Running a community group often means wearing many hats. One minute you’re organising an event, the next you’re chairing a committee meeting or trying to work out what your governance responsibilities actually are.
Justice Connect’s Not-for-profit Law service has created a fantastic range of free resources and webinars to help community groups, charities and volunteer-led organisations build strong governance foundations.
Free Governance Resources
Justice Connect has a library of more than 300 free fact sheets, guides and tools covering governance, committee responsibilities, volunteers, constitutions, risk management and more. These resources are written specifically for Australian community organisations and are practical, easy to understand and free to access.
Browse the free resource library:
https://www.nfplaw.org.au/free-resources
A great place to start is their guide on board and committee responsibilities:
https://www.nfplaw.org.au/free-resources/who-runs-the-organisation/responsibilities-of-the-board-and-committee-members
Free Webinar: Starting a Not-for-profit Organisation
Thinking about starting a community group, charity or not-for-profit? This free introductory webinar from Justice Connect is a great place to start.
Date: Thursday 9 July 2026
Cost: Free
Duration: 75 minutes
The webinar covers:
- Key steps when starting a not-for-profit
- Different legal structures and how to choose the right one
- The pros and cons of incorporation
- Charity registration and tax concessions
- Additional resources and support available
Participants also receive a copy of the webinar recording (available for three months), a slide handout and links to further resources. The session is designed for anyone considering starting a community organisation or who is in the early stages of setting one up.
Can’t make it on the day? Everyone who registers receives access to the webinar recording, making it easy to catch up later.