Natural support networks, such as through friends, family and neighbours, are an important part of treatment for mental health issues. Overview Building a Good Life: the role of natural supports in recovery from mental illness provides an overview of findings from Anglicare's most recent research project. Anglicare provides a range of community services for people...

This report summarises Phase 2 of Stronger Families in Australia study evaluating the Communities for Children (CfC) initiative. Using data from 2006–2012, it examines medium- to long-term impacts on children, families and communities. CfC sought to improve service coordination, address unmet needs, build community capacity and enhance environments through tailored, collaborative service delivery in disadvantaged...

A research driven response to community concerns regarding the level of crime and fear of crime in the Northern Territory. Executive summary In recognition of the need to address community concerns regarding the level of crime and fear of crime in the Northern Territory, The Northern Institute at Charles Darwin University and the Australian Institute...

Indonesia is making some progress in countering violent extremism, argues this report, but more through community efforts than through government programs. Overview Indonesia is making some headway in countering violent extremism but not through government programs. Some prisoners have moderated their views through discussions with fellow inmates and their own self-awareness. Communities have taken back...

This report examines social enterprise and community economic development in New Zealand. Executive Summary This report is the outcome of a comprehensive research process that includes interviews with 97 social enterprise and community economic development (CED) practitioners and five focus groups. The interviewed practitioners operate in cities, small towns and rural areas from around New...