Learning communities
Learning communities bring people together to share experiences, learn from each other and work through shared challenges. Led by people and organisations across the sector, they support peer learning and collaboration, with knowledge and resources shared more widely so others can benefit.
Know of a learning community? Share it with us so we can connect with those involved, support and help others benefit from their learning.
About learning communities
Learning communities bring together people with shared interests, experiences or challenges to learn from and with each other.
They can take different forms, from webinars and online forums to regular peer groups working through problems together. Some focus on building practical skills, while others develop new approaches, share knowledge or strengthen connections across the sector.
We support learning communities and help make their knowledge and resources available to the wider sector.
Ways to learn and connect
- Webinars: Watch webinars covering practical topics, experiences and ideas from across the social enterprise sector. Recordings and transcripts help make learning widely accessible, including for people who couldn't attend live.
- Community directory: Find learning communities, discover what they focus on, who's involved and opportunities to connect, share knowledge and learn from others.
Learn how SEDI supports learning communities, including how they are commissioned and how their knowledge is shared with the wider sector here.
Explore learning communities
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Open learning
Open learning brings people together through webinars and online sessions to explore social enterprise topics, share experiences and learn from others. Sessions are open to everyone, with topics shaped by the interests and needs of the sector.
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Peer learning and support
Peer learning communities bring people together around shared social enterprise interests, places or challenges. Participants build relationships, exchange experiences, support one another and learn from each other.
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Deep experience
Deep experience learning communities bring together people with specialist knowledge and experience around shared social enterprise challenges. Participants learn from each other, work through problems and develop practical knowledge and resources that can benefit the wider sector.
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Innovation collaborations
Innovation collaborations bring people and organisations together to tackle complex challenges and explore new ways of creating change. Participants share knowledge, test ideas and work together towards more just, inclusive and regenerative outcomes for people and planet.
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Piriwa, Enterprise Partnerships WAFirst Nations learning communities
First Nations peer learning communities bring First Nations change-makers together around social enterprise interests and priorities they identify. Participants build relationships, support one another, nurture ideas and share learning.
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