Responsible AI Foundations for Councils and NFPs

Build practical responsible AI foundations for councils and NFPs, with simple tools for safe use, privacy, human oversight, and next steps. Move from AI curiosity to safe, practical use with clear boundaries for your council or NFP. Councils and NFPs work with community information, public responsibilities, and limited resources. That makes it important to understand where AI can help, what needs protection, and when human judgement must remain in control. This practical two-hour workshop gives WA councils and NFPs a clear starting point for using AI responsibly, without unnecessary jargon or technical complexity. You will explore common workplace scenarios, identify safer ways to begin, and develop practical guardrails your team can use. Who this is for This session is designed for: • Council elected members and officers • Council executives and managers • NFP leaders and managers • Community programme leads • Teams beginning to explore AI • Professionals responsible for privacy, governance, or service delivery No previous AI experience is required. What we will do together • Understand responsible AI basics: Explore what responsible AI means in practical council and NFP settings. • Decide what is safe to try: Use realistic scenarios to assess when an AI use case is appropriate, needs safeguards, or should not proceed. • Protect community information: Identify the types of personal, confidential, or sensitive information that should stay out of AI tools. • Keep human judgement in control: Consider where people need to review, approve, or make decisions rather than relying solely on AI-generated outputs. • Plan your next steps: Identify a practical starting point for responsible AI integration within your organisation. What you will take home • An “Is This Safe?” AI Decision Sheet • A Community Data and Privacy Checklist • Practical Responsible AI Guardrails • A clear Next-Step Pathway with WA AI Hub Good to know Please bring your laptop for the practical activities, although no specific AI tool or account is required. You may bring general examples of workplace tasks or challenges, but do not use confidential, personal, or sensitive community information. No technical background is required. This is a practical professional development workshop and does not provide legal, privacy, or compliance advice. ========================================== Refund and Cancellation Policy Cancellation Windows • 14+ days before: Full transfer to another session or course credit (less platform fees). Refunds are at WA AI Hub’s discretion and may incur an admin fee. • 7–13 days before: Transfer or credit only, subject to availability. No cash refunds for change-of-mind. • Less than 7 days before: No refunds, credits, or transfers for change-of-mind. Exceptional circumstances considered at our discretion. • No-show/Partial attendance: No refund or credit is provided, except as required by Australian Consumer Law. Substitutions & Changes • Substitutions: Permitted up to 24 hours before the session. Please provide attendee details in writing. • Organiser Changes: If we cancel or significantly reschedule, you will receive a full transfer, credit, or refund per Australian Consumer Law. Our services include guarantees that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law. Platform fees may be non-refundable if retained by the third-party provider. How to request a remedy Email Junita at [email protected] or call (08) 6156 4865. Include your name, session title, and booking reference. By registering, you acknowledge this policy and your statutory rights under Australian Consumer Law. #ResponsibleAI #AIForCouncils #AIForNFPs #AIGovernance #AISafety #DataPrivacy #PublicSectorAI #NFPInnovation #AIIntegration #WesternAustralia