Dialogue commits to community-led change

The Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children (IDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating to achieve intergenerational change.

At the second IDAC roundtable held in November 2024, Dialogue members agreed on the framework and next steps to collaborate with communities to make decisions and changes that would drive better outcomes.

The plan to use place-based approaches and local hubs empowers communities to influence, initiate, and implement the changes that will have the greatest impact.

The priorities of IDAC align with those of The John Villiers Trust, which is a member of the Dialogue.

JVT believes that community led, informed and driven solutions result in better outcomes, as locals are best placed to understand the unique issues and opportunities for their communities.

JVT is already working with the Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership (TQKP) and The Bryan Foundation (TBF) on place-based and hub initiatives. While our funding is Queensland-focused, it is relevant to the national work and closely relates to the issues identified by IDAC.

JVT CEO, Lea-Anne Bradley, attended the roundtable. A highlight for her was seeing organisations willing to work together with communities and stakeholders, to develop solutions that have the potential to create long-term, meaningful change.

“JVT is pleased to see philanthropy, government and the community committed to working together – and differently – through IDAC, to make a difference for children, young people, and their families”, Ms Bradley said.

“This is another example of how we can achieve more when we pool our resources, networks, and ideas, and collaborate”.

IDAC was established to build a better future for Australia’s young people, making sure all children can thrive, no matter where they grow up.

Related links

Second roundtable media release
IDAC: https://www.investmentdialogue.org.au/

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