Strengthening NGO Governance: 1- Day Public Policy Workshop in Adelaide

Duration:1 Full Day (8 Hours)

Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)

Language: English

Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours

Certification: Course Completion Certificate

Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session.

Australia’s complex public policy landscape requires NGOs to navigate governance, regulations, and stakeholder engagement with confidence. This 1-Day interactive workshop equips NGO leaders and managers with practical tools to understand policymaking, influence decisions, and strengthen governance practices. Participants will gain insights into Australian policy frameworks and real-world case studies, enhancing their ability to advocate effectively for their causes. You will gain hands-on exposure to data analytics concepts, visualization techniques, and case studies directly relevant to financial services.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Australian public policy and governance.
• Analyse the role of NGOs in shaping and influencing policy outcomes.
• Apply strategies for advocacy, stakeholder management, and compliance.
• Strengthen transparency, accountability, and governance practices.
• Develop policy briefs and recommendations aligned with NGO objectives.

• NGO leaders and executives
• Program managers and coordinators
• Advocacy and policy officers
• Community engagement professionals
• Governance and compliance specialists

At our training programs, we bring together expert facilitators with extensive experience in public policy, governance, and NGO leadership. Each session is designed to be practical and interactive, combining case studies, role plays, and group activities to ensure participants gain skills they can immediately apply. Tailored specifically for NGOs, our courses integrate global best practices with local Australian insights, making them both relevant and impactful. With small group sizes, participants benefit from meaningful discussions, networking opportunities, and personalized learning. Every attendee receives a recognized certificate and professional credits, with flexible delivery options available in classroom or on-site formats—making it easy for organizations to choose what works best for them.

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Bring your team and save

1. Groups of three or more receive a 10% discount

2. Organizations hosting an in-house session with 10+ participants enjoy a 15% discount.

Bring the training to you!

Our in-house programs are designed to deliver maximum impact right within your organization. Led by expert facilitators in public policy, governance, and NGO leadership, these sessions are tailored to your team’s unique context and challenges. With practical activities, case studies, and role plays, participants gain hands-on skills they can immediately apply to their work. Flexible scheduling and on-site delivery ensure that your team receives world-class training without the need for travel—making learning accessible, relevant, and highly effective.

Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session:

Info: • Policy cycles and key institutions
• Role of NGOs in governance

Info: • Federal vs. State responsibilities
• Compliance and regulatory challenges
• Case Study: NGO role in shaping community programs

Info: • Influencing policy decisions ethically
• Building coalitions and networks
• Activity: Drafting an advocacy message for a policy issue

Info: • Transparency and accountability standards
• Risk management in governance
• Role Play: Responding to governance challenges

Info: • NGO financial governance essentials
• Ensuring donor transparency & compliance
• Activity: Budget review for accountability

Info: • From policy to action: execution challenges
• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Activity: Designing a simple M&E plan

Info: • Leading with integrity in governance
• Building trust with stakeholders
• Case Study: Ethical dilemmas in NGO decision-making

Info: • Integrating governance into NGO operations
• Aligning with SDGs and Australian priorities
• Case Study Discussion: Successful NGO-led policy initiatives

Info: • Key takeaways
• Personal action plan for governance improvements

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Regus-Adelaide, Spaces Wayville, 2-3 Greenhill Road, Wayville, Adelaide, Australia

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