Hi again Kerlina
the reference for the community engagement case study is
City of Playford 2009, Community Engagement Case Study Imagine Peachy, viewed 22 Oct 2009, <http://www.playford.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/CE_case_study_Imagine_Peachey.pdf>.
regards
George
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Reference List
Kerlina has discovered that using the Harvard Referencing Guide we are unable to use the conversations with the Mayor, Maria Callander and Silvana Cusack as part of our reference list.
We would like this noted as we have used quotes and information as part of our presentation and without them, our reference list is not be complete.
Thanks
Julie
We would like this noted as we have used quotes and information as part of our presentation and without them, our reference list is not be complete.
Thanks
Julie
Final
Hi Gals and 1 Guy
I did send a card to Mayor Lindsell as promised. I look forward to presenting with you on Wednesday. I have enjoyed being part of this group despite the hiccups!! We have ecxelled as we have delivered some good work.
Kerlina thank you for your thoroughness and forward planning, George thank you for your good humor ,picking me up and driving miss daisy!! Candi well what can i say power point presenter WOW!!.
looking forward to seeing you in 2010!!
Julz
I did send a card to Mayor Lindsell as promised. I look forward to presenting with you on Wednesday. I have enjoyed being part of this group despite the hiccups!! We have ecxelled as we have delivered some good work.
Kerlina thank you for your thoroughness and forward planning, George thank you for your good humor ,picking me up and driving miss daisy!! Candi well what can i say power point presenter WOW!!.
looking forward to seeing you in 2010!!
Julz
MINUTES, TASKS AND REFERENCE LIST 06/11/09
Hi guys
I completed the minutes and tasks on Saturday 7/11/09 along with reference list and have just noticed it has not got on. So will try again.
Regards.
Kerlina
Subject: Working In Communities (External)
Lecturer: Caro McCarthy
Tutor: Ann Sharley
Presentation Date: Wednesday 11th November, 2009 at 1.40pm.
Group Members: Julie Fielke, Candi Virgo, George Flouras, Kerlina George
REFERENCES
City of Playford 2009, City of Playford Community Profile, South Australia, viewed 15 October, 2009, <http://www.playford.sa.gov.au/>
Community Engagement Case Study
Ife, J and Tesoriero, F 2006, Community development: Community-based alternatives in an age of globalization, 3rd edn, Pearson Education Australia, New South Wales.
Imagine Chicago 2009, Bringing Community imagination to Life, Chicago, viewed 19 October, 2009,
Imagine Peachey, Community Working Together Can Make Things Happen 2009. South Australia, viewed 15 October, 2009,
Kenny, S 2007, Developing communities for the future, 3nd edn, Thomson Publishing Company, Australia.
WORKING IN COMMUNITIES PRESENTATION MEETING
Dated Friday 6th November, 2009 at 7.30pm at Kerlina’s house.
PRESENT: George Flouras, Candi Virgo, Julie Fielke and Kerlina George (Minutes).
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
Viewed and discussed slides for presentation and the need to check that all points are being covered as is requested in the Course Information Booklet.
Checked referencing on slides correlated with Harvard Referencing system.
Sought opinions on whether we should keep outline as the first slide. All agreed this was a great way to introduce topic.
Kerlina wondered if she should develop an overview or summary of our group process such as goals, timelines, resources, group participation and contribution, division of responsibility, expectations and evaluation and place this at the beginning of the minutes. Group members felt the blog and minutes were thorough enough, therefore this had already been achieved through our blog, so no need to repeat. Kerlina was happy with this opinion.
George and Candi decided to expand on the socio demographic elements of the slide presentation eg unemployment, income, population and community well being.
Kerlina suggested George’s socio demographic information should go on the blog as a contribution to the presentation. All agreed.
Julie wanted to thank the Mayor for his time regarding the interview. Julie thought sending a thankyou card from all of us noting our appreciation. All agreed.
