Community Development Network in Perth, Western Australia | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Community Development Network

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9271 1136

Address: 21/168 Guildford Road, Maylands 6051 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.lgprofessionalswa.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Last year the CDN committee met with LogoNet - an informal national network of individuals dedicated to fresh thinking about the future of Local Government and community governance, and to promoting innovation in the way local councils go about their business. They are currently seeking contributions to LogoNet 20 Fresh Ideas for 2020, asking the question: "What is the most important innovation or new strategy Australian Local Government should adopt in 2020 and how could this be implemented by Councils?" Provide your feedback by Monday 10 February at: https://logonetdotorgdotau.wordpress.com/

23.01.2022 The Housing First Support Service tender request is now open through Tenders WA to deliver the Housing First Support Services in the Perth Metropolitan Area, Rockingham/Mandurah, Bunbury and Geraldton. Please note the closing date of this single-stage Open Tender Request is 20 November 2020.... To find out more about the Housing First Homelessness Initiative, visit https://lnkd.in/giJ7VDA

22.01.2022 Hi everyone, please see important update below from LG Professionals WA.

22.01.2022 International Volunteer Day (IVD) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December. It is viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organisations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, government authorities and the private sector. The IVD theme for 2019, Volunteer for an inclusive future, highlights volunteers contributing to... inclusion, and Sustainable Development Goal 10, reducing inequality within and among countries. Volunteering provides opportunities for people, particularly those often excluded, to concretely impact their own lives and play a constructive role in their communities by volunteering their time and skills. Through volunteerism, communities around the world often experience strengthened solidarity and inclusion.

21.01.2022 What are you doing for Homelessness Week?

20.01.2022 WALGA Community Policy Survey - How Can They Support You? WALGA's Community Team continues to work hard to assist Local Governments with a range of issues in the community field. The COVID-19 pandemic has created rapid change in the way that Local Government provides community development support and services to the community.... They would appreciate feedback on how best to support you during this challenging time and have prepared a short survey which can be completed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RVHH7RK The survey closes on Wednesday, 15 May. To provide feedback or if you require assistance, please email [email protected]

20.01.2022 Phases of Recovery: This is an important reminder for all of us working in this space to highlight that while the timing at the bottom of the image is a little off due to the pandemic timelines, the phases are likely to be very real as we progress through the recovery journey over the coming weeks, months and yearsparticularly due to the wider scale of impact and the compounding effect. We are playing the long game here, there are no 'quick fixes', so please remember to take some time for self-care and look after yourself, those around you, as well as the wider community. Resilience, perspective, reflection and perseverance are useful tools to help navigate this journey.

19.01.2022 With the summer heat well and truly in full swing and the holidays close by, we tend to spend more time outside. This festive season we remind you to protect yourself against mosquito-borne diseases. In Western Australia, mosquitoes can transmit Ross River virus, Barmah Forest virus, Kunjin virus and the potentially fatal Murray Valley encephalitis virus. There is no cure or vaccine to protect against mosquito-borne diseases acquired in Australia. The only way to prevent infection is to avoid being bitten. Here are a few ways you can do this. https://youtu.be/3EgFW65teLg

18.01.2022 Does your department or team have some exciting things planned this year? Why not kick-off the year by applying for the Department of Communities 2020 Achiever Awards nominations now open! If you know a young person aged 15 to 25 years who are pursuing further education and training, they want to hear from you. Applications close on Monday, 3 February. ... Find out more here: www.communities.wa.gov.au//2020-achiever-awards-nominatio/

18.01.2022 We wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. Thanks to everyone who has supported the Community Development Network over the past year. We look forward to engaging you in 2020!

16.01.2022 The Western Australian Multicultural Awards 2020 recognise individuals and organisations for their outstanding contributions to multiculturalism in Western Australia. Nominations for the awards can be made across eight categories: Outstanding Individual Achievement Award. Laksiri Jayasuriya Lifetime Community Service Award, Multicultural Youth Award, New and Emerging Community Leadership Award, Community Organisation Award, Multicultural Business Award, Communications Award, Local Government Award. Nominations close Monday 20 January 2020. Visit www.omi.wa.gov.au//Pag/MulticulturalRecognitionAwards.aspx for more info.

