Community Managed Governance Hub

Running an education and care service is deeply rewarding. Strong governance underpins everything that follows, from confident decision-making to sustainable leadership and positive outcomes for children and families.  

CELA recognises that community managed services are the lifeblood of their communities. They are driven by what children, families and communities need, not by profit or self-interest. We know you need this support and that is why we are putting our time, expertise and resources behind it.

The Community Managed Governance Hub is CELA’s new subscription!

Designed to give your committee the confidence, structure, and support they need to lead well. It strengthens governance, reduces your workload, and ensures decisions are made in the best interests of children and families, plus it allows your committee to connect with other committees across Australia.  

Why directors like you are asking for this

Across the sector, community service directors consistently tell us the same thing: 

“If our committee had the right tools and guidance, we could prevent so many issues before they escalate.” 

This hub answers that need with practical, ready-to-use governance support, replacing guesswork with clarity and reducing the burden on directors and educators. It means fewer avoidable crises, fewer urgent questions landing on your desk, and a more confident committee able to lead responsibly. 
 

What you and your committee will have access to

A complete online resource library

Pre-recorded governance webinars

Regular updates and alerts

1800 governance advice line

A place to connect and share information

 

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A comprehensive online resource library 

Organised around the realities of community management: 

• Pre-AGM: recruitment templates, governance health check, skills matrix 

• AGM and induction: code of conduct, induction checklist, role guides, meeting agendas 

• Orientation and operations: director’s report templates, HR responsibilities, communication plan 

• Governance in action: risk tools, compliance templates, minimisation strategies 

• Planning and sustainability: budgeting tools, financial planning, strategic oversight 

• Building workforce culture: resources for fair practices, retention, performance management, wellbeing 

• Succession and exit: handover and continuity guides 

Pre-recorded governance webinars 

• Short recordings guiding committee members through key written resources and governance essentials.  

Regular updates and alerts 

• Keep your committee members informed about changes in law, funding, and regulation so your committee stays compliant and proactive. 

1800 governance advice line 

• Direct access to a governance specialist whenever your committee needs advice or clarity. This support ensures they are never left to interpret complex responsibilities on their own. 

A place to connect and share information 

• A secure chat hub where committee members can connect in real time, seek peer advice, and learn from the experiences of others, accessible thorugh desktop or mobile app. 

When committees are capable and well supported, directors feel the difference immediately

This hub strengthens the stability of your organisation and gives you more time to focus on what matters most: high-quality education and care. 

Key benefits include: 

• Confident, capable committees that understand their responsibilities and make informed decisions 

• Reduced risk through stronger compliance, reporting, and risk management processes 

• Time saved for directors and leaders, with ready-made templates, guides, and checklists (no more reinventing resources every year) 

• Consistency and sustainability thanks to clear handover processes and succession planning 

Who this is for:

Directors and committees of centre-based early education and care services that have boards and community-based committee members who are approved providers.

Note: This membership is open to existing CELA members only. If you are not a current member, join here first. 

$1,300 per service

Note: This membership is open to existing CELA members only. If you are not a current member, join here first. 

This subscription offers straightforward, practical support for busy directors and committees.

Directors will subscribe via the CELA website, gain access to the portal, and invite their committee members to participate. The hub is intended to grow with you, shaped by your ideas, discussions, and responses to the resources as they are rolled out.

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