Journal

Inspiring change.

A groundbreaking look into Australia's social fabric, capturing diverse voices from over 4,200 people across 1,259 postcodes. The findings reveal how inequality, trust, and belonging shape community life, highlighting the need for policies that reflect real experiences. This first step in a deeper journey to understand and strengthen what connects...
The "Small Steps, Big Impacts" program in The Avenue is building stronger community connections by supporting early childhood development. Through initiatives like the AEDC Aware Program and local partnerships, a playgroup has been established, offering valuable support for parents and carers. This collaborative effort is creating lasting, positive change....
Creating Communities' Donna Shepherd AM and Jessica Barker, alongside Karlka Nyiyaparli chairperson Keith Hall, shared the award-winning East Newman Precinct Plan at the 2024 PIA State Conference, setting a new standard for planning with First Nations communities....
Creating Communities is turning this vision into reality with SocialQue, a revolutionary AI-powered social research product designed to transform how we understand and invest in community....
Creating Communities receives National Planning Award alongside Traditional Owners for East Newman Precinct Structure Plan...
It was with great excitement that Creating Communities recently released the co-created Community Plans—part of our ongoing work with the Yarnangu from across the desert communities of the Ngaanyatjarra lands....
Creating Communities Australia has celebrated a significant milestone in our ongoing work in the Eastern Pilbara with the approval of the East Newman Precinct Structure Plan by the Western Australian Planning Commission....
Creating Communities collaborates with Ngaanyatjarra Lands' communities to develop unique plans, identifying opportunities for economic, social, and cultural growth, enhancing their connection to the land....
Creating Communities is proud to share that the First Nations proponents of the East Newman Precinct Structure Plan have been recognised at the Planning Institute of Australia’s state awards for their exemplary co-design methods to create better outcomes for the East Newman community....
Creating Communities is leading the way in improving the FIFO village experience, using world first technology....