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Place-based approaches

Place-based approaches are a way of working that puts communities at the centre. Here you will find resources specifically designed for Victorian Public Service employees to help you effectively support these community-led initiatives.

Our place-based guide for the VPS

Place-based approaches are powerful tools that can help unlock the potential of Victorian communities. Want to learn more about place-based approaches or improve how you work as part of a place-based initiative? The Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) has created a best practice guide specifically for the VPS. 

Explore the guide via our e-learning module

What are place-based approaches?

A framework for place-based approaches

Learn about how the Victorian Government defines place-based approaches

Tools and guidance

The best practice guide

Learn more about place-based approaches and best practice in funding, data and governance for better community outcomes.

The funding toolkit

Learn about government funding and resourcing models for place-based approaches.

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) toolkit

Learn more about how to monitor, evaluate and learn as part of a place-based approach.

The capability framework

Learn more about the knowledge, skills and behaviours that support effective place-based approaches.

How to find local data

Discover tips to help community-led initiatives find and access data on their local community.

Research and conversations

What works for place-based approaches in Victoria?

Read evidence and case examples about what works for place-based approaches in Victoria.

The Boundary spanning to improve community outcomes report

This report explains how to coordinate and collaborate as part of a place-based approach.

Talks and conversations

Watch thought leaders discuss the opportunities and challenges for place-based work in Victoria.

Place-based approaches: a quick explainer

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Reviewed 08 March 2023

About these resources

These resources were collaboratively developed with a range of government and community partners to help the Victorian Public Service be a more effective partner to place-based initiatives.

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