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NEW DATE: Enroll now for Governance Essentials Online

Join the TNQ Drought Hub and Get on Board Australia for a comprehensive and interactive online Governance Essentials course that takes you through the principles of governance, duties and responsibilities, ethical decision-making and how to be a confident leader.

Date: Starting Wednesday 4 June – Wednesday 13 August

Duration: 6 sessions over 10 weeks (4 June, 18 June, 2 July, 16 July, 30 July, 13 August)

Time: 12:15pm – 1:00pm (AEST)

Where: Online (blended self-paced learning with short recap sessions)

Cost: $150 (valued at $250, subsidised by the TNQ Drought Hub)

If you want to:

  • Grow your capacity as a leader
  • Take on a committee role on your community
  • Understand board frameworks, role requirements and risk management
  • Gain valuable insights into best practices from a governance professional
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Why Join?

This course is designed for individuals ready to make a difference in their communities by taking on or enhancing their committee and board roles. You will:

  • Strengthen your leadership skills.
  • Understand governance frameworks, role expectations, and risk management.
  • Learn ethical decision-making and conflict resolution in small communities.
  • Gain best practices from governance professionals.

Course Structure

  • Four modules delivered over ten weeks.
  • Includes fortnightly online “lunch and learn” sessions to review content and connect with peers.
  • Self-paced learning with lifetime access to resources for future reference.

What Participants Say:

  • “Really useful, especially regarding conflicts of interest in small communities.”
  • “Great to consolidate what you need to know for management committees or boards.”
  • “The small cost in time and money was well worth the content and newfound confidence.”

 

By building your governance skills, you’re strengthening your community, making it more resilient and ready to thrive.

👉 Enroll now and secure your spot today!

If you have any questions, please contact TNQ Drought Hub Program Lead, Dr Jane Oorschot jane.oorschot1@jcu.edu.au or 0481 158 989.

Presenter: Lisa Cook is the Founder and Managing Director of Get on Board Australia, supporting aspiring, new and existing board members, and boards to thrive. She has nearly 15 years of experience serving on boards from a range of organisations in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in Adelaide, Sydney, and across Australia. Lisa has a Master of Business Law from the University of Adelaide, a degree in business management and marketing from Charles Sturt University in, has completed the Foundations of Directorship program through AICD.

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