Clubs are the heart of communities throughout South Australia and they play an essential role. Running a safe and compliant Club can be a daunting proposition as holding a Club licence comes with many responsibilities and obligations, and Clubs are largely managed by time poor volunteers with little or no knowledge or experience in these matters. This is where Clubs SA can provide some valuable advice and support.

Is your organisation a Clubs SA member? Visit www.clubssa.com.au/membership/become-a-clubs-sa-member/ to find out more.

All licenced sporting, recreational clubs and businesses within the councils of Wattle Range, Kingston & Robe were encouraged to attend an information forum on Wednesday, 21 August 2019.

Forum participants heard from the following speakers John Doran, Consumer Business Services; Chris Carter, Clubs SA; Megan Tilley, Council's Communications Officer; Andy Stott, Manager Crime Prevention Section Limestone Coast, SAPOL; and Roger Babolka, Council's Manager Economic Development;

Below are some of the presentation notes from the evening's presenters:

Presentation - CBS	Presenter: John Doran, Consumer Business Services
Presentation - Clubs SA (1134 kb)	Presenter: Chris Carter, Clubs SA
Presentation - 10 Tips for Facebook (1689 kb)	Presenter: Megan Tilley, Wattle Range Council
Presentation - Promotion, Sponsorship, Fundraising & Grants (171 kb)	Presenter: Roger Babolka, Wattle Range Council

All licenced sporting, recreational clubs and businesses within the councils of Wattle Range, Kingston & Robe were encouraged to attend an information forum and Liquor Licensing Accord update meeting on Wednesday, 22 August 2018.

Forum participants heard from the following speakers Mike Penfold, Clubs SA; Nigel Blake, TAFE SA; John Best, Council's Manager Development, Health & Compliance; Tony Elletson, Star Club Field Officer; Roger Babolka, Council's Manager Economic Development; and Andy Stott, Manager Crime Prevention Section Limestone Coast, SAPOL.

Below are some of the presentation notes from the evening's presenters:

In June 2017, Council hosted a successful Information Forum attended by representatives of a large range of local sporting and recreation clubs from across the region.

The aim of the forum was to help clubs recognise the importance of obtaining Star Club accreditation and developing strategic plans for their long term infrastructure projects.

Recreation and sporting clubs continually look to all three levels of government as well as the private sector for financial assistance with their projects. Their ability to secure funding is significantly enhanced if they work within the Star Club framework and take a long term strategic view with their planning. It is in everyone’s interests for our clubs to be better prepared when they are seeking potential funding from government and/or corporate bodies.

The forum provided participants with valuable tips and advice from the Limestone Coast Local Government's Star Club Field Officer, Tony Elletson; McLaughlin Park Sports Incorporated Chairman, Craig Tunkin; and Council's Executive Leadership Team.

Below are the presentation notes from each of the evenings presenters:

Public Liability and accident insurances to protect against unexpected events or injuries to volunteers are significant issues for community and not for profit groups.

To support not for profit groups in the community, Local Government has taken an active role in developing a specialist insurance scheme in South Australia that meets the real needs of community groups.

LCIS provides an extensive range of insurance products to specifically suit community and not for profit groups including:

* Public Liability Insurance

* Associations Liability Insurance

* Personal Accident (Volunteer) Insurance

* Business Package Insurance

The premiums offered by LCIS have been developed to reflect the relatively low-risk activities of most community groups and are calculated by identifying the principal activity of each group, their revenue size and the number of volunteers within the group.

LCIS can cover

Community and Not For Profit Groups who -

* Provide services to the broader community.

* Have annual turnover/funding less than $5 million.

* Do not distribute profits to its members.

* Comprised mainly of volunteers.

* Provide a public benefit or serve a charitable purpose.

Some examples of the type of community groups that are eligible for cover via LCIS are -

For further information about LCIS or to obtain a quotation, visit www.localcommunityinsurance.com.au or phone - 1300 853800.