Extension/Education Project Database 
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| Project details: | |
| ID: | 11 |
| Model: | A |
| Name: | The Casuarina Project – Building Community Spirit |
| Industry: | Local Government |
| Funder: | Department of Industry, Innovation and Regional Development Surf Coast Shire |
| Provider: | Viv McWaters, Beyond the Edge Pty Ltd |
| Abstract: |
Developed by the Rural Development Committee, the Casuarina Project aims to assist local people develop skills that enable them to commence, or continue to be involved in, community activities.
The outcome is an active network of committed community members who can tackle local issues, find solutions and be creative project co-ordinators. Each participant’s capacity to plan, resource and deliver effective community activities has been enhanced by the program of training and skills. The project is strengthening links between individuals, community groups, businesses and local government across the Shire as well as encouraging community creativity and inspiration. Lessons Learnt ■The most common unexpected outcome from the project was the depth of friendships made amongst the participants and the strong bond and network that has resulted, that will, no doubt continue into the future. ■One of the issues that became clear was the advantages of having a diversity of people within the Casuarina Project and the need to continue to encourage community-minded people to take part. In particular, it is important to encourage people to participate who would not normally have an opportunity to take part in such a program. ■The project built on feedback from previous participants in the project and each year made changes to the workshops including timing, format, and content |
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