WGCMA | Governance Handbook for groups

Good governance is essential for community groups and networks, but how do you do it…

It ensures that obligations are met, fairness and due process are followed, problems are minimised and groups and committees function well. But it can be time-consuming and challenging for volunteers.

This video explains the Landcare in West Gippsland Group Handbook

Landcare in West Gippsland Group Handbook

The Landcare in West Gippsland Group Handbook is a complete governance manual, with information and editable forms that can be tailored to suit your group or committee. Don’t start from scratch, when we’ve done the hard work for you!

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Editable forms

All forms in the handbook are available in Word format so they can be edited by your group. You can download all these forms below and tailor them to suit your needs.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the region, the Gunaikurnai, the Bunurong, the Boonwurrung and the Wurundjeri peoples, their rich culture and spiritual connection to Country.
We also acknowledge the responsibility to care for Country of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples and organisations in Natural Resource Management and pay respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.