disability

This webinar will walk clubs through what the grants are, how to complete an online application form and provide some tips on how to put together a compelling submission.