CIP CONVENTION 2025
Communities In Action:
Strengthening Democracy Together
Online | 5 & 6 Sept | 30+ Speakers
Community Independents Project (CIP)
was born out of a commitment to putting everyday people at the centre of Australian politics. It is a collaboration to enable and support communities and Community Independents to build participatory democracy and conduct successful election campaigns.
CIP is values driven and focused beyond the electoral cycle for the greater good of society, the environment and the economy.
We are pleased to be able to connect, network, support and amplify the work of communities like these:
How can we help you today?
If you’re interested in the Community Independents movement and how Community Independent MPs are doing politics differently, keep scrolling down.
CIP Convention
Don’t miss this chance to be involved in the only national event for the Community Independents movement - featuring all CI MPs, community leaders & leading experts.
Democracy is not a spectator sport - it thrives when everyday people get involved
The Community Independents movement is people-powered and purpose-driven, built on collaboration, integrity and a deep belief in genuine community representation. In a time of urgent challenges, it's a movement that empowers communities to lead, act and shape the future of Australian politics. The Community Independents Project supports this work by connecting people and communities, sharing resources and tools, and amplifying the impact of community-led leadership that is reshaping democracy from the ground up.
Doing politics differently
Community Independents:
genuinely represent their community
reflect the values and views of their electorates
have a ‘compact’ with their community - a two-way relationship that guides their actions
empower their communities through collaborating and partnering with them
have processes for their communities to actively participate in politics
are co-creating with their communities real political change in Australia.
Community Independents ARE NOT:
members of parties
representatives of sector interests or politics
single issues politicians
self appointed.
Community Independents emerge from a bottom up process initiated by the community. There is no prescriptive process used by communities or their representatives to best put community at the centre of politics. Each electorate sets their own path and agreed values and behaviours.
Community Independents are answerable solely to their constituents and the nation.
Join the movement
We, people in communities, are actively reclaiming a democracy of the people, by the people, for the people.
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