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.
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.
When "Resistant" Means "Self-Protective": Rethinking Client Engagement
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 19/02/2026"Difficult" and "resistant" clients are often protecting themselves from repeated harm by systems. Learn trauma-informed approaches to build trust and genuine engagement.
The Social Model of Disability: Shifting from "What's Wrong" to "What's Missing"
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 09/01/2026Learn how the social model of disability shifts focus from individual impairment to systemic barriers. Discover practical ways to embed disability justice principles in community services.
