Join the Community Connector Impact Network Today
As your rural Community’s skilled professional workforce begins to grow and thrive through the establishment of your Community Connector Program, it’s time to look ahead. The journey from inception to impact doesn’t end with establishment—it evolves.
Welcome to the next pivotal step: The Community Connector Impact Network.
Operating annually from February to November, the Community Connector Impact Network is designed to sustain and amplify the success of your Community Connector Program. It’s not just support; it’s a partnership for growth, offering a structured separate support system for both your Management Committee and your Community Connector(s), alongside peer-to-peer learning from established sites across Australia.
Integrated Structure of the Network
The Community Connector Impact Network caters for the specific needs of both Management Committees and Community Connectors:
Network Support Group: Led by Dr Cath Cosgrave with Karley Cameron (Community Connector, Southern Grampians) and supported by Samara McQueston, this integrated network provides comprehensive support for both Management Committees and Community Connectors. The group focuses on governance, sustainability, strategic growth, and practical support strategies, addressing the unique challenges faced by both Management Committees and Community Connectors.
You’ll learn alongside peers from sites at all stages — from those just establishing to programs with years of proven results — sharing real solutions to real challenges.
The Impact Network Subscription Inclusions
The group receives access to a comprehensive suite of resources and support mechanisms, including:
4 x Quarterly Half-Day Deep Dives: Interactive 3.5-hour sessions led by Dr Cosgrave and Karley Cameron with peer-led case studies from established sites, expert guest speakers, case studies, and peer learning. Sessions run Tuesdays 11am–2:30pm AEST/AEDT and include a short lunch break.
4 x Individual Strategy Sessions: One-hour personalised sessions (45-minute session plus pre/post planning) with Cath and/or Karley, providing tailored guidance for your group and insights to enrich your program’s strategy and impact.
Slack Peer Support Group: Opening from the 2 February 2026, connect with fellow Community Connectors and Management Committee members from sites across Australia and New Zealand for ongoing peer support. Whether you’re troubleshooting a governance challenge or celebrating a win, you’ll have a network who understands your journey. Open 24-7 with occasional popup Friday morning at 9:00am (AEST) 30-minute check-ins facilitated by Cath and/or Karley.
CCP Playbook Access: Access to our comprehensive online Community Connector Playbook, featuring regularly updated tools, guides, solutions, and resources to support your work, including 3, 6, and 12-month evidence-based impact survey templates.
The Benefits
Universal Advantages for All Members
Peer-to-Peer Learning Network
Connect with Community Connector Programs at every stage of development — from newly establishing sites to programs with years of proven results. Learn what’s working, share your own insights, and build lasting professional relationships with others who understand the unique challenges of rural workforce retention.
Continuous Improvement
Participate in a dynamic ecosystem focused on perpetual learning and program refinement through community-based participatory research, ensuring adaptability to your community and skilled workforce’s changing needs.
Strategic and Financial Planning Support
Gain insights on optimising your program with clear, actionable goals and processes. Access specialised advice and tools for robust financial planning, including budgeting techniques and strategies for securing essential funding, all aimed at bolstering your program’s long-term viability.
Priority Access to New Resources
Early or exclusive access to new tools, guides, and research findings developed by the Attract Connect Stay Team, ensuring members are equipped with the latest insights and best practices.
Tailored Benefits
Customised Member Support
Networking and Collaboration
Engage with a diverse network of established and emerging sites through the Slack Peer Support Group, quarterly deep dives, and Friday check-ins. Tap into the collective wisdom of programs that have already solved the challenges you’re facing — and contribute your own learnings to help others.
Personalised Strategy and Support
Receive customised advice through your four Individual Strategy Sessions per year and ongoing support from the ACS Team (Cath, Karley & Samara), ensuring alignment with your organisation’s and community’s needs.
Impact Measurement and Reporting
Master measuring and communicating your program’s impact using the survey templates and guidance in the CCP Playbook, essential for demonstrating value to stakeholders and securing funding.
BONUS
A 7-Week Self-Paced Online Program
3 Modules (Ready, Set, Go) with 30+ short training videos created & delivered by Dr. Cosgrave
READY lays the foundation for strengthening your rural health workforce using a community development approach; SET focuses on the structural setup needed for the Community Connector Program, GO provides a practical guide to developing a Community Connector Program Workplan.
