Our local community groups, not for profits and charities do vital work in our communities.
At Towards Better we understand that you do this work year upon year while workload and cost of service delivery increase and funding and member and volunteer numbers decrease.
Our work in Community Development drives individual engagement in local activities, clubs, and groups. We find a lot of local organisations aren’t sure how best to support local engagement when community composition has changed over the years.
How do you create an inclusive environment when there has been changes in demographic?
How do you encourage engagement with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse community members?
Answering these questions are crucial to future-proof your organisation in a rapidly changing world.
We work with you to create inclusive solutions that boost your membership and ensure all members feel genuinely connected to your organisation. If your focus this year is to increase the involvement of current and new members and secure a lasting future for your club in your local community then book in a consultation with Ricky.
We partnered with GWC to evaluate their community development programs across Mackay, Isaac & Whitsunday (2021‑2023). The assessment looked at:
Macro and micro demand drivers
Alignment with regional, state, and federal programs
Value proposition of GWC’s work
Social return on investment (SROI) regionally and by service area
Qualitative findings across three service pillars
Strategic recommendations based on stakeholder feedback
Carol Norris, GWC Executive Officer:
“The report objectively evaluates efforts to promote sustainable socio-economic growth and support the community’s wellbeing… The board is confident it will provide practical support for GWC’s social impact and inspire a brighter future.”
Founder & Principal Community Development Worker, Towards Better:
“This report helps the organisation, board, funders, stakeholders, and communities understand the strengths, talents, and opportunities that shape the region… It bridges the gap between data and stories.”
We work with not-for-profits, purpose-driven businesses, and social enterprises to go beyond outputs and measure true impact:
Dollar value of impact
Hours of low- or pro-bono services
Narrative stories and community connections
Quantify social, economic, and environmental value
Capture and showcase stories behind the numbers
Align programs to government and regional priorities
Support strategic planning, reporting, and funding applications
Here is a sample of outcome-focused workshops we deliver. Towards Better can deliver workshops face to face or virtually, or a hybrid of both. Are you looking for something that isn’t mentioned here? We can fully customize a training session for you based on your specific goals and experience.
Are you keen to find out what people are doing to drive inclusivity in Townsville and beyond? Have a listen to our Towards Better Podcast where we share the people, stories, ideas, and value roles that are bringing out the best in communities around Australia.
