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Plain-speaking governance, strategy and people advice for Australian not-for-profits.
Clear ideas for committees that want to do good work without the corporate theatre.
What “compliance” means for a tiny association
Compliance isn’t a 200-item checklist for a hall committee. Heres the plain version of what tiny Aussie associations really must get right.
Conflict of interest without the lecture
A calm, practical guide to handling conflicts of interest in small committees, with simple steps that protect trust without the lecture.
Induction for new committee members (that isn’t a binder dump)
A simple, welcoming induction approach for new committee members, covering the essentials without dumping a binder of information on day one.
Volunteer burnout signals boards ignore
Burnout rarely starts with a resignation email. Here are the signals volunteer boards miss—and what to do before key people walk.
Meeting agendas that decide something
Make every agenda item earn its place. A simple structure helps volunteer boards move from updates to useful decisions.
Recruitment without the HR theatre
You can recruit well without a 12-stage assessment centre. Here’s a plain process that fits volunteer boards and tiny teams.
A Treasurer handover checklist that doesn’t lose the year
A practical handover rhythm for volunteer treasurers. Keep records, reporting and the next AGM moving without losing the year.
Respect at Work, in plain English, for small NFPs
You don’t need a corporate HR department to take Respect at Work seriously. Here’s what small Aussie NFPs actually need to do.