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This library of helpful tools and resources was curated from thought leaders and change-makers around the world. We are working continuously to add helpful information.

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This resource provides an overview of the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) process.

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1. Readiness Runway

This website contains links to a diverse range of videos, written descriptions, templates, and tools for understanding and delivering Asset Based Community Development (ABCD).

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2. Building the Foundations

This resource briefly describes the four key steps in Appreciative Inquiry: discover; dream; design; and deliver.

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2. Building the Foundations

This resource defines principles and standards that underpin effective engagement and participation to earn trust and overcome complexity. The framework divides ‘Ways of Engaging’ into four categories: Share, Consult, Deliberate, and Collaborate.    

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1. Readiness Runway

Quiz This resource contains a series of tools for planning community engagement to be more purposeful, equitable, transparent, and…

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1. Readiness Runway

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  Deep Collaboration is a way of working that was created by First Nations and other Multicultural Australians to find new ways to work and lead together. Understanding levels of safety is crucial in this work. This video discusses why and some ways you can consider to increase safety.

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1. Readiness Runway

This video explores how understanding the idea and impact of ‘roles’, and separating yourself from a ‘role’ you are in a group, supports resilience and sustainability in collaborations. Deep Collaboration is a way of working that was created by First Nations and other Multicultural Australians…

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2. Building the Foundations

Step 3 looks at common patterns of behaviour that you can expect to find in these kinds of collaborations – and how recognising and talking about them openly assists partnering. Deep Collaboration is a way of working that was created by First Nations and other Multicultural Australians to find…

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3. Creating a Shared Vision

An overview of important things to consider (beyond Cultural Competency) before entering into partnerships between First Nations and Other Multicultural Australians. It includes concepts such as understanding the historical patterns of working, being aware and making decisions about language and…

Deep Collaboration

1. Readiness Runway

This video explores why being attentive to the atmosphere around the collaborative gathering – not just the content within – is important. Deep Collaboration is a way of working that was created by First Nations and other Multicultural Australians to find new ways to work and lead together.

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3. Creating a Shared Vision

Working in the dynamics of cross-cultural partnerships can be challenging, and this video speaks about ways you can foster resilience in the work of Deep Collaboration. Deep Collaboration is a way of working that was created by First Nations and other Multicultural Australians to find new ways…

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2. Building the Foundations

This video explores how conflict – often seen as the enemy – can be an asset to partnerships when understood and harnessed. Deep Collaboration is a way of working that was created by First Nations and other Multicultural Australians to find new ways to work and lead together.

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2. Building the Foundations

This resource describes successful community leadership development programs through which governments, social purpose organisations and communities can help build leadership capacity.

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3. Creating a Shared Vision

This resource will walk you through the philosophy of an Appreciative Inquiry, and how to facilitate one or more phases of the exercise.

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2. Building the Foundations

This resource is a comprehensive toolkit for planning, delivering and analysing Harwood Community Conversations.

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2. Building the Foundations

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