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A successful club isn't measured by the people it depends on, but by the systems it has in place. We're back with another episode in our Breaking Point mini-series, where Michael and Steve explore one of the biggest challenges facing community organisations today: becoming too dependent on good volunteers. From committee members who quietly burn out to decades of knowledge walking out the door…
Your club isn't struggling because it's growing. It's struggling because it's still operating like the club it used to be. In this episode of the Breaking Point mini-series, Michael and Steve unpack why growth creates pressure in community sport and why so many volunteer committees unknowingly outgrow their systems long before they realise it. From survival mode to scaling organisations and…
The grant application isn't the hard part. Having the right plans in place for the project is. In this episode, Michael and Steve unpack the key lessons from the recent Grants and AI workshop delivered as part of the City of Moreton Bay Community, Sport and Recreation Training Series. They challenge the common "what grants can we get?" mindset and explain why successful organisations focus on…
In this episode, we kick off our brand-new Breaking Point Mini-Series and we’re starting with a hard truth: from the outside, community sport looks like it’s thriving… but underneath, the pressure is building. Participation is strong. Facilities are full. Everything appears to be on track. But behind the scenes, volunteers are carrying more than ever before. We’re talking about: The growing burden…
In this supercharged episode of Basket Case Clubs, we unpack the real-world governance issues hiding inside club constitutions. From outdated rules and confusing membership structures to weak dispute processes and governance gaps, this conversation dives into the common constitutional pitfalls that can quietly create risk for clubs and community organisations. Drawing on practical examples,…
In this episode, we’re doing things a little differently. Instead of breaking down a basket case, we’re going behind the scenes of something built right from the ground up… the brand new Western Sydney University Student Union. Michael is joined by Richard Martino (WSUSU) and CPR Group’s own Nathan Butcher to unpack what it actually takes to design a modern student union - one that reflects busy,…
You don’t own your facility, you’re its custodian… and it’s your responsibility to leave it better than you found it for future generations. In this episode, Steve and Michael dive into the often-misunderstood world of facility management for community clubs and not-for-profit organisations, unpacking what clubs really need to know to manage their facilities effectively. Building on the recent…
Most volunteers don’t quit dramatically. They slowly disengage and disappear. It usually starts small. A little less engagement in meetings. Cameras off. Phones out. Then missed meetings. Then fewer messages. Before long, they’re gone and committees are left wondering what happened. In this episode of Basket Case Clubs , Michael and Steve explore the subtle warning signs committees often miss…
In this episode of Basket Case Clubs, the Basket Case Bros dive into one of the most misunderstood roles in club governance... the Vice President. Ask five committee members what the Vice President actually does and you’ll probably get five different answers. For many clubs, the role has become a legacy position with no clear purpose, leaving volunteers feeling undervalued or stuck picking up…
In this supercharged episode of Basket Case Clubs, we’re sharing the full recording of one of our most popular webinars, where we break down strategic planning that actually works for clubs. Strategic planning isn’t about ticking a box, chasing grants or producing a glossy document that gathers dust. Done properly, it’s your organisation’s roadmap, helping committees stop firefighting the urgent…