How to: start a community or sport club

Community or sport clubs are a great way to foster connections within the community.

Here are six simple steps the Bundaberg Regional Council recommends for establishing a community or sport club in the area:

1. Call and plan a meeting with potential members
2. Create a constitution
3. Call the first Annual General Meeting
4. Register the club
5. Create a bank account (in line with OFT regulation)
6. Submit the application for incorporation with OFT

Other important details to consider when starting a new club include, acquiring Public Liability Insurance and adopting policies such as risk management, social media, diversity and inclusion.

For further help with planning and day-to-day operations, here is a list of resources developed to provide support to local community and sporting clubs.

Please contact Council’s Sport and Recreation Officer on 1300 883 699 or email sportandrec@bundaberg.qld.gov.au if you have any enquiries.

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