CHANH Governance Materials Pack

To help you lead with confidence and clarity, we’ve created a suite of governance resources tailored for neighbourhood houses. These documents are designed to support your Board in understanding its responsibilities, making informed decisions, and fostering a resilient, well-run organisation.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your current practices, these tools offer practical guidance and can be easily adapted to suit your needs. Think of them as your governance toolkit—ready to help you build a thriving, community-focused organisation.

Feel free to explore, customise, and make them your own. And remember, good governance is a journey—these resources are here to support you along the way.

Governance Materials Pack Cover Sheet -16-01-2025Download

Guidance Resources

Guidance – Aboriginal Cultural Safety Plan – 27-11-2025Download
Guidance – Board Success and Succession CHANH – 16-01-2025Download
Guidance – Child Safety – CHANH – 22-01-2025Download
Guidance – Conflict of Interest – CHANH – 16-01-2025Download
Guidance – Financial Basics – CHANH – 16-01-2025Download
Guidance – Managing a Manager – CHANH – 16-01-2025Download
Guidance – Manager Unexpected Leave – 16-01-2025Download
Guidance – Roles and Responsibilities – CHANH – 16-01-2025Download
Guidance – VMIA and Auspicing – CHANH – 22-01-2025Download
Guidance – VMIA Insurance – CHANH – 21-01-2025Download

Template documents

Template – Action Register – CHANH – 16-01-2025Download
Template – Annual Calendar – CHANH – 16-01-2025Download
Template – Board Agenda – CHANH – 16-01-2025Download
Template – Board Minutes – CHANH – 16-01-2025Download
Template – Board Recruitment Planner – CHANH – 16-01-2025Download
Template – Board Self Assessment – CHANH -16-01-2016Download
Template – Conflict of Interest Form- CHANH – 16-01-2025Download
Template – Manager Report CHANH – 16-01-2025Download
Template – Performance Appraisal – CHANH – 16-01-2025Download

Looking for something that is not here? Let us know what information or resources can be added to this list to support neighbourhood house governance – email networker@chanh.org.au.