This is the second reconciliation peer network meeting fo r 2026. Agendas for each meeting are shared approx imately one week prior to each meeting. To join th is meeting and receive correspondence\, you must s ubscribe to the Reconciliation Network mailing lis t.
\n \nJoin the RecNet on the ACTCOSS webs ite at Reconciliation Peer Ne twork - ACTCOSS.
\n \nThe Re conciliation Peer Network (RecNet) is an informal group designed to bring together ACT community org anisations interested in reconciliation\, informat ion sharing and supporting organisations in their reconciliation journeys\, including through the pr ocess of developing and implementing a Reconciliat ion Action Plan
\n \nMembership to the Reco nciliation Network is open to all community sector organisations in the ACT. Meetings are facilitate d by ACTCOSS and are held in person quarterly. \n \n
When you subscribe to RecNet\, you are subscribing to both the mailing list and to the Re cNet meetings.
\n \nFor more information\, email Leanne Bourke at leanne.bourke@actcoss.org.a u
DESCRIPTION:This is the second reconciliation peer network mee ting for 2026. Agendas for each meeting are shared approximately one week prior to each meeting. To join this meeting and receive correspondence\, you must subscribe to the Reconciliation Network mail ing list.\n \n \n \n Join the RecNet on the ACTCOS S website at Reconciliation Peer Network - ACTCOSS (https://actcoss.org.au/networks/reconciliation-p eer-network/).\n \n \n \n About the Reconciliation Peer Network (RecNet)\n \n \n The Reconciliation Peer Network (RecNet) is an informal group designe d to bring together ACT community organisations in terested in reconciliation\, information sharing a nd supporting organisations in their reconciliatio n journeys\, including through the process of deve loping and implementing a Reconciliation Action Pl an\n \n \n \n Membership to the Reconciliation Net work is open to all community sector organisations in the ACT. Meetings are facilitated by ACTCOSS a nd are held in person quarterly. \n \n \n \n When you subscribe to RecNet\, you are subscribing to both the mailing list and to the RecNet meetings.\ n \n \n \n For more information\, email Leanne Bou rke at leanne.bourke@actcoss.org.au\n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T140000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T153000 LOCATION:Online via MS Teams\n Australia\n URL:https://actcoss.org.au/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=220 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_217_ceebdb7176b5a5a7b6e7d6252b1e8fb9@actcoss.org.au SUMMARY:LGBTIQA+Foundation Training X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Let's c reate a culture in our organisations where everyon e feels valued and respected.
\n \nIn collaboration \;with& nbsp\;Meridian\, \;we are offering two-hour fa ce-to-face \;LGBTIQA+ Foundation training sess ions. There is also another training d ate available on 20 June if places for this da te are filled. \;
\n \nOrganisations are recognising that i ncreasing awareness and inclusion of LGBTIQA+ peop le and communities can provide better outcomes for service users and staff. It is not uncommon for p eople and organisations to feel like this is new t erritory. LGBTIQA+ [Ai] Foundation training provid es fundamental information to help organisations e mbrace diversity and to improve their service user experience. If you are just beginning your journe y of LGBTIQA+ inclusion or you need a refresher\, these sessions are a great place to start. \;& nbsp\;
\n \n< strong>Training Outcomes: \;
\n \nUnderstand and Recognise Diversi ty: \;Gain a deeper appreciation for the rich diversity within the human experience.&nb sp\;
\nEx plore Evolving Concepts: \;Learn abou t the latest developments in sex\, gender\, and se xuality. \;
\n \nBuild Confidence: \;Enhance your comfort and proficiency with language and ter minologies related to LGBTIQA+ communities. \;
\nEnhanc e Inclusivity: \;Discover ways to imp rove our workplace practices and policies to be mo re inclusive. \;
\nTailored Learning: \;Fo cus on topics specifically relevant to our organis ations. \;
\nThis two-hour \;sessio n is not just about education\; it’s about creatin g cultures in our organisations where everyone fee ls valued and respected. By participating\, you wi ll be embracing diversity and improving our client s' \;service user experiences. \;
\n \nThere is no cost to participants thanks to the generous support of the ACT Government under the Supporting and Stren gthening LGBTIQA+ Communities Program