Discussion regarding slide allocation and which member felt most comfortable presenting the particular slides they were going to present. These are as follows:
Julie Introduction
Indigenous people and land acknowledgement
Location and interview
George: Assets, challenges and strengths
Socio demographic and CALD information
Kerlina: Theoretical perspectives
Ecological and social justice/human rights principles
Appreciative Inquiry
Candi: Goal, priorities, trailer
Linking theories back to practical
Conclusion
Time Line: Wednesday 11th November at 1.40pm.
Further topics discussed were assets, strengths, challenges and community spirit and the need to back this up with examples. Julie suggested talking about the Community Reference Group. This forum was developed for the purpose of community members wanting to discuss certain topics/issues. This is then taken to the council where it is decided where this information needs to be addressed and which community member(s) have the skills to deal with the topic. This process showed valuing local skills and building social capital but also highlighted informal and formal power in a positive light.
Some of the strengths which could also be intangible assets mentioned were: high volunteer membership with an over 50 age group, team work, resilience and community ownership. Major driving force was Neighbourhood Development Officer Sylvana Cusack. Kerlina suggested she appeared to be the bridge between the community, council and other various organizations. She also had an excellent rapport with these groups.
The challenges discussed were; the aging population, teenage pregnancy, high unemployment rate, vandalism and closure of a catholic school due to lack of students and attendance.
The physical or tangible assets discussed were the new Northern Suburb GP Super Clinic, opening early next year to address the health issues of the community and ease the high demand for services at the Lyell McEwin Hospital. The John McVeity Community Centre at Smithfield Plains was also considered an asset by the group.
Kerlina asked have we addressed the core principles of working in communities such as ecological and social justice/human rights in our presentation. We all agreed that certain elements had not been sustainable over time such as the closing down of Bridgestone Tyres and reduced shifts at Holdens therefore having a negative effect on the community.
Kerlina suggested these principles needed to be clearly defined in the presentation (the textbook contains this information).
Candi wanted to maintain a positive spin on things, therefore she suggested we each leave the meeting with some thought needed to be given to this area.
TASKS:
George to write a paragraph on the above principles and send copies to the rest of the group.
George to send reference details to Kerlina regarding Community Engagement Case Study and check other references on reference sheet.
Julie to send thankyou card to Mayor.
Kerlina to complete minutes and reference list and place on blog. Kerlina asked for each member to scrutinize reference list in case Kerlina has missed any glaring errors.
Candi to finalise information for slide presentation and double check referencing. Kerlina suggested to view certain examples of slide referencing in the lecture handouts.
MEETING CONCLUDED AT 10.45PM. NEXT MEETING TUESDAY 10th NOVEMBER AT 6.30PM IN THE LIBRARY TO PRACTICE PRESENTATION AND FINE TUNE ANY RELEVANT AREAS.
I completed the minutes and tasks on Saturday 7/11/09 along with reference list and have just noticed it has not got on. So will try again.
Regards.
Kerlina
Subject: Working In Communities (External)
Lecturer: Caro McCarthy
Tutor: Ann Sharley
Presentation Date: Wednesday 11th November, 2009 at 1.40pm.
Group Members: Julie Fielke, Candi Virgo, George Flouras, Kerlina George
REFERENCES
City of Playford 2009, City of Playford Community Profile, South Australia, viewed 15 October, 2009, <http://www.playford.sa.gov.au/>
Community Engagement Case Study
Ife, J and Tesoriero, F 2006, Community development: Community-based alternatives in an age of globalization, 3rd edn, Pearson Education Australia, New South Wales.
Imagine Chicago 2009, Bringing Community imagination to Life, Chicago, viewed 19 October, 2009,
Imagine Peachey, Community Working Together Can Make Things Happen 2009. South Australia, viewed 15 October, 2009,
Kenny, S 2007, Developing communities for the future, 3nd edn, Thomson Publishing Company, Australia.
