Collaborating with community groups and community leaders, local government and local business and economic networks to develop participatory engagement and governance initiatives that strengthen local resilience and prosperity beyond material wealth.

The Ethos Foundation recognises that a sustainable community is one that has strong linkages and collaborative relationships across all aspects of the community to enable new ideas, initiatives, solutions and creative processes to evolve and strengthen.

Collaboration is at the heart of how the Ethos Foundation works, bringing diverse groups and interests together to the conversation and planning table.

Working closely with the Scenic Rim Regional Council, our recent community development initiatives include the design and maintenance of the Sustainable Scenic Rim website and enewsletters (www.sustainablescenicrim.com.au) (which evolved from the Building Sustainable Small Business program), Strategic Sustainability Forums (Scenic Rim Regional Council and Logan City Council), and participatory programs such as the “The Rim” Community Arts and Ecology program (http://therimartandecology.wordpress.com/).