This Strategy [Mount Isa City Council Sport and Recreation Strategy 2018-2027] was prepared by CPR Group on the Sunshine Coast and we thanked them for the incredible work they’ve done in preparing this document. They’ve spent many months extensively researching and gathering data and information about the various sporting activities and facility use in Mount Isa. From that, they have put forward 25 recommendations for Council to consider going forward. We are pleased with the Sport and Recreation Strategy 2018-2027 and look forward to what we can do to continue making our city’s sporting facilities the envy of our region.

- Cr McCulloch, Mount Isa City Council

Thank you for the introduction to the CPR Group, it has been invaluable, they have been brilliant.

So far we have met with them, and we now have a proposal ready to sign for a 12 month, project that will address all my areas of concern regarding policies, procedures, finances, structure, roles and responsibilities and come up with a 3-5year plan.

The guys at CPR Group have been amazing, their engagement with me was second to none and have really been able to support me in getting the Board behind this idea. It’s such a relief to have this level of support for me in a new role and I now think we can actually move forward.

- Chair of the Board, Caboolture Netball Association

“I just want to say a huge thank you to yourself and Steve for putting in the extra effort to deliver last night’s webinar. I look forward to continuing to deliver more of these powerful and engaging webinars that inspire and motivate our community volunteers and leaders to create amazing places for the community to come together and participate in the activities and services they offer.

I am truly grateful for the role I get to play in this space and I am sure you are too – you get to make a massive difference in the community through the work you do with such vital organisations for our community.

Well done for having the heart, soul, motivation and intellect to make such a difference in the world.”

- Kylie Dyer, Senior Sport and Recreation Officer - Strategy, Brisbane City Council

“Thanks to CPR Group, our strategic plan articulates a clear direction for rowing in Queensland from 2021 to 2024 in a practical and useable format.

Rowing Queensland was impressed with CPR Group’s understanding and personable approach during the planning process. CPR Group engaged meaningfully with key stakeholders, including Rowing Queensland directors and staff, as well as the executive of our Member clubs and associations. This helped to ensure ownership and buy-in from our diverse rowing family.”

- Ian Holzberger, President, Rowing Queensland

“I refer to Michael as the Governance Yoda or Guru. He has provided governance advice to the Guild for several years, delivers our annual induction and training for our student Board members and more than 70 clubs and societies, and acts as the Returning Officer for our annual student Board elections.

We've had particular success working with Michael to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our Board and committee meetings, thanks to Michael's guidance and supporting templates.

If you have a governance query or concern, call Michael. I have him on speed dial.”

- Jess Brown, General Manager, Griffith University Gold Coast Student Guild

“CPR Group have been outstanding in delivering the sports masterplan to the Douglas Shire Council. They have not only been able to deliver an exceptional masterplan for the Port Douglas Sports Complex but have been able to deal with conflicting requests from stakeholders. The passion that they have for delivering something that is ‘right for the community’ is evident and have shown constant professionalism throughout.”
- Sport and Recreation Development Officer, Douglas Shire Council

“Steve immediately found his place of affinity with us. From the first phone call, he understood who we are as a school and what we were setting out to achieve and he has helped and guided us get to where we needed to be. He is extremely professional but also already a critical friend, supporter and actually part of the Canterbury ‘team’. He truly is an expert in his field with the ability to answer any question we throw at him. He came to us as a consultant but is now a part of us and we look forward to the relationship continuing now even after the Taipans Club is set up and running.”

- Mr Paul Diete, Canterbury College Deputy Principal

“The night was not what I was expecting but I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it very beneficial. Some takeaways for me were that our club does some things really well but we also have vast room to improve. I'll review each of the links and I'm looking forward to briefing our committee at our next general meeting. Thanks again to Michael and CPR Group for putting on the workshop.”

“Thanks to all your team Michael and for being very informative on so many things I did not understand or know about when I took on this voluntary position.”

“From the outset, CPR Group provided excellent service, in responding to the query, providing cost estimates and assigning the right personnel to the task.  Melissa Driscoll was exceptional in her application to our work, her knowledge of the industry, background research and ability to engage with the equestrian community.

I have previously worked with CPR Group to develop a concept and business case for an entertainment centre, again successfully and again with the right staff allocated to the roles.  I would highly recommend the engagement of CPR Group on any community projects as they have proven to understand the communities they work with, understand local government and deliver a high-quality product for a competitive cost.”

“We very much appreciate your help and guidance.  The outcome is definitely what we were looking for.”

“The recent CPR Group governance workshop I attended was enjoyable, entertaining and interactive. It was not at all dull or dry. The time flew by! It made both myself and our committee consider how we run our club. In addition, the resources you provided have helped streamline our processes. Well done Michael, I would attend one of CPR Group’s seminars anytime and encourage others to do the same.”

“Cairns Regional Council has commissioned CPR Group on a variety of club development and master planning exercises. In all cases, Council’s expectations have been exceeded. CPR Group has proven to be flexible in response to various stakeholders and has been able to deliver high quality results for the region.”

“On behalf of the Club I would like to thank Golf Australia (Queensland branch) for their assistance in funding the work conducted by CPR Group. CPR Group were instrumental in assisting the Club to modernise its corporate governance documents in a timely and accurate manner. The service provided by Steve Connelly and his team was well researched and highly complementary to the work conducted by the Club. I can highly recommend the services of CPR Group to any interested parties.“

“A significant part of our success is due to the relationships we built up within the community, a process directed and expertly understood by the CPR Group. Their enthusiasm to achieve successful outcomes for both clients and the community made for an enjoyable experience in working with them.”

"Thank you for another informative session, I come away from these feeling inspired and relieved at the same time. I can now see a definite improvement in the professional image of the club as well as making volunteering so much easier." 

"I have been attending sessions run by Michael and CPR Group since 2013 and have always walked away with great information and insights on what's involved in running a club well. Our last session without a doubt the best and most thought-provoking session I have ever done."

"Thank you kindly for the very comprehensive notes and for attending the meeting with us. On behalf of the GCGFC committee and members I would like to thank you for all your time, effort and expertise it really has been beneficial to us on many levels and we appreciate it greatly. I think that the money spent with CPR has been a great investment for the club to see us into the future on many levels."