South Australia

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 Consumer and Business Services.

Here is a link to a copy of the Model Rules that you can change to suit your needs.

Finances

The Association Incorporations Act 1985 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.

Government of South Australian - Office for Recreation and Sport - Funding

http://www.recsport.sa.gov.au/funding-scholarships/index.html

Parliament of Australia - Parliamentary Library Guide to community grants

https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/rp/rp1516/Quick_Guides/ComGrants#_State_Government_Grants_4

Australian Government - Grants Connect

https://www.grants.gov.au/

Business.gov.au

https://www.business.gov.au/Assistance

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 South Australia, under the Children's Protection Act (Section 8B), individuals who work in Jobs which require regular contact with children are required to obtain police clearance before they commence employment. A Police Check is also generally requested by organisations as a part of their process to ensure the integrity of their staff and volunteers. A National Police Certificate application form is availlable from the South Australian Police Department.

For further information regarding Police Checks contact 08 7322 3347

Roles

Feel free to use these templates for your organisation.