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AGENDA
SYDNEY
12 JUNE
PERTH
24 JUNE
MELBOURNE
17 JUNE
DARWIN
26 JUNE
9:00 AM – Welcome & Acknowledgment of Country
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Welcome and introductions​
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Acknowledgment of Country
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Overview of the workshop objectives
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Understanding grants & guidelines
o Deciphering grant guidelines to align with funders’ priorities
o Choosing the right grant for your community and project
o Key factors funders prioritise in applications
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Turning your idea into a structured plan
o Defining clear, measurable goals and objectives
o Developing a project timeline with milestones
o Engaging key stakeholders for successful project delivery
10:30 AM – Morning Tea Break
10:50 AM – Session 2: Building a Strong Project Framework & Budgeting
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Building project logic & framework
o Using a logic model to structure your project
o Creating a framework that aligns with funder expectations
o Ensuring alignment with funder priorities
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Creating a realistic and sustainable budget
o Understanding key budget components (direct/indirect costs)
o Financial management best practices to stay within budget
o Ensuring long-term financial sustainability
12:45 PM – Lunch Break
1:30 PM – Session 3: Strengthening Your Grant Application with Evidence & Impact
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Gathering evidence for your project
o Best practices for data collection (qualitative & quantitative)
o Demonstrating need through evidence to build a compelling case
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Data collection & analysis
o Choosing the right data methods (surveys, interviews, focus groups)
o Monitoring project success and adapting when necessary
o Effective data reporting to showcase impact
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Using evidence to strengthen applications
o Reviewing sample project data and identifying gaps
o Crafting an evidence-based argument for funding
3:00 PM – Afternoon Tea Break
3:20 PM – Session 4: Writing & Submitting a Winning Grant Proposal
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Submitting winning grant applications
o Crafting a compelling and clear grant proposal
o Meeting compliance and submission requirements
o Strategies to make your application stand out
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Effective reporting on project outcomes
o Understanding funders’ reporting requirements
o Communicating success and challenges effectively
4:45 PM –Closing Remarks & Next Steps
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Final questions and discussion
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Key takeaways and action points​
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