The Place-Based
Approach
As pillars of the local community, LLENs understand and respond to the unique needs of their respective regions.
Local Contexts, Local Solutions
A place-based approach refers to the idea of tailoring services and strategies to the unique cultural, economic, geographical, and social contexts of a specific locale.
This approach is essential to LLENs’ work because it allows each network to cater to the specific needs and potential of its region, recognising that one-size-fits-all strategies often fall short when it comes to addressing localised issues. The intricate knowledge of the communities we serve empowers us to create impactful and locally relevant initiatives.
Anchored in the notion of a place-based approach, LLENs are well-positioned to understand and respond to the unique needs of their local communities. We have a 21 year track record of forging critical relationships with schools, businesses, government bodies, and communities.
An example of this can be seen in the various programs LLENs have developed, designed to keep students engaged in their education and provide pathways to employment. These programs are not merely transplanted from one area to another, but are rather carefully curated and adapted to meet the specific needs and contexts of each community. They are the outcome of a place-based approach that acknowledges and utilizes the existing resources, skills, and capacities of each region.
The place-based approach is at the core of the LLENs’ work, making them valuable assets in the drive to create more equitable, inclusive, and prosperous communities across Victoria.
Our place-based expertise
- Tailored solutions for local needs - LLENs have an intricate understanding of their region, allowing them to understand and address specific local needs.
- The Community Connector - Through building strong relationships across the community, LLENs are at the nexus of schools, communities, industries and government.
- Networks and Partnerships - LLENs lead organised efforts to improve coordinated service delivery in the community. Through creating a regular connection point for stakeholders, LLENs ensure an open line of communication between everyone working to improve the lives of young people.
- A 21 year legacy of local relationships - LLENs are embedded in their communities, having built long-standing relationships and connections over the past 20 years, bringing everyone together to create locally-tailored solutions.
- Informing Policy and Decision Making - LLENs are a direct line of contact between regions and statewide decision makers, feeding local advice through to influence statewide policy and program issues.This can be of particular value to the government and industry, who can form partnerships with LLENs to ensure that services and policies align with the needs and potentials of each local community.
Connect with us
Connect with our network of established community networks
For general enquiries, please contact communications@vicllens.org.au