Strength In Community Workshop Wednesday 26 August 2026 – Registration Form

Strengthening the resilience, sustainability and impact of your organisation

The Anthony Costa Foundation, in partnership with Benefolk, is pleased to invite not-for-profit organisations based in or working in the Geelong/G21 region to participate in the upcoming Strength in Community Workshop.

This day long facilitated workshop will help organisations identify their strengths, challenges and future priorities, through a structured capability assessment process. Participants will received a tailored diagnostic report and have the opportunity to explore future capability- building support through the organisational steam of the Foundation’s Strength in Community Grant Program.

Workshop Details

  • Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026
  • Time: 9.30am – 3.00pm
  • Location: Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Level 5, Little Malop Street, Geelong 3220

Why Participate

-Complete a structured capability diagnostic across key areas such as strategy, governance, financial sustainability and organisational effectiveness

-Receive a tailored report highlighting their organisation’s capability strengths and development needs

-Connect with peers from across the Geelong community sector

-Gain insight into broader sector trends and capability challenges

-Contribute to a shared understanding of organisational needs across the Geelong region

-Explore opportunities for future capability-building support

This workshop is the first step in the Foundation’s  Organisational Stream process. Organisations that participate will be invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) seeking support to address capability priorities identified through the assessment.

More Information and Questions

You can view the full workshop invitation here.

If you have any questions about the initiative or workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us at foundation@costaam.com.au

Who Should Attend

Please nominate 2-3 participants from your organisation. We encourage a mix of governance and operational roles: Small organisations: CEO, Board Chair and/or another Board member Medium organisations: Board Chair (or Board member), CEO and COO/CFO Large organisations: Board Chair, CEO and COO/CFO Participants should have a strong understanding of the organisation’s strategic direction, operations and future priorities to maximise the value of the discussions.

Registration Form

To attend, please complete the registration form below:

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