Working together with communities

These resources help government work better with local communities. 

They give practical advice on how to:

  • support community-led solutions
  • share decisions about priorities and actions
  • work with communities in a respectful way
Australian Public Service guide to working in place

Australian Public Service Guide to Working in Place

Guidance on what working in place means and how government can plan and deliver programs that respond to local needs.
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Australian Public Service shared decision-making guide

Australian Public Service Shared Decision-Making Guide

Guidance on how government can share decisions with local communities in place-based projects.
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Using data and evidence

These resources help people use data and evidence in place-based work.

They help communities and government to:

  • understand local issues
  • design better responses
  • track progress over time

They also support learning, so local solutions can improve and change when needed.

Partnering in different ways

These resources support new and flexible ways of working with partners. 

They help communities, government and other organisations to:

  • build strong partnerships
  • share resources
  • support new and creative ideas

They also give advice on funding and contracts that support local solutions.

Government Guide to Partnering with Philanthropy

Government Guide to Partnering with Philanthropy

Guidance on partnering with philanthropic organisations.
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Outcomes-based Contracting Factsheet Series

Outcomes-Based Contracting Factsheet Series

Guidance on how outcomes based contracts can be used to address long term disadvantage.
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Supporting projects

More information

Email supportingcommunities@dss.gov.au

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