WORKING IN COMMUNITIES PRESENTATION MEETING
Dated Friday 6th November, 2009 at 7.30pm at Kerlina’s house.
PRESENT: George Flouras, Candi Virgo, Julie Fielke and Kerlina George (Minutes).
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
Viewed and discussed slides for presentation and the need to check that all points are being covered as is requested in the Course Information Booklet.
Checked referencing on slides correlated with Harvard Referencing system.
Sought opinions on whether we should keep outline as the first slide. All agreed this was a great way to introduce topic.
Kerlina wondered if she should develop an overview or summary of our group process such as goals, timelines, resources, group participation and contribution, division of responsibility, expectations and evaluation and place this at the beginning of the minutes. Group members felt the blog and minutes were thorough enough, therefore this had already been achieved through our blog, so no need to repeat. Kerlina was happy with this opinion.
George and Candi decided to expand on the socio demographic elements of the slide presentation eg unemployment, income, population and community well being.
Kerlina suggested George’s socio demographic information should go on the blog as a contribution to the presentation. All agreed.
Julie wanted to thank the Mayor for his time regarding the interview. Julie thought sending a thankyou card from all of us noting our appreciation. All agreed.
Discussion regarding slide allocation and which member felt most comfortable presenting the particular slides they were going to present. These are as follows:
Julie Introduction
Indigenous people and land acknowledgement
Location and interview
George: Assets, challenges and strengths
Socio demographic and CALD information
Kerlina: Theoretical perspectives
Ecological and social justice/human rights principles
Appreciative Inquiry
Candi: Goal, priorities, trailer
Linking theories back to practical
Conclusion
Time Line: Wednesday 11th November at 1.40pm.
Further topics discussed were assets, strengths, challenges and community spirit and the need to back this up with examples. Julie suggested talking about the Community Reference Group. This forum was developed for the purpose of community members wanting to discuss certain topics/issues. This is then taken to the council where it is decided where this information needs to be addressed and which community member(s) have the skills to deal with the topic. This process showed valuing local skills and building social capital but also highlighted informal and formal power in a positive light.
Some of the strengths which could also be intangible assets mentioned were: high volunteer membership with an over 50 age group, team work, resilience and community ownership. Major driving force was Neighbourhood Development Officer Sylvana Cusack. Kerlina suggested she appeared to be the bridge between the community, council and other various organizations. She also had an excellent rapport with these groups.
The challenges discussed were; the aging population, teenage pregnancy, high unemployment rate, vandalism and closure of a catholic school due to lack of students and attendance.
The physical or tangible assets discussed were the new Northern Suburb GP Super Clinic, opening early next year to address the health issues of the community and ease the high demand for services at the Lyell McEwin Hospital. The John McVeity Community Centre at Smithfield Plains was also considered an asset by the group.
Kerlina asked have we addressed the core principles of working in communities such as ecological and social justice/human rights in our presentation. We all agreed that certain elements had not been sustainable over time such as the closing down of Bridgestone Tyres and reduced shifts at Holdens therefore having a negative effect on the community.
Kerlina suggested these principles needed to be clearly defined in the presentation (the textbook contains this information).
Candi wanted to maintain a positive spin on things, therefore she suggested we each leave the meeting with some thought needed to be given to this area.
TASKS:
George to write a paragraph on the above principles and send copies to the rest of the group.
George to send reference details to Kerlina regarding Community Engagement Case Study and check other references on reference sheet.
Julie to send thankyou card to Mayor.
Kerlina to complete minutes and reference list and place on blog. Kerlina asked for each member to scrutinize reference list in case Kerlina has missed any glaring errors.
Candi to finalise information for slide presentation and double check referencing. Kerlina suggested to view certain examples of slide referencing in the lecture handouts.
MEETING CONCLUDED AT 10.45PM. NEXT MEETING TUESDAY 10th NOVEMBER AT 6.30PM IN THE LIBRARY TO PRACTICE PRESENTATION AND FINE TUNE ANY RELEVANT AREAS.
