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Our Services

Governance. Integrity. Compliance.

 At Harris Governance Advisory, we provide practical governance and integrity solutions that strengthen organisations, support Boards and protect communities.


Our services are designed specifically for sporting organisations, not-for-profit organisations, community associations and governing bodies seeking to improve governance, manage risk and build sustainable organisations.


Whether you require a single governance review or a comprehensive organisational governance transformation, our advice is practical, evidence-based and tailored to your organisation's needs.

Governance Advisory

Strong governance is the foundation of every successful organisation. 


We work alongside Boards and executive leaders to assess governance effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement and develop governance systems that support strategic decision-making and organisational sustainability. 

Our Governance Advisory Services Include:

  • Governance Reviews
  • Governance Maturity Assessments
  • Board Effectiveness Reviews
  • Governance Framework Development
  • Governance Improvement Plans
  • Board Structure Reviews
  • Delegations Frameworks
  • Governance Health Checks

Constitutions & By-Laws

 A well-written constitution provides certainty, accountability and confidence.


We assist organisations to modernise governing documents that comply with legislative requirements while supporting effective governance and organisational growth.

Services Include:

  •  Constitution Reviews
  • Constitution Redrafting
  • New Constitution Development
  • By-Law Development
  • Competition Rules
  • Member Consultation Support
  • Governance Reform Implementation

Policy Development

Clear, practical policies help organisations operate consistently while reducing organisational risk.


We develop policy frameworks tailored to each organisation's governance obligations and operational environment.

Policy Areas Include:

  •  Governance Policies
  • Board Policies
  • Member Protection
  • Codes of Conduct
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Complaints Management
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Governance
  • Child Safeguarding
  • Privacy
  • Whistleblower Protection
  • Procurement
  • Volunteer Management

Integrity & Safeguarding

Integrity is more than compliance—it is the foundation of organisational trust.


We assist organisations in building integrity systems that promote safe, fair and accountable environments for participants, volunteers, employees and stakeholders.

Services Include:

  •  Integrity Framework Reviews
  • Safeguarding Frameworks
  • Child Safe Organisation Reviews
  • Integrity Policy Development
  • Complaint Management Systems
  • Reporting Frameworks
  • Integrity Governance Reviews
  • Safeguarding Governance

Governance Audits

 Our Governance Audit provides an independent assessment of your organisation's governance capability.


The audit identifies strengths, risks and opportunities for improvement while providing practical recommendations that Boards can immediately implement.

The Governance Audit examines areas including:

  • Governance Structure
  • Board Performance
  • Strategic Governance
  • Financial Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance
  • Integrity
  • Safeguarding
  • Operational Governance
  • Stakeholder Engagement


Every audit concludes with a comprehensive report and prioritised action plan.

Board Advisory

Boards face increasingly complex governance responsibilities. 


We provide independent advice that helps Boards make informed decisions while strengthening governance capability.

Services Include:

  • Governance Advice
  • Strategic Governance Planning
  • Governance Workshops
  • Board Governance Education
  • Governance Reviews
  • Board Development
  • Governance Mentoring

Risk & Compliance

Effective governance requires proactive risk management and strong compliance systems. 


We assist organisations in identifying governance risks and developing practical controls that support long-term sustainability. 

Services Include:

  • Compliance Reviews
  • Governance Risk Assessments
  • Compliance Framework Development
  • Risk Register Development
  • Governance Controls
  • Internal Governance Reviews

Strategic Governance

Governance should support strategy, not hinder it. 


We work with organisations to align governance structures with strategic objectives, ensuring Boards are positioned to lead confidently into the future. 

Our strategic governance services include:

  • Governance Roadmaps
  • Organisational Reviews
  • Strategic Governance Planning
  • Governance Transformation Projects
  • Governance Modernisation
  • Governance Capability Building

Advisory Retainers

Some organisations require ongoing governance support rather than one-off consulting engagements.


Our advisory retainers provide continuing access to governance expertise throughout the year.

Retainer services may include:

  • Governance Advice
  • Policy Reviews
  • Board Support
  • Governance Updates
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Governance Documentation Reviews
  • Regular Governance Check-Ins

Why Harris Governance Advisory?

Every recommendation we provide is guided by four principles

Practical

Advice that can be implemented. 

Independent

Objective recommendations focused on your organisation. 

Professional

Evidence-based governance aligned with recognised best practice. 

Collaborative

Working alongside Boards and leaders to achieve lasting improvements. 

Ready to Strengthen Your Governance?

Whether you're reviewing your constitution, strengthening Board governance, developing new policies or undertaking a comprehensive governance audit, Harris Governance Advisory is ready to help.

Email us: connor@harrisgovernance.com.au

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