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Training Courses & Resources
Training Calendar
TRAINING WORKSHOP |
DATE/S |
TIME |
FACILITATOR |
VENUE |
COST (inc GST) |
| Management Committee Essentials | July 13 | 9:00am-12noon | Gerard Byrne | VNQ Offices | |
| Volunteer Managers Network Meeting & Training Sessions | July 18 | 9:30am-12noon | TBA | VNQ Offices | |
| Strategic Planning | September 07 | 9:00am-12noon | Gerard Byrne | VNQ Offices | |
| Volunteer Managers Network Meeting & Training Sessions | September 19 | 9:30am-12noon | TBA | VNQ Offices | |
| Sponsorship & Fundraising | November 02 | 9:00am-12noon | Gerard Byrne | VNQ Offices | |
| Volunteer Managers Network Meeting & Training Sessions | November 21 | 9:30am-12noon | TBA | VNQ Offices | |
Bookings Essential - places are limited.
For more details or to book contact VNQ:
Ph: 4725 5990 or
Email: training@volunteeringnthqld.org.au
More training courses are added throughout the year.
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Video Presentations
VNQ are currently preparing two video presentations, which will be hosted on Youtube in the near future.
Watch this space for more details closer to the release date!
Training Presentations
Here are some PowerPoint Presentations containing useful information for organisations.
If you do not have PowerPoint installed, you can download the PowerPoint Viewer to view the slideshows.
This download is available free from Microsoft's web site.
Marketing - May 04
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow - Social Media
Slideshow - Marketing
Making the Most of 2103: Submission Writing Seminar - March 02
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
Presenter: Sandra Garvin - Independant Consultant
An Insiders Guide to Grants (PDF format)
Presenter: Matthew Burton - Sport & Recreation Services, Department of National Parks, Recreation Sport and Racing
Slideshow
Presenter: Alex Christopher - Townsville City Council
Slideshow - Community Grants Sponsorship Scheme
Submission Writing Planning 2013 - November 03
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
2013 10 Point Plan (Word format)
Project Plan Outline 2013 (Word format)
Increasing your Chances of Grant Success in 2013 (Word format)
Gerard Byrne's Grants Writing Tip Sheet 2012 (Word format)
Some Great Grants & Submission Writing Resources 2012 (Word format)
Sponsorship - October 20
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
Financial Accountability - October 13
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
Reading the Warning Signs (Word format)
Assets and Depreciation (RTF format)
Board Duty Statements (DOCX format)
Note: this file requires Word 2007 to open
File viewer is available to download here
Volunteer Managers Network Meeting - August 16
Presenter: Brentyn Parkin - My Community Directory
A New Paradigm for Volunteers - VNQ VMP Meeting (PDF Format)
A New Paradigm for Volunteers - NQV (PDF Format)
Strategic Planning Workshop - August 04
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
Submission Writing Bootcamp - July 28
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Grants Writing Tip Sheet (PDF format)
Safe Work Procedures Workshop - July 21
Presenter: Kylie Geary
Slideshow
Sponsorships, Partnerships & Collaborations - June 02
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
Safety Management for Community Organisations - May 12
Presenter: Kylie Geary
Slideshow
Using Social Media for Fundraising & Promotion - May 05
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Intro - Slideshow
Slideshow
Presenter: Tracy Raiteri
Slideshow
Introduction to Submission Writing - April 21, 2012
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
Volunteer Managers Network Meeting - April 19, 2012
Topic: Tips for the Workplace
Presenter: Natalie Giumelli - LifeTec - Office Ergonomics
Slideshow
Presenter: Philip Jenkins - Benchmark Business Solutions - Workplace Health & Safety
PDF file - OHS Notes
PDF file - WHS Act
Presenter: Philippa Harris - Mental Illness Fellowship NQ - Mental Health First Aid
PowerPoint 2007 file
Note: this file requires Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 to open
File viewer is available to download here
Introduction to Social Media - March 03, 2012
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
Presenter: Tracey Raiteri
Facebook - Slideshow
Twitter - Slideshow
Linked In - Slideshow
Creating Displays - February 20, 2012
Presenter: Claire Speedie
Slideshow
Making the Most of 2012 - February 11, 2012
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
Submission Writing (Presented by: Townsville City Council)
Slideshow
Presenter: Clayton Carnes
Slideshow
Partnerships & Collaborations for Grant Writers - October 08, 2011
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
Making the Most of Social Networking - September 03, 2011
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
Budgeting for Grants Writers - August 06, 2011
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
Social Networking for Promoting Events - July 23, 2011
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
Management Committee Essentials Workshop - July 20, 2011
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
Social Networking for Fundraising Workshop - May 07, 2011
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Slideshow
Extra resources.
A handy Tip Sheet for grant applications - Grant Tip Sheet (PDF format)
A list of OurCommunity's books & other resources - OurCommunity's Books (Word format)
Free E book on Grants Writing
Not-for-profit Grants in Australia: management and accountably made easy for not-for profit organisations
Co-authored by Gerard Byrne, Merridie Martin, and Professor Robin Woellner.
Download from: www.cpaaustralia.com.au
VNQ's Training and Development Officer, Paula Johnson, is currently conducting a Training Needs Analysis to ascertain your training requirements and endeavour to provide you with the support you need.
