Enhance your community impact and operations with our free community training workshops and information sessions for community groups, clubs and not-for-profit organisations that provide activities, programs and services in Knox.
These workshops provide an opportunity for you and your volunteers to develop new skills and gain knowledge on important topics such as fundraising, child safety, social media, grant writing, and family violence. They also offer a chance for you to network with other organisations within the community.
Community training calendar - February to June 2026
Join this session to increase your understanding of family violence and build your capacity to respond appropriately to a disclosure of violence.
Facilitator: FVREE - Free from Family Violence
Date: Wednesday 4 March
Time: 6.30-9.30pm
Venue: in person - venue tbc
Fundraising for Community Groups
This workshop will help you explore a range of fundraising opportunities and define your perfect pitch!
Facilitator: Non-Profit Training
Date: Thursday 12 March
Time: 6.30 - 9pm
Venue: Knox Civic Centre, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Volunteers - Recruitment and Retention
This interactive workshop will provide practical ideas to strengthen your volunteer recruitment and support meaningful engagement and recognition.
Facilitator: Volunteer for Knox
Date: Wednesday, 18 March,
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: Knox City Council, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Child Safe Standards for Community Groups
This session will support your group to understand the key requirements you need to fulfil to be compliant with the Victoria's Child Safe Standards.
Facilitator: Knox City Council, Child Safe Advisor
Date: Wednesday 22 April
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: Knox Civic Centre, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Social Media for Community Groups
Join us to take your social media to the next level and reach your audience and your goals.
Facilitator: The Marketing Side
Date: Thursday 30 April
Time: 7.00-9.00pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Join us for this hands-on workshop to develop your project idea into strong grant application.
Facilitator: Debby Maziarz
Date: Wednesday 6 May
Time: 6.30-9.00pm
Venue: Knox Civic Centre, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Knox City Council Grant Programs Information Session 1
This session will walk you through the key criteria, funding streams, and grant application questions, helping you build a strong and competitive application.
Facilitator: Knox City Council, Community Partnerships Team
Date: Wednesday 13 May
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: Online
Knox City Council Grant Programs Information Session 2
This session will walk you through the key criteria, funding streams, and grant application questions, helping you build a strong and competitive application.
Facilitator: Knox City Council, Community Partnerships Team
Date: Thursday 28 May
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: Knox Civic Centre, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Building Aboriginal Cultural Competency
This session will build your knowledge of Aboriginal history and the impact of colonisation.
Facilitator: Koorie Heritage Trust
Date: Wednesday 3 June
Time: 6.30 - 9.00pm
Venue: Online
Workshops are delivered by expert facilitators and held either online or at Knox Civic Centre. All workshops are free to attend. Registration is essential. Book in early to secure your spot.
To view all upcoming training sessions and register, visit the Knox Community Training Events Calendar.
