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Institute of Community Directors Australia Policy Bank

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Summary

The Institute of Community Directors (ICDA) offers a Policy Bank with over 70 free policy templates specifically designed for Australian non-profit organisations.

Benefits of Using the Policy Bank

  • Avoid creating policies from scratch by using the free templates as a starting point.

  • Templates are designed to align with relevant Australian laws and regulations.

  • Clear policies promote good practice and reduce confusion within your organisation.

Application

Non-profit organisations and volunteer management practitioners can use the Policy Bank to develop and maintain a comprehensive suite of policies. The ICDA Policy Bank provides a valuable starting point, but all policies should be customised to fit the specific needs of your organisation.

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The Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) is Australia’s best-practice governance network for not-for-profit boards, committees, councils, schools, and their staff.

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