So that we can better respond to your training needs, could you please take a few minutes to download the Training Needs Analysis Questionnaire from the link below, then complete and return it as soon as possible to Paula at:
Fax: 4725 5996 or
Email: training@volunteeringnthqld.org.au
Download Training Needs Analysis Form
(requires Microsoft Word to open)
If you wish to speak to Paula about your training needs, please contact her on:
Ph: 4725 5990 - Wednesday, Thursday or Friday only or
Email: training@volunteeringnthqld.org.au
Training Room Hire
If you're looking for a convenient, inexpensive, modern and friendly place to hold meetings and training sessions, Volunteering North Queensland (VNQ) might have the solution.
VNQ now offer the use of a modern training room, available to hire by other organisations for either half or full days.
For more information, click the link below to view the Training Room Hire brochure.
Link to Brochure (Word document)
Certificate IV in Volunteer Program Coordination
Volunteering Queensland, in partnership with Volunteering North Queensland, are delivering a Certificate IV in Volunteer Program Coordination.
For full details, see the application form below or contact:
Volunteering North Queensland
Ph: 4725 5990 or
Email: training@volunteeringnthqld.org.au
To register your interest, please download & complete the application form and return it to VNQ.
3rd Annual Regional Events Conference Presentation
Volunteers: How to attract them & how to keep them
The following files were referenced in the presentation by Paula Johnson at the Regional Events Conference on Sunday, November 13, 2011.
Generational Matrix
National Standards in involving Volunteers in Non-Profit Organisations
Volunteer Position Description Sample and Template
Volunteer and Organisational Rights & Responsibilities
Sample Volunteer Agreement
Sample Volunteer Code of Conduct
Sample Information Kit List
Sample Volunteer Orientation Checklist
Sample Volunteer Registration Form
The presentation PowerPoint is also available for download.
Volunteer Presentation - PPS format
Other Training Providers
ORGANISATION |
TYPE OF TRAINING |
CONTACT DETAILS |
| Townsville Publishers and Writers Centre Court House Theatre - Sturt Street |
Events, workshops and more. | Email: info@twpc.org Website: www.twpc.org |
| NQ Training & Community Centre Inc. 15 Lonerganne Street - Garbutt |
Computer Skills Training | Ph: 4779 7268 Email: info@nqtcc.org.au Website: www.nqtcc.org.au |
| Centrecare Townsville 410 Ross River Road - Cranbrook |
Early Intervention Service A variety of courses for adults and children. |
Ph: 4772 9000 Email: centacarenq@centacarenq.org.au Website: www.centacarenq.org.au |
| Family Planning Queensland 5 Castlemaine Street - Kirwan |
Family Education Programs | Ph: 4723 8184 Email: tvledu@fpq.com.au Website: www.fpq.com.au |
| TP Human Capital Level 1, 48 Gregory Street - North Ward |
Various computer program and professional development courses. | Ph: 4772 3800 Email: training@tphumancapital.com.au Website: www.tphumancapital.com.au |
| Jobtrain 2/22 Hervey Range Road |
Accredited Computer Training Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program |
Ph: 4723 1666 Email: manager@jobtrain.com.au Website: www.jobtrain.com.au |
| The Women's Centre 50-52 Patrick Street - Aitkenvale |
Hosts a wide range of weekly groups for women. | Ph: 4775 7555 Email: nqcws@thewomenscentre.org.au Website: www.thewomenscentre.org.au |
| Relationships Australia 50 Paxton Street - North Ward |
Family Support Service Programs covering relationship skills, family skills and professional training. |
Ph: 1300 364 277 Website: www.relationships.org.au |
| Community Lyfe ConneX-ons Corner Ronan & Palmerston Sts - Vincent |
Community Literacy Program Course in Adult Literacy & Numeracy 30719QLD |
Ph: 4795 2797 Email: community@lyfe.org.au |
| LifeTec Domain Central - Garbutt |
Various training courses & workshops. Including Community Manual Handling training |
Ph: 4759 5600 Email: education@lifetec.org.au |
| Impact Training Centre | First Aid Training - 2 day course Held first week of every month. Cost: Full course - $125; CPR Refresher - $60 |
Ph: 4795 2797 |
| Salvation Army - Hope for Life | Suicide Prevention & Bereavement Support Programs | Website: www.suicideprevention.salvos.org.au |
CORES (COmmunity Response to Eliminating Suicide) - One Day Courses
An emotional wellbeing, first aid awareness course. Learn to recognise the early warning signs and appropriate strategies to follow.
9:00am-5:00pm
Jobtrain
2/22 Hervey Range Road
Free to all Townsville residents
Training Dates
Last Saturday of Each Month
June 29
July 27
August 31
September 28
October 26
November 30
For more details, or to register, contact:
CORES Qld
Email: coresqld@kentishrc.com.au
NQ Wildlife Care Basic Training
10:00am-5:00pm
Bookings Essential
Cost: Adult/non-member $15; Child -15 $5; Member $5
Training Dates
August 25
November 04
February 23
Learn how to care for local wildlife.
Sausage sizzle & drinks for sale - fundraiser for the group.
Mental Health First Aid
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Communities
Vincent Health Campus
59 Cambridge St, Vincent
8:30am-4:30pm over 2 days
Training Dates:
29-30 July
12-13 August
23-24 September
28-29 October
25-26 November
16-17 December
For more details or to register your interest contact:
Queensland Health
Ph: 4433 8100 or
Email: lynette_j_anderson@health.qld.gov.au
Council Grants Clinics
Tailored, half-hour one-on-one discussions about applying for Council funding.
Visit the website for full details and specific clinic dates.