Calendar
Explore our training calendar for not-for-profit leaders and board members.
Discover upcoming workshops, courses and events designed to enhance skills in governance, strategy and leadership. Find all upcoming training dates below and register for sessions that align with your goals.
December 2025
Key Details
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 1pm to 4pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $185 (normally $249)
Register now.
This webinar explores how NFPs can embed innovation into their DNA – without needing deep pockets or unlimited capacity. From using existing resources differently to embracing strategic risk-taking, it offers practical insights to help NFPs think differently, experiment wisely, and drive lasting change. Because in a sector dedicated to solving society’s toughest problems, standing still is not an option.
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 1pm to 2pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: Free!
Register now.
As many as one in five Australians are neurodivergent, but many organisations are missing out on tapping into this pool of employees because they continue to use outdated recruitment and work practices.
In this session, Community Directors trainer and ADHD and ICF accredited coach Annabel Rattigan will help you to:
- Understand what a neuro-affirming workplace means
- Learn how to support and empower neurodivergent employees
- How to reduce barriers and improve workplace inclusive
- Foster a culture of strength-based leadership.
Key Details
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 1pm to 2pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: Free!
AI is changing how we work, and not-for-profits have the power to shape how it’s used for good.
Join us for a practical session on the AI6 Guardrails for Australia and what they mean for purpose-driven organisations.
At this training, you'll learn how to:
- Build trust through transparency and human oversight
- Identify and manage risks in simple, practical ways
- Test and monitor AI tools responsibly
- Keep fairness, inclusion and care at the heart of your digital decisions
This course translates complex policy into clear, doable steps for small and medium NFPs. No tech background needed, just curiosity and a commitment to doing AI the safe way.
This 30-minute lunch and learn session will be held live and free on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 from 1:00pm to 1:30pm AEDT.
Key details
Date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Time: 1:00pm-1:30pm AEDT
Location: Online | Recorded
Price: FREE!
Australian research reveals rising stress and burnout rates across workplaces and not-for-profits¹⁺², but until now, there has been almost no national data specifically on the wellbeing of the members of not-for-profit boards. Join us for the launch of the 2025 Australian Community Boards Wellbeing Report.
About the session
In this session, Community Directors trainer Jon Staley will attendees through the 2025 Australian Community Boards Wellbeing Report.
The report draws from a survey was conducted online by Community Directors in July 2025. It was open for one month, and in that time it drew 575 complete responses from board members across a diverse range of organisations.
The data shows that board challenges are not inevitable, and solutions already exist within the sector. Ways to reduce board members’ stress are generally well known. However, Australian NFPs vary in size, and the data highlights the need for targeted support rather than a generalised approach.
Jon will also highlight a suite of tools to help your board lead with wellbeing, created and curated by the Community Directors team.
This 30-minute session will be held live and free on Wednesday 17 December from 11:00am to 11:30am AEDT.
January 2026
No session scheduled for January 2026.
February 2026
Community Sector Treasurers is a three-session program which equips NFP and community treasurers with the knowledge and skills to manage financial responsibilities effectively.
Delivered over three 2-hour sessions, this course will cover core topics, tools, and strategies to ensure compliance, reporting accuracy, and financial planning.
- Foundations of the treasurer’s role and financial administration (session 1)
- Reporting and financial strategy (session 2)
- Strategic planning and collaboration (session 3)
The three sessions will take place online and have been designed to support connection and networking amongst participants.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Community Treasury, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
Key Details:
Session 1: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Session 2: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Session 3: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Register now.
Master the key principles of risk management, compliance, and governance resilience in the not-for-profit sector. This course equips board members and senior leaders with practical strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory, financial, and governance obligations.
Key Details
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 1pm to 4pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $185 (normally $249)
Register now.
March 2026
The NFP Leadership Certificate is an online program that will equip leaders with the skills, knowledge, tools and connections required to take the next big step in their leadership journey.
Leaders who want to get more done need to start doing less.
But when you're so used to doing the doing, it can be difficult to take a step back and start leading.
ICDA's NFP Leadership Certificate provides space for middle and senior managers to lift their gaze and look at the big picture.
Taking place each Monday across 4 weeks, we'll be bringing together leaders from across Australia, via Zoom, to hone their leadership skills and explore what it truly means to lead.
Key Details
Session 1: Wednesday, 4 March 2026. 9am-Midday AEDT.
Session 2: Wednesday, 11 March 2026. 9am-Midday AEDT.
Session 3: Wednesday, 18 March 2026. 9am-Midday AEDT.
Session 4: Wednesday, 25 March 2026. 9am-Midday AEDT.
Many boards fall into the trap of reviewing reports and activity rather than making strategic choices that create the future.
Join BoardPro and Community Directors for this webinar which will help your board meetings go from simple status updates to strategic conversations.
