Sue Kenny is Emeritus Professor in the community and international development program at Deakin University, Melbourne. Her research includes comparative studies of active citizenship, community development and the third sector. Marilyn Taylor is Emeritus Professor at the University of the West of England, UK and Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute for Voluntary Action Research. Her research covers community development, neighbourhood governance and voluntary sector policy.Jenny Onyx is Emeritus Professor of community management in the Business School at University of Technology, Sydney. Her research includes social capital, advocacy and community development.Marjorie Mayo is Emeritus Professor of community development, Goldsmiths, University of London. Her research has included learning for active citizenship, locally, nationally and globally.