Thursday, 8 October 2026
Free Legal Training Sessions Available for Men’s Sheds
Justice Connect are offering a series of free online training sessions designed specifically for Men’s Sheds, covering some of the most important legal and governance topics shed committees and coordinators face.
The sessions are open to all Victorian Men’s Sheds and are suitable for committee members, coordinators and anyone involved in the day-to-day running of their shed.
Upcoming Sessions
Running from October through to December, the four sessions cover a range of practical topics:
Governing a Not-for-Profit Organisation — 29 October
This session covers the essentials of running a not-for-profit organisation the right way, including the responsibilities of committee members and what good governance looks like in practice.
Register here: https://www.vmsa.org.au/governing-a-not-for-profit…/
Volunteer Safety — 12 November
Keeping shedders safe is one of the most important responsibilities of any shed committee. This session covers volunteer safety obligations, risk management and insurance considerations.
Register here: https://www.vmsa.org.au/volunteer-safety/
Legal Tips for Managing Member Disputes and Board Conflict — 24 November
Disputes and conflict can arise in any organisation. This session provides practical legal advice on how to manage member disputes and board conflict before they escalate.
Register here: https://www.vmsa.org.au/legal-tips-for-managing-member…/
Creating Positive Auspicing Relationships — 8 December
For sheds that operate under an auspicing arrangement or are considering one, this session explains how auspicing works and how to build a positive and effective relationship with an auspicing body.
Register here: https://www.vmsa.org.au/creating-positive-auspicing…/
How to Register
All sessions are held online and spots are limited. Shedders are encouraged to register early via the links above to secure their place.
This training is supported by the Victorian Government.