At this webinar, you'll learn how to:
- Craft a board agenda
- Develop board reports
- Lift the quality of your discussions
- Sharpen your strategic lens
- Create a meeting environment where insight, foresight and high-value decisions become the norm
- Shift from passive oversight to energetic exploration, driving vision and genuine strategic impact.
The session is based on practical examples of many high-performance boards. You'll leave with actionable steps and templates that could transform your board meetings immediately.
This 1 hour webinar will be held live and free on Thursday 12 March from 1:00pm to 2:00pm AEDT.
Community Sector Secretaries is a three-session program designed to help company secretaries understand their role on the board, and the responsibilities to the board.
The sessions will cover the secretary's role in:
- Regulatory and legislative compliance, decision-making and ethical obligations (session 1)
- Keeping the board on track with responsibilities and timelines (session 2)
- Supporting inclusion and accessibility and ensuring effective induction and onboarding of new board members (session 3)
Participants will learn alongside other community sector secretaries, in sessions designed to enable them to connect and network with their peers. This training takes place online.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Community Sector Secretaryship, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
Key Details
Session 1: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Session 2: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Session 3: Thursday, March 26, 2026
The best leaders bring out the strengths in those around them. Getting the best out of your people is always important, but for time- and resource-poor organisations, even more so.
Join ICDA for this interactive workshop where will look at the role coaching plays in inspiring your team to harness their strengths and insights, achieving the largest possible impact.
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
Time: 1pm to 4pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $185 (normally $249)
Register now.
Who really has time for strategic planning? There is so much going on within our organisations that demands our attention. It's tempting to leave strategic planning languishing on the back burner.
But strategic planning shouldn't be an afterthought. Decisions we make in today's board meetings will reach well into our future. In the absence of a clear strategic plan, its unlikely to be a well-informed decision-making process. If you're not forward planning, the future may not thank you!
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
Time: 1pm to 4pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $185 (normally $249)
Register now.
April 2026
This workshop has been designed to help directors understand their roles and responsibilities as a board member, and how to review and apply the organisation’s constitution.
Key Details
Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Time: 1pm to 4pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $185 (normally $249)
Register now.
If you’re new to a not-for-profit board or committee, or you’ve joined but still feel unsure of your role, Board Boot Camp is for you. This online program, delivered over three practical 2-hour sessions, will build your confidence and sharpen your governance skills so you can step up and contribute effectively.
You’ll learn what good governance really means and what your legal and ethical duties are, so you can participate fully and make sound decisions that protect your organisation. You’ll discover how to read key documents, ask the right questions, and understand your board’s financials, risks, and responsibilities.
Board Boot Camp goes beyond the basics, helping you navigate tricky areas like conflict of interest, board culture, and group dynamics. You’ll explore how to handle disagreement with respect, how to contribute meaningfully during meetings, and how to bring your best self to the board table.
By the end of the program, you’ll feel clear about your responsibilities, more confident in your role, and ready to play your part in building a healthy, productive board. Join us to grow your governance muscles and become the board member your community needs!
October 2025
Session 1: Thursday, 23 April 2026. 9am-11am AEST
Session 2: Thursday, 30 April 2026. 9am-11am AEST
Session 3: Thursday, 7 May 2026. 9am-11am AEST
All sessions take place online via Zoom. These sessions are not recorded. Live attendance is required.
Price
ICDA members: $495
Non-members: $595
All prices include GST.
May 2026
Fundraising is the lifeblood of most community organisations, yet it’s an often-neglected task. Most organisations draw the majority of their income from just one or two sources. That’s a dangerous strategy. If one of those sources dries up, you could quickly face a budget black hole.
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 1pm to 4pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $185 (normally $249)
Register now.
The course consists of five sessions of two hours each that have been designed to build knowledge, skills and confidence in the chairs of community organisations. It is suitable for leaders who are already serving in the role of chair, as well as those who aspire to the position.
The sessions will cover:
- Ethical board leadership
- The chair’s relationship with the CEO
- Backstage and front of house: using both to make good decisions
- Strategic funding: Developing your case for support
- Visionary leadership - ensuring your vision and purpose are at the centre of governance
Participants will learn alongside other community sector leaders, in sessions designed to enable them to connect and network with their community sector peers.
Participants who complete all five sessions will receive a Certificate in Advanced Leadership for Community Chairs, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
This course costs $790.00 inc GST.
May intake
Session 1: Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Session 2: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Session 3: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Session 4: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Session 5: Tuesday, 2 June 2026
All times 5pm to 7pm AEST. Each session takes place live on Zoom.
Board secretaries face unique challenges, from ensuring transparency to keeping accurate records—all while maintaining confidentiality.
