Stronger Places, Stronger People

Welcome to Learning the Macleay

Learning the Macleay is a social impact, community-led collective impact and place-based initiative that seeks to identify and build upon the strengths of the community and to create better futures for children and their families through locally tailored and evidence-driven solutions to local issues.  
Our Funding Partners 
Our work is made possible by the generous support of our funding partners, driving positive change in our community.
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Uniting for a Better Tomorrow

Addressing Challenges with Community Wisdom

The initiative is supported by all levels of government and our partners, but the community is key to identifying issues such as criminal justice and youth matters as well as the drivers to offending and over incarceration by determining placed-based solutions. 
  
Known nationally as the Stronger Places, Stronger People, the Macleay Valley is one of ten communities across Australia engaged in this initiative.  
What's Happening

News from the Heart of Our Community

Stay informed about the latest developments, success stories, and community initiatives as we continue to make strides in shaping a brighter future for Macleay Valley.
Our Priority Areas

Key Areas of Action

In our commitment to fostering a united and resilient community, we're focusing on tackling critical issues of Racism, nurturing Relationships, and understanding the Right Timing for change, as guided by insights from our recent Learning Circle workshop.
Knowledge Hub

Resources and Publications

Learning Circle
In 2023 thirty people gathered to discuss the findings from Learning the Macleay early stage mapping process.
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Kempsey Cultural Safety Summit Report
In 2021 a meeting was held with local 28 Aboriginal organisations and Leon Donovan, manager of National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).
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