Community Notes
Community Notes is a space for community workers, advocates, and changemakers to share insights, tools, and stories from the field. Blending practical tips with reflective learning, it’s designed to support your work, spark new ideas, and strengthen the connections that make community care possible.
When Systems Fail People: Making Bureaucracy Work Better
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 11/06/2026Bureaucratic systems regularly fail the people they're meant to serve. Learn practical strategies for navigating dysfunction, working around barriers, and advocating for better systems.
Co-Design: Sharing Power, Not Just Gathering Opinions
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 29/05/2026Co-design means genuine power-sharing in designing services, not just collecting feedback. Learn what distinguishes real co-design from tokenistic consultation.
Community Engagement That Actually Engages
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 22/05/2026True community engagement builds relationships and shares power, not just extracts input. Learn the IAP2 spectrum and practical strategies for authentic, ongoing engagement.
Advocacy vs. Allyship: Understanding Your Role
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 15/05/2026Allyship requires following the leadership of those most impacted, not leading the charge yourself. Learn the difference between advocacy and allyship, when to speak and when to step back.