As a result, secretaries may find themselves in a difficult position, caught between board members fighting over what should be shared with the wider public, and what should not.
This webinar equips secretaries with essential strategies for maintaining healthy relationships with the rest of the board. Attendees will leave with enhanced confidence in navigating boardroom dynamics, and gain a better understanding of how to effectively communicate with fellow board members.
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Time: 1pm to 2pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $185 (normally $249)
Register now.
Overseeing the finances is probably one of the most important tasks you have as a board member. Financial literacy will put your organisation in the best position to promote and fulfil your organisation’s mission. If you don’t understand how the finances work, you’ll be at risk of getting caught up if anything goes wrong.
How well do you understand the financial performance and position of your organisation?
Key Details
Date: Wednesday, 27 May, 2026
Time: 1pm to 4pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $185 (normally $249)
Register now.
June 2026
Community Sector Chairs is a three-session program designed to help new and aspiring Board Chairs understand their role on the board, and their responsibilities to the board.
The sessions will cover the Chair's role in:
- The Chair’s role in governance and leadership
- Making healthy decisions in the board room
- Leading an organisation beyond meetings
Participants will learn alongside other community sector chairs, in sessions designed to enable them to connect and network with their peers. This training takes place online.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Chairs Leadership, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
Key Details
Session 1: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Session 2: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Session 3: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Community Sector Secretaries is a three-session program designed to help company secretaries understand their role on the board, and the responsibilities to the board.
The sessions will cover the secretary's role in:
- Regulatory and legislative compliance, decision-making and ethical obligations (session 1)
- Keeping the board on track with responsibilities and timelines (session 2)
- Supporting inclusion and accessibility and ensuring effective induction and onboarding of new board members (session 3)
Participants will learn alongside other community sector secretaries, in sessions designed to enable them to connect and network with their peers. This training takes place online.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Community Sector Secretaryship, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
Key Details
Session 1: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Session 2: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Session 3: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Community boards often receive funding for specific one-off projects that are within scope of their strategic objectives but may not fall under the annual operational plan or budget. Boards may also develop projects to investigate an area of concern or solve a problem in the organisation. In these situations, it’s important for organisations to be able to understand the roles of the board and of management in ensuring the project is managed appropriately in terms of inputs, outcomes and compliance.
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Time: 1pm to 4pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $185 (normally $249)
Register now.
Community Directors and Moore come together to provide an update on everything you need to know before reporting your organisation’s finances at the end of the financial year.
We'll cover:
- new requirements for 30 June
- update on AASB NFP project
- Current economical and regulatory environment
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Time: 1pm to 2pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $99 (normally $120)
Register now.
An organisation which can use its data effectively will be able to tell a compelling story of relevance and success to potential funders, supporters and stakeholders. Impact evaluation does not have to be expensive and can be done on a shoestring by putting a few systems in place. Every organisation collects information, and often, an evaluation can be carried out, using just the information you are collecting anyway.
Key Details
Date: Monday, 29 June, 2026
Time: 1pm to 4pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $185 (normally $249)
Register now
The prospect of taking minutes at your organisation’s board meetings may make you feel a little overwhelmed, but there’s no need to worry. If you’re well prepared, know what needs to be recorded and know what you need to do with the minutes after the meeting, then you have nothing to worry about. Join us at this webinar to learn everything you need to know to become an expert at taking minutes.
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, 30 June, 2026
Time: 1pm to 2pm AEST (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $99 (normally $120)
Register now
July 2026
The NFP Leadership Certificate is an online program that will equip leaders with the skills, knowledge, tools and connections required to take the next big step in their leadership journey.
Leaders who want to get more done need to start doing less.
But when you're so used to doing the doing, it can be difficult to take a step back and start leading.
ICDA's NFP Leadership Certificate provides space for middle and senior managers to lift their gaze and look at the big picture.
Taking place each Monday across 4 weeks, we'll be bringing together leaders from across Australia, via Zoom, to hone their leadership skills and explore what it truly means to lead.
Key Details
Session 1: Thursday,16 July 2026. 9am-Midday AEST.
Session 2: Thursday, 23 July 2026. 9am-Midday AEST.
Session 3: Thursday, 30 July 2026. 9am-Midday AEST.
Session 4: Thursday,6 August 2026. 9am-Midday AEST.
Community Sector Treasurers is a three-session program which equips NFP and community treasurers with the knowledge and skills to manage financial responsibilities effectively.
Delivered over three 2-hour sessions, this course will cover core topics, tools, and strategies to ensure compliance, reporting accuracy, and financial planning.
- Foundations of the treasurer’s role and financial administration (session 1)
- Reporting and financial strategy (session 2)
- Strategic planning and collaboration (session 3)
The three sessions will take place online and have been designed to support connection and networking amongst participants.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Community Treasury, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
Key Details:
Session 1: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Session 2: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Session 3: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Register now.
