Are you interested in reimagining government?
Join our growing movement of changemakers and connect with people from around the world interested in reimagining government so it works better for everyone.
Our Reimagining Government Community of Practice is an online space for those curious about or actively working toward this vision. Here, members connect, share ideas, ask questions, support each other, and learn together.
Who can join?
Anyone!
Whether you’re a lifelong public servant seeking a better system, a citizen curious about how government can better serve communities, or working alongside government striving for change – if you’re interested in reimagining government, this community is for you.
What you’ll find
- Engaging discussions on ideas, challenges, and ways to take action to reimagine government
- A network of like-minded changemakers from across the globe
- Exclusive events and workshops for community members
Since launching in 2021, we’ve grown to over 1,500 members worldwide. Join us on Slack and be part of the movement!
2025 events
Human Learning Systems in Action: Stories of Transformation
Imagine public services designed to truly support human flourishing, where policies and programs adapt to people’s real needs, and collaboration replaces rigid structures. Around the world, a movement is growing to rethink how government works—shifting from control and compliance to trust, learning, and shared purpose.
This free webinar from February 27, 2025, explored Human Learning Systems (HLS) – a fresh approach to public service that is already transforming work in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Through real-world case studies, see how HLS is helping communities and public sector leaders tackle complex challenges, foster innovation, and create lasting impact.
2024 events
Ridiculous at first futures: From probability to possibility
Ridiculous at first futures guides you on a journey out of the safe harbour of what seems probable as we explore futures that seem preposterous… at first.
On July 17th 2024, the Centre for Public Impact Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand and our special guest, Amanda Reeves, hosted this 90-minute, experiential online session. We welcomed participants to the world of futures thinking, supported them in leaning into social imagination, expanded the range of futures they can entertain, and spotted pockets of these futures emerging today.
Tools, frameworks and methods for learning partnerships
Hear from CPI team members from across the globe as they share the resources they find most effective and valuable in their work to reimagine government.
Presenters include:
- Alli Edwards, Senior Program Manager from Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand, on evocative images as a method for surfacing oblique reflection and learning.
- Naja Nelson, Senior Associate from our Global Development Initiative, on the Lankelly Chase Systems Behaviours Framework for reflecting on the health of a system.
- Saumya Shruti, Senior Associate from our Global Development Initiative, on decolonisation as a key principle and lens for learning partnerships.
2023 events
Storytelling in design and policymaking
How can changemakers and policymakers ethically use storytelling in their work? What are the principles of good storytelling? How can we ensure stories are listened to and understood?
In this conversation with Emily MacLoud and Beth Hyland from Portable, we cover the ups and downs of storytelling. We hear about the tools and approaches that help us do this work well, and discuss the challenges and pitfalls which need to be considered when using storytelling to support our work.
How can collective healing pave the way for systems change?
In this 90-minute webinar co-hosted by the Centre for Public Impact ANZ and Collective Change Lab, we learn about the work of John and Laura and explore how we can understand the presence of trauma in systems and convene collective healing to unlock deep and enduring, transformational change within systems.
