ALMA Network
Alternative Local Models
of Australia
A decentralised network of community organisations proving that local models work better, cost less, and keep young people safe. Open source. Community validated. Built to replace a broken system.
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Open Opportunities
How the Network Works
Basecamps
One coordinator org per state. They connect local organisations, tell stories, advocate for funding, and keep the network strong.
See BasecampsMiners
Community organisations doing the work. They contribute stories and impact data. The network gets smarter with every org that joins.
Join as a MinerValidators
Peers who confirm the work is real. Endorsements, site visits, collaboration — accountability from community, not government.
Validation is earned, not granted.
Active Basecamps
All statesThe Network
Wall of Proof
1,117 verified models with evidence and cost data.
See proofFollow the Money
State-by-state breakdown of where youth justice funding goes.
ExploreCost Calculator
Interactive: what if we redirected detention spending?
CalculateWhy “Alternative”?
Australia spends billions on youth justice systems that don't work. Detention costs over $1,500 per child per day. Reoffending rates sit above 50%. The money flows to large service providers while community organisations fight for scraps.
The ALMA Network isn't asking for permission. We're building the alternative — community-led models that achieve better outcomes at a fraction of the cost. Every Basecamp, every miner, every story is proof that the system can change.
This is time for alternative models of Australia to rise up, support our young kids, and build a safer community.