August 2026
The course consists of five sessions of two hours each that have been designed to build knowledge, skills and confidence in the chairs of community organisations. It is suitable for leaders who are already serving in the role of chair, as well as those who aspire to the position.
The sessions will cover:
- Ethical board leadership
- The chair’s relationship with the CEO
- Backstage and front of house: using both to make good decisions
- Strategic funding: Developing your case for support
- Visionary leadership - ensuring your vision and purpose are at the centre of governance
Participants will learn alongside other community sector leaders, in sessions designed to enable them to connect and network with their community sector peers.
Participants who complete all five sessions will receive a Certificate in Advanced Leadership for Community Chairs, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
This course costs $790.00 inc GST.
August 2026
Session 1: Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Session 2: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Session 3: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Session 4: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Session 5: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
All times 5pm to 7pm AEST. Each session takes place live on Zoom.
If you’re new to a not-for-profit board or committee, or you’ve joined but still feel unsure of your role, Board Boot Camp is for you. This online program, delivered over three practical 2-hour sessions, will build your confidence and sharpen your governance skills so you can step up and contribute effectively.
You’ll learn what good governance really means and what your legal and ethical duties are, so you can participate fully and make sound decisions that protect your organisation. You’ll discover how to read key documents, ask the right questions, and understand your board’s financials, risks, and responsibilities.
Board Boot Camp goes beyond the basics, helping you navigate tricky areas like conflict of interest, board culture, and group dynamics. You’ll explore how to handle disagreement with respect, how to contribute meaningfully during meetings, and how to bring your best self to the board table.
By the end of the program, you’ll feel clear about your responsibilities, more confident in your role, and ready to play your part in building a healthy, productive board. Join us to grow your governance muscles and become the board member your community needs!
August 2026
Session 1: Thursday, 13 August 2026. 9am-11am AEST
Session 2: Thursday, 20 August 2026. 9am-11am AEST
Session 3: Thursday, 27 August 2026. 9am-11am AEST
All sessions take place online via Zoom. These sessions are not recorded. Live attendance is required.
Price
ICDA members: $495
Non-members: $595
All prices include GST.
October 2026
Community Sector Secretaries is a three-session program designed to help company secretaries understand their role on the board, and the responsibilities to the board.
The sessions will cover the secretary's role in:
- Regulatory and legislative compliance, decision-making and ethical obligations (session 1)
- Keeping the board on track with responsibilities and timelines (session 2)
- Supporting inclusion and accessibility and ensuring effective induction and onboarding of new board members (session 3)
Participants will learn alongside other community sector secretaries, in sessions designed to enable them to connect and network with their peers. This training takes place online.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Community Sector Secretaryship, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
Key Details
Session 1: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Session 2: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Session 3: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Community Sector Treasurers is a three-session program which equips NFP and community treasurers with the knowledge and skills to manage financial responsibilities effectively.
Delivered over three 2-hour sessions, this course will cover core topics, tools, and strategies to ensure compliance, reporting accuracy, and financial planning.
- Foundations of the treasurer’s role and financial administration (session 1)
- Reporting and financial strategy (session 2)
- Strategic planning and collaboration (session 3)
The three sessions will take place online and have been designed to support connection and networking amongst participants.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Community Treasury, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
Key Details:
Session 1: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Session 2: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Session 3: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Register now.
November 2026
The NFP Leadership Certificate is an online program that will equip leaders with the skills, knowledge, tools and connections required to take the next big step in their leadership journey.
Leaders who want to get more done need to start doing less.
But when you're so used to doing the doing, it can be difficult to take a step back and start leading.
ICDA's NFP Leadership Certificate provides space for middle and senior managers to lift their gaze and look at the big picture.
Taking place each Monday across 4 weeks, we'll be bringing together leaders from across Australia, via Zoom, to hone their leadership skills and explore what it truly means to lead.
Key Details
Session 1: Thursday, 5 November 2026. 9am-Midday AEDT.
Session 2: Thursday, 12 November 2026. 9am-Midday AEDT.
Session 3: Thursday, 19 November2026. 9am-Midday AEDT.
Session 4: Thursday, 26 November 2026. 9am-Midday AEDT.
Community Sector Chairs is a three-session program designed to help new and aspiring Board Chairs understand their role on the board, and their responsibilities to the board.
The sessions will cover the Chair's role in:
- The Chair’s role in governance and leadership
- Making healthy decisions in the board room
- Leading an organisation beyond meetings
Participants will learn alongside other community sector chairs, in sessions designed to enable them to connect and network with their peers. This training takes place online.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Chairs Leadership, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
Key Details
Session 1: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Session 2: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Session 3: Tuesday, 24 November 2026