Centre for Building Better Community
CBBC is all about the creation of flourishing communities. We promote collaboration across sectors in society towards this goal. We offer a hub for networking, shared learning, consultancy and research.
Rebuilding Your Community - Registration
Friday 12 February 2021
A 12 Month Course for Professionals Working in Local Government and Social Services.
COVID-19 has caused widespread disruption, not least of all in the community sector, highlighting the devastating need and incredible strength present in our communities. At the Centre for Building Better Community (CBBC), we see this disruption and new awareness as an opportunity to take stock and re-evaluate the way we work as professionals and practitioners.
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Moving Conversations: Friendship
Tuesday 3 November 2020
What makes a good friend? How can we still be good friends when we already have a lot on our plate? Our next and final Moving Conversations for the year will be on the theme: Being a good friend.
Our feature for the night is DJ, celebrant and poet Sean M Whelan, who among many amazing feats and achievements, has helped friends craft their own “friendship” vows.
Moving Conversations: Social Night!
Tuesday 6 October 2020
In this special event, Moving Conversation will host a social night filled with music, poetry and games. It is a chance for all of us to take a deep breath to center ourselves and find joy in celebrating together.
Moving Conversations - "Anxiety”
Tuesday 1 September 2020
Anxiety is our chosen theme for this month's Moving Conversation.
We hope you can join us in this facilitated community event. Our aim is always to make it easier to learn from each other – in a gentle and kind environment – and build confidence in ourselves to deal with issues that life throws our way.
Flourishing Communities- A New Practice
Tuesday 25 August 2020
Flourishing Communities: A New Practice for Individual and Community Well being
The Neighbourhood Justice Centre, The Centre for Building Better Community and a host of other local partners are working together on a strategic approach to community empowerment, which we would like to invite you to be a part of.
This 2hr interactive workshop will introduce you to the project and begin to equip you to work with your community in such a way as they become the answers to their own issues.
Moving Conversations - "Grief”
Tuesday 4 August 2020
Grief is our chosen theme for this month's Moving Conversation. One that many are experiencing with the added weight of a lockdown.
We hope you can join us in this facilitated community event. Our aim is always to make it easier to learn from each other – in a gentle and kind environment – and build confidence in ourselves to deal with issues that life throws our way.
Moving Conversations - "Forgiveness”
Tuesday 7 July 2020
Forgiveness is our chosen theme for this month's Moving Conversation. It’s a big topic, with no easy answers to the questions it provokes.
We hope you can join us in this facilitated conversation, as we learn from each other and build confidence in ourselves to deal with issues that life throws our way.
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Sunday 7 June 2020
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ZOOM - Centre for Building Better Community
Moving Conversations - "Loneliness”
Tuesday 2 June 2020
We all feel lonely at one point or another.
With COVID19 making it even harder to connect with others, our next conversation on “Loneliness” is so timely.
Our aim is always to make it easier to learn from each other – in a gentle and kind environment – and build confidence in ourselves to deal with issues that life throws our way.
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An Urban Conversation on Systemic Change Post Covid-19
Thursday 28 May 2020
If we want to work towards a more compassionate, inclusive and just world - a place where everyone can flourish - we need to explore how to alter the systems that have become so normal, as well as hear the good news stories of personal growth and resilience.
The event will bring a diverse set of stakeholders together, aiming to generate sector specific conversations. A further discussion will be planned to share learnings and work towards collaborative strategies for change.
ZOOM Event
Moving Conversations - "Finding Purpose”
Tuesday 5 May 2020
In this month's facilitated “Finding Purpose” we will ponder together questions that have vexed even the greatest philosophers of our world: What is our purpose? How can we lead more purposeful lives?
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Moving Conversations - "Practicing self-compassion"
Tuesday 7 April 2020
In this month's facilitated "Moving Conversations" we will explore how we can become more compassionate to ourselves
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Moving Conversations - "Creating healthy relationships"
Tuesday 3 March 2020
In this month's facilitated "Moving Conversations" we will be exploring how we can create healthier relationships with those around us
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Designed to Flourish: Built Environment Masterclass
Wednesday 4 December 2019
How can your work lead to better communities?
Spend a day designing with your peers.
Join us for yellow trace, dreaming and questioning.
In this class you're the master!
Centre for Building Better Community
Empowering Communities to Flourish - Melbourne (CANCELLED)
12 & 13 November: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Do you work with communities?
Do you struggle with meeting the community’s endless needs?
This 2 day training event is especially for you
Centre for Building Better Community
Empowering Communities to Flourish - Geelong (CANCELLED)
November 7 & 8: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Do you work with communities?
Do you struggle with meeting the community’s endless needs?
This 2 day training event is especially for you
Baptcare Coasthaven Community
