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.
Strengths-Based Practice: Starting with What's Strong, Not What's Wrong
By: Sarah Smallman Published on: 29/01/2026Learn how to shift from deficit-based to strengths-based practice in community services. Discover practical tools to identify and build on client strengths, skills, and resources.
The Power of Listening: What Happens When We Really Hear Someone
By: Sarah Smallman Published on: 23/01/2026Discover the transformative power of deep listening in community work. Learn practical skills to move beyond hearing words to truly holding space for meaningful conversations.
Why Safety Isn't Just Physical: Creating Relational Safety in Service Delivery
By: Sarah Smallman Published on: 16/01/2026Discover why emotional and relational safety matters as much as physical safety in community services. Learn practical strategies to build trust and create safe spaces for vulnerable clients.
The Social Model of Disability: Shifting from "What's Wrong" to "What's Missing"
By: Sarah Smallman Published 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.
