Getting Started Training

Here, you’ll find foundational workshops and learning opportunities designed to introduce you to the principles and practices of community-led development. This is the perfect place to start building your understanding and skills.

Training – Te Ara Ako Training

Whether you’re new to community-led development (CLD) or seeking to advance your skills, our training and connecting opportunities offer something for everyone.

Promoting community-led development (CLD) in Aotearoa – Dec 2024

As 2024 comes to an end, we’re reflecting on the progress and partnerships that have shaped our mahi this year. It’s been a year of growth, action, and connection, and we’re excited to carry this energy into 2025.

Growing communities together – Nov 2024

We’re gearing up for the national community development conference, Hapori Aotearoa – Growing Communities Together, this March, and have some exciting updates to share!

With the government adopting a social investment approach to inform its investment in social services, new conversations are emerging around measuring social impact in Aotearoa, a topic we explored in the recent IPANZ seminar we co-presented.

Check out our upcoming community-led development opportunities, designed to inspire, connect, and support your learning alongside others across the motu.

Read on to find out more!

Child Rich Communities – Oct 2024

This month, our Child Rich Communities pānui focuses on systems-change initiatives both in Aotearoa and overseas, highlighting the work that has been done and the impact it has had. Looking to the horizon and distant shores can be a powerful way to learn from others who have journeyed ahead of us, helping us navigate our own mahi.

Measuring impact – Oct 2024

An essential part of community-led development is understanding and measuring the impact of our work. How we evaluate our progress for growth, change, and impact in social investment requires the right tools and frameworks. Learning by doing is central to this, as we adapt through cycles of planning, action, reflection, and learning.

Hapori Aotearoa – growing communities together Training

This two-day conference is focused on providing practical resources and building connections to better support each other and our communities. It aims to amplify the role of community development as a vital element in Aotearoa’s future through collective thinking, learning, and networking.