ACNC Governance Standards Self-Assessment

$29.00

ACNC Governance Standards Self-Assessment

$29.00

Give your board a clear governance health check against the ACNC Governance Standards, record keeping and reporting obligations.

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What makes it different

  • Takes about 30 to 45 minutes, and you can stop and return at any time.
  • Guided step by step with plain English explanations, not just tick boxes.
  • Tailored recommendations for every gap, with your priorities ranked.
  • Downloadable report: a board ready governance report with scores for each standard and a prioritised action plan.
  • Private by design. Your answers stay on your own device. We never receive, see or store them.

What you receive: a unique access link by email. It works for 12 months on up to two devices, starting from the first time you use it.

Frequently asked questions

  • Who is it for? Boards and managers of registered charities wanting a governance health check against the ACNC Governance Standards.
  • How long does it take? About 30 to 45 minutes. Your answers save as you go.
  • What do I receive? A Word or PDF report with scores, recommendations and an action plan.
  • Is my information stored? No. Everything stays in your own browser, and you can clear it when you finish.

*Not produced or endorsed by the ACNC. General information only, not legal advice.

Sector Informed

Created specifically for community sector organisations. Our templates reflect real governance challenges and current legislative requirements.

Quality and Currency

We monitor regulatory changes, so you don't have to. All template updates are provided automatically for 12 months from purchase.

Practical Support

Each policy includes an implementation guide with clear steps to tailor and embed the template within your organisation.

GOT QUESTIONS?

CAN I REALLY IMPLEMENT THIS WITHOUT EXPERT HELP?

If you have capable people internally who understand your organisation and can follow clear instructions, yes. These aren't theoretical templates that assume you'll figure out the implementation. Every document comes with step-by-step guidance written for people doing this work in community organisations, not corporate compliance teams. If you hit a point where you need more support, you can always contact me.

HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM FREE TEMPLATES I CAN FIND ONLINE?

Free templates are generic and often outdated. Ours are built specifically for community sector organisations operating under Australian law, aligned to current HSQF standards, and written in plain language that reflects how community services actually work. You're not adapting corporate policies or translating legal jargon. You're customising documents that already speak your language and reflect your sector's reality.

WHAT IF LEGISLATION CHANGES DURING MY TWELVE MONTHS?

You're covered. We monitor legislative changes and update documents continuously. When something changes that affects a policy you've downloaded, you get notified with the updated version and clear notes on what changed and why it matters.

WHAT HAPPENS TO DOCUMENTS I'VE DOWNLOADED WHEN MY SUBSCRIPTION ENDS?

You keep them. Anything you download during your twelve months is yours. What you lose is access to future updates.
It's a one off investment in your organisation's governance capability that your team can use, adapt and build upon indefinitely.

DO YOU ADD NEW CONTENT REGULARLY?

Yes. We add new policies all the time, develop new training modules based on sector needs, and create resources that solve problems organisations tell us they're facing. Subscribe to our updates and you will get a quarterly update on new products.

IS THIS SUITABLE FOR SMALL ORGANISATIONS?

Absolutely. The documents are designed to scale. Whether you have 5 staff or 50, you can adapt the templates to fit your size and complexity. Small organisations often have less internal capacity and budget, which is exactly why clear, practical templates with implementation guides matter more.

WHAT IF I NEED HELP WITH SOMETHING SPECIFIC?

Reach out and we can chat or over email figure it out together!

WHAT IF I NEED SOMETHING THAT'S NOT IN THE LIBRARY?

Reach out using the Let's Connect form on this website and we'll be in touch. Depending on your needs, we can build it for you or include it in future updates to the policy library.

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