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 […]
Building Family Resilience in Moments of Crisis
In moments of crisis, a family’s ability to function effectively is likely to be impacted negatively. . Perhaps if we give as much priority to perfecting family resilience as much as we do to other segments of our lives, we can strengthen our family’s ability to tide through difficult and challenging times. Family resilience is […]
Family Systems Theory
The family systems theory is a theory introduced by Dr. Murray Bowen that suggests that individuals cannot be understood in isolation from one another, but rather as a part of their family, as the family is an emotional unit. Families are systems of interconnected and interdependent individuals, none of whom can be understood in isolation […]
Types of Parenting Styles
Types of Parenting Styles Have you ever thought about what type of parent you are? Keep in mind that we are not talking in terms of absolute adjectives, such as good or bad. We are not conferring any type of judgment. Rather, we are hinting at something quite specific. Have you identified your parenting style […]