Since 2017 Family Life has developed expertise as the Backbone agency of a number of Collective Impact Projects to address ‘wicked problems’ in local communities. To build expertise and mobilise communities we work with and for, we are delivering the Community Change – Communities of Practice (COP).

“Nothing about us without us.”

Upcoming events

Community of Practice #9 (Webinar)

23 March 2021 – 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Supporting Mental Health in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities During and Post COVID-19.

This webinar will explore current research and findings, experiences and strategies to support mental health in CALD communities during, and post, COVID-19.

Past events

We have previously hosted the following events:

Community of Practice #8 (Webinar)

10 September 2020 – 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Building connections & resilience and preventing burnout during COVID-19.

This webinar investigates practical strategies in supporting professionals to continue to support the community to recover, build resilience and activate effective self-care during COVID-19.

Community of Practice #7 (Webinar)

14 July 2020 – 9:30 am to 11:00 am 

Remaining Connected While Social Distancing.

Remaining Connected – Understanding Loneliness and Isolation During COVID19.

Community of Practice #6 (Webinar)

16 June 2020 – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Adapting and Transforming Across Community and Philanthropic Sectors During COVID19.

Community of Practice #5 (Webinar)

12 May 2020

Community Change Work and Recovery in the Context of a Pandemic.

Exploration of a multi level approach that includes:

• Making sense of the complex community environment
• Understanding community needs in this environment
• Adapting how we innovate to address and facilitate community change

Community of Practice #4

28 April 2020

Radical Readjustment During COVID-19.

• Exploration of the stages and phases of COVID-19
• How to adapt to the new world order professionally and personally during COVID-19.

Community of Practice #3

25 February 2020

Leading Community Change.

• Thought Leaders, Change Agents and Active Followers
• Mobilising and activating community solutions that address social issues for and with vulnerable communities.

Community of Practice #2

22 October 2019

Community Voice: Data & Technology as Enablers of Community Change.

• How to use data and the voice of community members to understand local issues and develop solutions to social issues.

Community of Practice #1

30 July 2019

Community Change Through Collaboration.

For more information on these historical Community of Practice events please visit our Resources area.