Monday, November 9, 2009
comparing the info trailer to theoretical perspectives
Hello again
Just finished re-reading the ecological, social justice and human rights perspective as dealt with in Tesoriero. It is probably a little unfair to say how the concept of the existing information trailer (IT) comes up compared to these perspectives, however it can be done in a broad way, which can also suggest areas of improvement.
Tesoriero develops the ecological perspective by drawing on the following four core principles of ecology: holism, sustainability, diversity and equilibrium.
looking at the IT and the theme of -
Holism: this principle values creating links between such things as knowledge and action. The trailer serves this purpose by obviously making info available to contribute towards empowering the public to address their issues (the volunteers actually manning the trailer providing a fine example of this through their efforts).
Sustainability: Having a strong passionate volunteer base is a vital ingredient for maintaining the trailer into the future. Also the way the trailer disseminates info and what info it carries can be compared against this principle i.e. are the brochures printed on recyclable paper, is there info dealing with the theme of sustainability.
Diversity: The trailer at any one time is manned by the volunteers, the community development officer and representative from DFC. This combined with questions from the public provides a forum for a range of discussion's to be had, where local solutions and ways of doing things can be aired, especially by the public.
Equilibrium: Equilibrium values input by all. As mentioned previously the trailer is a cooperative venture between the parties mentioned above which provides a place and space where all parties can express themselves stakeholders, including the residents of the Peachy Belt.
Tesoriero states that social justice and human rights perspectives are required as they are critical in defining the way in which the ecological perspective is to be implemented.
Social justice and human rights deals with such issues as social equity (access to basic resources and opportunity), dealing with oppression etc. The information trailer in a simple and effective way is providing the knowledge and opportunity to deal with social justice issues ranging from information regarding legal advise to where to hire equipment gardening.
Guys please consider this as a draft we can play around with tomorrow.
thanks
George
Just finished re-reading the ecological, social justice and human rights perspective as dealt with in Tesoriero. It is probably a little unfair to say how the concept of the existing information trailer (IT) comes up compared to these perspectives, however it can be done in a broad way, which can also suggest areas of improvement.
Tesoriero develops the ecological perspective by drawing on the following four core principles of ecology: holism, sustainability, diversity and equilibrium.
looking at the IT and the theme of -
Holism: this principle values creating links between such things as knowledge and action. The trailer serves this purpose by obviously making info available to contribute towards empowering the public to address their issues (the volunteers actually manning the trailer providing a fine example of this through their efforts).
Sustainability: Having a strong passionate volunteer base is a vital ingredient for maintaining the trailer into the future. Also the way the trailer disseminates info and what info it carries can be compared against this principle i.e. are the brochures printed on recyclable paper, is there info dealing with the theme of sustainability.
Diversity: The trailer at any one time is manned by the volunteers, the community development officer and representative from DFC. This combined with questions from the public provides a forum for a range of discussion's to be had, where local solutions and ways of doing things can be aired, especially by the public.
Equilibrium: Equilibrium values input by all. As mentioned previously the trailer is a cooperative venture between the parties mentioned above which provides a place and space where all parties can express themselves stakeholders, including the residents of the Peachy Belt.
Tesoriero states that social justice and human rights perspectives are required as they are critical in defining the way in which the ecological perspective is to be implemented.
Social justice and human rights deals with such issues as social equity (access to basic resources and opportunity), dealing with oppression etc. The information trailer in a simple and effective way is providing the knowledge and opportunity to deal with social justice issues ranging from information regarding legal advise to where to hire equipment gardening.
Guys please consider this as a draft we can play around with tomorrow.
thanks
George
Peachy Belt demographics etc
hi all
it was good to meet on Friday and consolidate what we got.
As mentioned at the meeting, below I have posted the City of Playford (Peachy Belt) demographics (we are using) to enable all to see and consider what will be included in the presentation. Large parts of it presents quite a negative picture, so I guess one also needs to bear in mind when reading this the initiatives we have discovered, that are being undertaken to address the needs the statistics point too.
