Community-Led Impact Partnerships (CLIP)
Turning vision into action Communities today face many social, economic, environmental and philosophical challenges that are often best understood and tackled by the people most affected by them.
Building on the work of our great friends Owen Tilbury and Peter Murden in Tasmania, our updated CLIP (Community-Led Impact Partnerships) programme helps local leaders turn problems into projects, and ideas into action.
CLIP has three stages - Getting Ready, Getting Started and Getting Results - that guide community leaders to build real partnerships, work better together and create lasting positive change.
Who is CLIP for?
CLIP is for anyone who believes in:
- Top-down and bottom-up approaches meeting in the middle
- Genuine partnerships built on trust
- Ideas and projects that put communities at the heart
As Rosabeth Moss Kanter said, “Change is a threat when done to me, but an opportunity when done by me.” CLIP helps turn that opportunity into reality.
Why CLIP matters
Communities today face growing challenges:
- Weakening social connections
- Widening economic divides
- Fading traditional support systems
- Increasing demands on stretched government services
In the face of these obstacles, one thing is clear: real, lasting change happens when people step up and take action.
CLIP isn’t a quick fix or a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, it provides an effective framework that empowers communities to:
- Work collaboratively across network
- Identify and empower local leaders
- Create sustainable, positive impact
The most effective solutions emerge when communities take ownership of their own future, and CLIP gives you the tools, strategy, and support to do just that.
The three stages of CLIP 1.
Getting Ready
Prepare your community or network for change.
This stage helps you:
- Map stakeholders and existing resources
- Build trust and engagement among partners
- Set a shared vision and priorities
2. Getting Started
Turn ideas into action. You’ll learn how to:
- Launch projects with clear goals
- Coordinate across groups and organisations
- Test ideas and refine approaches collaboratively
3. Getting Results
Make an impact that lasts. This stage focuses on:
- Evaluating outcomes and sharing learning
- Scaling successful projects
- Embedding collaboration and innovation into your community
Each stage comes with guidance, practical tools, and support — whether you’re a first-time changemaker or an experienced community leader. Ready to lead the change? CLIP is your opportunity to shape the future of your community — not wait for someone else to do it.
→ Get started today Connect with us to explore how CLIP can support your community, guide your projects, and create lasting impact.