Shell Media Release for Non-ProfitsThis shell media release is intended for non-profits to advocate for change to the indexation rate from 1.75% to at least 3%, as per the 2019/20 NSW… Read More
VCOSS Governance HealthcheckThe VCOSS Governance Healthcheck assesses your organisation’s governance (including board structures and policies) and financial structures (including financial oversight and controls), and suggests improvements. All… Read More
Safeguarding support actionCurrent changes in disability policy, such as the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), entail a move away from substitute decision making for… Read More
Supporting decision making and problem solving using the Tree of LifeThese resources are for disability advocates, social services staff and group facilitators who assist people through tough times. This practice guide prepares workers to help… Read More
Service Alignment Resource for Advocacy & Information ProvidersSome of the diverse services that Advocacy & Information providers currently deliver under the umbrella terms ‘advocacy’ and ‘information’ may, when viewed as distinct areas… Read More
'Selling what I'm Good At' panel discussion resourcesThe "Selling what I’m Good At" panel session, held as part of the Skilled to Thrive project, featured two Advocacy & Information organisations who are… Read More
Conflict of interest resource for potential providers of Support Coordination in the NDISThis Conflict Of Interest (COI) resource has been developed for the Skilled to Thrive Project in response to requests for more detail on possible ‘best… Read More
Evacuation Planning HandbookThe Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) has recently published a revised Evacuation Planning Handbook. This free resource is a valuable tool for anyone involved… Read More
Commissioning Q & AUntil the last five years the term commissioning was not well known in the NSW community sector. There was some knowledge of its use in… Read More
Principles of Co-designCo-design is increasingly being used by both government and the community sector to describe a range of activities and processes that involve people who use… Read More
Information Sheet: Changes to the NSW Associations Incorporation legislationIn 2016, the NSW Parliament reviewed the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW) and made a number of amendments to the Act. They have also replaced… Read More
Information Sheet: Electronic SignaturesThe use of electronic documents and signatures has become popular practice and it will only grow. While they offer convenience, the benefits have to be… Read More
