Networks, Partnerships & Member Benefits
Clubs Tasmania recognises the need to develop strong connections and working partnerships in order to strengthen the community club industry. In partnership with the three tiers of Government, Communities, Sport and Recreation, peak sporting bodies, key stakeholders and the broader community, we advocate for;
increased Government investment in the community club industry
assist community clubs to increase participation,
promote healthy communities and
build capacity, so clubs can thrive and survive.
‘Clubs Tasmania is committed to strengthening the community club industry’
NETWORKS
While we won’t always have all the answers, we do have a number of relationships with agencies and organisations who can help, listen and offer support. Clubs Tasmania provides a link to a number of these Government and community programs that assist community clubs with daily operations and help to keep your club, viable and sustainable.
Coronavirus TAS GOV https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/
Communities, Sport & Recreation https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/csr
Liquor & Gaming https://www.treasury.tas.gov.au/liquor-and-gaming
Tas Water https://www.taswater.com.au/
Aurora https://www.auroraenergy.com.au/
Digital Ready Program https://digitalready.tas.gov.au/
Business Tasmania https://www.business.tas.gov.au/home
Events Tasmania https://www.eventstasmania.com/home
Good Sports https://goodsports.com.au/
Reach out to us on our toll free number 1300 125 827 (1300 1CLUBS)
Advocacy is a key role for Clubs Tasmania. We are well positioned to raise issues, concerns and make suggestions to relevant Government departments and peak bodies, on behalf of the community club industry. We have fostered positive relationships with key stakeholders which includes;
Monthly meetings with the Minister for Racing, Sport and Recreation, the Hon Jane Howlett, MLC
Representation to Government in each region
Regular communication with Communities, Sport & Recreation
Monthly meetings with peak bodies and state sporting associations
Panel membership on the Community Support Levy Charitable Grants Program
PARTNERSHIPS
Clubs Tasmania can help community clubs access significant savings from corporate partners. A full list of discounts can be accessed here: https://tha.asn.au/corporate-partners-list
“Thanks to Clubs Tasmania and their partnership with Energy ROI, we will save a massive $9,750 annually on our energy. That covers membership until 2046!”
“Less money on utilities, means more money to improve our club, we are saving over $10,000. ”
Clubs Tasmania’s current membership includes 190 clubs, as at December 1 2020. Members include grassroots clubs across many sports clubs large and small, as well as community groups and RSL clubs.
Clubs Tasmania has peak body partnership agreements with Netball Tasmania (23 clubs), Tennis Tasmania (43), Golf Australia Tasmania (63 clubs) and Equestrian Tasmania (5 associations) through to 2021.
Our capacity to assist member clubs and associations to ‘thrive and survive’ is supported by testimonials that demonstrate how we can help reduce costs, increase revenue, reduce volunteer workload and build capabilities. Clubs Tasmania is committed to ‘strengthening the community club industry’.
‘Confidence, surety and investment in the Clubs Tasmania brand’
“Thank you for putting the Devonport RSL Club in touch with the Enterprise Centres Tasmania business advisory programme.”
Managing staff is a challenge for many community clubs and volunteer office bearers. Clubs Tasmania, part of the Tasmanian Hospitality Association, has a dedicated Employment Relations and Business Improvement Manager, who can provide support on compliance, templates for contract and role descriptions, up to date information on awards and wages and, on occasion, mediation and representation through to Work Safe
“Doing contracts and role descriptions for staff, volunteers and Managers can be daunting if you have never done any. Prompt guidance and help was extremely appreciated. Thank you for all your efforts throughout the year, it is greatly appreciated”
Running a community club, most of which is done on a volunteer basis, can be complicated, often with many different rules and regulations to comply with. We keep our members up to date and informed on anything that impacts club operations.
Clubs Tasmania hosts a range of events, workshops and Zoom teleconferences with our stakeholders to build engagement and enable the collective voice of the community club industry to be heard.
“Just a quick note to compliment your organisation on the levels of support that has been afforded to us by Andrew and the team at Clubs Tasmania. During the pandemic, and beforehand, Clubs Tasmania has been a fantastic resource as we navigate through these most interesting times. ”
COMMUNCIATIONS
Regular emails and updates on coronavirus, changes to legislation, upcoming grants, discount offers and events
Monthly e-newsletter, the Clubs Tasmania Telegraph
Clubs Tasmania Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/THAClubsTas
Webinars on issues that matter to community clubs https://tha.asn.au/news-events-gallery
Zoom teleconferences on issues that matter for volunteers
Members receive an online copy of our Hospitality Review magazine produced every two months and
Invitations to events, Awards for Excellence which showcase our industry, regional community club forums, our annual conference (community clubs are invited to nominate for our annual awards) and other networking opportunities
CONSULTATION CREDIBILITY ENGAGEMENT ADVOCACY
GRANT ASSISTANCE
Funding assistance can make an enormous difference in the development and management of your club. The main funding bodies in Tasmania are, Communities, Sport and Recreation and the Tasmanian Community Fund and direct links to their website are provided below.
Communities, Sport and Recreation develops and supports opportunities for all Tasmanians to participate in community life, and sport and recreation by building community capacity, enhancing access and participation, providing quality policy advice, supporting individual and sector development, and administering grants. Click here for details
The Tasmanian Community Fund was established in 1999 to provide grants to not-for-profit organisations. The fund arose from the sale of the Trust Bank. The sale proceeds are used to provide grants to community organisations that make a difference by improving the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of the Tasmanian community. Click here for details
Searching for grants can be time consuming and overwhelming. Grant Alerts provide information on a range of grants available to community organisations and local government. To subscribe click here
The Australian Government's grants information system GrantConnect provides centralised publication of forecast and current Australian Government grant opportunities and grants awarded. To access possible grants that could support an identified project in your community club click here
For additional information, reach out to Clubs Tasmania Project Manager Andrew Moore 1300 125 827, visit www.tha.asn.au or E: andrew@tha.asn.au