DESCRIPTION:Let's create a culture in our organisations where everyone feels valued and respected.\n \n \n \n In collaboration with Meridian\, we are offering two -hour face-to-face LGBTIQA+ Foundation training se ssions. There is also another training date availa ble on 20 June (https://actcoss.org.au/news-and-ev ents/events-and-training/event/?reset=1&id=243) if places for this date are filled. \n \n \n \n Orga nisations are recognising that increasing awarenes s and inclusion of LGBTIQA+ people and communities can provide better outcomes for service users and staff. It is not uncommon for people and organisa tions to feel like this is new territory. LGBTIQA+ [Ai] Foundation training provides fundamental inf ormation to help organisations embrace diversity a nd to improve their service user experience. If yo u are just beginning your journey of LGBTIQA+ incl usion or you need a refresher\, these sessions are a great place to start. \n \n \n \n Training Out comes: \n \n \n \n \n \n Understand and Recognis e Diversity: Gain a deeper appreciation for the ri ch diversity within the human experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore Evolving Concepts: Lear n about the latest developments in sex\, gender\, and sexuality. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build Co nfidence: Enhance your comfort and proficiency wit h language and terminologies related to LGBTIQA+ c ommunities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enhance Inc lusivity: Discover ways to improve our workplace p ractices and policies to be more inclusive. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tailored Learning: Focus on t opics specifically relevant to our organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n This two-hour session is not ju st about education\; it’s about creating cultures in our organisations where everyone feels valued a nd respected. By participating\, you will be embra cing diversity and improving our clients' service user experiences. \n \n \n \n There is no cost to participants thanks to the generous support of the ACT Government under the Supporting and Strengthe ning LGBTIQA+ Communities Program\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T120000 LOCATION:Weston Community Hub\n 1/6 Gritten Street\n Weston \, 2611\n Australia\n URL:https://actcoss.org.au/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=217 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_211_ceebdb7176b5a5a7b6e7d6252b1e8fb9@actcoss.org.au SUMMARY:ACTCOSS Member Forum X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our Member Forum \;is o pen to all members of ACTCOSS\, providing a space to connect\, share knowledge\, and discuss key iss ues impacting the community sector.
\n \nThis forum fosters col laboration across different roles and organisation s\, offering valuable networking opportunities\, s ector updates\, and expert presentations. Particip ants may engage in discussions on policy changes\, best practices\, and emerging trends\, ensuring t hey stay informed and connected with the broader s ector. \;
\n \nWho should attend? \;
\n \nACTCOSS members w ho are community sector professionals and managers looking to network\, gain insights\, and contribu te to sector-wide discussions. \;
DESCRIPTION:Our Member Forum is open to all members of ACTCOSS \, providing a space to connect\, share knowledge\ , and discuss key issues impacting the community s ector.\n \n \n \n This forum fosters collaboration across different roles and organisations\, offeri ng valuable networking opportunities\, sector upda tes\, and expert presentations. Participants may e ngage in discussions on policy changes\, best prac tices\, and emerging trends\, ensuring they stay i nformed and connected with the broader sector. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n ACTCOSS me mbers who are community sector professionals and m anagers looking to network\, gain insights\, and c ontribute to sector-wide discussions. \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260527T093000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260527T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260527T110000 LOCATION:Weston Community Hub\n 1/6 Gritten Street\n Weston \, 2611\n Australia\n URL:https://actcoss.org.au/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=211 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_246_ceebdb7176b5a5a7b6e7d6252b1e8fb9@actcoss.org.au SUMMARY:National Reconciliation Week event: Voices Across Generations X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This year\ , ACTCOSS is supporting the \; ACT Reconciliation Council to hos t a National Reco nciliation Week (#NRW 2026) event for people w ho work in the community sector. \;
\n \n < p>The event will include a panel session emphasisi ng cultural safety as the foundation of helping yo ung people thrive into the future. The panel will feature Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lead ers and community workers who live and work in the ACT and region.\n \nPanellists will share their insights on c reating culturally safe environments for Aborigina l and Torres Strait Islander young people\, so the y can learn and thrive. \;
\n \nThe panel discussion will b e followed by cultural activities and lunch togeth er at the T uggeranong Arts Centre.
\n \nThe 2026 Reconciliation Week t heme of \;All in for Reconciliation&n bsp\;supports our active understanding of reconcil iation and our commitment to learning and sharing the responsiblities for growing culture and caring for each other. We are all in for buildi ng a safe\, productive and happy future for Aborig inal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. \;
\n \nAttending events like this is an important step in our reconciliation jo urney. \;We invite all community sector organi sations to come and learn alongside us. We hope yo u will join us!
\n \nWe acknowledge the support of the ACT Government in helping enable t his event. \;
DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n This year\, ACTCOSS is supporting the ACT Reconciliation Council (https://www.act.gov. au/directorates-and-agencies/health-and-community- services-directorate/act-reconciliation-council)to host a National Reconciliation Week (https://www .reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconcili ation-week/)(#NRW 2026) event for people who work in the community sector. \n \n \n \n The event wil l include a panel session emphasising cultural saf ety as the foundation of helping young people thri ve into the future. The panel will feature Aborigi nal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and communi ty workers who live and work in the ACT and region .\n \n \n \n Panellists will share their insights on creating culturally safe environments for Abori ginal and Torres Strait Islander young people\, so they can learn and thrive. \n \n \n \n The panel discussion will be followed by cultural activities and lunch together at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre (https://tuggeranongarts.com/).\n \n \n \n The 20 26 Reconciliation Week theme of All in for Reconci liation supports our active understanding of recon ciliation and our commitment to learning and shari ng the responsiblities for growing culture and car ing for each other. We are all in for building a s afe\, productive and happy future for Aboriginal a nd Torres Strait Islander children and young peopl e. \n \n \n \n Attending events like this is an im portant step in our reconciliation journey. We inv ite all community sector organisations to come and learn alongside us. We hope you will join us!\n \ n \n \n We acknowledge the support of the ACT Gove rnment in helping enable this event. \n \n CATEGORIES:Exhibition CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T091500 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T091500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T123000 LOCATION:Tuggeranong Arts Centre\n 137 Reed Street\n Greenw ay\, 2900\n Australia\n URL:https://actcoss.org.au/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=246 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_234_ceebdb7176b5a5a7b6e7d6252b1e8fb9@actcoss.org.au SUMMARY:Workshop: Nail the Interview half-day course X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Being offered a m edia interview on a topic you’re passionate about and expert in is thrilling. Hurrah! But let’s be h onest - it can be equally as terrifying. Luckily\, being terrific interview talent isn’t simply the luck of the draw. It’s a set of skills - and a sma ttering of background information - that anyone ca n acquire. If you want to be confident and at ease once you’re actually IN the hotseat: we can help.
\n \nOur half-day course will g ive you just the right combination of learning fro m the experts and practicing your new skills (with feedback from the experts). By the end of this se ssion you’ll have a polished new skill set and be confident about:
\n \n• What jou rnalists and editors want in their interviewees.
\n \n• How to convey your ideas o n radio\, TV and in print while remaining authenti c.
\n \nThis course is f or CEOs\, senior leaders and people who speak to t he media on behalf of your organisation. \;
\n \nThis hands on\, im mensely practical training course offers media tra ining from the front line. You get a half-day with two working journalists with nearly 40 years of e xperience at leading media and comms brands. ABC. Fairfax. News.com.au. CNN. Vogue. You name them\, we’ve interviewed hundreds of people for them. We know what is needed from the other side and we’re here to teach that to you.
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*Al l prices exclude GST. \;
\n \n| \n Member price \; \ ; \n | \n \n $300 \; \n | \n
| \n Non-Member price \; \; \n < /td>\n | \n $450 \; \n | \n
| \n Gov ernment Employee price \; \; \n | \n \n $1130 \; \n | \n
ACTCOSS may be able to reduc
e or waive fees for consumer representatives\, peo
ple experiencing disadvantage or small community o
rganisations. Please contact ACTCOSS and we’ll do
our best to offer support to participate.
\n
\n Read the training cancellation an
d refund policy here and the privacy polic
y here.
This in formation session\, hosted and facilitated by ACTC OSS provides an overview of the ACT budget and sup ports members to navigate and read key documents.& nbsp\;
\n \nThe session will cover a broad overview of how public sector budgets work by step ping through the politics of budget-making and the role of key actors in creating it. This includes the different roles and priorities of politicians and public servants in crafting a budget. It will explore how the budget is structured\, with some p ractical advice for reading and understanding the different documents that end up in the budget.
\n \nAbout the facilitator:&n
bsp\;
\n Jacob Priergaard a social policy res
earcher who joined ACTCOSS in June 2025. Jacob beg
an his career in the Australian Public Service\, w
orking on social security and then health policy b
efore completing a PhD at ANU. His research looks
at how public institutions\, including budgets\, s
hape policies that impact disadvantaged people.
Jacob joined ACTCOSS as a generalist Sen ior Policy Advisor and is leading ACTCOSS’ submiss ions to the ACT budget.
DESCRIPTION:This information session\, hosted and facilitated by ACTCOSS provides an overview of the ACT budget and supports members to navigate and read key docu ments. \n \n \n \n The session will cover a broad overview of how public sector budgets work by step ping through the politics of budget-making and the role of key actors in creating it. This includes the different roles and priorities of politicians and public servants in crafting a budget. It will explore how the budget is structured\, with some p ractical advice for reading and understanding the different documents that end up in the budget.\n \ n \n \n About the facilitator: \n \n Jacob Prierga ard a social policy researcher who joined ACTCOSS in June 2025. Jacob began his career in the Austra lian Public Service\, working on social security a nd then health policy before completing a PhD at A NU. His research looks at how public institutions\ , including budgets\, shape policies that impact d isadvantaged people.\n \n \n \n Jacob joined ACTCO SS as a generalist Senior Policy Advisor and is le ading ACTCOSS’ submissions to the ACT budget.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260609T110000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260609T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260609T120000 LOCATION:Online via MS Teams\n Australia\n URL:https://actcoss.org.au/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=224 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_250_ceebdb7176b5a5a7b6e7d6252b1e8fb9@actcoss.org.au SUMMARY:ACT Community Sector Post-Budget Forum 2026-27 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACTCOSS is proud to present the ACT Community Sector Post-Budget Forum once again. ACTCOSS members and ACT community sec tor organisations are invited to ask questions of ACT Cabinet Ministers following the release of the ACT budget on 24 June 2025.
\n \n< span style="font-size:12pt\;">Questions are invited in advance of the For um with details of how to submit provided to regis tered attendees the week prior.
\n \nDon’t miss ACTCOSS’s annual event to enga ge directly with ACT Government Ministers about th e issues which matter most to your organisation an d the community we serve.
DESCRIPTION:ACTCOSS is proud to present the ACT Community Sect or Post-Budget Forum once again. ACTCOSS members a nd ACT community sector organisations are invited to ask questions of ACT Cabinet Ministers followin g the release of the ACT budget on 24 June 2025. \ n \n \n \n Questions are invited in advance of the Forum with details of how to submit provided to r egistered attendees the week prior.\n \n \n \n Don ’t miss ACTCOSS’s annual event to engage directly with ACT Government Ministers about the issues whi ch matter most to your organisation and the commun ity we serve. \n \n CATEGORIES:Forum CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260623T133000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260623T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260623T163000 LOCATION:Weston Community Hub 1/6 Gritten Street Weston ACT 2611\n Weston\, ACT 2611\n Australia\n URL:https://actcoss.org.au/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_243_ceebdb7176b5a5a7b6e7d6252b1e8fb9@actcoss.org.au SUMMARY:LGBTIQA+Foundation Training X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Let's c reate a culture in our organisations where everyon e feels valued and respected.
\n \nIn collaboration \;with& nbsp\;Meridian\, \;we are offering three-hour face-to-face \;LGBTIQA+ Foundation training se ssions. \; \;
\n \nOrganisations are recognising that i ncreasing awareness and inclusion of LGBTIQA+ peop le and communities can provide better outcomes for service users and staff. It is not uncommon for p eople and organisations to feel like this is new t erritory. LGBTIQA+ [Ai] Foundation training provid es fundamental information to help organisations e mbrace diversity and to improve their service user experience. If you are just beginning your journe y of LGBTIQA+ inclusion or you need a refresher\, these sessions are a great place to start. \;& nbsp\;
\n \n< strong>Training Outcomes: \;
\n \nUnderstand and Recognise Diversi ty: \;Gain a deeper appreciation for the rich diversity within the human experience.&nb sp\;
\nEx plore Evolving Concepts: \;Learn abou t the latest developments in sex\, gender\, and se xuality. \;
\n \nBuild Confidence: \;Enhance your comfort and proficiency with language and ter minologies related to LGBTIQA+ communities. \;
\nEnhanc e Inclusivity: \;Discover ways to imp rove our workplace practices and policies to be mo re inclusive. \;
\nTailored Learning: \;Fo cus on topics specifically relevant to our organis ations. \;
\nThis two-hour \;sessio n is not just about education\; it’s about creatin g cultures in our organisations where everyone fee ls valued and respected. By participating\, you wi ll be embracing diversity and improving our client s' \;service user experiences. \;
\n \nThere is no cost to participants thanks to the generous support of the ACT Government under the Supporting and Stren gthening LGBTIQA+ Communities Program
DESCRIPTION:Let's create a culture in our organisations where everyone feels valued and respected.\n \n \n \n In collaboration with Meridian\, we are offering thr ee-hour face-to-face LGBTIQA+ Foundation training sessions. \n \n \n \n Organisations are recognisi ng that increasing awareness and inclusion of LGBT IQA+ people and communities can provide better out comes for service users and staff. It is not uncom mon for people and organisations to feel like this is new territory. LGBTIQA+ [Ai] Foundation traini ng provides fundamental information to help organi sations embrace diversity and to improve their ser vice user experience. If you are just beginning yo ur journey of LGBTIQA+ inclusion or you need a ref resher\, these sessions are a great place to start . \n \n \n \n Training Outcomes: \n \n \n \n \n \n Understand and Recognise Diversity: Gain a dee per appreciation for the rich diversity within the human experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Expl ore Evolving Concepts: Learn about the latest deve lopments in sex\, gender\, and sexuality. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build Confidence: Enhance your comfort and proficiency with language and terminol ogies related to LGBTIQA+ communities. \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Enhance Inclusivity: Discover ways to improve our workplace practices and policies t o be more inclusive. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ta ilored Learning: Focus on topics specifically rele vant to our organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n This two-hour session is not just about education\; it ’s about creating cultures in our organisations wh ere everyone feels valued and respected. By partic ipating\, you will be embracing diversity and impr oving our clients' service user experiences. \n \n \n \n There is no cost to participants thanks to the generous support of the ACT Government under t he Supporting and Strengthening LGBTIQA+ Communiti es Program\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260625T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260625T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260625T120000 LOCATION:Weston Community Hub\n 1/6 Gritten Street\n ACT\n Weston\, ACT 2611\n Australia\n URL:https://actcoss.org.au/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_251_ceebdb7176b5a5a7b6e7d6252b1e8fb9@actcoss.org.au SUMMARY:Information session: Creating connections inside a nd outside your organisation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Creating connect ions inside and outside your organisation.< /span>
\n \nThis information session\, hosted by \;ACTCOS S \;and facilitated by \;Greg Knagge\, exp lores the power of effective communication in esta blishing and maintaining strong relationships acro ss your organisational community.
