Collaboration Engines: How organisations can support community-led change

How can not-for-profit and for purpose organisations genuinely engage in community-led collaboration? We invite you to join us at the launch of ‘Collaboration Engines’, a new report from UTS and the Justice and Equity Centre (JEC), at UTS Business School on Wednesday 4 November. The report explores how the JEC holds collaborative spaces supporting systemic advocacy around issues such as of disability rights, First Nations justice, and homelessness. The research shines a light on the often elusive how of collaboration, including key challenges of navigating power dynamics and generating and maintaining trust. Speakers include: • Sheetal Balakrishnan, Senior Solicitor, Strategic Litigation, Justice and Equity Centre • Jonathan Hunyor, CEO, Justice and Equity Centre • Merenia Marin, Social Impact Strategist, Mission Australia • Mark Riboldi, Lecturer in Social Impact, UTS Business School. • Alice Salamon, Head of Advocacy and Media, Uniting NSW.ACT After an introduction to the principles underpinning the JEC’s approach to collaboration from JEC CEO Jonathan Hunyor, report lead author Mark Riboldi will facilitate a discussion with industry professionals about how organisations can practice their principles when it comes to supporting community-led change. 4.00pm Registration 4.15pm Opening remarks 4.30-5.30pm Panel discussion, followed by canapes and refreshments Location: Level 3, UTS Business School (UTS Building 8), 14-28 Ultimo Road, Ultimo This event is presented by the Ultimo Institute at UTS and the UTS Business School in collaboration with the Justice and Equity Centre.