Community Sector Secretaries

Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA)

About this session

A three-session online program designed to help company secretaries in not-for-profit organisations understand their role on the board and their responsibilities. Sessions cover regulatory and legislative compliance, decision-making and ethical obligations; keeping the board on track with responsibilities and timelines; and supporting inclusion and accessibility in board member induction and onboarding.

Program Overview

Three-session program for company secretaries in not-for-profit organisations. Participants learn alongside other community sector secretaries in sessions designed to enable networking with peers. Those who complete all three sessions receive a Certificate in Community Sector Secretaryship, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.

Session Details

Session 1: Regulatory and legislative compliance, decision-making and ethical obligations. Session 2: Keeping the board on track with responsibilities and timelines. Session 3: Supporting inclusion and accessibility and ensuring effective induction and onboarding of new board members. All sessions via Zoom, 3pm to 5pm (Melbourne, Sydney time).

Pricing

ICDA member price: $499 (inc. GST). Non-member price: $599 (inc. GST). Membership is free.

Available Dates

March 2026: Sessions on March 12, 19, 26 (CLOSED). June 2026: Sessions on June 11, 18, 25 (CLOSED). October 2026: Sessions on October 6, 13, 20.