Men's Talk Busselton Hub - Workshop & Information Evening
A fantastic opportunity to connect with community members interested in Men’s wholistic health'.
Are you a professional wanting to connect with the Katitjin Blue Mind Hub ?
Are you interested in mental health?
or, are you someone who is curious about how we could possibly help?
Come along on August 6th to hear from Tony Morgan, the Busselton hub coordinator, to find out more about what the Katitjin Blue Mind Place has to ooffer. There will be interactive workshops, informative presentations, and more to look forward to on August the 6th !
6pm-7PM, August 6th
CRC Building – Busselton Community Resource Centre , 21 Cammilleri St, Busselton
Register for the free workshop by clicking here
Established as a Not For Profit in February 2021, Mens Talk was founded by a unique group with different lived experiences who share a common goal.
Mens Talk is passionate about the inclusion of the mind and healthy mental habits as a vital part of overall, holistic wellbeing. We are seeking to challenge and influence current structures, systems and how they operate. We want people to understand and command their own wellness journey. We want to stop people from falling in, whilst also teaching others how to swim. Just like in sports rehabilitation, Mens Talk recognises the value of a pre-habilitation approach to overall wellness.
Inclusive Leadership Busselton
Passionate about community leadership? Join us in Busselton for a free Inclusive Boards Leadership Workshop designed especially for people in the not-for-profit and volunteer space. Whether you're on a board or part of a committee, or simply want to make your group more welcoming and effective—this session is for you.
Lead with Impact. Include with Intention. Connect over Lunch.
We invite you to join us in Busselton for a FREE Inclusive Leadership Workshop, tailored for:
Board members and community leaders
looking to make their organisations more inclusive and representative.
People with disability
interested in joining boards, advisory groups, or leadership spaces.
Allies and advocates
who believe that leadership should reflect the diversity of our community.
Why Attend?
Inclusive leadership involves creating an environment where all team members feel valued, respected, and empowered. Inclusive leaders recognise the importance of diversity and actively work to eliminate biases, ensure equitable opportunities, and foster a culture of belonging.
Whether you’re just beginning your journey into inclusive leadership or looking to enhance your skills and knowledge, come and join us and become a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion within your organization.
Learn from lived and professional experience
Hear from locally based Stuart Schonell, CEO of Advocacy WA—a respected academic, experienced leader, and person with disability. Stuart draws on decades of experience across national boards and grassroots groups to share real strategies for meaningful inclusion in leadership.
Enjoy a FREE networking lunch
After the workshop, join us for a relaxed, catered lunch.
This is a great opportunity for:
· Local people with disability ready to step into leadership roles
· Organisations with volunteer and board vacancies to connect with potential members
· Build real relationships and expand your network
Keep learning at your own pace
All participants will receive exclusive access to an on-demand version of the training to revisit and share with others on your board or committee.
👉 Register now and be part of building more inclusive, representative organisations across Busselton.
National Volunteer Week 2025
National Volunteer Week 2025 is sponsored by:
City of Busselton, retraVision, The Goose, Origins Market, Sandcastle Agency, Aravina Estate Winery, Libby Mettam MLA, Geographe Fishing & Outdoors & AlikeWA
How to Attract Volunteers and be more Inclusive
Celebrate volunteers Day & International Day of People With a Disability with Breakfast & Learning!
What Next for Volunteering? - A local perspective
Description: This highly interactive, relevant and participatory event, led Martin J Cowling a world-leading expert on volunteer engagement, will help you identify obstacles and learn practical solutions to volunteer engagement in today's world with a local perspective. The workshop will include an overview of what is happening in volunteering, key trends, and the strategies that work to attract and keep volunteers. Attendees will have time to reflect on learnings, share successful practices, and collaboratively design new approaches to working with volunteers. Each participant will leave with a set of goals tailored to their organisation or context.
Reframing Volunteering: Marketing for Younger Generations
Discover practical strategies to reshape your volunteer outreach and engage the next wave of community leaders. This session goes beyond traditional marketing by emphasising storydoing—a powerful approach that transforms values into action. Learn how to appeal to the motivations driving young volunteers, paving the way for community growth, increased memberships, and impactful change.
Training Bulletin September-October 2024
Wednesday 11 September: Busselton 10am – 12pm
Recruiting a New Generation of Volunteers
Presented by LUSH Content Agency
Busselton Resource Centre - Meeting Room 1 Ground Floor
Join us for an inspiring workshop led by Lush, designed for community groups eager to redefine volunteering for younger generations. Discover practical strategies to reshape your volunteer outreach and engage the next wave of community leaders. This session goes beyond traditional marketing by emphasising storydoing—a powerful approach that transforms values into action. Learn how to appeal to the motivations driving young volunteers, paving the way for community growth, increased memberships, and impactful change.
