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Welcome to the Hot House!
I welcome all those with heart to join our community, learn with us, share what you know. One. life. people. That's it.
Helen Rodd
Mar 26, 20212 min read
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NOW OPEN!
The application process is NOW OPEN for the new Wyndham Council Building Blocks community leadership program! Visit our website for more...
Helen Rodd
Feb 141 min read
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New 2025 Building Blocks community leadership program coming soon!
Heads up folks! A new Building Blocks program is coming to Wyndham and applications will be opening soon.
Helen Rodd
Feb 131 min read
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The Power of Collaboration in Community-led Practice
One of the key practices that have contributed to the Tunnel Project's success is the spirit of collaboration that permeates every aspect...
victoriamathison98
Aug 7, 20232 min read
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First Nations Collaboration In Community Work: Building Culturally Safe Spaces
Today I wanted to dive into a vital aspect of community work: First Nations collaboration and the crucial role of a Cultural Safety...
victoriamathison98
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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The Consultations and Collaborations Behind the West Leads the Way Project
Building on what we shared last week reflecting on our project 'Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay Lead the Way' in partnership with Network...
victoriamathison98
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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Summit Reflections
On the 8th of June, we hosted the 2023 Community Leadership Summit alongside Network West at the beautiful Newport Substation. The Summit...
victoriamathison98
Jun 24, 20231 min read
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Allies in Community Leadership - Session Two Highlights
Following up with some special moments we captured during our second session of the Building Blocks – Allies in community, where we...
victoriamathison98
Apr 18, 20231 min read
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Allies in Community Leadership - Session One Highlights
Over the past few weeks, we’ve welcomed our 2023 ‘Allies in Community Leadership’ cohort into a very special version of Wyndham’s...
victoriamathison98
Apr 12, 20231 min read
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Last week to apply for Wyndham Building Blocks 2023
LAST WEEK to apply!!! The Building Blocks Community Leadership Program builds the confidence and skills of local community so they can...
victoriamathison98
Feb 14, 20231 min read
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Go SLOW - 'rest' is resistance!
My focus for this year is “SLOW”. I’m hoping this focus supports my health and wellbeing, my colleagues and community’s wellbeing, but...
Helen Rodd
Feb 2, 20231 min read
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Applications closing soon for Wyndham Building Blocks Allies in Community Leadership 2023
Applications close for the Allies in Community Leadership 2023 program on the 19th of February! As many of you who have participated in...
victoriamathison98
Jan 31, 20231 min read
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Change The Date
Content Warning – post mentions colonial violence. Photo credit: Tamara Watt For First Nation’s community and an increasing number of...
victoriamathison98
Jan 24, 20231 min read
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Applications are Open for Wyndham Building Blocks 2023 !!
Getting excited for the return of Building Blocks in 2023, with a community leadership program that includes a newly developed First...
victoriamathison98
Jan 15, 20231 min read
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Ngarra-djarra Gurri Bunmarra Healing and Wellness Gathering for Women
A very special and exciting opportunity from Avaivilla Group coming up on the 18th of March – the Ngarra-djarra Gurri Bunmarra healing...
victoriamathison98
Jan 15, 20231 min read
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A Reflective Post for the Turn of the Year
How intense has 2023 been? I know I’m not the only one to think that. By intense I mean both in a good way and in a challenging way....
victoriamathison98
Dec 21, 20222 min read
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First Nations Knowledge Building and Cultural Allies Program 2023
We're excited to announce the Wyndham Building Blocks community leadership program will be returning in 2023 with our new First Nations...
victoriamathison98
Dec 20, 20221 min read
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Yarning Up about navigating 'two worlds' – Reflections from the Working in Two Worlds Forum 2022
Words from guest author Victoria Mathison In November I had the pleasure of attending the Working in Two Worlds Forum, a beautiful and...
victoriamathison98
Dec 6, 20222 min read
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Working In Two Worlds Forum 2022
Coming up November 15th my wonderful friend and colleague Terori from Avaivilla Group will be hosting the Working In Two Worlds Forum...
victoriamathison98
Sep 28, 20221 min read
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Deadline extended!!
Applications close 25th of July, so now is the time! We’re so excited about our two upcoming Community Connector programs, running in...
victoriamathison98
Jul 22, 20221 min read
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