Programs & Initiatives
We offer nation-wide programs and partnerships that support community capital solutions at scale.
About our Programs and Initiatives
To scale community capital and build the infrastructure needed for locally led prosperity, we’re developing a suite of programs that strengthen knowledge, capacity, and systems.
These programs range from networks and learning to structural development and policy innovation. Some are active, and others are in development — to learn more or get involved, please contact us.
Community Capital Network
What it is
A national network connecting people and partners who are advancing Place-Based and Community Capital across Australia. The network brings together communities, organisations, government, philanthropy, and industry to share learning, progress, and innovation.
Why it matters
No single organisation can shift systems alone. The network fosters shared understanding, collaboration, and practical alignment between people and places working to build capital systems that support wellbeing.
What’s involved
Quarterly online gatherings to share learnings, progress, and opportunities
Cross-sector collaboration and showcases
Online community via the Place Based Capital and Community Wealth Building Network Australia | Groups | LinkedIn
Invitations to pilot programs, joint projects, and co-learning initiatives
For more information contact us.
Community Capital Handbook
What it is
A practical guide that brings together the fundamentals, strategies, and solutions of community capital into one accessible resource.
Why it matters
Communities and collaborators often know something about capital solutions but lack a clear, structured framework. The Handbook makes these approaches visible and usable for everyone.
What’s involved
Comprehensive guide to community capital values, functions, and system components
Case studies and examples of capital solutions across Australia and beyond
Digital and print versions (in development for 2026 release)
Community Capital Learning Series
What it is
A practical, modular learning program that helps communities, organisations, and collaborators understand and activate the core functions of community capital.
Why it matters
To work effectively with capital, communities and collaborators need both knowledge and confidence. This learning series builds awareness, understanding, and capability across the many ways communities can generate, access, own, govern, and invest capital — helping them strengthen local wellbeing, resilience, and prosperity.
What’s involved
Interactive modules
Real-world case studies and applied exercises
Activities to support applications
Options for tailored delivery to community, councils, organisations, government, corporations and impact organisations.
Access to a national peer learning network
The series is offered publicly online — visit our Learning page for more details and upcoming sessions
We also deliver the program directly with places and organisations, tailoring it to local context and priorities. To explore this option, contact us.
Community Activator Program
What it is
Support and guidance for communities and local organisations to understand, plan for, and activate community capital in their area.
Why it matters
Communities need a strong capital foundation to drive meaningful and lasting change. Without it, local efforts often remain fragmented or under-resourced. This program helps local leaders and groups build that capital foundation — turning interest into structured action through practical tools, guidance, and support.
What’s involved
Assistance for places to plan, design, and activate community capital approaches
Training modules for community leaders and organisations
Access to the emerging Community Capital Handbook
Self-assessment and planning templates
Case studies of community action and success
Access to a peer learning and mentoring network
For more information contact us.
Collaborators Activator Program
What it is
Designed for intermediaries, enablers, government, support, impact and philanthropic organisations seeking to adopt or strengthen community capital approaches.
Why it matters
Organisations that fund, enable, or influence community development play a critical role in shaping how capital functions and who it benefits. Their participation is essential to building fair and effective community capital systems. This program helps collaborators understand what community capital is, why it matters, and how they can actively support and strengthen it through their programs, investments, and partnerships.
What’s involved
Assistance for collaborators to plan, design, and activate community capital approaches
Training modules
Access to the emerging Community Capital Handbook
Joint learning sessions with peers and community representatives
Scaling pathways and partnership models
Access to a peer learning and mentoring network
For more information contact us.
Community Asset Program - Acquisition, Ownership & Governance
What it is
A program that helps communities get ready to strategically acquire, own, and manage local assets such as land, buildings, enterprises, infrastructure, and natural resources.
Why it matters
Ownership gives communities the power to shape their future. When local people and organisations own land, enterprises, or infrastructure, they can direct how value is created and shared — ensuring that development strengthens local wellbeing.
What’s involved
Training modules on acquiring, owning, governing and managing assets.
Access to proven community ownership models and case studies
Templates and guidance for compliant, scalable ownership and governance structures
Strategic planning for community asset acquisition
Peer examples from existing community owners
For more information contact us.
Community Investment & Mutual Fund Initiative
What it is
This program is building the infrastructure needed for communities to invest in themselves — creating funds and mutual structures that allow local people and organisations to finance projects, enterprises, and infrastructure that matter to them. A further benefit of this model is that it also provides a clear pathway for institutional investors — including government, superfunds, and impact investors — to invest in place-based opportunities that deliver measurable community and financial returns.
Why it matters
Communities have the ideas and energy to drive local prosperity but often lack the means to mobilise and manage capital. At the same time, large investors are seeking credible, community-anchored ways to deliver social impact. This program bridges that gap by creating a trusted, scalable framework that connects community-led investment with institutional capital.
What’s involved
Feasibility work to design and test a national community investment and mutual model
Development of the governance, financial, and legal architecture to support community funds
Engagement with investors, partners, and regions to shape pilot opportunities
We are currently in the feasibility stage and working with partners to bring this model to life.
For more information contact us.
Corporations & Community Co-Capital Program
What it is
This program creates pathways for communities and corporations to co-invest, co-develop, and co-own assets and enterprises that deliver shared value. It supports partnerships ranging from local community assets to large-scale developments in sectors such as energy, mining, manufacturing, housing, and commercial precincts. The program provides the frameworks and support needed to make these collaborations practical, equitable, and mutually beneficial.
Why it matters
When community and corporate capital work together, they can create lasting value for both people and place. Co-capital approaches move beyond transactional investment — they embed community benefit into the design, governance, and ownership of major projects, ensuring profits, jobs, and opportunities remain connected to local prosperity.
What’s involved
Frameworks for co-investment, co-development, and co-ownership
Partnership templates and governance models that support shared decision-making
Impact measurement and shared value frameworks
Case studies of successful corporate–community ventures
Corporate roundtables and matchmaking with local initiatives
Community Capital Policy Program
What it is
A program for government at all levels to create policy, planning, and investment environments that unlock community capital systems.
Why it matters
Policy alignment and government support are essential to scale community capital. This program helps agencies design enabling frameworks that encourage community ownership, investment, and collaboration.
What’s involved
Policy briefs
Training and workshops for public servants
Strategic advice
Case studies of government leadership in community capital
Community capital measurement, accounts and benefit frameworks
Natural Capital & Environmental Markets Initiative
The Natural Capital & Environmental Markets Initiative unites interested places and partners to advance more inclusive, equitable and locally relevant practices.
It facilitates a network, provides training and develops practical tools and resources.
The network connects online via the LinkedIn Group: Natural Capital & Environmental Markets Network | Groups | LinkedIn
For more information, contact us.
