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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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.
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Strategic business planning
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.
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Not for Profit Summit

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.