The Relationship is the Project

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ALT "Much of this book articulates familiar concepts and principles I grapple with at work every day, but it does so with a bracing and immensely valuable clarity. Other sections offer surprising and novel (to me) ways to engage with the principles of community-engaged practice." Veronica #TheRelationshipIsTheProject

ALT "This is a quick introduction to working with communities, primarily in the arts but with some broadly applicable lessons." @happy_stomach #TheRelationshipIsTheProject

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ALT "A fantastic resource for community-engaged practitioners and those interested in engaging with community, collaboration and arts. great range of topics from various practitioners." @nixiethepixie #TheRelationshipIsTheProject

ALT "A text such as this, where authors patiently and succinctly unpack their subjects, is essential reading. I couldn't think of a field, discipline or workplace that wouldn't benefit from this information." Nikita #TheRelationshipIsTheProject

ALT "This was a really resourceful book that provided high-level practical tips and explanations applicable to anyone managing projects that involve collaborating with people." Rika #TheRelationshipIsTheProject

ALT "An invaluable resource for anyone working in the arts, especially those who are invested in working with, supporting and generating creative opportunities for communities and minority groups." Veronica #TheRelationshipIsTheProject

ALT "Definitely a resource to revisit in the future. Very re-affirming with its practical dot points, manifestos and reflections. community and relationship building is so vital to the future of the arts." @nixiethepixie #TheRelationshipIsTheProject

ALT "A great Australian collaboration that gives a real breadth of the advice (non-academic and practitioner-led), with a focus on the ethics and logistics of working in community contexts." The Centre for Impact & Change # TheRelationshipIsTheProject

ALT "Highly relevant and sure to remain current for many years, this is a must read and deserves a wide readership." Nikita #TheRelationshipIsTheProject

ALT "Best book on community organising." Philonysh #TheRelationshipIsTheProject

ALT "A series of essays by an expert panel on different topics relevant to anyone working with communities, particularly artists and First Nations communities." Rika #TheRelationshipIsTheProject

ALT "Every single person who works or who wants to work directly with community needs to read this book. Stay in your lane. Know when you're not needed. Don't gatekeep." Megan #TheRelationshipIsTheProject

ALT Professional Historians Australia The Relationship is the Project: A guide to working with communities

ALT The strength of this book lies in its breadth. Much like the diverse communities represented in its 32 chapters, The Relationship is the Project demonstrates the principles it describes. Featuring the foundational tenets of community-engaged work, but going beyond these, the chapters explore important questions including working with First Nations communities, cultural safety, intersectionality and self-determination.

ALT "Of everything I've read so far this year, I've recommended this book the most, with many friends and colleagues getting a message out of the blue sharing a quote that made me think of them." Amanda #TheRelationshipIsTheProject

ALT "A sensational read on what it means to work relationally with others. It was recommended to me in the context of community-based arts therapy, but the wisdom is relevant for anyone trying to steward change, support development, or build trust." Amanda #TheRelationshipIsTheProject