Working with communities to achieve social outcomes can be challenging work. Communities have complex landscapes that can be difficult to navigate even for the most seasoned professionals.

This course takes a deep dive into the complex dynamics of community, equipping participants with strategies and tools that help them to better understand, engage with and influence communities to achieve positive social change.

In order to make a positive difference in communities, organisations need to secure resources to support activities that help them achieve their vision. This can involve applying for funding, and developing partnerships that leverage collective resources. Often these two approaches go hand in hand.

This course will equip you with practical guidance and tools to help you be more effective in your efforts to resource your impact .

1 in 4 Australians are born overseas and over 300 languages are spoken at home. Optimising the benefits of migration and cultural diversity requires us to adapt and implement new ways of working that are inclusive and meet the changing needs of customers and communities.

This course builds understanding of migration, cultural diversity and settlement experiences, equipping participants with knowledge of the barriers that newcomers face, the assets they bring and the practical steps organisations can take to improve their engagement, increase access and inclusion and enhance participation.

Local governments play an important role in supporting the development of strong communities. From frontline services such as libraries, community safety and recreation to policy and planning functions, local government officers help build communities that are connected, resilient, inclusive and empowered.

This course provides an introduction to community development in local government. It is delivered in partnership with Local Government Professionals WA.

Local governments make a significant difference to the well-being of their communities through community development work. The outcomes of community development work, however, are often less tanglible than other activities and can be challenging to measure.

This course is delivered in partnership with Local Government Professionals WA and is designed to equip local government officers who are working to achieve community development outcomes with the practical skills to effectively measure the impact of their work.

Inclusive engagement is essential to building strong, connected communities — but reaching and involving diverse voices takes intention, skill, and reflection.

This interactive training program is designed for community leaders, development practitioners, and social change agents who want to strengthen their capacity to engage inclusively and effectively.

Collaboration is at the heart of effective community development — but it doesn’t happen by accident.

Collaborate for Impact is a practical, interactive training course designed for community leaders, local government staff, and social change practitioners who want to deepen their skills in building, sustaining, and leading impactful partnerships.

Local governments can be powerful partners in creating positive change in communities, but understanding how to work effectively with them isn't always straightforward.

Inside Local Government takes participants behind the scenes of local government to better understand how councils work, how priorities are set and decisions are made, and where opportunities exist to influence and collaborate.