Volunteer Development & Community Capability.
Volunteer Development & Community Capability Helping volunteers serve with confidence, care and purpose. We work with social service agencies, community organisations and volunteer networks to strengthen onboarding, practical capability and continuous learning for the people who give their time to support others. Why this work matters Good intentions need the support of good preparation. Volunteers […]
Mental Health & Community Wellbeing
Mental Health & Community Wellbeing Making mental wellbeing everyone’s business. We work with communities, schools, workplaces and public organisations to equip everyday people with the confidence and practical skills to recognise distress, respond with care and connect others to appropriate support. Why this work matters Mental wellbeing is shaped in the places where everyday life […]
Disability & Caregiving
Disability & Caregiving Creating communities where everyone can participate and thrive. We work alongside persons with disabilities, caregivers and community organisations to strengthen practical skills, peer support and inclusive communities that help people navigate life with greater confidence, dignity and connection. Why this work matters Support must extend beyond services and medical care. People do […]
Corrections & Reintegration
Corrections & Reintegration Strengthening Communities That Make Second Chances Possible Building the capabilities of correctional professionals, volunteers, beneficiaries and community partners who help individuals rebuild their lives. Why this work matters Rehabilitation is a collective effort. Rehabilitation is not achieved by correctional institutions alone. It is strengthened by the collective efforts of officers, volunteers, community […]
Raising Resilient Youth Starts With Us
Raising Resilient Youth Starts With Us Upliven Community · Youth Resilience Raising Resilient Youth Starts With Us An evening with Joe Chan and Alastair Tan exploring how everyday adults can help young people build confidence, resilience and hope. Building resilience begins with safe relationships, meaningful conversations and adults who choose to show up. Young people […]
Better Conversations Begin at Home: Practising OARS in Everyday Life
Better Conversations Begin at Home Upliven Community · Practice Circle Better Conversations Begin at Home: Practising OARS in Everyday Life A practical communication framework became a reminder that listening, trust and meaningful change often begin with the people closest to us. Learning together through practice, reflection and meaningful conversations. Some of the most important conversations […]
Rowing Together: What Dragon Boating Taught Us About Teamwork and Resilience
Upliven Community · Learning in Practice Rowing Together: What Dragon Boating Taught Us About Teamwork and Resilience A morning on the water became a powerful lesson in coordination, shared purpose and the resilience that grows when people move together. Dragon boating became a shared lesson in teamwork, trust and resilience. There is something powerful about […]
