Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Justice Connect – Training
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, with Justice Connect’s Not-for-profit Law, is providing free customised training on a range of different topics to help Men’s Sheds better understand (and implement) their key responsibilities and legal obligations.
Register for an easy to join, online sessions run by a lawyer in plain language – with no legal jargon.
Take a look at the upcoming training sessions here: https://www.nfplaw.org.au/training/vmsa-training-sessions
Here’s what training participants from men’s sheds have said about this customised training:
- 💬 “[I found it useful knowing] somebody else has already had or still has the same issues to deal with. Knowing I’m on the right track with handling issues and where to find policies and procedures to support correct procedure.”
- 💬 “Informative and despite being on zoom, very engaging.”
- 💬 “Trainers knew their subject, communicated well and were very inclusive of all participants.”
🗓 TRAINING: Governing a Not-for-profit Organisation
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, with Justice Connect’s Not-for-profit Law, is providing free customised training on a range of different topics to help Men’s Sheds better understand (and implement) their key responsibilities and legal obligations.
Whether you’re a new board member or you’ve been doing it for a while, there is always more to learn about your legal responsibilities as a board or committee member.
When?
28 November 2024, 10am – 1pm
Where?
Online via Zoom. We’ll send you all the details when you register.
Plus, you’ll receive a copy of the recording (available for 14 days) and slides.
In this upcoming 3-hour training session, you’ll learn:
💡 Legal roles of committee/board members as decision makers
📣 Differences between governance and management
🤔 Legal structure and status of your organisation
📝 Importance of rules and legal purpose or objects
⚖ Four key legal duties of committee/board members
🙅 Potential liabilities, protecting yourself and your organisation
📚 Other relevant laws and additional resources
⏳ Register now before spots are filled:
🗓 TRAINING: Safety, Risk and Insurance
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, with Justice Connect’s Not-for-profit Law, is providing free customised training on a range of different topics to help Men’s Sheds better understand (and implement) their key responsibilities and legal obligations.
In the upcoming training session for volunteer-involving organisations, an experienced lawyer from Justice Connect will cover the legal basics around your safety obligations, how to manage risk and important things to note about insurance.
When?
4 December 2024, 10am – 1pm
Where?
Online via Zoom. We’ll send you all the details when you register.
Together we’ll cover:
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Why safety is so important
Why safety is so important· 
Effect of incorporation on legal responsibility
Effect of incorporation on legal responsibility· 
Work health and safety duties
Work health and safety duties· 
Child safety requirements
Child safety requirements· 
Risk management processes
Risk management processes· 
Insurance and protections available
Insurance and protections available· 
Safety and risk top tips
Safety and risk top tips
Register now before places are filled https://www.nfplaw.org.au/training/vmsa-training-sessions/safety-risk-and-insurance🗓TRAINING: Member Disputes and Conflict on the Commiteee
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, with Justice Connect’s Not-for-profit Law, is providing free customised training on a range of different topics to help Men’s Sheds better understand (and implement) their key responsibilities and legal obligations.
Conflicts and disputes in your organisation can be stressful and highly disruptive. Learn what the law requires you to do when a conflict or complaint arises between members or committee members of your men’s shed.
When?
12 December 2024, 10am – 1pm
Where?
Online via Zoom. We’ll send you all the details when you register.
In this upcoming 3-hour training session, you’ll learn:
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Common disputes involving members or committees
Common disputes involving members or committees· Following your dispute resolution or grievance procedure
Following your dispute resolution or grievance procedure· Disciplining a member – when and how
Disciplining a member – when and how· What to do if there is a dispute within the committee
What to do if there is a dispute within the committee· Tips on how to avoid and manage disputes
Tips on how to avoid and manage disputes· 
How to seek assistance
How to seek assistance· Other relevant laws and additional resources
Other relevant laws and additional resources Register now before spots are filled: https://www.nfplaw.org.au/training/vmsa-training-sessions/member-disputes-and-conflict-on-the-committeeStay Up To Date Sign up to Shed Talk
