JavaScript is required
Extreme fire danger is forecast for large parts of Victoria on Thursday 26 December (Boxing Day). Leaving early is always the safest option.
Stay informed at emergency.vic.gov.au

The place-based approach best practice guide

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

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.

What is the place-based guide?

This guide is a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and elements that underpin best practice place-based approaches. It specifically explores how government can support place-based initiatives to achieve local impact.

Who is it for?

This guide is for Victorian Public Service employees, and can also be of value for anyone working in or with a place-based initiative. If you want to:

  • learn more about place-based approaches
  • improve how you work as part of a place-based initiative
  • identify elements of place-based work that may be useful for your day-to-day role

then this guide is for you.

Who created it?

The Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZOG) developed this guide with a range of government, academic and community partners.

Updated