One is not born, but rather becomes, a parent

Posted by Doris Cholet on 16 May 2012 | 0 Comments
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Hi! I’m Doris, from France. I have been an intern at Family by Family for three months. I have found it much more confronting than the two other internships that I have done before in France and in Morocco. I have learnt very much and have changed my mindsets. This blog is about how Family by Family made me realise how someone can try hard to be a good parent but not achieve this because of their circumstances.

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We've moved!

Posted by Christian-Paul Stenta on 11 May 2012 | 0 Comments
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After months of planning and negotiating, we're pleased to announce that we've packed our bags and moved east! Monday, 12th May 2012 marks a key milestone as we open shop in the new TACSI HQ at:

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5th Annual SIX Summer School in Adelaide - Save the Date!

Posted by Christian-Paul Stenta on 2 May 2012 | 0 Comments
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The field of social innovation is rapidly expanding - and the Social Innovation Exchange (SIX) is keeping pace and becoming ever more global. This year, TACSI is very excited to be partnering with SIX to host the 5th annual global gathering in Adelaide.

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New Co-Working Space in Adelaide - Express Your Interest!

Posted by Christian-Paul Stenta on 2 May 2012 | 0 Comments
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TACSI's new HQ boasts a magnificent co-working space for organisations and small businesses from innovative and creative industries.

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Lunch with Alex

Posted by Radical Redesign on 20 April 2012 | 0 Comments
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Last week the Radicals had lunch with Alex. Dr. Alex Kalache is a current Thinker in Residence in Adelaide. He has a wealth of experience and expertise in ageing through his work as Director of the World Health Organisation as an advocate for older people. Alex joined us for pizza, and to hear us pitch each of our 6 potential solutions. Alex gave us great feedback on the ideas, saying they aligned closely with the shift of paradigm he believes is needed in ageing and care. 

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The Perfection Trap

Posted by Sebastian Geers on 18 April 2012 | 0 Comments
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Hi I am Seb, I haven’t written a blog yet because I have been waiting for the perfect one to pop into my head. 

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Family by Family Playford Scoping & Start Up Report April 2012

Posted by Christian-Paul Stenta on 18 April 2012 | 0 Comments
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Two years of work with over 100 families in the City of Marion, South Australia, tells us that Family by Family is a promising practice. A practice that fills a real need. A practice that engages families who don't typically sign up to anything. A practice that enables families to lead change.

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Financial Inclusion for Social Enterprises and Non-Profits

Posted by Christian-Paul Stenta on 4 April 2012 | 0 Comments
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This workshop will focus on building an understanding of community finance and its use for asset purchase and business development.

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Changing Families

Posted by Leanne Evans on 30 March 2012 | 0 Comments
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Working with families is unpredictable because this is the nature of family.

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Thanks for the heart work

Posted by Danielle Madsen on 29 March 2012 | 0 Comments
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A couple of weeks ago after running a Family by Family event Carolyn sent a text out to the team. Her auto correct function changed one word in that message, so instead of reading “thanks for all the hard work.” It read “thanks for all the heart work.” This got me thinking, what does it mean to do work that comes from the heart?

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