What we do Professional development Professional development We are committed to providing ongoing professional development so our sector workforce is equipped with the knowledge and skills to advance their neighbourhood houses. We're proud to offer our members and relevant stakeholders a diverse range of professional development opportunities for free or low-cost. DGR sessions If you are from an organisation which would like to partner with us to deliver professional development, please contact us. Learning and Development Calendar We offer a year-long calendar of professional development webinars that are free for NHVic members, and can be attended by non-members at a small cost. 6 February: Orientation to the Sector 15 February: New Manager Introduction 28 February: Budgeting for Grants 5 March: Advocacy to your Local Government 6 March: Effective Staff Recruitment 27 March: Board of Governance Training 23 April: Community Development Essentials: Community Needs Analysis 2 May: Marketing and Communications Fundamentals 7 May: Introduction to Auspicing 30 May: Staff Performance Review/Management 6 June: Content and Media Walk-through TBC: Effectively Evaluating Your Programs TBC: Advocating for the Community 27 June: Understanding Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and Anti-Racism 18 July: New Manager Introduction 23 July: Using Research and Data Effectively TBC: Carers and NDIS 30 July: Orientation to the Sector 8 August: Advertising and Analytics 14 August: Recruiting Committees and Succession Planning TBC: Economics of Occasional Childcare TBC: Managing Conflict in the Workplace TBC: Recognising and Responding to Domestic and Family Violence 12 September: Developing your Strategic Plan 18 September: Finance Essentials 16 October: Grant Writing Tips and Tricks 22 October: Introduction to Auspicing 14 November: Advocacy 19 November: Navigating 26th of January 29 November: Board of Governance Training Constitutions, DGR and The ACNC Sessions Cameron hosts a session on Constitutions, DGR and The ACNC Fridays at 11:30am. These sessions operate on a drop in basis every week in the lead up to important changes to tax exemptions and charity status on 1 July 2024. Find out more or register for sessions Justice Connect Sessions We’ve partnered with Justice Connect to provide interactive 2 or 3 hour training sessions covering some of the common considerations and issues for Neighbourhood Houses. See the sessions here ALNPP Professional Learning Network The ALNPP Professional Learning Network provides free professional development to Learn Local pre-accredited practitioners who have completed the ALNPP. See available sessions here Bookkeepers & Treasurers: Quarterly finance update & community of practice Join us for our quarterly finance update, tailored for bookkeepers and treasurers in the Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres sector. Led by Cameron MacRae, NHVic Chief Operating Officer, and our finance team, we will delve into an overview of the financial quarter. See available sessions here