\n \n\;
\n \nGreg Knagge \;has almost 40
years of experience in the brand\, marketing and
communication industry. He is an owner of <
/span>NATION Creative
\, an independent strategic and creative agency wi
th offices in \;Canberra \;and \;Adela
ide. Over many years\, Greg has collaborated with Com
munity Sector organisations\, guiding and supporti
ng them to define and articulate their brand strat
egies and share their authentic stories. He is als
o a board member of the \;Leaders Institute of
South Australia\, \;Cure4 Cystic Fibrosis and
the \;Helpmann Academy.<
/span> Our Member Forum \;is o
pen to all members of ACTCOSS\, providing a space
to connect\, share knowledge\, and discuss key iss
ues impacting the community sector. This forum fosters col
laboration across different roles and organisation
s\, offering valuable networking opportunities\, s
ector updates\, and expert presentations. Particip
ants may engage in discussions on policy changes\,
best practices\, and emerging trends\, ensuring t
hey stay informed and connected with the broader s
ector. \; Who should attend? \; ACTCOSS members w
ho are community sector professionals and managers
looking to network\, gain insights\, and contribu
te to sector-wide discussions. \;Learn how to effectively communi
cate across all platforms
Through writing exercises and \;grou
p review \;with real-time feedback\, the sessi
on builds confidence in both written and verbal co
mmunication\, finishing with a quality checklist t
o ensure every message is polished\, accessible\,
and SEO-ready.
About the facilitator:
\n \nAs Group Account Director\, Amy pr ovides strategic direction across MediaCast’s camp aigns\, ensuring creativity\, precision\, and meas urable results. With extensive experience in PR an d media strategy and crisis communication\, she es tablishes performance frameworks and oversees rigo rous measurement processes that keep campaign team s accountable to achieving exceptional outcomes.
\n \nAmy is instrumental in
upskilling and mentoring our PR professionals and
sharing her expertise through industry masterclas
ses and hands on leadership to ensure the team evo
lves with confidence.<
/p>\n \n
F ees
\n \n| Member | \n$160 | \n
| Non-member | \n$245 | \n
| Government\n | $615 | \n
| \n Member price \; \;\n | \n \n $100.00 \; \n | \n
| \n Non-Member price \; \; \n < /td>\n | \n $150 \n | \n
| \n Government Employee price \; \; \n | \n
\n $250 \n | \n
*all prices exclude GST
\n \nACTCOSS
may be able to reduce or waive fees for consumer
representatives\, people experiencing disadvantage
or small community organisations. Please contact
ACTCOSS and we’ll do our best to offer support to
participate.
\n
\n Read the tra
ining cancellation and refund policy here
and the privacy policy here.
This pr actical\, \;hands-on 4 hour \;workshop bre aks down the fundamentals of writing an effective media release. Participants will unpack the “why” and “what” behind a strong release\, understand wh at makes a story truly newsworthy\, and learn how to structure content for maximum clarity and impac t.
\n \nUsing real examples\, hands-on writing e
xercises\, and peer feedback\, the session equips
attendees with the skills and self-editing tools n
eeded to produce clear\, compelling media releases
that resonate with journalists \;and \;co
nsequently\, the public.
