Working with community groups

Strengthening community 

The Community Partnerships unit works together with residents, community groups, organisations and government to support a community that is inclusive, strong and resilient.

Within the Community Partnerships unit the Strong Communities team focuses on programs and partnerships with residents, community groups, organisations and government, seeking to ensure all people in the community have opportunities to learn, make connections, have a say and contribute to their community in a meaningful manner.  

Community resources

Grants, Events, Etc (GEE)

GEE is an electronic newsletter that shares with community groups and organisations the latest grant opportunities, upcoming workshops, events and much more. Subscribe now by emailing [email protected]

Grants

The City of Greater Bendigo's Community Grants Program provides an opportunity for not-for-profit groups or a registered business to develop projects that complement areas identified as priorities in the Greater Bendigo Council Plan (Mir Wimbul) 2021-2025.

• More information on community grants

Revenue Raising Guide

Practical advice on issues relating to group revenue raising. This guide stresses the importance of planning for increasing the chances of success when groups apply for grants, seek donations or sponsorship, recruit members, and run events and activities.

• Revenue Raising Guide pdf download

Financial Management for Committees Guide

Ensuring your group’s finances are healthy and robust will support your strategic mission, vision and objectives. Well planned and informed financial management will assist all committee members to be on the same page.

• Financial Management for Committees pdf download

Risk Assessment Management Guide

Risk is a part of our everyday lives whether it’s at home, working, participating in a sporting activity or volunteering with a local community group. For committees of community groups it is your responsibility to ensure that risks to people and property involved in your activities are well managed.

• Risk Assessment Management Guide pdf download

Strategic Planning Guide

Strategic Planning helps provide clarity and focus for your committee, staff, volunteers and members.

• Strategic Planning Guide pdf download

Community Events, Planning and Sustainability Guide

The City of Greater Bendigo supports a diverse range of community events which contribute to community development while enhancing the quality of life of residents.  The following guide gives you an opportunity to reflect on your groups willingness and preparedness to hold an event and explores how you might fund and resource the event.

• Community Events, Planning and Sustainability pdf download

Committee Roles and Responsibilities Guide

The following guide is aimed at providing some clarity and understanding about of the different roles members of any committee might expected to fulfil.

• Committee Roles and Responsibilities pdf download

Marketing and Communications Guide

Being strategic about your communication will assist you in all aspects of meeting your group’s goals.

• Marketing and Communications guide pdf download

Succession Planning for Committees of Management

One of the biggest challenges for committees of management (CoM), is succession planning. Successful succession planning for a committee is ensuring that on an annual basis, one or two new committee members come on board; while a similar number of committee members step down.

• Succession planning for committees of management pdf download