Imagine working together to strengthen trust, generosity and collaboration in our community, to create opportunities for everyone to thrive.
It Takes a Town is community-owned
We are here to activate a shared focus on creating more opportunity and ‘good stuff’ in the local area. We believe everyone has a role to play. When we contribute according to our abilities, resources and skills, our community becomes a more resilient and connected place for all.
We’ve set a bold goal to create a culture where trust, generosity and responsiveness to each other is the norm.
Our story so far
It Takes a Town (ITAT) was launched on the same weekend that the devastating flooding of Cyclone Debbie hit our region, in March 2017. Since launching, ITAT has become a social movement that activates the ideas, actions and goodwill of locals.
Our approach
ITAT utilises both asset-based community development (ABCD) and collective impact approaches. The premise of ITAT’s design is that by flipping the ecological model and focusing on community at the centre, we can create localised cultures that turn on protective factors for everyone.
why we’re doing it
We know that every person matters, that some homes are not safe and nurturing and some children are not deeply connected to our community or the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We know that some adults don’t feel connected in our community and are living without effective support networks.
At times we’re all vulnerable.
We know that a generous and responsive community benefits us all.
Our community
The people living in the 2484 postcode region are amongst the most diverse in Australia. We have unique talent, brilliant ideas and a good dose of passion. Add to the that the beauty and energy that pervades in our natural environment.
Collectively we create the story of the 2484
It Takes a Town (ITAT) is designed around the activation of the following 5 pathways:
Harnessing generosity
Strengthening confidence to act
Building communities of support
Collaborating for impact
Nurturing confidence in better futures
If you would like to learn more about these pathways, please contact Carmen.
