Policy Bank
These policies are free for any not-for-profit organisation to download and use, so long as it is for a non-commercial purpose and that the organisation is not paying a consultant to carry out this work. Click here for our full copyright guidelines.
Important notes
- You can't (or shouldn't) rely on these sample policies and procedures alone. They are a starting point, but you will have to adapt them.
- Most samples include both policies and procedures (the policies provide guidance on standards, while procedures give instructions on implementing standards). We recommend adopting policies at a board level, while procedures are developed/signed off by the organisation's CEO.
- We use the term 'board' to cover boards, committees of management, or any body that has final authority in your organisation. And, the term 'CEO' extends to executive directors, or your chief administrator.
Adding to the Policy Bank
If you have some great policies that your organisation thinks would be of use to other groups, email them to service@ourcommunity.com.au. We'll review them, amend them so that they're applicable to the most number of not-for-profits possible, push them into our format, and load them up.
Acceptable Use of Vehicles & Equipment Policy
View moreAccess & Equity Policy
View moreAffirmative Action Policy
View moreAlternative Public Holiday Policy
View moreAnti-discrimination Policy
View moreBoard Attendance Policy
View moreBoard Confidentiality Policy
View moreBoard Conflict of Interest Policy
View moreBoard Dispute Resolution Policy
View moreBoard Fundraising Policy
View moreBoard Grievance and Dispute Policy
View moreBoard Member Induction Policy
View moreBoard Member Recruitment Policy
View moreBoard Office-bearer Policy & Position Statements
View moreBudget Planning Policy
View moreBullying Policy
View moreChild Protection Policy
View moreChild Safety Code of Conduct
View moreCircular Resolution Policy
View moreCode of Conduct
View moreCode of Ethics
View moreCommittees Policy
View moreComplaints handling
View moreConduct of Meetings Policy
View moreConfidentiality Policy
View moreCopyright Policy
View moreCrisis Response Policy
View moreCyber Security Policy
View moreData Retention and Destruction Policy
View moreDelegations Policy
View moreEmail Retention and Archiving Policy
View moreEmployment of a CEO Policy
View moreEmployment References Policy
View moreEnvironmental Sustainability Policy
View moreEpidemic & Pandemic Policy
View moreEqual Employment Opportunity Policy
View moreEthical Fundraising Policy
View moreFamily Friendly Policy
View moreFinancial Controls Policy
View moreFirst Aid Policy
View moreFraud Risk Management Policy
View moreGovernance Policy
View moreGrief and Loss Policy
View moreHybrid Work Policy
View moreInjury and Incident Reporting Policy
View moreInvestment Planning Policy
View moreKnocking on Wood Policy
View moreLegislative Compliance Policy
View moreLetting of Premises Policy
View moreLong Service Leave Policy
View moreManaging Unsatisfactory Work Performance Policy
View moreMedia Relations Policy
View moreMisconduct Policy
View morePerformance Review Policy
View morePersonal Leave, Carer's Leave & Compassionate Leave
View morePolicies and Procedures Policy
View morePrivacy Policy
View moreProfessional Development Policy
View moreRedundancy Policy
View moreReimbursement Policy
View moreResignation and Retirement Policy
View moreRisk Management Policy
View moreSexual Harassment Policy
View moreSocial Media Policy
View moreSponsorship Policy
View moreStaff Conflict of Interest Policy
View moreStaff Grievances and Dispute Resolution Policy
View moreStaff Induction Policy
View moreStaff Recruitment Policy
View moreTime in Lieu Policy
View moreTransparency and Accountability Policy
View moreUnpaid Leave Policy
View moreVaccination Policy
View moreVolunteer Management Policy
View moreWhistleblower Policy
View moreWorkplace Health and Safety Policy
View moreWe would like to acknowledge the following organisations and individuals, who (among others) have generously provided policies for inclusion in the Policy Bank:
- 9 Months Plus Charitable Trust
- Accenture
- Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (VIC)
- Doncare Community Services (VIC)
- Eyre Peninsula Community Foundation (SA)
- Fernlea House Inc. (VIC)
- Housing Resource and Support Service (VIC)
- Kindergarten Parents Victoria (KPV)
- Kyneton Community & Learning Centre (VIC)
- Merinda Park Learning & Community Centre (VIC)
- Multicultural Aged Care (SA)
- Northcote Rental Housing Co-operative (VIC)
- Peninsula Access Support and Training (VIC)
- Shields United Port Lincoln Soccer & Sporting Club Inc (SA)
- The Hut Community Centre (SA)
- Victorian Landcare Network (VIC)
- Western Sydney Community Forum (NSW)
- Women's Health Queensland Wide (QLD)
- Marion Grace Woolley (UK)