Sports Central, in partnership with Golden Plains Shire Council and Moorabool Shire Council, is delivering a free Club Development Workshop Series designed to strengthen community sporting clubs across the region.
This series provides practical, hands-on learning opportunities for committee members, volunteers, coaches and emerging leaders, with a focus on leadership, governance, inclusion and sustainable club development. The workshops are designed to build club capability, strengthen operations and support the creation of welcoming, future-ready sporting environments.
The series opens with an Online Leadership and Club Development Workshop, hosted by Golden Plains Shire Council on Wednesday 27th May, 7:00–8:15pm. This session will cover strategic planning, volunteer recruitment and retention, committee roles and responsibilities, and practical strategies for building safe, inclusive and welcoming club environments.
The second workshop, Fair Access and Participation for Women and Girls, will be held on Wednesday 17th June, 6:30–7:45pm at MARC Stadium, Bacchus Marsh. Hosted by Moorabool Shire Council, this workshop focuses on advancing gender equality in sport, including Fair Access Policy implementation and strategies to increase participation and retention of women and girls in community sport.
The series concludes with a second Leadership and Club Development Workshop at the Ballan Library and Community Hub on Monday 22nd June, 6:30–7:45pm. Also hosted by Moorabool Shire Council, this session will further support clubs to strengthen leadership capability, improve governance practices and foster positive, sustainable club cultures.
These free workshops are designed to equip clubs with the confidence, knowledge and practical tools needed to strengthen operations and support long-term sustainability in community sport.
To register:
Wednesday 27th May – Online Leadership and Club Development Workshop – Click Here
Wednesday 17th June – Fair Access and Participation for Women and Girls Workshop – Click Here
Monday 22nd June – Leadership and Club Development Workshop – Click Here