OurCommunity.com.au in North Melbourne, Victoria | Community organisation

OurCommunity.com.au

Locality: North Melbourne, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9320 6800

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17.02.2022 As the Morrison Government grapples with covid-19, here's a tip from OurCommunity.com.au's Denis Moriarty in The Canberra Times: "The community sector knows where the holes in national planning are, because it deals with the people who live under the leaks."

14.02.2022 Very excited to hear about the appointment of not-for-profit leader, Community Hubs Australia chief and Community Directors Council member Sonja Hood as the incoming president of the North Melbourne Football Club! Congratulations!

23.01.2022 Many organisations say they are trying to increase their diversity, but how many are actively trying beyond a line in their job advertisements - "seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants"? Join Kinaway Chamber of Commerce Vic Ltd and the Institute of Community Directors Australia to learn better ways of communicating with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people during the recruitment process.

23.01.2022 @GiveOUT is looking for LGBTIQ+ organisations and programs doing good in the community. Sign up now for GiveOUT Day 2020 (Friday 16 October) and your LGBTIQ+ project could have the chance to share in the amazing matched funding pool, and benefit from raised awareness to its cause.

22.01.2022 And thats a wrap on Not-for-Profit Finance Week for 2020! Thanks to everyone who tuned in throughout the week. If you missed anything - you can find it all (including webinar slides and recordings, and the newly-released resources) on the Not-for-Profit Finance Week webpage.

21.01.2022 Dont forget to submit your responses for the Centre for Social Impact Pulse of the For-Purpose Sector Survey before it closes tomorrow. We are asking you to join us in having your voice heard. https://www.csi.edu.au/pulse

21.01.2022 Were getting behind this great new concept, the Donation Dollar, the worlds first $1 coin with a call to action: give! Were hosting a webinar next Monday with the people who came up with the idea, to explain how you can get involved. https://buff.ly/3jwhvVG

20.01.2022 The latest edition of the Damn Good Advice series has just been released! Damn Good Advice for Chairs looks at the top 25 questions not-for-profit Chairs need answered, and answers them. The publication is part of CommunitySmart, the national financial literacy program run by the Institute of Community Directors Australia (part of the Our Community group of enterprises), in partnership with Commonwealth Bank Not for Profit Sector Banking.... Download your own copy by clicking the link below.

20.01.2022 Under new conditions following the COVID-19 outbreak, Infoxchange is seeking submissions from not-for-profit organisations on their digital technology use. Submit your details, and see how you compare.

20.01.2022 Our Community Innovation Lab data scientist Dr Paola Oliva-Altamirano has been selected as a veski inspiring women STEM sidebyside participant for 2020. Find out more by clicking the link below.

20.01.2022 Weve not only made our upcoming Communities in Control conference online, we can now offer reduced pricing for attendance. Join us from the comfort of your couch for two days of connection, creativity, and community.

19.01.2022 Weve collated and answered the ten most common questions that came out of our last webinar all about fundraising during COVID-19.

19.01.2022 Our Institute of Community Directors Australia team has worked hard to make our acclaimed Diploma of Governance BSB52318 available entirely online. Follow the link for all the details, including information on our rolling part-scholarship program.

19.01.2022 Weve got a range of free training coming up as part of Not-for-Profit Finance Week. Register before August 3 to secure a place in one of our many sessions from financial planning to design thinking.

18.01.2022 Its National Volunteer Week and we couldnt think of a better chance to thank volunteers across Australia for their incredible work, particularly through the difficult times this year has brought. Volunteering Australia is inviting you to share your appreciation for volunteer help on social media with a wave. More information: https://buff.ly/2WGObDl

18.01.2022 To celebrate the move of our annual conference to a virtual event this year, we’re kicking things off early with two special Communities In Control Prelude Webinars - and they're both free! The first is on Monday 9 November, 1-2pm AEDT, and is all about the journey of the Uluru Statement towards voice, treaty and truth, with Thomas Mayor. Hear from Thomas at this webinar, and learn how you can join him, along with a growing movement of Australians, in the fight for substantive constitutional change.

17.01.2022 As our workplaces gear up to return to the office, its important to take into consideration the steps ahead. Heres a help sheet to guide you through.

17.01.2022 Every day our health and community sector professionals are working together to care for and support more Australians, particularly throughout this difficult time. Nominate an organisation you know for the 2020 HESTA Excellence Awards here: https://buff.ly/2OIExeJ

17.01.2022 Our COVID-19 Community Sector Impact Survey shows the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the Australian not-for-profit sector. From fundraising to staff to service provision, no area has been left untouched. Following the pressure of both the bushfire crisis and coronavirus, the community sector will need ongoing support from individuals, organisations and government to ensure it can continue to serve the Australian public.

16.01.2022 We're delighted to share that Our Community's Innovation Lab just won in the Technology for Community Impact Award - Best Private Sector Organisation category for the ConnectingUp Australian Not-For-Profit Technology Awards. Congratulations to the whole Innovation Lab team, and thanks to Equity Trustees for their continued support.

16.01.2022 Take a look at the schedule for Not-for-Profit Finance week coming up from August 3 - 7. Free webinars, awards and resources will be released throughout the event so make sure youve got all the important dates in your calendar.

