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The heart and soul of a community often lie in the venues where people gather. Through our work on the Sunshine Coast Community Venues Audit Report, we uncovered invaluable insights that will shape the future of community venues in the region. Our sporting clubs have unique potential as community venues. What’s the path forward to activate sporting clubs as community venues?
Succession planning, an important aspect of long-term stability, has proven challenging for several local organisations within your LGA. Key hindrances span from members' uncertainties about leadership responsibilities to the perception that current leaders are unparalleled, compounded by the knowledge void created upon their departure. Moreover, stringent regulatory demands often divert attention from crucial long-term goals. However, by integrating succession measures into routine strategic discussions, championing the transfer of knowledge through mentorship programs and understanding succession as an ongoing commitment, we can ensure fluid leadership transitions and fortify our local organisations' futures. Let's collaborate to build a resilient LGA community together.
In an age dominated by digital marketing, Councils nationwide might question the significance of traditional signage. At CPR Group, we emphasise that while digital outreach is transformative, the essence of on-ground signage for community spaces remains pivotal. Effective signage serves as the forefront of a community’s identity, leaving lasting first impressions, reinforcing brand values, and notifying locals of seasonal events or offers. To truly capture your community's heart, the synergy of stellar design, clarity, and timely updates is paramount. A harmonious blend of appealing aesthetics and clear messaging can substantially bolster appeal and trust within the community.
Across Australia, community organisations are dealing with the dwindling number of volunteers. The reasons? Societal changes, shifting interests and evolving commitments. The challenge is universal, yet the solutions may lie in innovative thinking and adaptive strategies. As CPR Group, with over 26 years of deep-rooted experience in supporting Australian organisations, we urge you to recognise the seismic shifts in the volunteering arena. The age-old strategies might no longer yield the anticipated fruits. As such, it's time to reimagine volunteer management, transitioning from traditional ways and addressing the modern volunteer's needs and aspirations.
In collaboration with Gladstone Regional Council, CPR Group was engaged to prepare revised concept plans and develop a comprehensive business case to evaluate whole-of-life costs, risks, benefits and options of Harvey Road Sports and Events Precinct. The goal was to transform the venue into a leading stadium for national sports and events. Our commitment to stakeholder engagement, ensuring the precinct meets both day-to-day needs and large event requirements, has yielded positive feedback. Recognising the precinct's vital role in Gladstone, our approach prioritises the community's voice. Now, with a robust business case in place, Council aims to explore external funding opportunities, ensuring this project not only uplifts the precinct but also brings broader economic and social benefits to the region.
Community venues play a vital role in bringing our community closer, offering a variety of organised activities, groups and events that foster connections, engagement and a sense of belonging. Additionally, some of these places can serve as convenient hubs for delivering essential services and programs that address our community's social requirements and enhance its overall strength. CPR Group provides support to local governments looking to develop a tailored, more structured approach towards community venues.
CPR Group is deeply proud of our long-standing association with Golf Australia and golf clubs across the country. We understand the dynamics, challenges and aspirations of the golfing community and are dedicated to providing tailored support and expert guidance in an ever-evolving landscape.
Working hand-in-hand with Longreach Regional Council, we're proud to have collaborated on the Park and Streetscape Infrastructure Manual. This toolkit provides a structured guide for the region’s townships – ensuring a cohesive and vibrant community feel. The Infrastructure Manual is an essential document for any council looking to create vibrant, welcoming and sustainable communities. Through the use of placemaking principles and a focus on reinforcing each township's unique identity, this Manual helps Council to save time and money and assist with strategic decisions.
In this article we discuss the importance of facility management for clubs and community organisations. Organisations, often run by volunteers, bear the responsibility of managing community infrastructure worth millions. Councils and organisations share the duty of maintaining various types of infrastructure. As Councils across Australia demand greater compliance in facility management, the consequences of neglect are highlighted through instances of organisations falling into ruin due to lack of cleanliness and mismanagement of assets. Emphasising that effective facility management is crucial for the protection of community assets and maintaining their usability, ongoing discussions and knowledge enhancement in this area are vital.