To think, do and act towards the support of community leaders. connectwest is a membership-based network aimed at enabling the connections and collaboration of community groups, leaders and volunteers in Melbourne's western suburbs. Based in Melbourne's metropolitan west, connectwest is led by a group of community members from various groups across Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham. We welcome anyone who works, learns or lives in these areas and are happy to talk with others outside the region if our values align. connectwest aims: to support community leaders from various backgrounds, trainings and special interest areas by addressing the identified gaps of networking, information sharing and training; and to connect, promote and advocate for community leaders, volunteers, health champions and leadership program graduates. We want to increase connection, collaboration and shared learning between community leadership programs by hosting events and activities to support and add value to community leadership. connectwest wants to help make it easy to connect and build relationships. We recognise all leaders; those that have gone through formal leadership, governance or champion programs and people active in their community. Come to one of our networking or learning and development events and join our mailing list (https://bit.ly/2nsI1nF) to find out how you and your community group can benefit. You can also find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/connectwestmelb and Twitter: @connectwestmelb