Resources: Guides

Respecting ‘Yes’ and ‘No’

Saying 'yes' to one thing – such as self-care, or another work priority – can mean saying 'no' to another thing –  as small as responding to a text, or…
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Task-Process-Relationship

Many groups focus primarily on accomplishing tasks, and could spend more time on processes and relationships.  It can be challenging to find a good balance.  How things get done is…
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The Future We Want

Guide to community visioning. This visioning guide is designed to help groups and communities open up their imagination and start exploring what a better future could look like in their…
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Design for wildfires

Hotter, drier summers and stronger winds mean more intense wildfires, more often. Action is needed to reduce risk to property, self, habitat and wildlife. Areas that were not previously considered…
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The Human Nervous System

The human nervous system has evolved to spend most of its time in a state of social engagement (and small amounts of time in a stress response). This is the…
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Inner Feedback for Personal Resilience

Feedback can be very helpful for personal wellbeing and resilience. When you notice an internal symptom or a signal that’s taking you off-course, you can make an adjustment. Paying attention…
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Design for floods

Flooding poses a major threat to property and life. Climate change is creating more floods through sea level rise, stronger storms and more intense rainfall events. Simple defences like sand…
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