Written by Meaghan Burkett There are many positive community-led initiatives being driven across Australia, and in this series, we wanted to highlight the Bellingen Shire community, a beautiful region on the North Coast of New South Wales. Led by the Housing Matters...
Written by Meaghan Burkett Thriving communities and organisations need access to capital—whether it’s money to fund projects, land to build on, or infrastructure to support local businesses. But too often, traditional finance is inflexible, costly, or simply...
In this issue, we are sharing some of the practical ways that communities can generate their own place based capital to create more resilient, thriving places. And we are excited to share some upcoming learning opportunities with you, including the EDA Roadshow Event...
Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. This map tells a powerful story. It showcases the growing number of communities across Australia that are interested in, needing and/or actively building Place Based Capital. 🎉 From regions to metro hubs,...
Are You Interested In Any Of These Goals? Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. 💵 Finding new ways to raise funds and create sustainable local funding solutions for your community, local business or projects.🏭 Taking control of your local...
Written by Meaghan Burkett. Originally posted in LinkedIn. Philanthropy has long been a powerful force for addressing critical issues like poverty, education, inequality and sustainability. One of philanthropy’s greatest strengths lies in its ability to mobilise...
Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. We’ve been exploring this question within the Place Based Capital Network and Initiative. While there are common solutions—like raising the minimum wage, offering cash transfers, tax reforms, subsidies for...
Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. We’ve uncovered over 100 solutions to help communities build sustainable funding, establish community owned enterprises, drive locally led development, manage their assets and build more equitable and...
Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. For several years we’ve been asking some big questions… how do communities increase locally-led development, unlock local and sustainable sources of funding, establish and govern community-owned enterprises,...
Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. The Place Based Capital Initiative is working toward a future where local communities have the power and capital to drive their own social and economic development and address pressing challenges like housing...