Unemployment
The unemployment rate in the Peachy Belt is considered to be high,
ranging from 10.6% (Smithfield), 17.4% (Smithfield Plains) to 17.6% (Davoren Park) compared with the state rate of 4.5%
Income
3.8% (average) considered to earn a high income (compared to 15.7 % for Adelaide Statistical Division ASD)
55.1 % (average) considered to earn a low income (compared to 43.2% for ASD)
Population
The population the Peachy Belt as of 2006 was 10, 232 (Smithfield 1459, Smithfield Plains 2548, and Davoren Park 6225).
On average 28.6% of the population is aged between 0 – 17years
and on average 15.6% of the population is aged 60 years
Overall population numbers are expected to rise due to the Playford North redevelopment.
Community Wellbeing
Typical of lower social economic areas the City of Playford has a lower life expectancy than other council areas with pockets of the community living in vulnerable situations.
This is evident in the following snapshot:
Compared to the Adelaide Statistical Division (ASD) there are:
Double the amount of adolescents considered at risk and double the domestic violence assessments.
3 times the incidence of teenage pregnancy.
More people relaying on the public hospital system (34% compared to 54% for ASD)
Considerable more reported psychological distress reflected in the access of mental health services.
CALD
In the City of Playford there are increasing numbers of newel arrived residents from all over the world (22% born overseas compared with 24% ASD). 2.6% of the population are indigenous residents.
Common countries of overseas birth are: UK 14%
Italy 0.7%
Germany 0.7
NZ 0.6
The above figures are reflective of the Peachy Belt area where the majority of people born overseas come from the UK i.e. on average 12.5 % of the population compared to 5% residents are born in non English speaking countries.
Due to small figures the detailed statistics for minority group numbers are only available for Davoren Park which also lists 0.5% of the population born in Vietnam and 0.5 % born in Philippines
(Taken from City of Playford council website, State of the city report 2008 - data based on 2006 ABS)
regards
George
p.s Candi I will shortly post how the eco and social justics perspectives relate to the information trailer
it was good to meet on Friday and consolidate what we got.
As mentioned at the meeting, below I have posted the City of Playford (Peachy Belt) demographics (we are using) to enable all to see and consider what will be included in the presentation. Large parts of it presents quite a negative picture, so I guess one also needs to bear in mind when reading this the initiatives we have discovered, that are being undertaken to address the needs the statistics point too.
Unemployment
The unemployment rate in the Peachy Belt is considered to be high,
ranging from 10.6% (Smithfield), 17.4% (Smithfield Plains) to 17.6% (Davoren Park) compared with the state rate of 4.5%
Income
3.8% (average) considered to earn a high income (compared to 15.7 % for Adelaide Statistical Division ASD)
55.1 % (average) considered to earn a low income (compared to 43.2% for ASD)
Population
The population the Peachy Belt as of 2006 was 10, 232 (Smithfield 1459, Smithfield Plains 2548, and Davoren Park 6225).
On average 28.6% of the population is aged between 0 – 17years
and on average 15.6% of the population is aged 60 years
Overall population numbers are expected to rise due to the Playford North redevelopment.
Community Wellbeing
Typical of lower social economic areas the City of Playford has a lower life expectancy than other council areas with pockets of the community living in vulnerable situations.
This is evident in the following snapshot:
Compared to the Adelaide Statistical Division (ASD) there are:
Double the amount of adolescents considered at risk and double the domestic violence assessments.
3 times the incidence of teenage pregnancy.
More people relaying on the public hospital system (34% compared to 54% for ASD)
Considerable more reported psychological distress reflected in the access of mental health services.
CALD
In the City of Playford there are increasing numbers of newel arrived residents from all over the world (22% born overseas compared with 24% ASD). 2.6% of the population are indigenous residents.
