Incorporated Playgroups
Incorporation is the legal process of forming a new corporation separate from the individual members. An incorporated association is considered at law to have a distinct identity that continues regardless of changes to the membership. Playgroups can incorporate under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015. The Act provides a low-cost, simple way of establishing a legal entity that has the capacity to function in its own right.
The decision to become incorporated is one that needs to be discussed within the playgroup. There are some costs involved and specific processes that need to be followed.
Playgroup WA has prepared the below Incorporated Community Playgroup Guide 2023 to assist. This can be accessed here:
Incorporated Community Playgroup Guide
In this guide, you will find information on what it means to be incorporated, what is a constitution, what is a committee, record keeping, insurance, future planning and where to get more information. This guide also includes links to some templates and sample documents which you could use as a starting point for your playgroup. The links to these templates are also below:
AGM Notice and Agenda Template
Expenditure of Playgroup Funds Policy Sample
Incorporated Playgroup Committee Meeting Agenda Template
Incorporated Playgroup Committee Meeting Minutes Template
Incorporated Playgroup Committee Roles Sample
Incorporated Playgroup Handover Checklist
Nominations for Committee Positions Template
Register of Members & Office Bearers Template
Playgroup Constitution Template
In November 2023, Playgroup WA Development Officers Amy and Michelle presented a webinar on Incorporated Community Playgroups. This webinar can be viewed at the link below:
Incorporated Community Playgroup webinar, November 2023
Playgroups with an Active ABN
Information about ABNs and ACNC status