About ClubsACT
ClubsACT are the Association that represents the vast majority of licensed clubs in the ACT, covering 33 club groups that operate out of 57 venues across Canberra.
We provide a focal point for clubs to establish a sense of common purpose on key issues and the opportunity for the club movement in the ACT to work together to meet the challenges and opportunities that the future holds.
Our aim is to be a reasoned advocate of club interests and to realise a dynamic and prosperous club sector that enhances the quality of life of club members and the Canberra community generally.
We are recognised by the ACT Government and its agencies as the leader of the club movement in the ACT. In this capacity we make submissions and representations to the Government and its agencies on all issues that affect the club movement, and we maintain close liaison with the Government and with members of the Assembly to ensure that the interests of clubs are represented and protected.
We are the public voice of the club movement - a key role of which is to interact with the media (press, radio and TV) and present a good public image of clubs and the club movement.
We also provide advice and assistance to clubs on matters affecting club administration. Through arrangements with a number of leading local firms, members are able to access expert advice on legal issues, accounting, business planning, marketing and promotion, and industrial relations.
We regularly produce information for clubs in the form of general circulars on operational issues and the monthly " Boardroom Update" which has a policy focus. The Association conducts seminars, meetings and an Annual Conference to expose clubs to the current thinking and issues in the environment in which they operate, as well as an opportunity to network with key stakeholders. We also conduct Awards for Excellence each year to recognise and celebrate the achievements of the clubs.
We are also a visible Association in our own right, as reflected by a range of partnership initiatives in support of ACT organisations and charities such as Lifeline Canberra, the Spastic Centre and Camp Quality. In addition in 2006/07 specific funding support was provided to Koomarri and AFFIRM. In all of these cases clubs have pooled their funding under the ClubsACT umbrella to help these worthy organisations.
Through our Corporate Partners Program, ClubsACT receives recognition and support from 35 companies, comprising major suppliers and service providers to the club sector in the ACT.
