Men's Sheds in Victoria - Governing a Not-for-profit Organisation - 29 October 2026

About this training session

Join an upcoming session as one of our lawyers will unpack the A-Z of governance and make sure you are fully aware of your legal obligations as a committee member.

Whether you’re new to the role, or you’ve been doing it for a while, there is always more to learn about your legal responsibilities.

You’ll learn about:

• The difference between governance and management and importance of planning for succession  

• The legal status and structure of your organisation and what this means for governance   

• The importance of your organisation’s rules and legal purpose or objects  

• The four main legal duties of committee members  

• Other laws that you should be aware of as a committee member  

• Potential liabilities and how to protect yourself and your organisation  

You’ll receive:

• 3-hours of practical, plain language training from a lawyer delivered online via Zoom

• A copy of the recording (accessible for 3-months)

• Top tips and additional resources to help you in the future

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