Tools for renewal practice and policy
Community capacity building
Last-First Networks – Tools for change in your community and your world
Tools for Change has a searchable catalogue of over 11,000 resources on every aspect of community renewal, social change, peace-building, aid and development practice, micro-enterprise, advocacy and related subjects.
Bank of I.D.E.A.S
The Bank of I.D.E.A.S. website provides publications, presentations, information and other resources on asset-based community development.
Learning Communities Catalyst… towards a society of learners
This website provides information, research, case studies and practical tools to assist communities, councils, government, businesses, policy-makers and others to research, advocate for and develop learning communities.
Community Problem Solving
This site provides useful tools for problem-solving in communities, as well as discussion forums on community development processes and specific issues such as arts, education, environment, health and public safety.
NSW Community Builders
This website provides useful information, case studies, a discussion forum and a wealth of free community capacity building tools. Also included are practical resources and ‘how to’ guides for a range of community-building projects.
The Asset-Based Community Development Institute
With a focus on community assets, the Institute produces resources and tools for community builders. The site includes free mapping tools, a list of references, a discussion group, and an overview of publications available for purchase from the Institute.
Infoxchange Australia
Infoxchange Australia is a social enterprise providing information and communication technology services to not-for-profit organisations. The site also includes the ‘Service Seeker’, a searchable directory of over 100,000 community services nationally.
Imagine Chicago
A non-profit organisation, Imagine Chicago helps individuals and organisations to design and implement civic projects. The website includes case studies, links, and profiles programs, including parent development and citizen leadership programs.
Volunteering Queensland
Volunteering Queensland encourages, recognises, promotes and advocates voluntary participation to benefit individuals and communities. The website includes a list of volunteering opportunities in Queensland, information on corporate volunteering and regional volunteer networks, education and training opportunities, stories and membership information.
Dusseldorp Skills Forum
The Dusseldorp Skills Forum is an independent, not for profit body with a mission to achieve changes needed to enable all Australians, particularly young people, to reach their potential through the acquisition of productive skills. The website provides information, papers, tools and resources on the subject of learning.
Probono Australia
This website provides a directory of Australian not-for-profit organisations, resources, a jobs listing and information. Pro Bono Australia aims to increase philanthropy and give not-for-profit organisations the resources they need.
Last updated 16 December 2005
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