5 ways Asset Based Community-Driven Development supports Community Initiatives – Dee Brooks

Posted on April 30, 2016April 30, 2016 by Michelle Dunscombe

You may have heard of Asset Based Community-Driven Development or ABCD but what does it mean? How does it support community initiatives? Dee Brooks shares her insights in how ABCD supports community-driven initiatives. Dee is a founding member and Facilitator of the ABCD Asia Pacific Network, an accredited ABCD trainer, an Art of Hosting trained facilitator, a Flow Game Host […]

The Emergence of ABCD in Australia and the Asia Pacific

Posted on February 10, 2016February 10, 2016 by Michelle Dunscombe

The Emergence of ABCD in Australia and the Asia Pacific by ABCD Asia Pacific co-founders and members This is the story that involves many people, over many years, and it tells us of their work and the emergence of the language and the principles of Asset-based Community Development (ABCD) in Australia and some of its’ […]

ABCD Festival 2015 – A reflection

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Michelle Dunscombe

June 2015 saw us pack our bags and head for the UK, well specifically Ribby Hall, Wrea Green Lancashire in England’s North West for the 2015 ABCD Festival. We had read the program, in fact assisted with writing the program with the ABCD team. We were looking forward to meeting very skilled ABCD practitioners and […]

What is Asset Based Community Development?

Posted on July 8, 2015July 8, 2015 by Michelle Dunscombe

Excerpt from the ABCD Institute Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) is a strategy for sustainable community driven development. Beyond the mobilization of a particular community, ABCD is concerned with how to link micro-assets to the macro-environment. The appeal of ABCD lies in its premise that communities can drive the development process themselves by identifying and […]

Community Op Shops more than a 2nd Hand Shop

Posted on February 23, 2015February 23, 2015 by Michelle Dunscombe

When you walk into your local Op Shop what do you see? Probably just a range of second hand goods at a bargain price. You may be aware that you are supporting a charity or a local community organisation but what you don’t see or consider is the great social impact and community building roles […]

Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) & Art of Hosting Introduction Workshops

Posted on February 22, 2015March 13, 2015 by Michelle Dunscombe

2 DAY TRAINING PROGRAM $460 (incl GST) per participant including catering & handouts SHEPPARTON 14 & 15 April 2015: 10.00am – 4.00pm North Shepparton Community and Learning Centre, 10 – 14 Parkside Drive, Shepparton Download ABCD & AoH Shepparton 2015 flyer here WHITTLESEA 20 & 21 April 2015: 10.00am – 4.00pm Whittlesea Community Activity Centre, Laurel Street, Whittlesea Download ABCD and […]