Common countries of overseas birth are: UK 14%
Italy 0.7%
Germany 0.7
NZ 0.6
The above figures are reflective of the Peachy Belt area where the majority of people born overseas come from the UK i.e. on average 12.5 % of the population compared to 5% residents are born in non English speaking countries.
Due to small figures the detailed statistics for minority group numbers are only available for Davoren Park which also lists 0.5% of the population born in Vietnam and 0.5 % born in Philippines
(Taken from City of Playford council website, State of the city report 2008 - data based on 2006 ABS)
regards
George
p.s Candi I will shortly post how the eco and social justics perspectives relate to the information trailer
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Interview with the Mayor
Hi everyone,
Just a quick post to share the interview with the Mayor, Martin Lindsall.
Mayor
Kerlina, I'm glad that you'll be able to make a time to go out and see what the Peachey Belt is like. I have uni on Thursday as well, so I won't be able to make it to the actual trailer. I may go and check it out when uni has finished though, I'm sure I'll pick up some information for work/my clients from there.
Thanks for typing out the minutes and posting them.
I could put the PowerPoint presentation on the blog (upload it to my web host and link it here the way that I have done with the interviews and photos) so that you can download it and then view it on your computer, but it will be easier if we just have the one copy on my computer for now. I'll be in at uni tomorrow and if I get a chance, I might even test it out while I'm waiting for my tute to start.
I will take the time tomorrow to make sure that the information on the PowerPoint presentation is referenced correctly.
See you guys on Friday!
Just a quick post to share the interview with the Mayor, Martin Lindsall.
Mayor
Kerlina, I'm glad that you'll be able to make a time to go out and see what the Peachey Belt is like. I have uni on Thursday as well, so I won't be able to make it to the actual trailer. I may go and check it out when uni has finished though, I'm sure I'll pick up some information for work/my clients from there.
Thanks for typing out the minutes and posting them.
I could put the PowerPoint presentation on the blog (upload it to my web host and link it here the way that I have done with the interviews and photos) so that you can download it and then view it on your computer, but it will be easier if we just have the one copy on my computer for now. I'll be in at uni tomorrow and if I get a chance, I might even test it out while I'm waiting for my tute to start.
I will take the time tomorrow to make sure that the information on the PowerPoint presentation is referenced correctly.
See you guys on Friday!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
MINUTES AND TASKS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Hi Guys,
I completed minutes and tasks and tried puting it on the blog at 1.00am this morning but I had trouble placing it on the blog so I have emailed it to you instead. I have since tried it again and it has worked yeah!!!!
If there is anything you are quering please let me know
WORKING IN COMMUNITIES PRESENTATION MEETING
Dated Sunday 27th September, 2009 at 2.00pm in UniSA Library.
PRESENT: George Flouras, Candi Virgo, Julie Fielke and Kerlina George (Minutes).
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
All members discussed various topics that would be considered appropriate for our presentation. In this discussion questions were raised regarding:
Accessability to information
What references would be utilized and whether they were authenticated.
Candi had completed some preliminary research and suggested the “Imagine Peachey” Information Trailer as an appropriate topic for our presentation. As Candi works in the Playford district she was able to access pamphlets and brochures for the meeting. Candi had also conducted an interview with Sylvana Cusack a Neighbourhood Development Officer and had recorded it and placed it on the blog therefore we were all able to listen to it.
After much discussion it was agreed by all that this would be a really interesting topic which would meet the criteria that the presentation was being assessed on and information was readily available.
Kerlina suggested to keep in mind that we now must cover concepts and principles outlined in lectures and text such as ecological and social justice and human rights perspectives and valuing local knowledge, skills, resources and processes, informal and formal power bases etc. Kerlina and George both gave examples on how this could be achieved in the presentation.
Candi mentioned that during the course of the interview Sylvana had suggested that her approach to community development is one of an asset based philosophy. Kerlina then gave a definition from a book by Susan Kenny.
