Neighbour Day
From an initiative by Relationships Australia
“Neighbour Day is a powerful reminder of the importance of social connections in our lives. Our research shows that when people engage with their communities, they experience improved mental well-being and reduced loneliness."
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Inspiring residents to become leaders
From an article by Local Trust
Everyone now works together for the benefit of the town. We’ve moved from having arguments about who should do what, groups doing things on their own, to developing skills of local people from across our community.
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The spirituality of nonviolence
From an article by the Center for Action and Conte
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matt 5v9 NIV. Ten “commandments” for those seeking to live a spiritual life of nonviolence. A list to meditate on..
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Ways to greater happiness?
From an article by the Journal of Happiness
All humans want a satisfying life for themselves and their children. 68 suggestions on how individuals can raise their own happiness were rated for feasibility and effectiveness. What were the highest rated ideas?
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Heroes
From a TEDx talk
"What's remarkable about history is ordinary people doing extraordinary things...we never know how our actions are going to ripple over time but each of us can take responsibility for pushing in the direction of justice, equality, tolerance."
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Bringing back the power of community
From a blog at the British Medical Journal and oth
William Beveridge, whose 1942 report led to the welfare state, recognised he'd made a mistake in omitting a greater role for families, communities, volunteers, civil society. “It did frankly send a chill to my heart.”
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In-Person - Better Places Together Conference: Rethinking Engagement & Social Value - Liverpool
@BOXPARK Liverpool Beaufort Street Liverpool
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How can we rethink engagement and social value from tender to legacy to create Better Places Together?
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What changes can we make to promote a shift from tokenism to trusted conversations?
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Are there opportunities to deliver more meaningful engagement that enables us to successfully listen to and advocate for less-heard voices?
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Can we improve social value initiatives to ensure they genuinely create long term change, not short-term solutions?
In recent years, engagement and social value have become buzzwords in the sector, featuring as key requirements in tenders and a focus of discussion at built environment forums. Whilst the conversation is positive, the reality on the ground can often be fraught with challenges. Better Places Together Conference is a programme of collaboration and action from PLACED. Open to all, it will explore how rethinking the approach to engagement and social value can create better places for everyone.
12/06/2025
08:30