Connect Eurobodalla
Linking NFPs, Strengthening Communities
Your platform for community connections, volunteer opportunities,
emergency preparedness, and strengthening the bonds that make
Eurobodalla resilient and thriving.
150+
Active Volunteers
24
Monthly Events
45
Partner NFPs
24/7
Emergency Ready
About Connect Eurobodalla
A collaborative platform bringing together non-profit organisations, Eurobodalla Support Network, volunteers, and
community members across the Eurobodalla region.
Our Mission
To create a comprehensive platform that ensures nothing is missed in our community - from events and marketing opportunities to funding prospects and emergency preparedness.
We facilitate seamless communication and coordination between organisations, enabling quick volunteer mobilisation and maintaining up-to-date community connections.
Our Vision
A resilient, connected Eurobodalla community where organisations collaborate effectively, volunteers are engaged meaningfully, and emergency preparedness is embedded in our culture.
We envision this platform becoming a template for other regional communities facing similar collaboration and coordination challenges.
Our Partnership & Support
Batemans Bay Rotary
Founding partner providing initial setup
costs and ongoing maintenance funding
FRRR Grant
Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal grant for platform planning and structure
Tec Exec Support
Technical expertise and IT infrastructure support for platform development
Logo designed by Wayne Le Compte -Loud Graphic Design
We believe that after our ongoing work in investigating and planning a sustainable NFP directory for the Eurobodalla Shire here is developing a need to establish a simple online platform that not only hosts the directory but acts as a local resource to NFPs across the Eurobodalla.
Connect Eurobodalla Online Directory
We believe this project addresses the following principles and the vision established through consultation at the recent FRRR workshop. It is designed to complement and expand the existing FRRR funded project titled ‘Batemans Bay Connections … Linking our community services, charities and clubs – now and into the future’
Our Batemans Bay Rotary Club will:
Provide ongoing organisation leadership and management through a diverse, engaged, and skilled team
Provide voluntary support and a ‘hands on’ approach
Develop and maintain the technology support required to host the Connect Eurobodalla online directory
Network NFPs and resources across the Eurobodalla
Liaise with other key NFP and local government
How We Serve Our Community
Comprehensive services designed to strengthen community connections and
organisational effectiveness
Volunteer Management
Connect volunteers with opportunities based on skills, location, and availability. Send blast communications for urgent needs.
Skills-based matching
Location preferences
Blast communications
Volunteer database
Event Coordination
Comprehensive event listing, management, and community calendar to ensure nothing is missed.
Community calendar
Event notifications
RSVP management
Recurring events
Emergency Preparedness
24/7 emergency communication platform with alert systems and preparedness resources.
Emergency alerts
Preparedness guides
Contact networks
Response coordination
IT Training for NFPs
Training resources for non-profits on platform usage, emergency preparedness, and digital tools.
Platform and emergency apps tutorials
Emergency protocols
Digital literacy
Best practices
Community Chat
A secure online space for your community to connect, collaborate, share ideas, and plan together.
Safer alternative to Facebook
Private channels for your teams
Connect with local groups
Organise events and volunteers
Newsletter Integration
Connect with local newsletter/newspaper content to reduce duplication and increase community reach.
Content sharing
Cross-promotion
Community stories
Event listings
Specialised Services
Our unique offerings that set us apart
Succession Planning & Password Security
Our signature service helps NFPs manage digital assets and ensure continuity when members leave or forget passwords.
Password management for websites and social media
Digital asset documentation
Succession planning strategies
Admin account management
Security best practices
AI Automation Services
Reduce repetitive tasks with intelligent automation for email reminders, scheduling, and administrative work.
Automated email and text reminders
Smart scheduling systems
Task automation
Administrative efficiency
Time-saving solutions
Community Benefits
Download our brochure highlighting the benefits of the platform.
Access to Information
One trusted place for events, services & resources.
Visibility & Reach
Smaller organisations gain a bigger audience.
Crisis Response
Trusted source for updates during emergencies.
Showcasing Impact
Highlight local stories & strengthen funding cases.
