Empowering Communities Through Collaborative Action Research.
Our research is all about action. It is also about ensuring the voice of those with lived experience is positioned as meaningful and powerful data.
We then work to turn that information (data) into action lessen poverty, disadvantage, inequality and improve people’s lives.
Collaboration is at the heart of our work. Our focus is on addressing specific local issues and developing practical, evidence-based solutions that can make a real difference.
We know there are real barriers to equitable participation and that’s why we resource individuals and groups and support them to participate in processes that identify, investigate, and address issues affecting their well-being.
Our action research has delivered a range of resources and changes. Check out the results of some of our recent action research work.
Information & referral is the art, science, and practice of bringing people and services together.
Developing and supporting a strong and diverse community aged care sector in our region.
ISV is the funded Sector Development agency for all Targeted Early Intervention funded organisations for Central and Eastern Sydney.
Strengthening communities to mitigate risks of catastrophic events.
We work with locals committed to building cohesive, connected and inclusive communities.
Our policy advocacy promotes social equity and is specifically aimed at systemic change for and with people who are socially and economically disadvantaged and those who are in need of benevolent assistance.
Inner Sydney Voice Publication distils the latest research and untangles just-released studies and reports. There’s news, analysis, human interest, history, biography, and opinion.