Governance - Finances - Administration - Grants - Child Protection - Roles
Governance
As a committee or board member it is your responsibility to do the right thing ethically, legally, financially and act in the best interest of your members. There are a lot of websites dedicated to governance so we have included some of them by links within this page. This way you will be able to find the majority of the information you need all within one page. Add this site to your favourites for the most efficient way to access these links.
If you are setting up a new organisation or just looking for some information on associations go to the The Department of Justice. A link to a copy of the Model Rules that you can change to suit your needs is also found on the Department of Justice site.
Finances
The Association Incorporations Act as in for July 1, 2010 repeatedly mentions the requirement of correct reporting of the financial position of the organisation. Committee/board members share an equal responsibility of, and common liability for, monitoring the financial health of the organisation. Therefore, it is important for each and every committee/board member to understand financial reports. Contact us if you would like information on how to get financial training for your organisation.
Administration
Good administration is the key to successful governance and financial responsibility. Having good quality systems and processes in place will ensure the information being produced is correct and committee members can be comforted in the knowledge that they understand the current financial situation of the organisation. All systems and processes should be documented which will help to minimise mistakes, maximise efficiency and provide a resource for people to learn and teach to others. Contact us if you would like information on how to get training on procedures and systems for your organisation.
Grants
There are a variety of grants available for clubs/not for profit organisations. Some of the websites below may be useful for your organisation.
Northern Territory Government - Dept Tourism & Culture - Sport & Recreation
https://dtc.nt.gov.au/sport-and-recreation
Northern Territory Government - Dept of Chief Minister - Volunteers and Community
https://nt.gov.au/community/community-grants-and-volunteers
Northern Territory Government - Youth
http://www.youth.nt.gov.au/funding_gov.html
Government of Australia - Funding to support community-based projects
Parliament of Australia - Parliamentary Library Guide to community grants
Australian Government - Grants Connect - Community and Society
Finimpact
https://www.finimpact.com/small-business-grants/
Child Protection
Child protection is one of the most important duties of sporting organisations and groups that deal with children and youths. In the Northern Territory individuals are required to apply for a Working With Children Check, known as an "Ochre Card" in the Northern Territory. The Ochre Card, which is also known as a "Clearance Notice", is valid for 2 years, and applies to employers and volunteers in child-related employment settings.
For information about the Ochre Card go to Working with Children.
Roles
Feel free to use these templates for your organisation.
Volunteering SA & NT
https://www.volunteeringsa-nt.org.au/
If you know of other websites that should be included on this page please Contact us and we will include it at our next update.