Office for the Community Sector

The Office for the Community Sector (OCS) was established in the Department of Planning and Community Development to support the Victorian Not-For-Profit (NFP) community sector to be sustainable into the future.

The OCS has two key responsibilities: driving cross-government activity that reduces unnecessary burden related to government accountability and compliance requirements; and supporting the sector to build capacity to continue to be responsive to the needs of Victorians.

Sporting NFPs welcome workforce planning resource

Victorian sports associations have used the Office for the Community Sector’s Workforce Capability Framework (WCF) to improve their human resource functions.


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     In order left to right: Paul Clough Manager, Lacrosse Victoria; Lynne Wannan, OCS Director; Deputy Premier Ryan; Mark Mc Allion, CEO VicSport; Kristen Stone, Development Officer Lacrosse Victoria

    One stop shop for compliance

    Victorian not for profit (NFP) organisations now have a one-stop-shop to help them comply with all levels of government regulations.

  • Strategic business planning

    Cover image of How to Establish Shared Services guide 

    Resources to assist a NFP or business, embark on relationship, or a shared services arrangement.

    Examples include two or more organisations working together to manage or deliver non-client or back of the house services i.e. human services.

  • Not for Profit Summit

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    More than 350 NFPs gathered at Geelong's Simonds Stadium on 18 October, for the NFP Summit ‘Change – Challenge & Choice’.  Copies of the workshop presentations are now available.

     



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