The VCOSS Clearinghouse is proud to present the 2012 Rural and Regional Training Program.

This program has been made possible thanks to the generous support of VCOSS training partners - Pathways Australia, PilchConnect and Matrix on Board.

The program will deliver eight face to face training sessions for staff and volunteers from the Victorian community sector. Sessions start in March and will be run across the state.

This is a not to be missed opportunity to access training by highly qualified trainers who have extensive experience working with community organisations.

The program includes:

1. Legal duties of committee and board members presented by PilchConnect
2. Legal issues in managing volunteers presented by PilchConnect
3. Strategic planning presented by Matrix on Board
4. Strategies for dealing with difficult people and how to have those difficult conversations presented by Pathways Australia
5. Understanding financial statements presented by Matrix on Board

Cost: All sessions incur an administration fee of $50 per participant or $25 if you are a VCOSS member (fees can be waived for organisations unable to pay).

Please note VCOSS is unable to refund this fee should you be unable to attend.

For more information on VCOSS Membership or to join visit: http://www.vcoss.org.au/membership/index.htm

NB: This training program is only available to staff and volunteers from the Victorian community sector. Limited places are available to government workers who provide support to community organisations. Please contact hayley.peck@vcoss.org.au or 03 9654 5050 to confirm your eligibility.

Registrations are NOW OPEN.
VCOSS Clearinghouse uses Eventbrite to provide ticketing and online event registration.
If you have any trouble using this online system please check the Helpsheet or call VCOSS Clearinghouse on (03) 9654 5050

To register:

1. View all training sessions here or select a session from the list below:

Legal duties of committee and board members (Sale) - Thursday 29 March
Strategic planning (Melbourne) - Wednesday 18 April
Legal issues in managing volunteers (Bendigo) - Thursday 19 April
Legal duties of committee and board members (Whittlesea) - Tuesday 24 April
Strategies for dealing with difficult people and how to have those difficult conversations (Torquay) - Tuesday 1 May
Understanding Financial Statements (Kyneton) - Thursday 3 May
Strategic planning (Ballarat) - Monday 7 May
Strategies for dealing with difficult people and how to have those difficult conversations (Mornington) - Thursday 17 May
Master your Mind - 22 May

2. You do not need an Eventbrite account to register - ignore any password fields
3. Under Ticket Information select the type of ticket you would like to purchase and the ticket quantity then click Order Now
4. Fill in the details for each ticket holder
5. Don’t forget to include any dietary or accessibility requirements for each ticket holder
6. Select Payment Method - Use a Credit card by selecting Check Out with Paypal (no need to have a paypal account) Or Pay by Cheque by selecting Other Payment Options.
7. All Done! You will receive confirmation via email which is a tax invoice.

PIECES
All registered participants receive a complimentary subscription to PIECES. PIECES is the VCOSS Clearinghouse e-newsletter and includes training and development opportunities and resources for community organisations.

More information:
For more information or assistance, contact hayley.peck@vcoss.org.au or call (03) 9654 5050.

This program is supported by Pathways Australia, PilchConnect and Matrix on Board.