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.
Creative Care Planning: When Standard Forms Fall Short
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 10/04/2026Care plans don't have to be boring forms. Discover creative, accessible approaches using visuals, stories, and alternative formats that make planning more engaging and meaningful.
Mapping the Invisible: Understanding a Client's Support Ecosystem
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 03/04/2026Go beyond service lists to understand the full picture of someone's support network. Learn practical tools for mapping formal and informal supports, identifying gaps, and building on existing connections.
Risk Management That Respects Rights
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 19/03/2026Risk management doesn't have to mean control. Learn rights-based approaches that support people to make informed choices while managing genuine risks ethically and collaboratively.
Care Planning as Collaboration: Moving Beyond Templates
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 12/03/2026Transform care planning from a compliance exercise to genuine collaboration. Learn how to co-create plans with clients that reflect their goals, not service requirements.
