Loud & Clear | 06 Governance & Finance
This course covers eight Breaks on running a community broadcasting station well: governance responsibilities, the roles of board members, financial literacy and budgeting, reporting and compliance, risk management, duty of care and legal obligations
Here's what you'll learn:
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Governance Responsibilities [LC0601]
Understand what governance means for community broadcasters — the difference between governing and managing, key legal structures, and how your constitution and policies keep your station on track.
Roles of Board Members Governance Responsibilities [LC0602]
Learn what's expected of board members, from induction and shared decision-making to spotting early warning signs of financial trouble, so your board can govern with confidence.
Financial Literacy and Budgeting Governance Responsibilities [LC0603]
Build financial literacy for non-finance board members — understand key terms and ratios, ask the right questions of financial reports, and get comfortable with budgeting basics.
Reporting and Compliance [LC0604]
Get across the reporting and compliance obligations community stations must meet, from AGMs and ACMA codes to APRA AMCOS, CBF acquittals and ACNC annual reporting.
Risk Management [LC0605]
Learn to identify and manage the seven categories of risk facing community broadcasters, and why managing risk is a shared responsibility across the whole station.
Duty of Care and Legal Obligations [LC0606]
Understand duty of care and legal obligations to volunteers and staff, covering induction, WHS compliance, and where to find reliable not-for-profit legal guidance.
Strategic Planning [LC0607]
Learn a practical approach to strategic planning — using SWOT/PEST analysis, accountability charts and a one-page plan to set clear priorities for your station's future.
Succession Planning [LC0608]
Learn how to plan for leadership continuity — identifying critical roles, mapping potential successors, and building handover guides so your station keeps running smoothly.