WACOSS Workshops

WACOSS workshops are designed to strengthen the skills and knowledge of managers, staff, volunteers and committee/board members. Our workshops are all designed to be highly practical and interactive and are delivered by people who have extensive experience of the not for profit sector. Many of our workshops are also suitable for staff working in the government and business sectors.

Workshops currently offered fall in one of the following streams:

Every workshop can be customised to suit your needs and can be delivered in-house for your organisation. For more information phone our training and development officer Lee Collis on 9420 7222 or email lee@wacoss.org.au

Fundraising and Marketing

Fundraising and Submission Writing 03-Mar-2009
Event Management Made Easy! 08-Apr-2009
Marketing your Not-for-Profit Organisations 26-May-2009

Finance

Finding your Inner Accountant 30-Apr-2009

Governance and Legal Obligations for Community Organisations

Risk Management: The ABC of IAC Not Scheduled
Introduction to OSH for Community Organisations 10-Feb-2009
An Introduction to Organisational Governance 18-Feb-2009
Oh My Goodness, I'm on a Board!! 28-Nov-2008
Oh My Goodness, I'm on a Board!! 13-May-2009
Meeting Legal Obligations when Employing Staff 17-Jun-2009

Management and Leadership

Creating a Motivating Environment (customised only) Not Scheduled
Getting it Right From the Start! Not Scheduled
How to Conduct Effective Performance Appraisals Not Scheduled
Managing Diversity in the Workplace (customised only) Not Scheduled
Strategic Planning 25-Feb-2009
Managing Time and Reducing Stress for a Healthy Work-Life Balance 25-Mar-2009
Effective Leadership for Community Organisations 30-Apr-2009
How to be a 'SUPER' Supervisor 20-May-2009
The Project Manager's Toolbox 10-Dec-2008
The Project Manager's Toolbox 10-Jun-2009
The Facilitator's Bag of Tricks 23-Jun-2009

Planning

WA Volunteering Essentials (customised only) Not Scheduled

Communication

Advanced Communication Not Scheduled
Effective Communication for the Workplace Not Scheduled
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Organisations Not Scheduled
Getting Real - Non-Violent Communication Not Scheduled
Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution skills for the Workplace Not Scheduled
Community Education for Social Change Workshop 01-Dec-2008
Managing aggresive and violent behaviours when clients are in crisis and distress. 03-Feb-2009
An Introduction to Mediation in the Workplace 11-Mar-2009
Communicating and Connecting with Aboriginal People in the Community and the Workplace 17-Mar-2009
Presentation Skills for the Mortally Terrified 25-Nov-2008
Presentation Skills for the Mortally Terrified 29-Jun-2009

Thriving Beyond Survival

Burn-out Prevention for Community Workers: Surviving, Thriving, not Igniting! Not Scheduled
Creative Thinking for Better Decision Making Not Scheduled
Extending Your 15 Minutes of Fame Not Scheduled
It's all in the Submission... Not Scheduled
Lobbying and Advocacy for Not for Profit Organisations Not Scheduled
The Advanced Facilitator's Bag of Tricks Not Scheduled

Special Events

Organisations wanting to book any one of these workshops please register online or call WACOSS on 9420 7222.

For further information on any of the Professional Development Workshops please contact Lee Collis or email lee@wacoss.org.au

Customised Training

Does your organisation have a specific training need related to general management?

WACOSS offers the following services:

  • Assessment of training requirements.
  • Training within your organisation or town.
  • Development of courses to meet the specific needs of your organisation.

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