This online workshop defines what makes an effective facilitator and the roles and responsibilities of a peer support group facilitator. You will explore the importance of communication and be provided useful tools to communicate effectively. This workshops also considers the perception of conflict and how to manage moments of conflict. This online workshop will be held on Microsoft Teams.

Accessing the right funding can make a real difference for regional community groups. As part of National Volunteer Week, we're bringing together local funders, community organisations, and industry partners (including the City of Busselton) to share what funding opportunities are available, and how to access them. You’ll hear directly from funders about: - What they’re looking for - What makes a strong application - What opportunities are coming up locally This is also a valuable opportunity to connect in person, with both funders and other community groups across the region. Alike WA is travelling to Busselton for this event, and we’d love to connect with you while we’re here. Places are limited to support a comfortable and engaging session, and early registrations help us plan the space and catering. You’re welcome to attend one, two, or all three free sessions across the day. More speaker announcements coming soon.

Join us for a relaxed, facilitated networking lunch with local community groups, support groups, and changemakers across the Busselton region. This will be an opportunity to: - Share what your group is working on - Hear what others are doing locally - Build genuine connections that can support your work and community We’ll gently guide the conversation to keep it inclusive, welcoming, and worthwhile, whether you come knowing many people or none at all. Alike WA will be in Busselton for the day, making this a great opportunity to connect with our team in person. Lunch is provided, and places are limited to help keep the session meaningful and connected. You’re welcome to attend one, two, or all three free sessions across the day.

What really helps volunteers feel confident, supported, and able to stay? Join us for a local panel conversation, Voices from the Field: Supporting Volunteers to Succeed - as part of National Volunteer Week 2026. In collaboration with the Busselton Dunsborough Volunteer Centre, this Busselton-based panel brings together volunteer managers, community leaders, and people with lived experience to share insights from their work and experiences in the local community. This is a relaxed, open and conversational space, designed for learning from one another, asking questions, and strengthening our community through shared experience. Together, we'll explore practical approaches to: - Building strong volunteer teams - Creating inclusive and welcoming environments - Supporting skill development - Navigating challenging or sensitive situations The panel will share ideas, stories, and practical strategies you can take back and apply within your own group or organisation. You'll hear honest perspectives, local examples, and lived experience from people working directly in our community. There will also be time for questions, reflections and discussion. Alike WA is travelling to Busselton for this event, and we’d love you to be part of the conversation. Whether you’re part of a grassroots group or a larger organisation, you’re warmly welcome. There is no cost to attend, however registrations are essential to help us plan a comfortable space.

This workshop explores the fundamentals of fundraising, introducing a range of fundraising approaches and practical strategies for building and nurturing strong donor relationships. Attendees will develop skills to confidently secure funding, write compelling grant applications, and plan effective fundraising activities. The session will cover how to identify suitable funding sources, write persuasive proposals, and implement ethical, values-aligned fundraising strategies. We will also take a closer look at the Alike WA Pay It Forward (PIF) Grant as an example, including an overview of the application process and tips to support a strong submission. This is an in-person workshop. Please contact janel@alike.org.au if you would like to attend online.

Alike WA’s annual Blokes and Bridges Walk returns this year for Men’s Health Week, bringing the community together at the Swan River Rowing Club for a morning focused on connection, awareness, and wellbeing. Men’s wellbeing is not just an individual responsibility but a societal one. By getting together, encouraging open conversations, strengthening community networks, and creating opportunities for connection, this event aims to support a future where Western Australian men and boys can live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Following a guest presentation, participants will take part in a scenic riverside walk before returning to the venue for refreshments and the opportunity to connect with a range of Western Australian men’s peer support groups and community organisations. Families, carers, and support workers are all welcome to attend. Through one conversation, one step, and one decision at a time, the Blokes and Bridges Walk encourages the community to come together and walk for men’s health.