CARE Community of Practice: Ecologically Oriented

Join our CARE Community of Practice focusing on the “Ecologically Oriented” principle within the CARE model.

When you plant lettuce and it doesn’t grow well, you don’t blame the lettuce – Thich Nhat Hahn, Vietnamese Buddhist monk

In this session, we will focus on strengthening ecologically oriented practices by considering how environments, relationships, and systems interact to support healing, growth, and sustainable change in everyday practice.

What is a Community of Practice?

A Community of Practice is a shared learning space where individuals with a common interest come together to exchange experiences, explore challenges, and build collective knowledge. It fosters collaboration, reflection, and continuous learning within a supportive environment.

Session Details:

Date: 16^th September 2025
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location: online through ZOOM (link will be shared upon RSVP)

Why Join?

By participating in this CoP, you will:

• Deepen your understanding of how environments shape well-being and development for children and young people.
• Explore practical strategies to create therapeutic, trauma-informed spaces that promote healing and connection.
• Collaborate with peers in a supportive learning environment to enhance relationship-based care.

Who Should Attend?

This CoP is open to all staff, carers, families, and external services interested in fostering environments that support children’s safety, growth, and resilience through an ecologically oriented approach.

How to Join

Please RSVP by sending an email to OOHC.Programs@challengecommunity.org.au.

We encourage you to bring your experiences, questions, and insights to the conversation. Together, we can create environments that help every child feel safe, valued, and empowered—because the spaces we shape directly impact the lives we support.

We look forward to learning and growing together!