Volunteering Queensland is also pleased to support local Conference Watch Parties across the state.

Watch Parties provide an informal and accessible way for organisations, volunteer teams, and local networks to come together and experience the Conference livestream as a group. They are designed to encourage connection, shared learning, and discussion within local communities, particularly for those unable to attend the Conference in person in Brisbane or at one of our regional satellite events in Cairns, Gladstone and Roma.

How it works

‍Organisations are invited to express their interest in becoming a Watch Party Host. As a host organisation, you can invite a small group to watch Conference sessions together in a comfortable local setting, operating similarly to a shared online ticket.  Hosts will receive complimentary access to the Conference virtual event hub and a small funding contribution to thanks to grant funding from Queensland Gives.

There are 10 grants available.

Eligibility

The Watch Party Grants are open to any organisation across Queensland who want to bring people together to participate in the Conference livestream. If more than 10 expressions of interest are received, priority will be given to groups located in regional, rural or remote Queensland, and volunteer-led/unfunded organisations.

Expression of interest Requirements

‍ If you’re interested, please submit your expression of interest via the form linked below. You’ll need to outline:

• Watch Party Group name
• Name of host organisation, contact and location
  
• Expected number of attendees
  
• Local need or context

Acquittal requirements

To acquit the funding contribution, Watch Party Hosts must simply:

• Share a group photo from Day 1 of the event to be featured in Day 2 content
• Share a social media post about their Watch Party, tagging VQ and Queensland Gives
  
• Complete a brief reflection on the experience
  
• Submit list of attendees to Volunteering Queensland

What Volunteering Queensland Provides

• Access to the Conference virtual event hub
  
• A small funding contribution of $500 to help make the Watch Pary a success (for example catering, room hire, AV uplift)
  
• A digital Party Pack, including promotional materials and templates
  
• Watch Party Host online information session, prior to the Conference

Watch Party Host Responsibilities

• Provide a suitable space for attendees to watch the livestream together
  
• Hold public liability insurance
  
• Coordinate basic event setup and technology requirements (including stable internet connection, a computer or laptop able to access the virtual event platform and a screen/projector and speakers for the group to be able to watch and hear the livestream)
  
• Invite and manage attendees within their local network or organisation
• Provide a local contact person for your attendees on the day
• Support a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants
  
• Manage funding in line with agreed purposes