Impact is a pillar of Capire, not an afterthought. It informs our mission, strategic goals and values.

 

Our Impact

We want to be a force for good – for our community, our team, our practice, our clients, and the environment. Social and environmental performance guide the decisions we make and inspire our team to create positive outcomes through our work and actions.

Read our Impact Report 2023

 

We truly believe that by lifting the engagement practice for all, we can do our best work.

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Sandra Jerkovic, CEO

B Corp

We are proud to be a certified B Corporation (B Corp) since January 2016. We achieved this for meeting higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Our certification score of 100.4 is above the average for Australia, our sector and our size.

We are part of a fantastic community of like-minded organisations that work toward reduced inequality, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and creating more high-quality jobs with dignity and purpose.

Strengthening Community Engagement Practice

Capire is committed to sharing our learnings and strengthening community engagement practice in Victoria and internationally.  View our comprehensive Media and Publications page here.

 

Learning Labs 

The Capire team run free, industry training sessions focusing on developing community engagement skills and knowledge. Featuring tips, best practice examples, and discussion, these interactive sessions are personal and practical. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or just starting out in the industry, Learning Labs are a space to hear the latest on engagement practice, meet peers, ask questions, and share your own experiences.

 

Engagement Triangle 

Our renowned, industry-leading Engagement Triangle has been used by thousands around the world and is considered a best practice model in community engagement internationally. The Engagement Triangle goes beyond the IAP2 approach which focuses on decision-making only and introduces two other key elements: engagement to share knowledge, and engagement to strengthen relationships.

Community Support

We are committed to ensuring our impact extends beyond our projects and practice.

We provide pro-bono and low-bono support to community focussed organisations,

We provide work experience pathways for people who may experience disadvantage or barriers to economic participation

We donate 1% of our profit to charitable causes

We actively contribute to industry leading campaigns and organisations that bring voices and actions to the challenges of our communities, including: