World Community Development Conference 2023 Darwin

03/11/2024

Very sad news to wake up to this morning. John will be greatly missed. We will share more details as they come to light.

We are so deeply saddened to share the news that our co-Founder, John McKnight, has passed away. John's contributions are tremendous within this community and beyond. We extend our condolences to his family and friends across the globe and will post more information as we continue to honor his legacy.

14/01/2024

2023 WCDC Day 2 Plenary with Faumuina Felolini Maria Tafuna’i Edmund Hillary Fellow & Flying Geese Pro CEO from Aotearoa
"How Indigenous peoples can create frameworks drawing from their culture & the importance of lived experiences in creating these frameworks."

https://youtu.be/I8_W1Kx0gLM?si=MXRXyt32xpJ7ZbWO

Faumuina Felolini Maria Tafuna’i, Edmund Hillary Fellow, Flying Geese Pro CEO, Aotearoa"How Indigenous peoples can create frameworks drawing from their cultu...

12/01/2024

It was such a privilege to have Governor Gary J Lujan & the Taos Pueblo contingent on Larrakia Country in Darwin for the 2023 World Community Development Conference.

2023 World Community Development Conference, Darwin, Larrakia Country.Taos Pueblo Governor Gary J Lujan share their WCDC experience and their highlights.Film...

01/09/2023

2023 WCDC Community Development academic & advocate Tony Kelly wise words from a community Elder

2023 World Community Development Conference, Darwin, Larrakita Country.In 1977 when Tony was working in Darwin, there was a profound moment when an Elder of ...

01/09/2023

Jim Ife reflects on the 2023 World Community Development Conference on Larrakia country in Darwin.

Jim Ife shares his experience at the 2023 World Community Development Conference on Larrakia Country in Darwin.

02/08/2023

We are delighted to share the recording of the Plenary session with Karri-Lynn Paul from Coady Institute "Building on Abundance in Indigenous Communities" at the World Community Development Conference in Darwin

https://youtu.be/9I1K14vlQiE
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Karri-Lynn Paul, Nutokehkikemit, Program Teaching Staff Circle of Abundance – Indigenous Programs, Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier University, Canada"Bui...

26/07/2023

Ani Pahuru-Huriwai, Tumuaki/Executive Director, Tairawhiti REAP, Aotearoa (New Zealand) was our opening Keynote Speaker in Darwin, please enjoy her presentation “Ae Neni, he tipuna pai koe.” “Yes, Grandmother, you were a good ancestor.” The struggle against-all-odds to leave the planet a better place than we found it.

https://youtu.be/FxV1IpZ_XKsAni

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Australian Community Workers Association Community First Development Community Housing Limited Catalyse Inspiring Communities

Ani Pahuru-Huriwai, Tumuaki/Executive Director, Tairawhiti REAP, Aotearoa (New Zealand) “Ae Neni, he tipuna pai koe.” “Yes, Grandmother, you were a good ance...

25/07/2023

presenter Sheena Lindholm shares her conference experience


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Sheena Lindholm from Push Pull Marketing, Australia reflects on Day 1 of WCDC 2023 including her presentation "Use Festivals to grow, skill & find community ...

25/07/2023

What a "Deadly" start to WCDC2023!

We acknowledge the conference took place on Larrakia Country and honour the Larrakia people's ongoing connection to culture and community. We pay our respects to elders, past, present and those emerging. We recognise all First Nations people from around the world and all delegates that were in attendance.

We hope you enjoy the video.

Jeder Institute International Association for Community Development - IACD Community First Development Community Housing Limited Catalyse Australian Community Workers Association

On Monday 19th June 2023, WCDC2023 kicked off with our International Reception and Welcome

30/06/2023

South Burnett festivals are in the international spotlight of discussions about building community. Push Pull Marketing's Sheena Lindholm will address [...]