References were then discussed. Julie and Candi provided more brochures as a reference point. Julie also mentioned that she had gone on to the Playford Council website which is a very informative website.
TASKS:
Julie and Candi to visit trailer in order to gain more information.
George suggested taking photographs for the power point presentation will be useful as students can the see what we are referring to.
George to look at socio demographic profile and retrieve information regarding history of the area and the trailer. Also mentioned that he might be able to access book on asset based approach from his boss.
Kerlina to update reference list and take minutes of each meeting in order to have this information for the outline.
Candi mentioned that she would like to organize the power point presentation.
MEETING CONCLUDED AT 4.45PM, DATE OF NEXT MEETING YET TO BE DECIDED.
WORKING IN COMMUNITIES PRESENTATION MEETING
Dated Friday 23rd October, 2009 at 7.30pm at Kerlina’s house.
PRESENT: George Flouras, Candi Virgo, Julie Fielke and Kerlina George (Minutes).
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
Discussed socio demographics and the need to keep it context of Peachey Road and the local area.
How are we going to address the CIB criteria such as describing the people, population size, CALD, population health. Kerlina suggested accessing the Public Health website for this information.
Candi mentioned that Sylvana had suggested that it takes 2 buses to reach the local hospital which is proving very difficult for most citizens in the area. As this is considered a low socio demographic area, it was decided that this should be added in the power point presentation.
We also looked at location and whether it was possible to place this on a slide. Candi said she could do this.
Kerlina mentioned community assets (eg physical assets aswell as valuable resources such as volunteers) and what they were and if we can go into more detail regarding this area.
Kerlina discussed references and had borrowed some new books to ascertain further information for some of the topics outlined. This also could be added to the reference list.
Kerlina mentioned again the importance of keeping in mind the theoretical perspectives of the course and where we could show it’s relevance to our project.
Discussion occurred over appreciative inquiry – Kerlina looking at various references on google scholar.
Julie suggested interviewing the Mayor which she has been able to organize. Kerlina suggested elaborating on Playford Pathways questions and how mayor addresses social justice/human rights issues. Topics such as low income, inequality and some other complex social issues need to be addressed.
Lengthy discussion on:
· Community strengths
· Community wants to be part of decision making process therefore attending community forums and showing a participatory, collaborative and inclusive approach
· Challenges eg school vandalized, Catholic school closed, low socio economic area, high level of unemployment, high teenage pregnancy, infant mortality.
· Social Capital, people are resilient and tenacious (Sylvana mentions this in the interview).
TASKS:
Kerlina to type up minutes and place on the blog.
Kerlina and Julie to discuss questions (indepth) to the mayor during the course of the week to make sure concepts and perspectives are covered and backed up for presentation.
Julie interviewing mayor.
Candi to organize information on timelines, goals, funding and various agencies.
George to update socio demographic information re population health, CALD statistics.
Kerlina and George to work on outline together and incorporate information already gathered preferably before next meeting.
MEETING CONCLUDED 11.00PM. NEXT MEETING DATED FRIDAY 6th NOVEMBER, 2009 AT 7.30PM AT KERLINA’S PLACE.
I completed minutes and tasks and tried puting it on the blog at 1.00am this morning but I had trouble placing it on the blog so I have emailed it to you instead. I have since tried it again and it has worked yeah!!!!
If there is anything you are quering please let me know
WORKING IN COMMUNITIES PRESENTATION MEETING
Dated Sunday 27th September, 2009 at 2.00pm in UniSA Library.
PRESENT: George Flouras, Candi Virgo, Julie Fielke and Kerlina George (Minutes).
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
All members discussed various topics that would be considered appropriate for our presentation. In this discussion questions were raised regarding:
Accessability to information
What references would be utilized and whether they were authenticated.
