Community Governance

Strengthen community governance so capital serves shared purpose and long-term wellbeing.

Governance determines how decisions are made, who participates in them, and how resources are stewarded over time. It shapes who holds influence, how accountability is maintained, and how benefits are distributed.

Governing Community Capital is about ensuring that assets — whether financial, built, natural or institutional — are managed in ways that reflect community values, participation and long-term priorities.

In this session, we explore how communities and collaborators can govern capital in ways that are inclusive and place-based. We examine practical governance models and the conditions that support effective stewardship.

The insights from this session are relevant across a wide range of contexts — from managing community assets and enterprises to designing shared governance arrangements for housing, renewable energy, digital infrastructure, local services and investment funds.

Communities learn practical approaches to governing and stewarding local capital; enablers learn how to design policies, structures and partnerships that strengthen community decision-making and accountability.

What will you learn?

In this session, you will:

• Learn the basics of governance

• Explore why governance matters for communities, inclusion, equity and resilience

• Explore different governance models and approaches suited to community-led governance

• Learn how to strengthen local governance capacity and readiness in communities

• Explore real-world examples of communities and collaborators governing capital successfully.

• Begin applying governance frameworks to your own context — whether at a project, organisational or systems level.

Who should participate?

This session is relevant for anyone seeking to grow community governance, such as:

• Community organisations, local leaders and practitioners

• Councils and regional development agencies

• Social impact, place-based collaboratives and intermediaries

• Philanthropic foundations and funders

• State and Federal Government agencies

• Corporations and industry partners

No prior experience is required.

How it works and what’s included

• Interactive online session facilitated by experienced practitioners

• Session combines practical frameworks, case studies and applied activities so you leave with insights you can use immediately

• Small-group learning — participant numbers are limited to keep sessions interactive

• Access to the national Community Capital Network for ongoing connection and exchange

Pricing and Delivery

Complimentary Registration

We are currently offering this session free of charge to make Community Capital learning accessible to as many people as possible.

Places are limited to support meaningful participation, interaction and discussion. Early registration is recommended.

Session Delivery

We intend to deliver all advertised sessions; however, delivery is subject to facilitator availability and capacity. While we will make every effort to proceed as planned, there may be occasions where sessions are rescheduled, modified or unable to proceed. If this occurs, registered participants will be notified and offered access to any future equivalent sessions.

About your host

This series is hosted by the Centre for Community Capital.

For more information: contact@centreforcommunitycapital.org

About the Community Capital Learning Series

The Community Capital Learning Series is modular and structured around the essential functions of capital. These functions shape how our communities and economies operate. They influence how assets, resources and relationships are created, accessed, owned, governed and exchanged — and how value and benefits flow over time.

Each module explores one core function in depth, combining foundational understanding with practical application. If you are also interested in other areas visit: https://www.centreforcommunitycapital.org/