Do you want to make a difference in your community and in Brimbank?
Are you part of a community group seeking to enhance your skills and knowledge to create positive change?
The Brimbank Community Governance Training Program is here to equip individuals and community groups with the tools, skills, and knowledge to shape a brighter future for their communities.
Discover practical tips and strategies to help your community group or small organization thrive. Gain access to updated resources and insights to support effective planning, operations, and decision-making.
Get Involved:
- Free workshops: There is no cost to attend, but registration is required via TryBooking.
- Flexible participation: Attend one session or as many as you like.
- Accessible format: Sessions are offered in person or online via Zoom.
- Stay informed: Registered participants will receive detailed training information via email before each session.
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your community impact!
How to book:
Click on the link provided for each session.
For more information email: CGPrograms@brimbank.vic.gov.au or phone: 03 9249 4000
Upcoming Community Governance Training - April to June 2025
Grants writing workshop May 2025
Grants writing workshop May 2025
This session will provide community groups and organisations' grant writers with information, skills and knowledge to prepare and apply for grants from a variety of funding sources including the Brimbank Community Grants.
Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Booking link: Grants writing workshop May 2025
Grants writing workshop June 2025
Grants writing workshop June 2025
This session will provide community groups and organisations' grant writers with information, skills and knowledge to prepare and apply for grants from a variety of funding sources including the Brimbank Community Grants.
Date: Tuesday 3 June 2025
Time: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Booking link: Grants writing workshop June 2025
Establishing / starting a new Community Group / Organisation
Establishing / starting a new Community Group / Organisation
This training will guide you through setting up a new community group or organisation. It covers essential steps such as defining the mission and vision, developing a business plan, registering the group, and building a governance structure, laying a strong foundation for successful operation. Give community members the information required to start a community group. Where to register? What are the legal requirements? Benefits to register. Provide relevant resources.
Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Time: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Booking link: Starting a new Community Group
Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA)
Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA)
Are you a community leader interested to support your group in Mental health? As part of the Brimbank Community Governance Program, Brimbank Council is offering a 2-day Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in the Community Setting course to community leaders in Brimbank.
This course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Participants will learn:
- About the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in a friend, family member, loved one or another adult,
- How to recognize and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem,
- The treatments and supports available.
At the end of the 2 day training, participants will receive a nationally recognized Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certificate.
Date: Wednesday 4 June and Thursday 5 June
Time: 9.30am–2.30pm
Booking link: Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training
Date: Wednesday 11 June and Thursday 12 June
Time: 9.30am to 2.30pm
Booking link: Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training
First Nations Cultural Yarning Circles
First Nations Cultural Yarning Circles
Experience Connection, Conversation, and Cultural Understanding OR Connect, Learn and Reflect.
Join us for a 3-hour cultural immersion interactive session exploring the richness of First Nations culture through storytelling and shared conversation.
This interactive session is designed to deepen your understanding of First Nations culture and promote meaningful conversations through a Yarning Circle – a safe and respectful space for dialogue, storytelling and shared learning, includes a short presentation and guided discussions.
What to expect:
- Insight into the world’s oldest living culture
- Understanding cultural protocols and diversity
- Exploring First Nations ways of knowing and being
- Challenging myths and biases
- Yarning Circle – a safe space to share, listen, and reflect
This session blends presentation and open discussion in a culturally respectful setting. Perfect for community members and service providers wanting to build deeper cultural awareness.
Let’s learn and grow together.
Date: Tuesday 10 June and Tuesday 17 June
Time: 10am–1pm
Booking link: First Nations Cultural Yarning Circles