

Community participation is critical social infrastructure. It builds trust, reciprocity and collective agency, creating the right conditions for people and communities to flourish.
Yet, we’re facing a global crisis of disengagement and disconnection. Trust in institutions is declining, social isolation is rising and many people feel excluded from the decisions that affect their lives. Too often, people are treated as recipients of services, rather than co-creators of solutions.
When people are given opportunities to influence the places they live, work and belong - even in small ways - something powerful happens. They build confidence, develop new skills, develop relationships and discover a deeper sense of connection and purpose. Participation doesn't just improve places, it strengthens people.
Our work bridges the gaps in between governments, communities and industry by building trust, relationships and a shared responsibility through doing. We make positive action easier, more practical and more accessible by connecting people making it happen.
This philosophy guides our unique ‘way of doing’.

Founded in 2018 by Jimmy Murphy and Dean Cracknell, with plenty of help from supporters, our movement started with the simple idea to make it easier for local doers to create the positive change that they want to see in their communities.
Originally known as Town Team Movement, our formative years focused on supporting Town Teams - community-led groups of residents and business operators who improve their neighbourhood, using our Charter of Behaviour to build and strengthen local relationships.
Over time, we recognised that thriving communities require more than active citizens. They also need governments and institutions that are willing and able to enable local action.
Today, our work supports both sides of this equation, helping communities and institutions to collaborate to achieve better outcomes for people and places.













We help you to connect with community and shape places where people want to be.
This includes activating public spaces, community engagement and events, co-design, place and concept plans, community capacity-building, problem resolution, workshops and presentations.
Get in touch to see how we can work together.

Working at the intersection of community and institutions, our partnerships are a powerful force for change.
We design and deliver award-winning programs, community-led initiatives, collaborative processes, conferences and events that shift mindsets, inspire action, change systems and empower people to contribute.
Keen to collaborate? Get in touch to discuss your ideas and opportunities.

National Winner for Youth-led Placemaking Projects 2024
Community Diversity andWellbeing Award, Planning Institute of Australia
WA Local Hero 2023
As part of the Australia Day Award
Planning Champion 2022
Planning Institute of Australia, WA
IAP2 National Engagement Award 2021
City of Cockburn Climate Change Engagement and Place Values
Best Small Project 2021, Harbour Rd PorchFest 2021
Place Leaders Asia Pacific
Stakeholder Engagement 2021
Belconnen Place Design Brief – Planning Institute of Australia ACT
Stakeholder Engagement 2021
Kalamunda Shared Spaces – Planning Institute of Australia WA
We can support you to realise your visions and create meaningful spaces too.
