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Community Training
Discover new skills, enhance your knowledge and network with other community focused people through South Gippsland Shire Council's community training program.
South Gippsland community members, volunteers, community groups and non-profit organisations are encouraged to register for these exciting training opportunities.
Most sessions are FREE, but places are limited.
Events, information and booking links will be added here as they become available.
Community Training Calendar
You can view our upcoming information and training sessions here – Community Training Calendar
Wednesday 18 June from 6.00pm to 7.30pm - Online
Are you eager to secure funding for your projects? This workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn the ins and outs of grant writing.
Thursday 26 June from 6.00pm to 9.00pm at the Korumburra Community Hub
As a not-for-profit organisation, it's important to understand your legal obligations when it comes to safety, risk and insurance. Disasters strain your organisation, its volunteers and the communities they help. You can be better prepared if you understand the law and your responsibilities as an organisation.
To build community resilience to natural disasters, South Gippsland Shire Council is funding a limited number of coupons to offer the opportunity to access this self-directed online training through Pheonix Australia – usual cost is $168 per person.
EOI's close Monday 6 June 2025.
Do you want to learn the skills to support people around you cope with natural disasters?
Psychological First Aid provides participants with knowledge and the practical skills to support individuals in the aftermath of trauma.
Learn the five core principles - promoting safety, calm, efficacy, connectedness, and hope – to help individuals manage distress, stabilise emotions and access resources.
Developed by Phoenix Australia, the course is suitable for both professional and lay helpers working in first responder teams, healthcare, disaster relief, and community settings.
* This course is a self-directed and self-paced learning opportunity that take approximately three-hours to complete.
Do you want to learn the skills to support people around you cope in difficult times?
This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to recognise when people around them are experiencing stress or trauma and gives the skills to offer emotional support and practical coping skills.
Participants will learn how to listen empathetically, provide non-judgmental assistance, and suggest practical coping techniques, whether in personal or professional contexts, while maintaining healthy boundaries.
* This course is a self-directed and self-paced learning opportunity that take approximately 90-minutes to complete.