Why attend?
Gain insights into effective volunteer recruitment strategies tailored for Millennials and Gen Z.
Learn how storydoing can foster positive sentiment and attract a new wave of volunteers.
Network with peers from community groups, sporting clubs, non-profits, and social media volunteers.
This workshop is ideal for:
Community groups
Sporting clubs
Non-profit organisations
Social media volunteers
Social media and marketing roles within community organisations
Hosted by the City of Busselton and the Busselton Dunsborough Volunteer Centre, in collaboration with Lush— a strategic communications agency renowned for creative storytelling and recently worked with Volunteering WA to reframe volunteering for future generations.
Contact us for more information: volunteers@westnet.com.au
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Wednesday, 2nd October Busselton 9:00am – 1:00pm
What Next for Volunteering
Trainer Martin J Cowling
Busselton Resource Centre - Meeting Room 2 & 3 Upper Floor
Description: This highly interactive and participatory event, led by a world-leading expert on volunteer engagement, will help you identify obstacles and practical solutions to volunteer engagement in today's world. The workshop will include an overview of what is happening in volunteering, key trends, and the strategies that work to attract and keep volunteers. Attendees will have time to reflect on learnings, share successful practices, and collaboratively design new approaches to working with volunteers. Each participant will leave with a set of goals tailored to their organisation or context.
Contact us for more information: volunteers@westnet.com.au
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National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers - Hashtag #NVW2025
Established in 1989, National Volunteer Week is the premier celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia. Join us as we celebrate and thank volunteers for the vital role they play in communities across the country.
The information and key messages below are available for everyone to use leading up to and during National Volunteer Week. We encourage all volunteer involving organisations, governments, researchers, corporates, and other enabling organisations, to proudly promote the upcoming celebrations to help increase the awareness of the vital role volunteers play in our lives.
National Volunteer Week Key Messages
National Volunteer Week (19th – 25th May) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering.
This special event is an opportunity to highlight the important role of volunteers in our community and invites people not currently volunteering to give it a go.
National Volunteer Week 2025 celebrates the power of volunteering to bring people together with the theme Connecting Communities.
Volunteering creates lasting relationships that enrich lives and strengthen communities.
Let’s acknowledge the spirit of connection and the incredible impact volunteers have in building thriving and inclusive communities.
Join us this National Volunteer Week as we explore how giving to others fosters community engagement, connection and belonging.
Volunteering Key Messages
More than six million people in Australia volunteer through organisations across the nation. Millions more volunteer informally in their local communities, helping neighbours and strangers, especially in times of crisis and adversity.
Volunteers are an essential workforce, spanning major sectors, including aged care and disability care; community welfare; sports and the arts; crisis preparedness, response, and recovery; and environmental sustainability and protection.
Volunteering is vital to the nation’s wellbeing but faces ongoing challenges. Australia’s communities and lifestyle are underpinned by the contributions of volunteers.
What’s On in The City of Busselton
Busselton Dunsborough have three days of great volunteer activities planned including a Volunteer Recognition Sundowner, Cyber Security Workshop, a day of work shops for community organisations and volunteers provided by ConnectGroups, a Social Media Promotions workshop provided by Sandcastle Agency Busselton with more to be announced.
About Martin J Cowling
Martin J Cowling is passionate about effective change, leadership and impact. He has been a volunteer, hands-on manager, leader, researcher, and consultant working with very small grassroots organisations through to large social purpose organisations, corporates and governments. He works in Australia and globally.He led the Office of the Not-for-Profit Sector for the Australian government and helped establish the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC) in 2013. Martin is a skilled presenter, ranked as one of the top 100 speakers on philanthropy by Philanthropy 101.He believes that people are the key to an organisation's success and is passionate about ensuring that staff (paid and unpaid) have mutually beneficial relationships and contribute to making lasting positive change. Martin is currently writing a book on 21st Century volunteer engagementWhat Next for Volunteering? - A local perspective
Presented by Internationally Recognised Volunteer Expert Martin J Cowling
Wednesday, 3 October 2024
9:00am - 12:30pm
Busselton Community Resource Centre (map)
Identify obstacles and gain practical solutions to volunteer engagement in today's world, at this highly interactive workshop!
Description: This highly interactive, relevant and participatory event, led Martin J Cowling a world-leading expert on volunteer engagement, will help you identify obstacles and learn practical solutions to volunteer engagement in today's world with a local perspective. The workshop will include an overview of what is happening in volunteering, key trends, and the strategies that work to attract and keep volunteers. Attendees will have time to reflect on learnings, share successful practices, and collaboratively design new approaches to working with volunteers. Each participant will leave with a set of goals tailored to their organisation or context.