About the facilitator:
\n \nA s Group Account Director\, Amy provides strategic direction across MediaCast’s campaigns\, ensuring creativity\, precision\, and measurable results. W ith extensive experience in PR and media strategy and crisis communication\, she establishes perform ance frameworks and oversees rigorous measurement processes that keep campaign teams accountable to achieving exceptional outcomes. \;
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\n \nACTCOSS ma y be able to reduce or waive fees for consumer rep resentatives\, people experiencing disadvantage or small community organisations. Please contact ACT COSS and we’ll do our best to offer support to par ticipate.
\n \n
\n Read the tr
aining cancellation and refund policy here
and the privacy policy here.
This wo rkshop provides an overview of the ACT budget proc esses and supports our members to be able to navig ate key documents and write budget submissions.
\n \nWe will first cover a broad overview of how public sector budgets work by stepping through the politics of budget-making and the role of key actors in creating it. This includes the differen t roles and priorities of politicians and public s ervants in crafting a budget. We will then work th rough how the budget is structured\, with some pra ctical advice for reading and understanding the di fferent documents that end up in the budget.
\n \nThe second half of the workshop works throu gh the practical elements of developing a budget s ubmission by breaking down how policies make it in to a budget. This includes looking at the timeline for the development of budget proposals\, what th e public sector and government cover in their inte rnal submissions and some practical notes on writi ng budget submissions.
\n \nJaco b Priergaard a social policy researcher who joined ACTCOSS in June 2025. Jacob began his career in t he Australian Public Service\, working on social s ecurity and then health policy. While in the publi c service\, he worked on a variety of social polic ies and programs including the implementation of t he Child Care Subsidy\, developing more humane com pliance policies in the aftermath of Robodebt\, an d supporting international engagement on climate c hange and health. Jacob was the Director of safety and quality in healthcare during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic before moving to the Cra wford School of Public Policy at ANU to undertake a PhD. His research looks at how public institutio ns shape policies that impact disadvantaged people . Jacob is an expert in public policy and Australi a’s welfare state and has delivered research and e xecutive education for multiple government agencie s on these topics. He maintains an association wit h the Crawford School of Public Policy.
\n \n < p>Jacob joined ACTCOSS as a Senior Policy Advisor in June 2025\, and is leading ACTCOSS’ work on the 2025-26 ACT Budget.\n \n|
\n Member pric e \; \; \n | \n \n $100.00 \; \n | \n
| \n Non-Member price \;& nbsp\; \n | \n \n $150 \n | \n
| \n Government Employee price \; \; \n | \n \n $250 \n | \n
*all prices exclude GST
\n \nACTCOSS may be able to reduce or waive f
ees for consumer representatives\, people experien
cing disadvantage or small community organisations
. Please contact ACTCOSS and we’ll do our best to
offer support to participate.
\n
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Read the training cancellation and refund pol
icy here and the privacy policy here.
Join us f or an insightful webinar tailored specifically for the not-for-profit sector in Australia.
\n \nIn today’s digital age\, cy ber threats are no longer confined to large corpor ations or government entities. Not-for-profit soci al service organisations are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks\, putting sensitive clie nt records\, funding\, and community trust at risk .
\n \nDiscover the common misco nceptions about cyber risks\, the unique vulnerabi lities faced by social service organisations\, and the growing threat landscape impacting the indust ry.
\n \nDon’t miss this opportunity to build cyber resilience and ensure the continuity of your vital services.
\n \nRoby< img alt="image-20260212104905-1.jpeg" src="https:/ /actcoss.org.au/wp-content/uploads/civicrm/persist /contribute/images/image-20260212104905-1.jpeg" st yle="width:100px\;height:125px\;float:left\;border -width:0px\;border-style:solid\;margin:10px\;" />< span style="font-size:12pt\;">n Ad< span style="font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;">cock is a passionate advocate for cyber resilience and cyber security\, with over 25 years of experience in professional and financial risk managem ent. As National Placemen t Manager – Cyber &\; Technology for Gallagher Australia\, her expertise is evident in the way sh e simplifies complex risks for her clients\, blend ing deep technical knowledge with genuine care for their needs.
