our approach

Community and economic development cannot be about formulas; it needs to be customised to recognise and enhance the uniqueness of communities, while providing the mechanisms for people to pursue positive change.

Creating Communities’ unique method and approach is applied to geographic communities, relational communities and communities of interest.

We build geographical communities on a local level through an emphasis on building the economy, forging and strengthening social networks, creativity and the development of the non-profit sector.

We also support relational communities in workplaces and associations through a focus on collective vision, innovative positioning in the community, team development, partnerships and alliances.

Our community development models integrate current theory by Putnam, Eckersley, Field, Svendsen, Kunstler, Landry and Florida to name just a few. This approach has been independently shown to increase levels of wellness and quality of life through research undertaken by Deakin University.