A new ‘PLACE’ for supporting communities

A new vehicle for supporting communities to build partnerships and strengthen capability.

On 30 October 2024, a new national organisation known as Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE) was announced.

PLACE is a joint initiative of the Australian Government, the Minderoo Foundation, the Paul Ramsay Foundation, the Bryan Foundation, Dusseldorp Forum and the Ian Potter Foundation. PLACE is a national organisation established to support community-led, place-based approaches to address social and economic challenges in communities and disrupt entrenched disadvantage.

The five philanthropic partners are match-funding the Australian Government’s contribution of $19.31 million over 5 years It will work to build the skills and capabilities of the workforce involved in delivering place based approaches, supporting collaborative solutions, sharing of learning, strengthened data practices and helping communities to accelerate progress on the things that matter most to them.

It is anticipated that PLACE Will be fully established and operational by mid 2025. To learn more, visit the Department of Social Services’ announcement.