Written by Natalie Alexander Continued from part 2: After identifying and assessing the needs of parents with young children, members of the library committee engaged in some collaborative discussions with the local kindergarten and primary school to develop some educational workshops for parents. Benefits multiply Thousands of dollars were saved thanks to the dedication of the… Continue reading Stories from the Coast: Why hadn’t we thought of this before? (Part 3)
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Stories from the Coast: Why hadn’t we thought of this before? (Part 2)
Written by Natalie Alexander The practice of community building is one that creates a sense of place through the joint action of citizens who work together with a common interest. Community is all about the people and a healthy community is socially connected. The ongoing commitment to build community through joint action is a credit… Continue reading Stories from the Coast: Why hadn’t we thought of this before? (Part 2)
Stories from the Coast: Turning small dreams into big visions through cooperation (part 2)
By Natalie Alexander as told by Tracy Sharp and Paul Martin (July 2015) The On Track Co-op has held steadfast to its core values of providing quality services and adopting principles of servant leadership.
Stories from the Coast: Turning small dreams into big visions through cooperation (part 1)
By Natalie Alexander, as told by Tracy Sharp and Paul Martin (July 2015) Small community organisations are currently facing increasing pressure to remain viable under the threat of a rapidly changing sector.
Invitation: Strengthening Regional Social Infrastructure
Community Development Conference 2015
The Community Development QLD Conference is on again, and we are pleased to be running our own day of knowledge sharing and development for boards. Co-Creating Community Structures is a workshop for management committee/board members, staff,concerned volunteers and community members to explore how things are already changing and to discuss what we – collectively- want… Continue reading Community Development Conference 2015