A course guide & reflection workbook and many handouts and other additional resources
Current & Past Members
Subscription Details
Annual Subscription: $4,995 per organisation or community/year (inc. GST)
Participants: Community Connector(s) and Management Committee Representatives
Payment Options
- Pay upfront before the 30th January 2026: $4,496 (save $499 — 10% discount)
- Or Two payments: $2,497.50 x 2 ($4,995 total) first 30th January and 31st July 2026
Hear What Others Have To Say
“In a little over 18 months we have settled 100 new professionals and 255 people including their families in the Mid Coast. Of all the people we have placed so far, nobody has departed and positive word of mouth about the Community Connector program is strong amongst professionals who have used the service.”
Bree Katsamangos
Convenor, Mid Coast Community Connector Program
Joining the Network
The Community Connector Impact Network is open to organisations and communities that have engaged with our foundational program [Establishing the Community Connector Program] or have independently established their Community Connector Program drawing on Dr. Cosgrave’s research. Whichever is your situation we invite you to connect with us. Schedule a Discovery Call to discuss how Community Connector Impact Network can further your goals and enhance the impact of your Community Connector Program.
Make a Lasting Impact
Take the next step in evolving your Community Connector Program by joining the Community Connector Impact Network. Harness the collective wisdom, resources, and support designed to amplify your efforts in making your rural community a thriving place for newcomer health professionals and other skilled workers and their families
Click below to apply and unlock the full potential of your program through our comprehensive support system.
Elevate Your Community Connector Program’s Potential Today
For further inquiries or to discuss how the Network can specifically benefit your community or organisation, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@attractconnectstay.com.au Together, let’s make a lasting impact on rural workforce dynamics and community vibrancy.
FAQs
Your Questions – Answered
The Community Connector Impact Network is designed for organisations and communities that have either engaged with our foundational program – ‘Establishing the Community Connector Program’ or have independently established a Community Connector Program drawing on Dr. Cath Cosgrave’s research. It caters to both Management Committee members looking to enhance governance and sustainability, and Community Connectors seeking support and strategies for their roles.
Your subscription grants access to a structured support system operating from beginning of February to end of November, including four quarterly half-day deep dives (3.5 hours each) with expert speakers and peer learning, four individual strategy sessions (1 hour each) with Cath and/or Karley, access to the Slack Peer Support Group with occasional Friday facilitated check-ins, and full access to the CCP Playbook with regularly updated resources, guides, and survey templates.
We listened to your feedback. Members told us they wanted deeper engagement, not more frequent touchpoints. The new quarterly deep dive format allows for more substantial learning, better peer connection, and more personalised support through the individual strategy sessions. The result is a more focused, higher-value program at a reduced price.
Yes, the Network is open to those who have not only completed the Establishing the Community Connector Program but also to those who have independently initiated (or are in the process of doing so) a Community Connector Program based on Dr. Cosgrave’s research. We encourage you to schedule a Discovery Call to explore how the Community Connector Impact Network can support and enhance your community’s efforts.
Members benefit from both individual and collective support provided by Dr Cath Cosgrave and Karley Cameron (Community Connector, Southern Grampians). This includes personalised strategy sessions, peer networking through the Slack group and quarterly deep dives, access to the comprehensive CCP Playbook with survey templates, and specialised resources for measuring and communicating your program’s impact — all vital for refining strategies and demonstrating value to stakeholders.
From 2026, the CRM system is no longer included in the Impact Network subscription. This change allows us to offer a lower price while focusing on what members value most — the deep dives, strategy sessions, and peer support. If you’d like to use a CRM for your Community Connector Program, you can contact JD Technology Services directly at jacob@jdtech.com.au to discuss options.
Too easy – email Cath at info@attractconnectstay.com.au
2026 Program Dates
Tuesdays 11am–2:30pm AEST/AEDT (includes short lunch break)
- Slack Peer Support Group opens: 2 February 2026
- Q1 Deep Dive + Strategy Session: Tuesday 31 March 2026
- Q2 Deep Dive + Strategy Session: Tuesday 16 June 2026
- Q3 Deep Dive + Strategy Session: Tuesday 18 August 2026
- Q4 Deep Dive + Strategy Session: Tuesday 17 November 2026 (AEDT)
