Governance Guide
These resources are designed to act as a comprehensive guide for Neighbourhood House managers, committees of management, staff and volunteers.
Neighbourhood Houses Barwon Governance Workbook - 2025 update
Good practice guides and training:
- DFFH Neighbourhood House Coordination Program Guidelines
- Free Governance Training for Neighbourhood Houses Volunteers and Staff
- Neighbourhood Houses Victoria Governance Resources including information on Planning, policies and procedures, risk and insurance and Rules and Constitution of COM Meetings.
- Sector specific resources includes Neighbourhood House Good Practice Guide and Sector Framework
Other Useful Governance Links:
- Consumer Affairs Victoria – Incorporated Association information
- Justice Connect - legal help for not for profits
- ACNC Governance Hub - Australian Charities and Not-for-profits commission provides tools for governance. They also provide an AGM factsheet
- CHILDSAFE Standards