Programs & Initiatives

We offer nation-wide programs and partnerships that support place-based and community-led solutions at scale.

Place Based Capital Initiative & Network

The Place Based Capital Initiative unites interested places and partners to advance Place Based Capital in Australia.

It facilitates a network, provides training and develops practical tools and resources.

We connect online via the LinkedIn Group: Place Based Capital and Community Wealth Building Network Australia | Groups | LinkedIn

We meet quarterly to share learnings, progress, ideas, challenges and opportunities.

For more information contact us.

Local Investment & Mutual Fund Initiative

We are working to build the architecture for a nation-wide investment model that enables:

Communities to lead local economic development; invest in place-based projects, businesses, and infrastructure; and generate shared financial returns through community ownership and control.
Institutional investors (including government, superfunds, and impact investors) to access structured, place-based investment opportunities that deliver measurable impact, underpinned by strong governance and community engagement.

We are currently in the feasibility stage.

We invite interested places, organisations and agencies to participate in this work.

For more information contact us.

Place Based Capital Learning Series

The Place-Based Capital Learning Series is a practical program designed to help communities, organisations, and partners understand and activate the core functions of capital.

Through a set of interactive modules, participants explore how to generate, access, own, govern, invest, pool, exchange, regulate and redistribute capital.

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.

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.

Environmental Markets Leadership Program

The Environmental Markets Leadership Program helps local communities, organisations, and landholders build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead in the emerging natural capital and environmental markets. Through training, peer learning, and expert support, participants learn how to identify, manage, and benefit from the environmental services they create — from biodiversity and carbon to water and soil health.

By building a connected network of leaders, this program encourages collaboration, sparks innovation, and supports participants to shape market opportunities that deliver environmental restoration, resilient landscapes, thriving local economies, and stronger communities.