Eleven Resilience Concepts for Rural (!?) Communities

Building Resilience in Rural Communities Toolkit:
Eleven Resilience Concepts

Rural Resilience Toolkit via University of Queensland and Univeristy of Southern Queensland

The result of a three-year project in the Community of Stanthorpe (Queensland), the Rural Resilience Toolkit identifies 11 concepts central to community resilience. They are:

1. Social Networks and Support
2. Positive Outlook
3. Learning
4. Early Experience
5. Environment and Lifestyle
6. Infrastructure and Support Services
7. Sense of Purpose
8. Diverse and Innovative Economy
9. Embracing Differences
10. Beliefs
11. Leadership

Toolkit Contents
The toolkit contains a case study and literature review on each of the 11 concepts (and a great list of references). The idea is to infuse these concepts into existing programs while also building new programs around them. The project aims to promote positive adaptation, and reflects a diverse public-private partnership described in the toolkit.