Overview
A mandatory governance training program for club directors that covers director responsibilities, governance, financial literacy and Responsible Gambling Board Oversight (RGBO). The program is designed to help directors meet compliance obligations under the Registered Clubs Act.
This course is for
Newly appointed directors within 12 months of appointment and directors who have not yet completed the required training.
Requirement
- Clubs with annual gaming revenue over $1 million: every director must complete MDT.
- Clubs with annual gaming revenue under $1 million: a minimum of two directors must complete MDT.
Timeframes and exemptions
- Must be completed within 12 months of appointment.
- Responsible Gambling Oversight excludes directors of clubs without gaming and requires prior completion of ARCG.
Delivery method
- In-person classroom
- Virtual classroom
- Each student must log in separately and be able to access a Microsoft Teams meeting
- Each students device (laptop, desktop or tablet) must have a working webcam and microphone to actively participate – webcams must remain switched on throughout training, excluding breaks.
- Self-paced online course (excludes RGBO)
Duration
7 hours
Upcoming course dates
Dates |
Times |
Region |
Location |
| Tuesday, 29 September, 2026 | 9:00am – 5:00pm | New England Tablelands & North West | Tamworth Services Club |
| Tuesday, 9 March, 2027 | 9:00am – 5:00pm | Far North Coast South | Forster Bowling Club |
| Tuesday, 13 April, 2027 | 9:00am – 5:00pm | Southern & Eastern Metro | Club Central Hurstville |
| Tuesday, 11 May, 2027 | 9:00am – 5:00pm | Far North Coast North | Ballina RSL |
| Tuesday, 18 May, 2027 | 9:00am – 5:00pm | Central Coast | Central Coast Leagues Club |
| Tuesday, 1 June, 2027 | 9:00am – 5:00pm | Newcastle & Hunter | Cessnock Leagues Club |
Dates |
Times |
Delivery method |
| Tuesday, 1 December & Wednesday, 2 December, 2026 | 8:00am – 12:00pm | Microsoft Teams |
| Tuesday, 23 February & Wednesday, 24 February, 2027 | 8:00am – 12:00pm | Microsoft Teams |
| Tuesday, 25 May & Wednesday, 26 May, 2027 | 8:00am – 12:00pm | Microsoft Teams |
| Tuesday, 24 August & Wednesday, 25 August, 2027 | 8:00am – 12:00pm | Microsoft Teams |
| Tuesday, 30 November & Wednesday, 1 December, 2027 | 8:00am – 12:00pm | Microsoft Teams |
About ClubEducation Courses
ClubEducation offers a comprehensive range of industry-specific training and professional development, built specifically for the club sector. With flexible delivery — face-to-face, virtual and self-paced — and courses for every level, from directors to frontline staff, it’s practical support included as part of your ClubsNSW membership.
