Built and run by community, for community

CORE stands for Community Organising Resource Ecosystem. We equip communities, groups, and organisations with the tools, skills, and connections to make a lasting impact.

 

Technology for those driving
positive change

CORE Australia is a non-profit association built and run by community, for community. We are committed to delivering technology that works for those driving positive change.

By equipping communities, groups, and organisations with high-performance tools, skills, and connections, we empower local leaders to focus on what matters most: making a lasting impact.

We are deliberate about who we partner with. Membership is based on a shared ethical standard and a commitment to collective progress – because the strength of the ecosystem depends on the integrity of everyone in it.

What CORE stands for
C – Community
Grassroots action and local knowledge at the heart of everything
O – Organising
Tools and skills to bring people together and drive change
R – Resource
Shared knowledge, mentoring, and a growing library of support
E – Ecosystem
A self-reinforcing network where everyone’s success lifts everyone else

What we stand for

Membership is based on a shared ethical standard and a commitment to collective progress. These values are not aspirational – they are the conditions of being part of CORE.

Community First

We prioritise grassroots action and local knowledge. Every member joins a Community of Practice where sharing skills and supporting peers is at the heart of what we do.

Justice & Sustainability

We actively welcome those working toward social justice, climate action, and a sustainable future. We support campaigns grounded in evidence, guided by facts, and driven by fairness.

Ethical Boundaries

To maintain a safe and trusted network, we do not work with organisations that seek to exclude, marginalise, or dehumanise others. We do not provide services to campaigns that spread disinformation or incite hatred.

Transparency & Honesty

We practice what we campaign for. We are open about how we operate, acknowledge our challenges, and work continuously to improve. Trust is built through consistent, honest action and clear communication.

A social enterprise reinvesting
in your community

As a social enterprise, we are dedicated to maximising community impact. Our structure ensures that all assets and profits are reinvested directly into the ecosystem.

We provide free entry-level access so every group can start with professional tools, regardless of their budget. As you grow, our costs remain significantly lower than commercial alternatives.

You can reduce costs further through our Ecosystem Model – contributing your skills and knowledge back to the community to help everyone thrive.

Join the Ecosystem
How it works
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Free Entry-Level
Full tools for groups starting out – no budget required
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Growing Groups
Significantly lower cost than commercial alternatives
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Ecosystem Contributors
Share skills and knowledge, reduce your costs further

Want to help us grow
the ecosystem?

Do you have tech, legal, comms, or campaigning skills? We thrive on community collaboration. If you want to help us support grassroots action across Australia, we’d love to hear from you.

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