NSW Good Governance Project

ADHC continues to invest in a range of capacity building initiatives that enhance the ability of service providers to respond to change in a turbulent policy and economic environment. NDS NSW, together with key partners continues to undertake a leadership role in this area. This web page will provide information on Good Governance initiatives.

Outline of the Good Governance Program [Word 252KB]

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Current Opportunities
Evidence
Resources for Boards and Management Committees
Tailored and Targeted Consultancy Support - Panel of Subject Matter Experts
Contact

Current Opportunities

Regional Forums for CEOs / Senior Managers and Voluntary Board / Management Committee members

NDS has developed a state wide program of regional forums for CEO's / Senior Managers, and Voluntary Board / Management Committee members of all ADHC funded service providers. All session are at no cost to participants.

Sessions will be on the following topics:

Governance (and legal issues)
Financial Management (Sessions on pre and post end of financial year)
Business Planning and Strategy
Quality and Performance Management

The program of regional sessions is designed to facilitate the ongoing development of participants over the course of the year.

The sessions will be a mix of facilitated general discussion and case study presentations from subject matter experts. They will provide a networking space for Executive Officers / General Managers or Voluntary Board / Management Committee members to discuss any governance related issues, share good practice, and identify areas for systemic development and support for themselves as a key stakeholder group.

For further information please view:

A calendar of all sessions, locations and venues [Word 1MB]
An outline of the agenda's for each topic [Word 136KB]

Evidence

The Good Governance Program aims to enhance the governance of small to medium sized non government organisations (NGOs) funded by ADHC, focussing on organisations with an annual turnover of less than $5 million.

In March, NDS and partner peak bodies (NCOSS, NSW MOW, ACS NSW) invited their networks to participate in a confidential survey to profile the learning and development needs of Boards and management committees. The results of that survey are now available. This is the most comprehensive picture of the board development requirements of the DADHC funded service system that currently exists. The results have informed the design of the Good Governance Program.

Good Governance "It's Your Business" Learning and Development Strategy Research Report (PDF 611KB)
Good Governance "It's Your Business" Learning and Development Strategy Research Report (Word 839KB)

Resources for Boards and Management Committees

Australian:

Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC): Its Your Business It's Your Business is a resource produced by ADHC for non-government organisations designed to support the development of governance knowledge and board management skills. The Good Governance Program has been established to support the implementation of It's Your Business.

NDS ACT Strengthening the Sector Resources The NDS ACT Governance Better Practice Guide includes reference material and checklists to enable organisations to assess their existing capabilities and provides sample documents for organisations to use as a basis for developing their own tailored governance tools and documents.

Council of Social Services of NSW (NCOSS) Management Support Unit The Management Support Unit (MSU) is part of the NCOSS Sector Development Unit. This unit proactively supports and resources the development of a high quality and effective community sector through a range of industry development projects and initiatives.

Our Community provides advice, tools and training for Australia's 700,000 community groups and schools, and practical linkages between the community sector and the general public, business and government

Pro Bono Australia publish news and information, both online and in print, about the community sector.

Pathways Australia is a specialist provider of management support services to the Not-For-Profit sector and companies wishing to develop their community support programs.

Third Sector is an online magazine for Australia's Not-For-Profit managers and their industry and professional associations, member benefit organisations and charities.

Management Support Online NGO Services provide a range of online services for non-government organisations to assist them with governance, management, administration and general operations.

Community Door is a governance and accountability resources including basic guides and model policies on roles and responsibilities, strategic planning, risk management, conflict of interest, financial accountability and other issues. Managed by QCOSS

Board Matters newsletter published by Governance and Management Pty Ltd. You can subscribe or view articles from back issues.

Governance Matters is a website managed by Queensland University of Technology. It provides information that will be relevant and useful to nonprofit organisations

CPA Australia: Financial Management for Not-For-Profits This guide, prepared by Certified Practicing Accountants Australia, has been developed to discuss the key financial aspects NFPs should focus on to ensure that good financial management is in place

International:

The Non Profit Times is a leading U.S. business publication for Non Profit Management

Boardsource is a US organisation dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional non-profit boards and inspiring board service

Third Sector is a leading UK publication for everyone who needs to know what's going on in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector

Global Forum on NGO Governance is a worldwide forum that supports resource-sharing and idea exchange for all who work with, or serve on, the boards of nongovernmental organisations.

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators Guidance Notes is a UK based site that provides an extensive list of guides for all aspects of governance - many specifically related to nonprofit organisations.

Social Economy Governance Portal is a Canadian site that contains materials on nonprofit corporate governance and co-operative governance

One World Trust is an online portal for civil society self-regulation initiatives across 80 countries that contains codes of conduct, certification schemes, working groups, self-assessments and information services

Governance Matters is a US based site that provides nonprofit leaders with the governance resources needed to strengthen their boards

National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is a UK based peak body. NCVO's Trustee and Governance Information Centre contains a wealth of information on a range of subjects relating to third sector governance and trusteeship ranging from the role of the trustee to changing your governing document.

Tailored and Targeted Consultancy Support - Panel of Subject Matter Experts

NDS has established a panel of subject matter experts to provide tailored and targeted support for boards of ADHC funded organisations with an annual turnover of less than $5m.

The matrix linked below provides a brief summary of the areas of expertise of each consultant, and a link to a profile detailing their experience and skills. Organisations should use the matrix to liaise with consultants to determine their requirements and to agree upon a Board Development Plan.

Eligible organisations will be entitled to utilise one day of professional support in any way that connects to their working good governance agenda, in any way that best suits their timescales (though we are suggesting standard utilisation at either 1 full day, 2 x half day or 3 x short e.g. 2 hour 'in board' sessions).

Download: Expert Panel Matrix [Excel 182KB]

Quick Links to Panel of Experts Profiles:

BCA National Training Group

Bruce Callahan (PDF 85KB)
Bruce Alcorn (PDF 51KB)
Gary Dinnie (PDF 130KB)
Joanna Kalowski (PDF 53KB)
Julie Blatch (PDF 26KB)
Marion Brown (PDF 58KB)
Peter Andrews (PDF 53KB)

Elton Consulting

Peter Cranko [PDF 88KB]
Kim Anson [PDF 60KB]
Tony Gilmour [PDF 91KB]
Simon Watts [PDF 91KB]
Clare Crawford [PDF 85KB]

Prue Sky [PDF 85KB]

Andrew Boog [PDF 326KB]

2nd Road

Lisa Hagan (PDF 148KB)

KPMG

Liz Forsyth (PDF 101KB)
Christina McGrath (PDF 137KB)
Michael Rich (PDF 133KB)
Jonny Price (PDF 136KB)

Contact:
Gordon Duff, State Manager - Policy and Projects, NDS New South Wales, Ph 9256 3117, gordon.duff@nds.org.au

NSW Good Governance Project

BCA National Training Group

Matrix on Board

Nucleus

Nous

Realise Performance

Resolve

Succurro

WestWood Spice

2nd Road

KPMG