Candi had completed some preliminary research and suggested the “Imagine Peachey” Information Trailer as an appropriate topic for our presentation. As Candi works in the Playford district she was able to access pamphlets and brochures for the meeting. Candi had also conducted an interview with Sylvana Cusack a Neighbourhood Development Officer and had recorded it and placed it on the blog therefore we were all able to listen to it.
After much discussion it was agreed by all that this would be a really interesting topic which would meet the criteria that the presentation was being assessed on and information was readily available.
Kerlina suggested to keep in mind that we now must cover concepts and principles outlined in lectures and text such as ecological and social justice and human rights perspectives and valuing local knowledge, skills, resources and processes, informal and formal power bases etc. Kerlina and George both gave examples on how this could be achieved in the presentation.
Candi mentioned that during the course of the interview Sylvana had suggested that her approach to community development is one of an asset based philosophy. Kerlina then gave a definition from a book by Susan Kenny.
References were then discussed. Julie and Candi provided more brochures as a reference point. Julie also mentioned that she had gone on to the Playford Council website which is a very informative website.
TASKS:
Julie and Candi to visit trailer in order to gain more information.
George suggested taking photographs for the power point presentation will be useful as students can the see what we are referring to.
George to look at socio demographic profile and retrieve information regarding history of the area and the trailer. Also mentioned that he might be able to access book on asset based approach from his boss.
Kerlina to update reference list and take minutes of each meeting in order to have this information for the outline.
Candi mentioned that she would like to organize the power point presentation.
MEETING CONCLUDED AT 4.45PM, DATE OF NEXT MEETING YET TO BE DECIDED.
WORKING IN COMMUNITIES PRESENTATION MEETING
Dated Friday 23rd October, 2009 at 7.30pm at Kerlina’s house.
PRESENT: George Flouras, Candi Virgo, Julie Fielke and Kerlina George (Minutes).
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
Discussed socio demographics and the need to keep it context of Peachey Road and the local area.
How are we going to address the CIB criteria such as describing the people, population size, CALD, population health. Kerlina suggested accessing the Public Health website for this information.
Candi mentioned that Sylvana had suggested that it takes 2 buses to reach the local hospital which is proving very difficult for most citizens in the area. As this is considered a low socio demographic area, it was decided that this should be added in the power point presentation.
We also looked at location and whether it was possible to place this on a slide. Candi said she could do this.
Kerlina mentioned community assets (eg physical assets aswell as valuable resources such as volunteers) and what they were and if we can go into more detail regarding this area.
Kerlina discussed references and had borrowed some new books to ascertain further information for some of the topics outlined. This also could be added to the reference list.
Kerlina mentioned again the importance of keeping in mind the theoretical perspectives of the course and where we could show it’s relevance to our project.
Discussion occurred over appreciative inquiry – Kerlina looking at various references on google scholar.
Julie suggested interviewing the Mayor which she has been able to organize. Kerlina suggested elaborating on Playford Pathways questions and how mayor addresses social justice/human rights issues. Topics such as low income, inequality and some other complex social issues need to be addressed.
Lengthy discussion on:
· Community strengths
· Community wants to be part of decision making process therefore attending community forums and showing a participatory, collaborative and inclusive approach
· Challenges eg school vandalized, Catholic school closed, low socio economic area, high level of unemployment, high teenage pregnancy, infant mortality.
· Social Capital, people are resilient and tenacious (Sylvana mentions this in the interview).
TASKS:
Kerlina to type up minutes and place on the blog.
Kerlina and Julie to discuss questions (indepth) to the mayor during the course of the week to make sure concepts and perspectives are covered and backed up for presentation.
Julie interviewing mayor.
Candi to organize information on timelines, goals, funding and various agencies.
George to update socio demographic information re population health, CALD statistics.
Kerlina and George to work on outline together and incorporate information already gathered preferably before next meeting.
MEETING CONCLUDED 11.00PM. NEXT MEETING DATED FRIDAY 6th NOVEMBER, 2009 AT 7.30PM AT KERLINA’S PLACE.
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