Legal Tips for Managing Member Disputes and Board Conflict
About this training session
Conflicts and disputes can be stressful and highly disruptive.
Learn how to avoid and manage conflicts and disputes between members or committee members of your neighbourhood house and gain an understanding of relevant laws and where to go if you need further assistance.
You'll learn about:
- Common disputes involving members or committees  
- Following your dispute resolution or grievance procedure  
- Disciplining a member - when and how  
- What to do if there is a dispute within the committee  
- Tips on how to avoid and manage disputes  
- How to seek assistance  
You'll receive:
- 3-hours of practical, plain language training from a lawyer delivered online via Zoom
- A copy of the recording (accessible for 3-months) (online sessions only)
- Top tips and additional resources to help you in the future
This training is supported by the Victorian Government.
Register for the session time that suits you:
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 10am - 1pm:
Where?
Online via Zoom
You will receive a confirmation email once you have successfully registered. The Zoom link, meeting ID and passcode will be sent to you via email prior to the training, along with any resources for the session. Occasionally the confirmation emails can be prevented by an organisational firewall. If you haven't received the confirmation email within 1-2 days of registering, please check your junk/spam folder, contact us on the email below, or troubleshoot further.
If you are having trouble registering, please get in touch at nfptraining@justiceconnect.org.au or call 03 8593 4799.