Case Studies

Our case studies showcase real transformations happening across Australia, where local leaders and neighbours collaborate to build stronger, more connected communities that thrive through challenge and change.
Case Study

Resilience Canopy Practitioner Peter helps things flow in Marong

Published: 15 December 2025

Marong community member Peter has led a colourful life thus far. Here, he explains why he became a Resilience Canopy Practitioner, discusses some of the community's priorities and challenges, and outlines what he hopes to achieve in his community.

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How Warburton was inspired to keep building resilience

Published: 30 November 2025

Inspired by The Resilience Canopy's engagement with nearby communities, Warburton decided to review, renew and strengthen its Resilience Plan, with societal struggles like youth engagement and navigating tourism at the fore. Now it’s their turn to take more meaningful steps and inspire other communities!

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How Marong became a canopy community

Published: 29 November 2025

To help communities better understand how to join the Canopy movement and what it means to be a Canopy Community, we present the pathway that the community of Marong VIC took, and some of the early benefits they have experienced.

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The Canopy Collective: a National Movement of Community Voices

Published: 14 November 2025

Across Australia, people are stepping forward to make their communities stronger. The Canopy Collective brings these efforts together into a national, people-powered network that supports and mobilises volunteers, partners, collaborators, and others interested in community resilience.

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Revitalising the cBD in Kempsey

Published: 30 October 2025

Kempsey's businesses have been declining due to shocks and stresses. Now, with the support of The Resilience Canopy, a group of empowered Kempsey business community leaders are connecting, thinking differently about their challenges, and fighting back!

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Giving Youth a Voice in kempsey & gympie

Published: 30 October 2025

With young people across the country wanting their voices to be heard and a chance to advocate for their own futures, the empowering Resilience Canopy process holds appeal, as evidenced by these two community youth groups.

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Emergency preparedness in Millgrove

Published: 01 October 2025

With support from The Resilience Canopy, the Millgrove Residents Action Group (MRAG) implemented a range of significant, community-led projects to strengthen Millgrove’s emergency preparedness.

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Growth in Millgrove

Published: 01 October 2025

The Resilience Canopy helps communities like Millgrove dream bigger by fostering capability and capacity. Read how they turned $20k initial seed funding into $700k, and the resulting meaningful community actions that are helping their community thrive.

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