\n \nRobyn underst ands the importance of educating organisations on the critical nature of cyber security\, helping th em not only grasp the risks but take proactive mea sures to manager and mitigate them effectively.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful webinar tailored specifi cally for the not-for-profit sector in Australia.\ n \n \n \n In today’s digital age\, cyber threats are no longer confined to large corporations or go vernment entities. Not-for-profit social service o rganisations are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks\, putting sensitive client records\, funding\, and community trust at risk.\n \n \n \n Discover the common misconceptions about cyber ri sks\, the unique vulnerabilities faced by social s ervice organisations\, and the growing threat land scape impacting the industry.\n \n \n \n Learn how to safeguard your organisation with practical str ategies\, from strengthening people and processes to leveraging cyber insurance for comprehensive pr otection. Whether you’re a leader\, manager\, or d ecision-maker in the not-for-profit space\, this w ebinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to protect your organisation and the communities you serve.\n \n \n \n Don’t miss this opportunity to build cyber resilience and ensure the continuit y of your vital services.\n \n \n \n Presenter: Ro byn Adcock\n \n \n Robyn Adcock is a passionate ad vocate for cyber resilience and cyber security\, w ith over 25 years of experience in professional an d financial risk management. As National Placement Manager – Cyber & Technology for Gallagher Austra lia\, her expertise is evident in the way she simp lifies complex risks for her clients\, blending de ep technical knowledge with genuine care for their needs.\n \n \n \n Robyn understands the importanc e of educating organisations on the critical natur e of cyber security\, helping them not only grasp the risks but take proactive measures to manager a nd mitigate them effectively.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260915T110000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260915T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260915T120000 LOCATION:Online via MS Teams\n Australia\n URL:https://actcoss.org.au/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=235 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_213_ceebdb7176b5a5a7b6e7d6252b1e8fb9@actcoss.org.au SUMMARY:ACTCOSS Member Forum X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our Member Forum \;is o pen to all members of ACTCOSS\, providing a space to connect\, share knowledge\, and discuss key iss ues impacting the community sector.
\n \nThis forum fosters col laboration across different roles and organisation s\, offering valuable networking opportunities\, s ector updates\, and expert presentations. Particip ants may engage in discussions on policy changes\, best practices\, and emerging trends\, ensuring t hey stay informed and connected with the broader s ector. \;
\n \nWho should attend? \;
\n \nACTCOSS members w ho are community sector professionals and managers looking to network\, gain insights\, and contribu te to sector-wide discussions. \;
DESCRIPTION:Our Member Forum is open to all members of ACTCOSS \, providing a space to connect\, share knowledge\ , and discuss key issues impacting the community s ector.\n \n \n \n This forum fosters collaboration across different roles and organisations\, offeri ng valuable networking opportunities\, sector upda tes\, and expert presentations. Participants may e ngage in discussions on policy changes\, best prac tices\, and emerging trends\, ensuring they stay i nformed and connected with the broader sector. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n ACTCOSS me mbers who are community sector professionals and m anagers looking to network\, gain insights\, and c ontribute to sector-wide discussions. \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260916T093000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260916T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260916T110000 LOCATION:Weston Community Hub\n 1/6 Gritten Street\n Weston \, 2611\n Australia\n URL:https://actcoss.org.au/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_222_ceebdb7176b5a5a7b6e7d6252b1e8fb9@actcoss.org.au SUMMARY:Reconciliation Peer Network Meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is the final reconciliation peer network meeting for 2026. Agendas for each meeting are shared approxi mately one week prior to each meeting. To join thi s meeting and receive correspondence\, you must su bscribe to the Reconciliation Network mailing list .
\n \nJoin the RecNet on the ACTCOSS websi te at \;Reconciliation Pe er Network - ACTCOSS.
\n \nT he Reconciliation Peer Network (RecNet) is an info rmal group designed to bring together ACT communit y organisations interested in reconciliation\, inf ormation sharing and supporting organisations in t heir reconciliation journeys\, including through t he process of developing and implementing a Reconc iliation Action Plan
\n \nMembership to the \;Reconciliation Network is open to all commu nity sector organisations in the ACT. Meetings are facilitated by ACTCOSS and are held in person qua rterly. \; \;
\n \nWhen you subscri be to RecNet\, you are subscribing to both the mai ling list and to the RecNet meetings.
\n \nFor more information\, email Leanne Bourke at lean ne.bourke@actcoss.org.au
DESCRIPTION:This is the final reconciliation peer network meet ing for 2026. Agendas for each meeting are shared approximately one week prior to each meeting. To j oin this meeting and receive correspondence\, you must subscribe to the Reconciliation Network maili ng list.\n \n \n \n Join the RecNet on the ACTCOSS website at Reconciliation Peer Network - ACTCOSS (https://actcoss.org.au/networks/reconciliation-pe er-network/).\n \n \n \n About the Reconciliation Peer Network (RecNet)\n \n \n The Reconciliation P eer Network (RecNet) is an informal group designed to bring together ACT community organisations int erested in reconciliation\, information sharing an d supporting organisations in their reconciliation journeys\, including through the process of devel oping and implementing a Reconciliation Action Pla n\n \n \n \n Membership to the Reconciliation Netw ork is open to all community sector organisations in the ACT. Meetings are facilitated by ACTCOSS an d are held in person quarterly. \n \n \n \n When you subscribe to RecNet\, you are subscribing to b oth the mailing list and to the RecNet meetings.\n \n \n \n For more information\, email Leanne Bour ke at leanne.bourke@actcoss.org.au\n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261103T140000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261103T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261103T153000 LOCATION:Online via MS Teams\n Australia\n URL:https://actcoss.org.au/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=222 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_214_ceebdb7176b5a5a7b6e7d6252b1e8fb9@actcoss.org.au SUMMARY:ACTCOSS Member Forum X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our Member Forum \;is o pen to all members of ACTCOSS\, providing a space to connect\, share knowledge\, and discuss key iss ues impacting the community sector.