Community Connection
Digital meeting place for groups, volunteers & residents.
Efficiency & Savings
Shared tools reduce time and costs.
Volunteer Support
Central place to promote roles and training.
Digital Inclusion
Easier for everyone, especially less confident users.
Join Our Volunteer Network
Register your skills, availability, and location preferences. We’ll match you with opportunities and send alerts when urgent volunteer needs arise.
Register your skills, availability, and location preferences. We’ll match you with
opportunities and send alerts when urgent volunteer needs arise.
What
Establish and maintain a simple online platform that provides information, resources and support to NFP organisations.
We have established a local management team with representatives of NFPs that are active within the community and with the support of KOI and Practera we have developed:
an implementation plan designed on SMART principles
need for procedural protocols including data security
A suitable coordinator to assist in implementing the plan
A local technology support firm to develop a suitable web-based presence
communication strategies that encourages NFPs to access and use the platform
monitor that the plan meets its aims and timelines after the pilot completion
Why
This project will meet the FRRR Roadmap goal of Sector Efficiency:
We have established a local management team with representatives of NFPs that are active within the community and with the support of KOI and Practera we have developed:
Promote and share innovative projects and resources that enhance NFPs operation and sustainability
Facilitate ongoing communication between NFPs and local government
Provide long term support to NFPs across the Eurobodalla
Manage and maintain a volunteer directory and database
Provide an up-to-date resource-based website
Promote activities that builds NFP resilience and expertise
Provide services that the local community wants and needs and benefits our community
Many of our voluntary organisations are working in isolation and are unaware that other local organisations are doing similar things or are encountering similar challenges. This project will provide a platform for a range of services and opportunities for NFPs to collaborate and share their skills and expertise. It is designed to build on the skills and contacts acquired through existing FRRR initiated projects.
We have already seen the result of increased cooperation and sharing between NFPs and this project will provide a structure by which the Eurobodalla communities can access services, ideas and resources.
The specific goals of the project are to:
Promote and launch the Connect Eurobodalla platform to Eurobodalla’s NFPs.
Provide an up-to-date portal that is actively used by NFPs and the community
Provide timely and relevant information communicated through the Connect Eurobodalla to NFPs
Contract a Coordinator to assist with implementing
Enhance communication and efficiency between NFPs
Reduce duplication and redundancies in NFPs
Increase the number of volunteers attracted to NFPs
Have NFP sharing best practice and linking resources for support and efficiency
When
This project will meet the FRRR Roadmap goal of Sector Efficiency:
We have established a local management team with representatives of NFPs that are active within the community and with the support of KOI and Practera we have developed:
Oct 2022 – 23
Monthly meeting with Connect Eurobodalla management team
Nov 2022 – 23
Coordinator contracted
Oct – Dec 2022
Connect Eurobodalla portal developed and ongoing management protocols established
Jan 2023
Connect Eurobodalla Draft Portal launched
Ongoing
Connect Eurobodalla actively promoted as a resource to NFPs
Where
Town
Batemans Bay NSW 2536 18,500
Eurobodalla Shire 40,000
Aspect 1 … Who
Rotary Batemans Bay has established a small team as part of their Community Services Portfolio to administer the project
David Ashford
Community Service Director
Nicole Macdonald
Director
Christine Watson
Past President
Matthew Thomas
President
Bruce Clarke
Treasurer
The management team with representatives of NFPs that are active within the community. The team would meet monthly to design the project and then bi-monthly during implementation
Batemans Bay Rotary Club
Batemans Bay Lions
Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA)
The Tec Exec Pty Ltd
support of the Eurobodalla Shire Council
We will contract a coordinator to assist in the roll of the digital marketing strategy provided by Practera team 2. See attached.
The project will potentially benefit:
Eurobodalla NFP’s
Our community members
Age Group
All ages
Gender
All genders
Working with children under 18
No
Do we have protocols for working with children?
Yes
Innovation
Fresh, creative solutions.
Integrity
Honesty and transparency.
Excellence
Top-notch services.
