VCOSS Manuals
Manuals for Community Organisations
As part of our work to support and resource organisations in the community sector VCOSS is updating and publishing new editions of its popular manuals for community organisations. As one VCOSS member put it, ‘The good, commonsense stuff in the VCOSS manuals doesn’t need updating, just the legal changes.’ The manuals are designed for small, not-for-profit organisations in particular, providing information that is useful and easy to understand. The suite of manuals consists of:
- Community Management Manual – NOW AVAILABLE
- Community Employing Manual – a guide to employment issues for community organisations
- Incorporation – a guide for incorporated Victorian groups and those wishing to become incorporated
- Managing Money – a guide to financial management for community organisations
- Policy and Procedures Manual - NOW AVAILABLE
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Community Management
Good management is at the heart of safe and happy workplace.
This plain language manual is an invaluable introduction and reference for management group members about the roles and responsibilities of management and the keys to running an effective and efficient organisation. The book includes:
• an explanation of the differences between governance and management
• detailed information on specific areas of responsibility
• handy tips and reminders for improving management practice
• samples of widely-used forms, agreements and policies.
ISBN 978 1 876045 62 3, Paperback, 297 x 210mm (A4), 108 pages, RRP $30.00 (incl. GST)
Policies and Procedures
Policies and procedures help make a workplace run smoothly by ensuring staff and volunteers know how things are done and how decisions are made. They provide guidelines for resolving conflict and minimising risk and they enable staff to get on with the job of delivery quality services.
This book identifies a broad range of policy areas that your organisation may need to consider. It includes sample policies with tips on how to adapt and implement them.
It also recommends a set of key policies that your organisation should have in place as a minimum to ensure good governance and management.
ISBN 978 1 876045 63 0, Paperback, 297 x 210mm (A4), 136 pages, RRP $30.00 (incl. GST)
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The VCOSS manuals are being revised and updated in collaboration with the Association of Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres, the Council of Self Help Groups, and the Public Interest Law Clearing House (PILCH) with the support of the Victoria Law Foundation. Representatives from a range of community organisations have been involved as ‘critical readers’ to ensure the manuals are clear, relevant and comprehensive.
