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ABCD in Australia

Family Action Centre

The Family Action Centre  has the vision of a truly civil society, and a belief that family wellbeing is the cornerstone of healthy communities. We're located at the University of Newcastle, NSW, though much of our work on policy and practice has national significance. The FAC's work aims to strengthen families and communities by developing and implementing programs, undertaking research and training, and creating models of practice that promote sustainability, social justice and community leadership.

Benevolent Society

The Benevolent Society  (TBS) is Australia's oldest not-for-profit organisation, having been in existence since 1813. We operate throughout NSW and Southern Queensland, and our stated purpose is to create caring and inclusive communities and a just society. We work to promote communities that are healthy and safe, connected, productive and participatory, rich in cultural and recreational activities, just and fair. TBS employees practice the wisdom of ABCD in a variety of activities, including the Community Action Program, Strengthening Neighbourhoods Initiative, Central Coast Networks of Practice, Community Leadership Programs, Communities for Children and Partnerships in Early childhood.

Bank of IDEAS

The Bank of I.D.E.A.S.  is motivated by two passions:

The Bank of I.D.E.A.S. operates from the basic assumption that communities do not develop from the ‘top down’ or from ‘the outside in’. It believes that communities need to build from ‘the inside out’, and for their residents to invest themselves, ideas, assets, capabilities and resources in the process.