CPR Group

CPR Group Planning | Governance | Advisory
Our team provides you with professional sport governance, facility strategies and community planning outcomes.

We are your Australian leaders in training and mentoring for sport and recreation. At CPR Group we carry out sport, recreation and community planning, funding and training programs. With each project, our consultants build relationships with our clients and the community to encourage them to express their ideas for positive project outcomes. Planning:
Our projects have resulted in the delivery of

achievable facility and organisational planning including master plans, data-driven community, sport, recreation and community development strategies, concept plans, land management plans, feasibility studies, and strategic plans. Funding:
On behalf of Councils, state governments and national, state, regional and local clubs and associations, CPR Group provides relevant and practical plans to support funding applications, including feasibility studies, business cases and plans, cost-benefit analyses, operational and management plans, development plans, marketing plans, risk management plans, project management and procurement plans, volunteer management plans and governance strategies. Training:
We deliver valuable training and advice for volunteers and staff across a range of topics including organisational governance, planning, meeting procedures, financial management, member protection, event management, marketing and sponsorship. Our interactive training and workshop programs help local Councils, state governments and state and national associations to deliver clear messages to their communities. Conferences, presentations and workshops:
CPR Group consultants are sought-after facilitators and presenters for community, sport and recreation events. Our motivational and engaging presenters are driving the transformation of not-for-profit governance. We regularly delivery keynote presentations and workshops at conferences around Australia.

We asked AI to write a community club grant application. The prose looked polished, but it lacked the one thing human as...
17/06/2026

We asked AI to write a community club grant application. The prose looked polished, but it lacked the one thing human assessors actually fund: the soul and unique story of your club.

We aren't telling you to stop using AI, we're teaching you how to use it better.

Read our full breakdown of the experiment here: https://cprgroup.com.au/ai-grant-writing-community-club/?utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=second_post&utm_id=june_webinar

Want to master the balance between strategic AI assistance and authentic human storytelling? Join our upcoming free webinar: "Show me the money". We’ll teach you the groundwork to make your club genuinely fundable.

When: 30 June, 12 pm (AEST)

Register for free: 👇 (Link in the first comment)

15/06/2026

Most clubs that miss out on funding don't have a project problem. They have an application problem.

Funders need to clearly see who benefits, what changes and why your club is the right one to deliver it. When those things aren't obvious in the application, even strong projects get passed over.

We're running a free live webinar on June 30 to help your committee fix that. You'll get a real grant writing walkthrough and a free set of AI prompts to use in your next application.

It's online, it's free and it won't be recorded. Register now: https://cprgroup.com.au/webinars/?utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=video&utm_content=first_post&utm_id=june_webinar

12/06/2026

Meet the Team | Chris Kenward

Chris leads our club team and is our go-to expert for community engagement. He mixes a background in finance and accounting with real-world experience as a local club volunteer.

Chris is great at navigating tricky conversations and bringing people together to build stronger, better-run organisations. He'll keep your club's governance tight, your finances sound, and everyone on the same page.

At CPR Group, our people are the power behind your project.

Most community clubs don’t think about their constitution until something goes wrong. By then, it’s usually too late. Ou...
10/06/2026

Most community clubs don’t think about their constitution until something goes wrong. By then, it’s usually too late.

Our latest article breaks down the 5 major governance gaps quietly creating risk for Australian clubs right now. From unregistered updates to rogue subcommittees operating without oversight, if your rulebook hasn't had a proper look in the last 3–5 years, it's time for a reality check.

Read the full breakdown and claim a FREE expert constitution review from CPRG to see exactly what’s missing or outdated: https://cprgroup.com.au/is-your-clubs-constitution-protecting-you

08/06/2026

We’re evolving from CPR Group to CPRG.
This is more than a name change. It is a clearer expression of who we are and where we are headed.

While our history remains an important part of our story, CPRG now reflects the focus of our work today: Capability. Purpose. Resilience. Governance.
These four ideas capture what we help build every day through our work with clubs, councils, universities, peak bodies and community organisations.

Same team. Same commitment. Clearer focus for the future.

We’re proud of where we have come from and excited about where we are going.

05/06/2026

Meet the Team | Mark Fox

Mark brings 20 years of town planning and local government experience to the table. He's an expert at taking complex data, making it simple, and connecting people to find the best solutions.
Outside of work, he’s a busy dad of four and a dedicated volunteer coach in community sports.

He’ll connect the dots to make real, positive change happen for your project.

At CPR Group, our people are the power behind your project.

Before a grant assessor even gets to your project idea, they're evaluating your organisation. Is it financially accounta...
03/06/2026

Before a grant assessor even gets to your project idea, they're evaluating your organisation. Is it financially accountable? Does it have clear governance structures? Is the constitution current? Does the committee have the capacity to deliver?

These aren't bonus points. They're the baseline.

The clubs that win consistently aren't always the ones with the best idea. They're the ones that look credible on paper before the application is even written.

At CPRG, we work with clubs across Australia to build that foundation. That means reviewing your constitution, sharpening your strategic plan and making sure your committee has the tools to back it all up.

So when the next round opens, you're not hoping. You're ready.

Talk to one of our consultants.

In this Supercharged Episode of Basket Case Clubs, Steve Connelly and Matt McEwan unpack the constitutional issues they ...
01/06/2026

In this Supercharged Episode of Basket Case Clubs, Steve Connelly and Matt McEwan unpack the constitutional issues they see time and time again across Australian clubs.

Outdated rules, unregistered amendments, weak dispute processes and governance gaps that nobody noticed until they became a real problem.

If your constitution hasn't had a proper look in a while, this one is worth your time.

🎧 Listen to Ep 111: https://cprgroup.com.au/podcast/

If your committee is dealing with:- Unclear priorities or messy planning meetings- Trouble getting approved for funding-...
25/05/2026

If your committee is dealing with:
- Unclear priorities or messy planning meetings
- Trouble getting approved for funding
- Recurring issues and hidden risks

This session is built to give you some proper clarity and direction.

What we’re doing tomorrow:
- Cracking on with a practical SWOT analysis for your club
- Using the CPRG online tool live during the workshop
- Walking away with a downloadable PDF of your finished SWOT

📅 Tuesday 26 May
🕛 12:00pm AEST

Secure your spot: https://cprgroup.com.au/webinars/?utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=last_call&utm_campaign=webinar_may&utm_id=webinar&utm_term=organic

⚠️ Just a heads up: This is a live-only session. The workshop, the tool, and the downloadable PDF won't be available after tomorrow.

Address

Suite 3 & 6, 61-63 Primary School Court
Maroochydore, QLD
4558

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+611800100204

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