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Module 1: Welcome and introduction

Welcome and introduction

Welcome to the 2025 AAIC Successful Project Planning Training. This module sets the scene for your learning journey.

This module will explore:

  • An introduction to the program and key presenters
  • The purpose and approach of the training series
  • A brief overview of the upcoming modules

Learning outcome:

By the end of this module, you’ll understand the structure of the training, the people behind it, and how it will support your project planning and delivery.


Click the video below to hear from the CEO of the Heart Foundation who shares the vision behind this work and the impact you’re helping to create.

Purpose and overview

This training is intended to help support delivering health-based community activities across Australia.

In this training, we will help you:

✔ Get inspired by the great work happening across communities

✔ Understand what placemaking is and how it can help your project

✔ Explore planning processes to deliver a successful project

✔ Communicate and market your project

✔ And most importantly, monitor, evaluate and grow your impact!

Think of this as the starting line for a journey filled with learning, collaboration and impact.

Let’s get started!

What you can expect

  • Module 1: Welcome and Introduction
  • Module 2: Community-led Placemaking
  • Module 3: Previous AAIC Winners’ Stories
  • Module 4: Project Planning
  • Module 5: Marketing
  • Module 6: Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Module 7: Project Sustainability


Click the video below to meet your facilitators, Emma Hall and Cristina Hernandez from Village Well and begin your learning journey!


Hit play to see the Heart Foundation team. We’re so excited you’re here and can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve!