UPDATE: DUE TO COMMUNITY REQUEST, THE FIRST SESSION HAS BEEN PUSHED TO 25 OCTOBER.
At our Community Voice gathering earlier this year, we felt the power of what’s possible when we bring our insights, hopes, and strengths together for the young people of Bay & Basin. The energy in the room was clear – we want to keep building, connecting, and learning together.
We are looking for people in our community who want to make change for our young people and join us on the journey.
We’re excited to continue this journey with the Let’s Talk Community three-part workshop series led by Zizi Charida. Zizi is a leading trainer, speaker, and consultant in community development, known for her inspiring work in placemaking and asset-based community development (ABCD). She is the creator of the Let’s Talk Community and has spent over two decades empowering communities to focus on their strengths and assets rather than deficits.
About Zizi Charida
Zizi is the founder of Zahia Pty Ltd, where she provides professional training, consultancy, and innovative community resources. Her approach is grounded in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and Appreciative Inquiry (AI), methodologies that prioritise local resources and collaborative engagement. Previously, she founded Community Minds Inc., a charity that developed social enterprises and programs promoting participation and inclusion, particularly for marginalised groups and young people. Zizi’s dynamic, inclusive approach continues to inspire initiatives that build resilient and connected communities across Australia.
These workshops will give participants:
- Practical tools for community-led action
- Space for meaningful dialogue
- A pathway to co-design initiatives that make a real difference for young people
Location: The Greenhouse, Huskisson
Workshop 1: Strengths & Possibilities
Saturday, October 25th | 10am–4pm | Lunch provided
- Explore ABCD and Appreciative Inquiry approaches to strengthen our community and support youth.
- Co-design the listening questions for the Community Voice survey.
- Learn how to amplify community assets and focus on possibilities, not just problems.
Workshop 2: Dreaming Together
Saturday, November 29th | 10am–4pm | Lunch provided
- Dive into the 5D Appreciative Inquiry model (Definition, Discovery, Dream).
- Engage in group visioning and creative thinking about what matters most.
- Begin unpacking early insights from the Community Voice survey to shape recommendations.
Workshop 3: From Vision to Action
Saturday, TBC | 10am–4pm | Lunch provided
- Explore the final Appreciative Inquiry phases: Design and Deliver.
- Co-design actionable, community-led solutions.
- Plan for long-term sustainability and prepare recommendations grounded in survey findings.
- Develop how we share learnings with the community.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique chance to:
- Take the driver’s seat in shaping your community – lead change, be part of a bigger movement, and gain support to make a real, lasting difference. Learn from one of Australia’s leading ABCD practitioners
- Build skills in co-design and community-led action
- Directly shape the Community Voice survey and recommendations
- Connect with other passionate community members
At the end of the series, a final report will be shared with the community, highlighting key insights and recommendations that will inform us as a community how we can move forward together in supporting our young people.
If you’re interested in joining the community, meeting new people, supporting young people, and driving change, we invite you to attend these events. Please email your interest to info@fireflybayandbasin.com by Friday, 12 September.