This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and tools for finding and developing successful funding applications. The course is very practical and will include links to databases, templates, resources, tips and the opportunity to have a go at putting together a funding application in class. Training is provided free of charge courtesy of […]
Leave your preconceptions and assumptions at the door! This forum will appeal to those seeking productive cross-sector collaborations to effect significant change. WACOSSÂ proudly brings this forum to you in partnership with Rural Health West, the WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) and the Pilbara Development Commission. Facilitated by Jennifer Chaplyn of Collaboration for Impact WA, this […]
Governing an organisation requires rules, norms and actions. Governance is the way the rules, norms and actions are structured, sustained, regulated and held accountable. This training provides an introduction to the legal obligations and core activities of Boards and management committees. It aims to give participants a foundation in governance and best practice strategies for […]
This two-hour workshop will provide local community groups and individuals with hands-on experience of what is involved in effective campaigns to achieve their aims. It will also demonstrate how planning a campaign in advance can get better results and shows how social media can be used to gather support. It includes advice on how to […]
What is the difference between measurement and evaluation? Why do we need consultants to evaluate our programs? What sort of measurement or evaluation do we do ourselves, and when do we need external assistance? What is a program logic model, and what is a theory of change, and how do we use each of these […]
WACOSS has been working in partnership with the Department of Premier and Cabinet, and with support from the Department of Finance, on a whole-of-sector Outcomes Framework. The aim of the Framework is to create scaffolding that assists in linking outcomes across different agencies and programs, and in particular to address some of the siloes in […]
The 4-hour Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person course is for any interested adult. You will learn: education and information about suicide rates and risk factors in the Australian context skills and improve confidence to safely have a conversation with someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours practical skills for how to […]
The YEP Project are a team of amazing Young People who deliver free workshops to Young People and the Youth Sector that are designed to EDUCATE, EMPOWER and positively EVOLVE Young People’s perceptions, attitudes and behaviours around sexual health and blood borne viruses.  The YEP Team & Headspace will be travelling throughout the Pilbara in March 2019, with […]
WACOSS is partnering with ANSON an International Women’s Day breakfast to acknowledge and celebrate women’s leadership in the Not for Profit sector. The Hon. Simone McGurk, Minister for Child Protection; Women’s Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; and Community Services will be joining us on the day, to talk with the sector about how […]
This event will be useful for organisations that would like: An update on where the regulatory environment of governance is heading for NGOs Possible changes that will be occurring to the ACNC's objectives and activities Advocacy you can and can't do as a charity Whether the purpose of your organisation impacts your ability to advocate The […]
The Emerging Issues Forum held annually, provides analysis to inform the service and strategic planning needs of the executives and Boards of community service providers into the future. Emerging Issues is an environmental scan, focusing on the future of the changing social, economic, and political contexts. It offers the sector the most current and relevant […]
In our current changing procurement environment of understanding and measuring outcomes, it can be very unclear as to what we are referring to when we discuss measurement and evaluation. It becomes even more confusing when we see the myriad of tools, frameworks, theories and definitions in measuring social outcomes. This workshop will provide you with […]
Northwest Accountancy and the WA Council of Social Service are committed to building the capacity of Pilbara Not-for-Profits and Community Sector organisations. In April, we are partnering to provide a two hour finance essentials workshop that will support current Board members, CEO’s and Managers of non-profit organisations to develop their financial knowledge and budget development […]
This 3-hour focused workshop is designed to provide information and understanding of social enterprise development for the community services sector, as well as an introduction to impact investment. The focus group for this workshop includes stakeholders across the NFP sector, community organisations, local and state government agencies, and entrepreneurs looking to strategically develop or invest […]
WACOSS has secured an opportunity for members to hear directly from the Department of Treasury, on the current economic performance of Western Australia. Alistair Jones, Executive Director of the Economic Business Unit and Michael Andrews, Acting Executive Director of Strategic Policy and Evaluation, will be offering a briefing for WACOSS members, to give an insight […]
Northwest Accountancy and the WA Council of Social Service are committed to building the capacity of Pilbara Not-for-Profits and Community Sector organisations. In April, we are partnering to provide a two hour finance essentials workshop that will support current Board members, CEO’s and Managers of non-profit organisations to develop their financial knowledge and budget development […]
What is a program logic model, and what is a theory of change, and what are methodologies to measure our outcomes? What is the difference between measurement and evaluation? In our current changing procurement environment of understanding and measuring outcomes, it can be very unclear as to what we are referring to when we discuss […]
This one-hour workshop will provide local community groups and individuals with an overview of what is involved in effective campaigns to achieve their aims. It will also demonstrate how planning a campaign in advance can get better results and shows how social media can be used to gather support. It includes advice on how to make […]
This one-hour workshop will provide local community groups and individuals with an overview of what is involved in effective campaigns to achieve their aims. It will also demonstrate how planning a campaign in advance can get better results and shows how social media can be used to gather support. It includes advice on how to make […]
The Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) has a state-wide education and training unit which has an important role to increase community knowledge and skills and challenge the myths surrounding sexual assault, rape and sexual abuse. As part of the WACOSS Pilbara Project and based on Community Sector feedback, SARC have been engaged to deliver the “Addressing […]