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Enhance your community impact and operations with our free community training workshops for individuals, community groups, clubs, and not-for-profits that provide activities, programs and services in Knox.
These workshops provide an opportunity to develop new skills and gain knowledge on important topics such as child safety, managing challenging situations, and family violence. They also offer a chance to strengthen your group, club, or organisation and connect with others in the community.
Workshops are delivered by expert facilitators and held either online or at the Knox Civic Centre. All workshops are free to attend. Registration is essential. Book in early to secure your spot.
Community Training Calendar: August to November 2025
Running a successful community group or sports club
Facilitator: Non-Profit Training
Date & Time: Wednesday 20 August 2025, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Venue: Knox Civic Centre
Safe food handling
Facilitator: Knox City Council, Safety and Health Services Team
Date & Time: Thursday 4 September, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Venue: Knox Civic Centre
Child safe standards for community groups
Facilitator: Knox City Council, Child Safe Advisor
Date & Time: Thursday 18 September 2025, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Venue: Knox City Council
Managing challenging members and volunteer-related situations
Facilitator: Non-Profit Training
Date & Time: Thursday 9 October 2025, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Venue: Knox City Council
Cultural awareness
Facilitator: Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne)
Date & Time: Wednesday 15 October 2025, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
3Rs of family violence
Facilitator: FVREE – Free from Family Violence
Date & Time: Thursday 23 October 2025, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Venue: Knox Civic Centre
Building Aboriginal cultural competency
Facilitator: Koorie Heritage Trust
Date & Time: Wednesday 5 November 2025, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Venue: Online
To view all upcoming training sessions and register, visit the Knox Community Training Events Calendar.
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