How to Use our Services:
How can your individual use Our Community's services?

If you are a member of a community group, Click Here for more information about community group resources

If you are a staff member at a business, Click Here for more information about business resources

If you are a government staff member or local government employee, Click Here for information about council and government resources

Information about other Our Community resources and services for individuals is provided below.



How can I give money to a community organisation?

  • GiveNow.com.au
    • GiveNow.com.au provides an easy, secure and convenient way for individuals to make a difference by making a donation online. GiveNow.com.au makes it easy for individuals to donate money to any of the more than 2500 listed community groups. The organisations are not charged a fee for listing so 100% of your donation (minus credit card fees) goes directly to your chosen cause. GiveNow.com.au also includes links, resources and ideas to help you give in non-financial ways. Go to www.givenow.com.au.
  • Community Funding Centre
    • While the Community Funding Centre is aimed more at community groups looking for ways to find funding, improve their fundraising or access new streams of funds, individuals can also learn a bit more about funding, and how community groups look for money. Also at the Funding Centre is a help sheet designed for individuals looking to raise money for a specific purpose (e.g. to attend a conference, or send a child on a sports or music tour) - Click here to read the Raising Funds for One-off Needs help sheet.




How can I join a community organisation?

  • Refer to Our Community's Directory of Organisations
    Most community groups, clubs and not-for-profits are eager (sometimes desperate!) to welcome new members. Our community's Directory of Organisations lists thousands of community groups, clubs, not-for-profits and other organisations. You can search the directory by interest area and/or geographic area.

  • Board Matching Service -
    • The Board Matching Service can help individuals share expertise by joining a community group board or committee. We list a range of current vacancies for a number of organisations across the country. Individuals can browse the positions available and express and interest in joining. For more information on this free service, Click Here

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How can I improve my skills and knowledge base?

  • Our Community Matters
    • Our Community's free regular newsletter, Our Community Matters, is a great starting point for people who want to find out about what is going on in the community sector. The newsletter, free when you sign up as a member to Our Community, contains capacity-building tips and all the latest news and views from the sector. For more information, Click Here.
  • Communities in Control Annual Conference
    • The Communities in Control section of the Our Community website (www.ourcommunity.com.au/cic)contains transcripts, video and audio from past Communities in Control Conferences, as well as information about upcoming conferences. Co-convened by Our Community and Centacare Catholic Support Services, this is the largest annual get-together of all those who work with or in communities in Australia. This event includes top-line speakers and a rare opportunity to lift your gaze and contemplate what's next in community building.
  • The Leadership Centre
    • Our Community's Community Leadership Centre can help improve your skills and knowledge base by helping you develop your leadership skills. The centre features Australia's most comprehensive database of leadership programs, as well as inspiring leadership tips and speeches
  • Our Community's books and publications
    • While the majority of Our Community's books and publications are aimed specifically at community groups, grantmakers, grantseekers and business, individuals can also subscribe or purchase them. For more information about our range of books, go to www.ourcommunity.com.au/books", go to our Marketplace, or contact Our Community on (03) 9320 6800 or service@ourcommunity.com.au for more information.

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Where can I find out what special events are coming up?

  • Calendar of Events
    • The Calendar of Events on Our Community's website covers a wide range of important dates - including Australian public holidays, school holiday dates, celebration and anniversary dates and important annual advocacy/awareness days and weeks. Go to the Community Calendar of Events.




How can we find out more about Our Community's range of products?