What role do place-based conveners play in building trust and sustaining participation? How can we create the conditions for widespread, effective and sustainable local leadership?
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This project supports communities to reimagine the role of streets as the foundational public spaces where community resilience and democratic participation flourish. The Convenor Network connects community leaders, documents successful approaches, and translates these into accessible tools for others to utilise. Together, we can create an ecosystem of empowered local stewards across Greater Melbourne.
We work with local leaders to better understand how to support, catalyse and amplify their efforts. This has led to the emergence of the Convenor Network which we host and nurture. Our role involves facilitation and networking, alongside the practical utilisation of our influence to enable the work of the network of convenors.
We're running public events, developing action-oriented resources and exploring funding models for local convenors to continue their work.
Facilitated a workshop in Hosier Lane and embarked on a year-long learning journey in place
Hosted Helena Norberg-Hodge in a Local Futures workshop
Facilitated a workshop for existing conveners in multiple laneways across Melbourne's CBD
Co-facilitated a workshop to explore how Melbourne's community leaders are currently mobilising their communities.
Research, guides, and stories from the work underway.
