Building Governance Confidence Across Regional WA

In our work across the state, from the South Coast to the Pilbara and beyond, one thing has become incredibly clear: regional people care deeply about their communities.

They step into roles on boards, committees, and councils. They volunteer their time, energy and passion — often with little fanfare. And they do it because they want to make a difference.

But far too often, they’re not given the tools they need to succeed in those roles. We’ve heard it over and over again:

“I’ve joined the committee… but I’m not really sure what I’m supposed to be doing.”

That’s not just a comment — it’s a red flag.

It’s a quiet crisis in regional governance. People are signing up without understanding their obligations under their constitution, or the legislation. They’re taking on responsibility for governance, finance, risk, and compliance — without a clear picture of what that actually involves.

And while good governance is about more than just rules and regulations, those foundations matter. Without them, organisations can stall, burn out, or miss out on funding and growth opportunities. In some cases, they collapse entirely.

Why Governance Matters in Regional and Remote Communities

We believe that Not-for-Profits, Aboriginal Corporations and community groups are the backbone of regional Australia. These are the organisations that run our festivals, support local services, hold space for culture and connection, and advocate for the unique needs of our towns and regions.

But to be sustainable — to keep showing up for community year after year — these organisations need strong governance. They need boards and committees who understand their responsibilities. Who know how to lead, plan, comply, and adapt.

And that’s where we’ve seen the gap.

We waited to see if anyone else was stepping into this space. And to be clear — some people are. A few incredible organisations are doing good work in this area, and we want to acknowledge and celebrate them.

But Western Australia is a big place. There’s room (and need) for more.

What We’re Offering

We’ve developed a suite of Governance Information Sessions specifically for small-to-medium Not-for-Profits, Aboriginal Corporations and community groups across WA.

These are practical, plain English sessions designed to meet organisations where they’re at — whether that’s just starting out or looking to sharpen up processes after years of operation.

We offer:

• Group sessions — ideal for LGAs or peak bodies wanting to support multiple organisations in a region

• Tailored sessions — customised to suit your constitution or rule book

• 1:1 governance support — available for boards, chairs or executive teams needing targeted advice

Let’s Build Governance Confidence — Together

If you’re part of a Not-for-Profit, Aboriginal Corporation or community group — or you work alongside them — and you’ve seen these challenges too, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch to book a session or chat about what might suit your organisation.