Social media, messaging apps, and other digital platforms are reshaping how we build and maintain relationships. This primer aims to help professionals and practitioners working with communities navigate this evolving landscape of digital communication.

The Social Connection Program Evaluation Toolkit (SoCPET) is a framework to help measure the program quality and impacts of programs that seek to generate social connection. The toolkit is designed for practitioners who want a quick, strengths-based, and evidenced-based tool that has been designed with the community and practitioners.

This guide is a practical resource for practitioners looking to foster social connection in their communities through activities, programs or interventions. It explains the key concepts related to social connection, and offers a model to help understand how they fit together.

The Australian government has committed to replace the Community Development Program (CDP) with real jobs with proper conditions. This consultation report outlines what NIAA representatives heard during a ‘listen and learn’ consultations phase with remote communities on the government’s plans.