Training

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, in partnership with Charles Darwin University (CDU), has offered the following courses in Applied Social Science: Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges (YATSI1); Bachelor of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advocacy (BATSIA); Associate Degree of Applied Social Science (XASSO1), Bachelor of Applied Social Science (WASSO1).

This qualification reflects the role of entry level community services workers who support individuals through the provision of person-centred services.

The Diploma of Business Studies is designed to reflect general business degree course objectives and build towards the graduate attributes of Charles Darwin University. These attributes describe creative, flexible and socially responsible graduates who are able to acquire, understand and apply concepts and knowledge with a high level of skills in communication, leadership and team work.

This qualification reflects the role of personnel working in community coordination and facilitation, which focuses on fostering, promoting and supporting community development, particularly in rural communities that are engaged in land management activities. This course is delivered online.

The Diploma of Educational Studies is a versatile one year qualification that provides you with opportunities to undertake a range of roles in diverse educational settings. Depending on state and territory requirements these include: supporting teachers in school age education (education aide, teacher's aide and assistant teacher) or working as an educator in out of school hours care services.

This qualification covers the competencies required for independent and self-directed work in the public sector. It is suited to those working in an environment where there is a range of responsibilities which are diverse in nature rather than within a narrow specialization and/or they work in small or regionally based organisations.

FNQ Volunteers Inc. compiles information on upcoming training events for community organisations in the Far North Queensland region.

IBA serves, partners and invests with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to enhance their business skills

Northern Volunteering provides a range of training opportunities for potential and current volunteers, organisations, volunteer managers and coordinators.

Effective crisis management requires coordination and command of resources and personnel from many different organisations and agencies, from cross jurisdictional areas. 

A brief online guide produced by the South Australian Government to assist community organisations find training providers and courses.

Volunteering North Queensland provides a range of courses for community organisations.

Volunteering Queensland provides a range of courses in volunteer management and other areas of significance to community organisation.

Volunteering SA & NT provide free and low cost training for volunteers, volunteer managers/co-ordinators and volunteering-involving organisations. Sessions are interesting, informative and inspiring and offer straightforward suggestions for dealing with all matters volunteering.

Volunteering Sunshine Coast provides training resources and programs for individuals in the not-for-profit sector.