Agony Uncle: What do I do about bullies?
Dear Agony Uncle, We have two very strong and determined people who have taken control of our…
Organisational culture
Help sheets
Building a corporate memory
An organisation's corporate memory is an essential tool for allowing reliable predictions,…
Common characteristics of a dysfunctional board
There are some common issues among boards that are falling apart at the seems. Fortunately, there…
Compiling a board manual
A board manual is not only a useful tool for the board's induction process but can also serve as a…
Dispute resolution for community boards
When things go wrong for community group boards, sometimes they go really wrong. So where do you go…
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Reducing the chances of board burnout
Not-for-profit and community boards should be at the forefront of any action or initiatives…
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Tips for resolving conflict
Conflict is something which has the potential to tear any organisation apart. Here are some of the…
Articles
A new era for community directors: a navigator’s guide
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
Community directors face an unprecedented burden of increased regulation, decreased funding and low…
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Avoiding scandal by promoting good culture
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
Changing your company culture may help you prevent sexual harassment and child protection failures…
Board members aiming higher after Community Directors Conference
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
Community directors are better equipped to crack the code when it comes to regulation, data,…
Culture is a new focus for business - is it for you?
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
ASIC - the corporate, markets and financial services regulator - will continue to push for a better…
Culture is key to healthy community organisations
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
Words, like people, have their good times and their bad times. This is a very bad year for the word…
Foundations set to tip in millions to boost not-for-profit leadership
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
The Ian Potter Foundation and the Myer Foundation are actively considering a $6 million investment…
Good culture starts at the board table
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
ICDA's executive director and head trainer Patrick Moriarty says the strife striking down…
How not-for-profit employers can get ahead of threats
Posted on 10 Feb 2019
2019 is set to be a big year for NFP directors, with a number of changes either on the way or…
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Inside Greening Australia's radical cultural transformation
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
One of the most compelling sessions at the recent Community Directors Conference was a…
Legal eagle's bird's-eye view of the sector
Posted on 10 Feb 2019
Lawyer Rebecca Lambert-Smith from Moores, Our Community's legal partner, advises charities and…
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Old-school not-for-profits risk losing trust
Posted on 15 Aug 2019
Schools governance is in the spotlight after a very public spat in Queensland, experts suggest that…
Our Community's culture? Read the Manifesto
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
Our Community founder and group managing director Denis Moriarty says Our Community's…
Seeing the big picture could be crucial to your survival
Posted on 10 Oct 2018
Culture will be the key for all organisations In the wake of royal commissions into child abuse and…
Wealthy exec jailed for charity theft
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
In June 2019, top executive Michael Clark from the Adelaide-based charity SYC was sentenced to…
What to expect (at work) when you're expecting
Posted on 10 Feb 2019
Pregnant women have the right to nap at work when they need to, under a new pregnancy and parenting…
When it's just not cricket: Culture review's global impact can't be ignored by directors
Posted on 15 Nov 2018
The explosive review that picked over the toxic culture linked to Australian cricket's shameful…
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Whistleblowing law faces shakeup
Posted on 19 Feb 2019
Blowing the whistle on trouble could be the best thing you ever do for your organisation, with new…
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Why investing in your NFP workforce is critical to your culture
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
Knowing that an organisation needs a good culture to thrive is one thing, but how do you get there?
Why you should trust and verify for good governance
Posted on 18 Nov 2019
The executive director of the Institute of Community Directors Australia, Patrick Moriarty, says…
Books
Tools
Flexible working arrangements agreement template
There is a myriad of reasons why an employee may want or need flexible working arrangements. This…
Checklists
Tips to maintain an enthusiastic board
If you pay close attention to board appointments you are half way to having a healthy, vital board.…
Policies
Board Conflict of Interest Policy
If your Board is committed to high standards of ethical conduct then it is important that any…
Board Dispute Resolution Policy
An effective Board is a harmonious Board, but often, disputes or grievances may arise. This policy…
Child Safety Code of Conduct
This document is a sample code of conduct for employees, volunteers and contractors working with…
Code of Ethics
The ethical climate of an organisation is an essential element in establishing its credibility and…
Environmental Sustainability Policy
This Environmental Sustainability Policy aims to integrate a philosophy of sustainable development…
Family Friendly Policy
Work flexibility ensures that employees are able to balance work and family commitments while…
Governance Policy
Governance in the community sector is concerned with the systems and processes that ensure the…
Grief and Loss Policy
The experience of loss and grief must be appropriately managed. The organisation’s response to loss…
Professional Development Policy
Professional development is integral to personal job satisfaction, workplace productivity, reward,…
Whistleblower Policy
Whistleblowing plays a crucial role in managing risk and cultivating an ethical culture in a…