Guides for Australian community groups

Plain-English how-to guides for community groups, men's sheds, and neighbourhood houses.

• Easy Event Registration for Community Groups — How to set up online event registration for your community group — collect RSVPs, take payments, and reduce no-shows without the admin headache.
• Free (and Cheap) Tools Every NFP Should Know — A practical guide to free and low-cost tool categories for Australian not-for-profits — from member records to email, design, and accounting.
• The Easiest Way to Collect Membership Fees Online — A plain-English guide for Australian community groups: how to collect membership fees online without chasing people or handling cash.
• Committee of Management: Who Does What — A plain-English guide to committee of management roles for community groups — what the president, treasurer, secretary, and general members each do.
• How to Write a Grant Acquittal Report — A step-by-step guide to writing a grant acquittal report for community groups — what to include, how to present finances, and how to avoid common mistakes.
• Where to Find Grants for Victorian Community Groups — A plain-English guide to state, council, and federal grant sources for Victorian community groups — where to look and how to stay ready to apply.
• How to Run an AGM (Without the Stress) — A plain-English guide to running your community group's AGM — agenda, notice periods, quorum, roles, and what happens on the night.
• How to Manage Your Community Group's Finances — A plain-English guide for Australian volunteer treasurers: how to manage community group finances, keep clean records, and stay on top of reporting.
• How to Manage Your Membership List — A plain-English guide for Australian community groups: how to keep your membership list accurate, up to date, and useful — without drowning in admin.
• Meeting Minutes: A Simple Template That Works — A plain-English meeting minutes template for community groups — what to record, how to structure it, and a ready-to-use example you can adapt.
• Best Membership Management Software in Australia — An honest guide to membership management software for Australian community groups — what to look for, types of tools, and how to choose the right fit.
• How to Organise a Community Event — A step-by-step checklist for planning a community event in Australia — from first idea to pack-down, without the last-minute panic.
• How to Recruit Volunteers for Your Group — Practical steps to find, ask, and keep volunteers for your community group — no budget required, just the right approach.
• How to Start a Community Group in Australia — A plain-English guide to starting a community group in Australia — from your first idea to your first meeting and beyond.
• The Community Group Treasurer's Job, Made Simple — A plain-English guide to treasurer duties for community groups — what you're responsible for, what records to keep, and how to stay on top of it all.
• How to Write a Grant Application That Gets Funded — A practical step-by-step guide for community groups writing grant applications — from reading the guidelines to submitting a strong, honest case.