\n \nThis forum fosters col laboration across different roles and organisation s\, offering valuable networking opportunities\, s ector updates\, and expert presentations. Particip ants may engage in discussions on policy changes\, best practices\, and emerging trends\, ensuring t hey stay informed and connected with the broader s ector. \;
\n \nWho should attend? \;
\n \nACTCOSS members w ho are community sector professionals and managers looking to network\, gain insights\, and contribu te to sector-wide discussions. \;
DESCRIPTION:Our Member Forum is open to all members of ACTCOSS \, providing a space to connect\, share knowledge\ , and discuss key issues impacting the community s ector.\n \n \n \n This forum fosters collaboration across different roles and organisations\, offeri ng valuable networking opportunities\, sector upda tes\, and expert presentations. Participants may e ngage in discussions on policy changes\, best prac tices\, and emerging trends\, ensuring they stay i nformed and connected with the broader sector. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n ACTCOSS me mbers who are community sector professionals and m anagers looking to network\, gain insights\, and c ontribute to sector-wide discussions. \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261111T093000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261111T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261111T110000 LOCATION:Weston Community Hub\n 1/6 Gritten Street\n Weston \, 2611\n Australia\n URL:https://actcoss.org.au/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_215_ceebdb7176b5a5a7b6e7d6252b1e8fb9@actcoss.org.au SUMMARY:Information session: How to make the most of your super X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This practical session is designed specific ally for community sector workers who want to bett er understand their superannuation and take contro l of their financial wellbeing. Working in the com munity sector often means juggling multiple respon sibilities and navigating unique employment arrang ements\, and this session will provide clear\, pra ctical guidance to help you make informed decision s about your super and long-term financial securit y.
\n \nTopics covered will include:
\n \nThi s session will also include time for questions\, s o you can discuss scenarios specific to community sector work and get guidance tailored to your need s.
\n \nPlease note: This webinar is open to ACTCOSS members\, HESTA members \, and non-HESTA members.
\n \nMarthes Patt man\, Member Education Manager at HESTA
\n \nMarthes Pattman is a Member Education Manag er in South NSW /ACT. Being a woman who has worked hard to achieve her goals means Marthes can appre ciate the members she helps.
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\n With experience across differ
ent stages of my own career\, I enjoy helping memb
ers understand superannuation in a clear and pract
ical way. I am passionate about supporting people
to make the most of their super\, whether they are
just starting out\, mid-career\, or thinking ahea
d to retirement\, so they feel confident and infor
med about their financial future.
Gover nance is the system of checks and balances for lea ders in not-for-profit organisations which leads t o a positive Board member experience\, proper mana gement of conflicts of interest and risk\, good un derstanding and planning for financial controls an d an organisation that thrives even through advers ity. This sounds simple yet volunteer non-profit o rganisations and charitable boards and committees must wade through the complex legal and regulatory environment in which they operate.
\n \nTh is session will make this easier by helping your o rganisation to prioritise your work plan and achie ve the best practice framework. Not only will your organisation benefit\, but also your members\, fu nders and donors who will gain greater confidence when good governance and transparency are in place and greater value can be delivered to the communi ty.
\n \nFollowing the workshop participants wi ll be able to: \;
\n \nCustomised with the outcome framewor k\, this session guides and prioritises the work p lan for Boards to achieve best practice in governa nce. Good governance\, not-so-good governance exam ples guide the learning in conjunction with handou ts\, and participants will be provided with a chec klist to assess the Boards knowledge of governance .
\n \nNot for profit Board Members\, CEOs Executive Officers and Senior Leaders.
\n \n < hr />\nNPT is a business support ed with education and training professionals who h ave been managing and providing training services for Australian non-profit organisations for over 2 5 years. Their tailored training and volunteering support services will challenge and motivate manag ement\, community members and boards to rethink th eir strategies and improve their organisational pe rformance.
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ACTCOSS may be able to reduce or waive fees for co
nsumer representatives\, people experiencing disad
vantage or small community organisations. Please c
ontact ACTCOSS and we’ll do our best to offer supp
ort to participate.
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