Place in Practice • PLACE

Place in Practice is a free, monthly one hour online series for people working in place-based change across Australia. Hosted by the PLACE team, each session offers a deep dive into a featured PLACE resource, opportunities to connect with other changemakers, share experiences from practice and hear what’s coming up next from PLACE. It’s a practical space for learning and connection.

Event Details

- FREE

Join us in 2027 for a refreshed Place in Practice.

In 2026, PLACE hosted Place in Practice sessions that explored the depth and breadth of place-based work: data and impact, governance, volunteering, workforce development, Indigenous data sovereignty and our learning platform PLACExCHANGE.

In that time, we experimented with the Place in Practice format and received helpful feedback from attendees. Thank you to those that contributed.

We are now in the process of reviewing our approach to Place in Practice, and we are looking forward to returning in the new year with a refreshed approach and exciting program.

PiP January session

Our first session was hosted by Eve Millar, Director, Data, Evidence and Practice, with the PLACE team. Over 160 people from across Australia joined us to deep dive into The 12 Elements, PLACE’s framework for place-based change.

Watch the PiP January session

PiP February session

How do we recognise, respect and truly value local knowledge in place-based work? Building on Session 1’s feedback, we explored what valuing local knowledge looks like in practice, comparing approaches that centre community expertise. Rewatch for practical lessons in community-led work.

Watch the PiP February session

PiP March session

In March we focused on how community voice can be strengthened within place-based governance so local people can shape decisions. Andrew Davitt, Director of Collaborative Solutions, joined us with breakout discussions on how community-governed structures are emerging and what they need.

Watch the PiP March session

PiP April session

In April we explored the value of data in place-based change. Data helps communities understand what’s happening, track progress and make informed decisions. Drawing on PLACE’s learning ahead of the Impact Summit, we shared what we’re seeing and asked what’s needed to support your work.

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PiP May session

In May, Sarah Marlor, Employment Pathways Lead, and Jane Anderson, Director of Enable, explored all the ways people contribute to place-based change, including the relational work that keeps communities connected. We also introduced new PLACE volunteering tools for place-based contexts.

Watch the PiP May session

PiP June session

In June we focused on the capabilities place-based work needs. Facilitated by Suji Upasena with Tess Gordon and Stephanie Tchan, we introduced the PLACE Skills Compass Tool and Training Directory, and our guest Christine Kamau from a.c care shared how she approaches building capability.

Watch the PiP June session

PiP October session

In October we asked what helps practitioners learn and connect, the question behind PLACExCHANGE. We shared our Foundations course and Community spotlights with Michelle Barton, CEO, YouthWorX NT, and launched our Place-based data training with Belinda Woodhead, Seer Data and Analytics.

Watch the PiP October session