Working together to build stronger communities
Creating lasting change requires collaboration.
Compassionate Communities Australia works alongside community organisations, health services, aged care providers, local governments, universities, researchers, philanthropic organisations, businesses and people with lived experience to strengthen community capability across Australia.
Together, we are helping communities become more connected, confident and prepared to support one another through caring, ageing, serious illness, dying and grief.
WHY PARTNERSHIPS MATTER
Stronger together
No single organisation can create lasting systems change alone.
By working across sectors and sharing knowledge, experience and resources, we can strengthen local communities while complementing the work of Australia’s health and aged care systems.
Partnerships enable us to expand our reach, encourage innovation and create practical solutions that benefit individuals, families and communities.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Bringing diverse perspectives together
We collaborate with organisations and individuals from across Australia, including:
- Community organisations
- Health services
- Aged care providers
- Local governments
- Universities and researchers
- Primary Health Networks
- Hospices
- Philanthropic organisations
- Grant makers
- Businesses
- Community leaders
- Volunteers
- People with lived experience
Every partnership brings valuable knowledge, experience and perspectives that strengthen our collective impact.
OUR FOUNDATIONAL PARTNER
Perron Institute
The Perron Institute has been instrumental in establishing Compassionate Communities Australia and continues to provide strategic support as our Foundational Partner.
Together, we are committed to strengthening compassionate communities across Australia through research, education, advocacy, policy development and community capacity building, helping build stronger, more connected communities where people care for one another.
OUR PARTNERS
Organisations working alongside us
We're proud to work with organisations that share our commitment to building stronger, more compassionate communities across Australia.
BECOME A PARTNER
Help strengthen community capability
We welcome opportunities to collaborate with organisations that share our vision of stronger community-led approaches to caring, ageing, serious illness, dying and grief.
Whether you’re a community organisation, health service, local government, university, philanthropic organisation or business, we’d love to explore how we can work together.
Together, we can strengthen communities, build local capability and create lasting change.
KEEP EXPLORING
Continue your journey
Australia's Community Resource Hub
Access practical resources, research and tools that support community-led approaches across Australia and strengthen local capability.
Compassionate Connector Program
Learn how the Compassionate Connector Program strengthens local networks of care and builds community capability across Australia.
Community Conversations
Watch inspiring discussions with community leaders, researchers and practitioners sharing ideas, practical experience and valuable insights.
National Advocacy Initiatives
Explore how we're working with communities, organisations and governments to strengthen community-led approaches across Australia.
Compassionate Communities Australia is the national organisation building community capability through advocacy, practical resources, partnerships and community-led action.
