Celebrating NAIDOC Week with communities in WA

Read the stories behind NAIDOC Week celebrations in WA, from kids making music with BARKAA in Newman to sharing stories on a footy field in Moora.
That’s a wrap on our 2026 strategy day

Our 2026 Strategy Day teed off at Wembley Golf Course on Friday. We explored the challenges facing communities, and how we can support them in the best way possible.
Creating Communities welcomes new CEO, Chris Cottier.
Creating Communities has appointed Chris Cottier as CEO. Learn more about the leadership transition and what’s next, as the organisation approaches 35 years in 2027.
Benefits to developers

Social value is becoming an important part of property development. Discover 5 reasons developers are investing in it and the benefits they’re seeing as a result.
How to build trust in communities

A practical 5-step guide for decision-makers on building trust in communities, by Creating Communities Founder Allan Tranter.
Thirty-four years of work. And now, a new chapter.

We are delighted to announce that Chris Cottier will join Creating Communities as CEO from 1 July 2026.
How to build social value in your business

Building social value in your business means listening to what people have to say. Do it right and you’ll boost your rep (and more). Find out how.
Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed

Creating Communities’ Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2025–2027 has been endorsed. Find out how reconciliation informs the way we work.
What does great community engagement look like?

Effective community engagement builds social licence, sustainability, and makes investors happy. Creating Communities CEO Donna Shepherd AM explains how to do it right.
A Year of Connection 2025

Take a walk through the year that was at Creating Communities, featuring incredible communities from across Australia.