UQIC Clubs & Societies Initiative

Support built for UQ clubs, by UQ students.

Free mentorship, governance advice, event support, and more. Delivered by UQIC in partnership with the student community, for any UQ club.

The UQIC Club Support Initiative is a practitioner-grade program of governance, advisory, and capacity-building support for UQ clubs. We bring operational experience from running student sport at scale, deep governance expertise, and the institutional independence of a separately incorporated Queensland association. All services are free for UQU-affiliated clubs and societies.

All UQU-affiliated clubs access UQIC’s services free. Not affiliated with UQU? Become a UQIC partner club to access the full program.

Step 02 · Book a Session

Get Started

Three ways to start with UQIC. Book a free 30-minute session, request a Club Health Check, or get your new exec team set up for the semester. The same form below covers all three, choose what you need in the dropdown.

Get Started · Photography

Free Photography for UQIC Partner Clubs

UQIC, partnered with Shaun Moon Photography, attends your event at no cost to your club. Whether it’s your Market Day stall, a club social, or an end-of-semester event, we’ll send a professional photographer.

What’s included

  • UQIC, partnered with Shaun Moon Photography, attends your event at no cost to your club
  • Edited photos delivered on Shaun Moon Photography’s digital gallery
  • Available for Market Day, club socials, competitions, and promotional shoots
  • Available to UQIC partner clubs only, subject to photographer availability and minimum notice period
Get Started · Workshops

Free Workshops for C&S Clubs

UQIC runs two practical workshops each semester, open to all UQ club executives and UQIC partner clubs. No experience required, just show up.

Once per semester

Build a Better Club Website

A hands-on workshop walking club executives through rebuilding or improving their club website from scratch. Covers platform selection (Squarespace, Wix, Google Sites), layout best practices, what content clubs actually need, and how to keep it updated without a dedicated tech person. Participants leave with a clear plan and a working draft.

Who it’s for Any club exec responsible for managing the club’s online presence. No technical experience needed.
Register Interest
Once per semester

AI Tools for Club Execs

A practical, jargon-free workshop showing club executives how to use AI tools to save time on the most common club admin tasks, drafting communications, writing grant applications, creating social media content, summarising meeting minutes, and building basic financial models. Covers free tools available right now with no technical setup required.

Who it’s for Any club exec who wants to do more with less time. No prior AI or tech experience required.
Register Interest
Step 03 · Specialist Advisory

Request a Health Audit or Advisory Service

UQIC offers advisory services across constitutional compliance, governance, financial management, events, sponsorship, incorporation & OFT, and independent club advice. Select the area you need help with and submit a request, our team will match you with the right person.

Confidential

Report an Incident or Conduct Issue

If your club is dealing with a member conduct issue, internal dispute, or an incident you’re not sure how to handle, UQIC can help. Submit a confidential report below and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss next steps. You will not be judged and we’re not here to escalate, we’re here to help you resolve it correctly.

Step 04 · Find a Mentor

Connect with a Mentor

Browse our mentor directory and reach out directly. Every mentor has a UQIC email address, just send them a message with your question. Filter by area of expertise to find the right person.

BP

Bradley Plant

President & General Manager, UQIC · 10+ years student governance & club leadership

ExpertiseConstitutional & rules, governance, incorporation & OFT, financial management, sponsorship, club operations

bradley@uqic.com.au
NB

Natasha Brettell

Former UQU Councillor & Board Director · Multi-club founder and executive

ExpertiseGovernance, club founding, financial management, events, member welfare

natasha@uqic.com.au
CW

Chelsea Wray-Brown

UQIC Mentor

ProfileBio and areas of expertise coming soon.

clubs@uqic.com.au
No mentors in this category yet, we’re building out the pool. Try another filter, or email secretary@uqic.com.au and we’ll point you to the right person.
Step 05 · Not sure which?

Get Support

Not sure which service you need? Fill in the form below and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Step 06 · Templates & Guides

Resources

Free templates and guides for UQ club executives. More added each semester.

DOCX

AGM Run Sheet

Editable Word template for running a compliant AGM, standing orders, motions, and minute structure.

Download
DOCX

AGM Minutes Template

Drop-in minutes structure for your Annual General Meeting, aligned to UQU and OFT requirements.

Download
DOCX

AGM Checklist (Incorporated Associations)

Compliance checklist for incorporated clubs, covering OFT obligations, notice periods, quorum, and post-AGM lodgements.

Download
DOCX

Committee Meeting Minutes Template

Standard committee meeting minutes format aligned to UQU Standing Orders. Drop-in and use immediately.

Download
DOCX

Constitutional Amendment Guide

Step-by-step OFT lodgement process for special resolutions, from drafting to certification.

Download
DOCX

Committee Handover Checklist

What to hand over and how, covers files, accounts, contacts, and institutional knowledge.

Download
DOCX

Grievance & Conflict Resolution Guide

Step-by-step framework for handling member grievances, committee disputes, and conduct issues fairly and confidentially.

Download
XLSX

Club Budget Template

Basic annual budget structure for C&S clubs, income, expenses, and reserve allocation.

Coming Soon
DOCX

Event Risk Assessment Template

UQU-compliant event risk checklist covering hazards, controls, and on-the-day response.

Coming Soon
PDF

EGM Guide

Step-by-step guide to calling and running an Extraordinary General Meeting validly.

Coming Soon
PDF

Event Safety Checklist

WHS basics for club events, one-page checklist covering risk, first aid, and emergency procedures.

Coming Soon
Not UQU-affiliated?

Become a Partner Club

Not affiliated with UQU? UQIC partner clubs get access to the full suite of UQIC support services, mentorship, advisory, photography, workshops, and more. Partnering with UQIC is free and takes less than five minutes to apply.