Access a range of resources to support community groups, small not-for-profit organisations and individuals who want to make a positive difference in their community.
Getting started with a community idea
Before you begin fundraising, running events, holding meetings or supporting others, it is important to be clear about what you want to achieve. Taking time to shape your idea early will help guide your next steps.
Community Gardens Australia: Find information on starting, joining or developing a community garden, including practical guides, tip sheets and a national directory of community gardens.
Street Library Australia: Access guidance and support for planning, building and maintaining street libraries in your community.
Community led initiatives: Discover how the City of Wanneroo supports community groups, not-for-profit organisations, and individuals to create positive change.
Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety: Find tools that can help deliver projects successfully from start to finish.
Western Australian Community Impact Hub: Support in developing an effective Outcomes Measurement Plan, meet grant acquittal obligations, and help communicate impact to stakeholders.
Running a community group
Running a successful community group involves clear governance, shared leadership and effective communication with members, volunteers and stakeholders.
Access and inclusion
The City of Wanneroo is made up of a diverse mix of ages, genders, cultures and abilities. Creating welcoming and inclusive community activities means considering access and inclusion when planning events, meetings and programs.
This may include recognising Traditional Owners through an Acknowledgement of Country, acknowledging days of cultural significance, and ensuring communication is accessible for people who speak English as a second language.
South West Aboriginal Land & Sea Council – Noongar Protocols: Provides guidance on Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country on Noongar land. The City of Wanneroo is on Whadjuk Noongar Country.
Australian Government – Calendar of Cultural Dates: Provides information on nationally recognised cultural and religious dates. Recognising these occasions can help groups demonstrate a commitment to being welcoming and inclusive, whether through small gestures or larger activities such as events.
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National): Provides interpreting services for people with limited English proficiency. TIS National is delivered by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs and supports communication for individuals, community groups, businesses and organisations.
Our Community: Provides information, tools and resources for community groups and not-for-profit organisations, including guidance on governance, funding, volunteering and community participation.
- Inclusion WA: Provides information, resources and advocacy related to access and inclusion for people with disability and the organisations that support them.
- Peer Connect: Provides peer-led information and resources focused on access, inclusion and participation for people with disability and community organisations.
Funding and finances
At some point most groups will need funding to help achieve their goals. This may include fundraising, grants or other income sources, as well as careful planning and management of funds.
Marketing and promotions
Marketing helps promote your group, activities and ideas, and supports growth and community awareness.
The City of Wanneroo has an online Community Directory where you can list your group or club and promote events or activities for free. The directory is viewed by thousands of people each month.
Running events
Events are an effective way to connect with the local community, attract new members and volunteers and raise awareness of your cause.
Visit public community events for more information.
Volunteers
Volunteers play a vital role in the community and are essential to the success of many groups. Engaging with volunteers effectively helps build strong and sustainable organisations.
Volunteering WA: The official source of information on volunteering in Western Australia. Provides free and low-cost training, advice, networking opportunities and practical resources for volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations.
Not-for-profit Law: Offers guidance on legal obligations when recruiting and managing volunteers, including youth volunteers, along with training, guides and factsheets.
Work Health and Safety Guide for Volunteer Organisations: Explains the legal obligations of both volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020.
WA Police Force – Volunteer National Police Certificate: Provides an affordable police clearance option commonly used by volunteer-involving organisations.
Australian National Standards for Volunteer Involvement: Outlines best practice principles for managing volunteers and can be used as a checklist to review and strengthen your organisation’s volunteer practices.
Parenting resources
Find helpful parenting resources, expert advice and local support services to assist you in raising healthy, happy and connected children.
Ngala
Parenting advice and programs.
Call 9368 9368.
Ngala Parenting Line
Phone support for parents
Call 9368 9368 | 1800 111 546.
Playgroups WA
Community playgroups for ages 0 - 5.
Call 1800 171 882.
Starting Blocks
Search and compare childcare, preschool and outside school hours care services across Australia.
Visit website.
Raising Children
Expert parenting resources.
Visit website.
ReachOut Parents
Free support for parents of teens.
Visit website.
Community workshops
The City runs in-person capacity building workshops for local community groups and individuals who want to make a positive difference in the community. Ideas for future workshop topics are welcome.
Please contact us if you have a suggestion or would like to hear about upcoming workshops.
Please note the resources on this page are provided for general information purposes. You are encouraged to ensure they meet your individual requirements.
