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Each year, millions of Australians contribute their time, energy and expertise to volunteering. Without their contributions, much of the work that charities do would not be possible. To support their contribution, these are some things to keep in mind when engaging volunteers.

An annual general meeting (AGM) is a meeting held once a year that all charity members are invited to attend. The purpose of an AGM is to give members a report on the charity’s activities and finances for the previous year, to allow time for members to ask questions, and to elect members to the charity's governing body.

Strong financial systems and controls are very important in helping protect you and your charity, and in ensuring your charity runs effectively. This factsheet provides guidance on some relatively straightforward ways your charity can establish strong financial controls.

To get the work of your charity done, you will need to hold meetings. This factsheet provides tips on things you can do to make sure your meetings are efficient, enjoyable and productive.

Charities play an important role in supporting the victims of natural disasters ­– from providing food and shelter to counselling those who may have lost loved ones. Across Australia, charities are always at the heart of responding to major emergencies. This guidance list some things charities need to do or consider when looking to support disaster relief.

This factsheet provides guidance for small charities on managing their money, including protecting against fraud.

This factsheet looks at various elements of the day-to-day running of a charity, including Responsible People, leadership, governing documents and engaging volunteers and staff.

Motions drive board and committee meetings. This factsheet looks at different types of motions, as well as providing tips on writing good motions.

This factsheet provides information on other regulators that may oversee small charities, as well as other obligations they might have.