RESOURCES
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Support
If you're feeling overwhelmed by mental health or financial challenges, it can be tough to know where to turn. Remember, you don’t have to face it alone. Amongst the community support groups in place are the following free, often 24/7, national support organisations:
Crisis support 24/7 via phone 13 11 14, text 0477 131 114 or webchat.
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No matter what you are going through there is hope, and the friendly folk at Lifeline are there to listen and to help.
Phone 1300 22 4636, chat online, send an email or jump on a forum.
Whether you need info or support for yourself, or someone you care about, we all have good days and bad days. Whatever it may be, it can make a real difference having someone to talk to.
Their website is a great resource for information specific to eating disorders and self-esteem issues related to body image. They also offer school/community programs (which we participated in), and direct support via phone 1800 33 4673, chat or email.
The Butterfly Foundation is the national charity supporting all Australians affected by eating disorders and body image issues, as well as the families, friends, and communities who care for them.
FREE financial counselling through the National Debt Hotline - both phone and live chat available. When you need help right away and you don't know where to start.
This service is a not-for-profit service that offers a free, independent and confidential help to get people get back on track.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can also call the free Mob Strong Debt Helpline on 1800 808 488.
Free tools and advice to help you get in control of your financial life,
whether you need help with:
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urgent money management
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saving and budgeting
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managing low income
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managing debt
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planning for the future
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growing your wealth
Planning Tools
Idea Pitch Template
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Useful for initial shaping of ideas before presenting them, especially when they're complex or involve resources that impact the community—ensuring consultation with everyone is the fair approach.
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Idea > Shape > Pitch > Vote > Build
Back Your Sh#t Up!​
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The Community Builders program tends to involve informal groups and quick momentum. Have a think about:
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creating a list of information assets (logos, key documents, key software) so you can keep them safe and so everyone knows where they are​
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making sure access to key systems or information assets doesn't rest with a single person
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backing up key resources eg. website content
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be clear on ownership -> information assets (like this website or ideas created as part of the process) belong to the community, not to individuals. They are simply the custodians.
Engagement Tools
Having trouble with getting people EXCITED?!
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If you've ticked off these ways to get the energy flowing, some resources that could help are:
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Embrace collaborative imagining to bring people along with you (create together)
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Sell your message and have fun with it! Anything is possible. This whole website was created in 4 weeks using wix website builder and images from canva, no custom coding required. All videos are made using canva, and there was judicious use of ChatGPT. If you are not confident using digital tools or your eye for design needs work, you likely know someone who's a boss at it. Experiment and ask for help :)