16.01.2022 It's not too late to sign up for the 2020 Communities in Control conference on November 16 and 17. Sign up to hear from some of Australia's most important speakers on how to address the issue of today and find hope in a time of crisis.

15.01.2022 The Centre for Social Impact is inviting not-for-profit leaders and directors to have their say in their Pulse of the For-Purpose Sector Survey, to track recent impact and help build back following the COVID-19 crisis. Submit your organisations details here: https://buff.ly/2WGaEA0

14.01.2022 NSW Mental Health Commission chief Catherine Lourey writes that the COVID-19 challenge were facing might actually be good for our mental health. Heres why: https://buff.ly/2WyJJ9W

14.01.2022 The results of the Celeste Barber decision highlights the importance of informed, considered giving and the responsibility that comes with fundraising on behalf of an organisation during crises. We need to look go beyond the headlines and into the detail.

14.01.2022 Join our alliance partner Commonwealth Bank for a second Economic Update today at 1pm which will look at the current and ongoing impacts to the national economy as a result of COVID-19: https://buff.ly/2ztS0CF

12.01.2022 In Denis Moriartys latest column for OurCommunity.com.au he argues that a bit more debt to boost mental health and avoid suicides, is a great investment in the future of our communities. Heres the article as it appears in the Newcastle Herald and other regional news outlets.

11.01.2022 During a volatile time for many Australians, its wonderful to see initiatives supporting the most vulnerable members of society. An organisation that brings younger and older generations together to exchange technology and community support, we hope to see Youngster.co grow.

11.01.2022 "What Australian not-for-profit organisations need ... is not to be taken for granted. Think seriously about what the country would lose if they werent there, and what its worth doing to keep them afloat." Denis Moriarty in his latest commentary appearing in regional and rural newspapers around the country today.

10.01.2022 There are worrying signs that the health, social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are contributing to an increase in mental health conditions in the community. What can we do about that? Prevention Uniteds Lachlan Kent and Dr Luke Martin offer their tips in establishing a mentally health workplace and promoting mental wellbeing throughout this time. #SaveOurSector

09.01.2022 The 2020 Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers Awards have just opened! Are you a Not-for-Profit Treasurer? For your chance to win $5,000 for your organisation tell us what you have learned about surviving a crisis while fulfilling your role as a not-for-profit treasurer in 2020. Click the link for more information on the awards and how to enter.

08.01.2022 A new national report from Infoxchange shows that COVID-19 had a profound affect on not-for-profits across Australia, with only 30% of organisations adequately prepared with the technology to work from home at the start of the pandemic. Despite this, there have been continuous improvements in digital technology across the sector throughout 2020.

08.01.2022 If your organisation is going to survive this pandemic, youll need some "damn good advice" which is why weve put together a workplace safety guide for not-for-profits and charities. This comprehensive guide sets out the steps your organisation needs to take when youre thinking of bringing your people - your staff, managers and volunteers - back to their usual workplace

07.01.2022 Not-for-Profit Finance Week is here! Join us and Commonwealth Bank for our annual celebration of ideas, knowledge and financial capacity-building for the $100 billion Australian not-for-profit sector. Theres 5 great webinars on offer (for you to watch live, or at any time on demand), and a suite of resources being released. ... For more information check out the NFP Finance Week page.

07.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of this year’s 2020 Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers’ Awards! Brenton Whittenbury from Scouts SA, Derek Ingles from The Dress Up Place, Anne Ahern of Ramsay State School P&C Assoc, Sumithira Thavapalan of the The Haymarket Foundation. There’s representatives across community services; sport, art and culture; education; and social housing/homelessness. Thank you to each and every Treasurer across Australia - not-for-profit organisations couldn't make the difference they do without you.

06.01.2022 Now, more than ever, the communities that we support need even more support. Funders know this and many have pivoted their funding to help bushfire affected communities and those impacted by COVID-19. Join the experts at Wendy Brooks & Partners to hear real-life experiences (including plenty of success stories) on approaching donors over the past few months.

05.01.2022 The effects of COVID-19 on various sectors of society have been well researched and documented. To save you time scouring the internet, weve collated the results in our COVID-19 Research Hub.

05.01.2022 Our Communitys Denis Moriarty reflects on the prejudice and discrimination experienced by people with disabilities, and the importance of community in supporting them.

04.01.2022 At the moment, many people may be unable to give a lot of money to the causes they normally support. Thats why were asking Australians to Give - what they can. Whether its $5, or an hour of volunteering, or a membership fee, whatever you can spare will go a long way in supporting the community sector in Australia. Find the groups most in need on the COVID-10 Generosity Registry.

04.01.2022 Its always possible to turn a bad situation into a good one, so heres five steps you can take to turn your not-for-profit into an impact-led organisation.

03.01.2022 Nominations are now open for the 2020 HESTA Excellence Awards, which recognises the incredible professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services. $60,000 in prizes is up for grabs, and you can nominate in more than one category. To start the process, click here: https://buff.ly/3iaKdM6

02.01.2022 Australia’s best community treasurers say riding out the tough times requires the kind of creative accounting that won’t get you into trouble. What can you learn from the winners of the 2020 Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers' Awards?

01.01.2022 Not-for-Profit Finance Week is just one week away! Join Our Community and Commonwealth Bank for a special celebration of ideas, knowledge and financial capacity-building for the Australian not-for-profit sector. Click the link to register for events (including 5 free webinars!):