Board Briefings & Governance Support for Not-for-Profits
Beyond secretariat support — governance insight, legislative foresight, and proactive risk management
Boards operating in human services, NDIS, aged care, child care, and government-funded programs are governing in an environment of constant reform, heightened scrutiny, and increasing personal accountability.
The Planning and Practice Hub provides board briefings and governance support that go beyond administration — helping boards, directors, and company secretaries understand what regulatory change means, anticipate risk, and act with confidence.
We work with not-for-profit boards across NSW and Australia, including regional organisations that need practical, sector-specific governance support.
This Is Not Traditional Secretariat Support
AI and modern tools can now manage agendas, minutes, document control, and basic compliance tracking.
But governance risk has not reduced — it has increased.
Boards today need more than administrative support. They need:
Sector insight into how reform is being interpreted by regulators
Legislative forecasting to anticipate upcoming obligations
Proactive governance advice to prevent audit findings, regulatory action, and director exposure
Our work sits alongside company secretaries and boards, providing judgement, interpretation, and foresight — not just record-keeping.
AI can take notes. Boards still need insight.
Board Briefings & Company Secretary Partner Support
We support company secretaries, board chairs, and directors with clear, plain-language briefings that translate complex reform into practical governance decisions.
We have sat in the company secretary, executive, regulator, and funder roles, and understand what boards are expected to demonstrate — not just document.
What We Provide
Plain-English board briefings on:
- NDIS reform and Quality & Safeguards expectations
Aged Care Act and Commission requirements
ACECQA standards and child safety reforms
ACNC governance and reporting obligations
Ongoing partner support for company secretaries
Board paper preparation and governance calendar management
Policy and compliance updates aligned to legislative change
Pre-board preparation and post-meeting follow-up
Director-ready summaries that support assurance and oversight
Who This Is Best For
This service is designed for:
- Volunteer or part-time company secretaries
- Board Chairs and Directors seeking clarity and confidence
- CEOs managing regulator, board, and workforce pressure
Not-for-profit organisations in:
- NDIS and disability services
- Aged care and home care
- Child care and early learning
- Government-funded community services
Outcomes That Matter
- Boards that understand what regulatory change means for their organisation
- Clear, defensible governance decisions
- Reduced "audit-month panic"
- Company secretaries who feel supported, not exposed
- Stronger oversight without volunteer or director burnout
- Evidence of governance oversight created as you go, not after the fact
Governance Support Across Key Sectors
NDIS & Disability Services
Board briefings aligned to Quality & Safeguards expectations, incident oversight, complaints management, and provider registration obligations
Aged Care & Home Care
Governance support aligned to the Aged Care Act, Commission audits, provider obligations, and workforce oversight
Child Care & Early Learning
Board support aligned to ACECQA standards, child safety reforms, and quality improvement expectations
Government-Funded Services
Governance frameworks that balance accountability, funding conditions, and mission integrity
Board Training, Health Checks & Workshops
We deliver tailored governance development in-person across regional NSW and online Australia-wide.
Governance Health Checks
Independent assessments of board effectiveness, structure, and compliance readiness
Board Evaluations
Confidential performance reviews with practical improvement recommendations
Succession & Capability Planning
Frameworks for director recruitment, renewal, and leadership continuity
Board Dynamics & Cohesion
Strengthening trust, clarity, and effective decision-making at board level
Why Boards Choose The Planning and Practice Hub
Experience across board governance, executive leadership, regulation, and government funding
Deep understanding of how regulators assess governance in practice
Human-led, practical support — not generic governance theory
Fixed-price services with clear outcomes
Local presence in Northern NSW, with Australia-wide delivery
Calm, proportionate advice in complex and high-risk environments
Ready to Strengthen Your Board's Governance?
Whether you need regular board briefings, company secretary partner support, or a governance health check, we'll help your board govern with confidence — and stand up to scrutiny.
0422 832 528
www.theplanningandpracticehub.com.au
supportdesk@theplanningandpracticehub.com.au