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.
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