16.01.2022 There's heaps of training opportunities coming up though LG Professionals WA over the coming months including Induction to Local Government, Finance Conference, Ignite Management Program, Project Management, Finance for Non-Financial People, Report Writing and much more...

16.01.2022 Safer WA for Children and Young People The State Government has launched an online resource which will update the public on the implementation of recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Institutional Reponses to Child Sexual Abuse. It will serve as an all-purpose child safety hub, bringing together relevant safety tips and information on effective ways for young people to seek help and report allegations of abuse. https://www.wa.gov.au/go/safer-wa-children-and-young-people

16.01.2022 North Metro TAFE are seeking registrations for their 2021 Diploma of Community Development course.

15.01.2022 We are working together to improve safety on our roads this festive season and reduce road trauma. You can support the Road Ribbon for Road Safety campaign which encourages people to take care on the roads during the busiest season of the year. The WALGA RoadWise campaign is a key part of Towards Zero, WA's Road Safety Strategy 2008 2020. To find out more head to: www.roadwise.asn.au/road-ribbon-for-road-safety.aspx

14.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/947030598797978/posts/1599418490225849/?sfnsn=mo

13.01.2022 Update - Community Development Conference - Call for Papers: In light of the current situation regarding the COVID-19 virus we have taken the decision to postpone the Community Development Conference which was scheduled to take place on 10-11 September 2020. However, we are excited to announce that the conference will now go ahead on the later date of 9-10 September 2021 at Crown Hotel, Perth. Despite the postponement, we still welcome and encourage your paper submissions. L...G Professionals WA and the Community Development Network Committee are very keen to offer our members a series of webinars to remain engaged, motivated and supported. Topics for webinars will be chosen from the papers submitted. If you were planning on submitting a paper for the conference, please continue to do so. In consideration of our current environment of uncertainty and challenges we also invite you to consider a paper to share ways in which your Local Government is responding to these challenges and supporting your communities. We see this as a very valuable opportunity to stay connected with each other and share our learnings through this process, the good and the bad. Paper submissions can be forwarded to: [email protected] See more

12.01.2022 Check out these gems from the State Library's collection! You can contribute any stories or photographs you may have to the post below.

10.01.2022 Join LG Professionals WA for a Community Engagement Webinar (For Elected Members and Practitioners) Wednesday 18 November 10am-11am... Cost- Complimentary https://www.lgprofessionalswa.org.au/ipr

10.01.2022 Let's stand up for equality, justice and human dignity! Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, Human Rights Day marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights which everyone is inherently entitled to as a human being -- regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. It is the most translated document in the world, available in more than 500 languages. Visit www.un.org/en/events/humanrightsday for more info.

09.01.2022 New dates announced for NAIDOC Week 2020

09.01.2022 Here's a positive way to start 2020! Happy New Year! The Western Australian government has set a new disability employment target for the public sector of 5% by the end of 2025, and a new action plan explains how it hopes to achieve that. Read how it will impact the sector: https://www.themandarin.com.au/121996-wa-government-sets-a/

09.01.2022 SHOUT OUT - Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia are excited to announce 15 new speakers from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, migrant and refugee young people living in Perth, Western Australia. It provides an opportunity for inspiring young people to develop skills in public speaking and media relations on topics they feel passionate about. Would you like some more info? Head to: www.yacwa.org.au/youth-leadership/shout-out/

09.01.2022 Something special is coming..... Tim Muirhead has been working on his new edition of Weaving Tapestries - The new handbook for developing communities in partnership with the Community Development Network. Look out for the book launch as well as the training program in 2020

09.01.2022 Community Resilience Scorecard All WA local governments will now have received information on the partnership between LG Professionals WA, State Government, and CATALYSE, to progress a community resilience scorecard project across the State. This is a very exciting project, the Resilience Scorecards will assist State and local leaders to understand how local communities are being impacted by COVID-19; understand what people need most at this time; and understand how local priorities are changing. This collaborative approach will facilitate opportunities to learn about what is happening across WA; understand how challenges are being met by others; and to share success stories.

08.01.2022 Check out these fantastic performing arts case studies from the regions.... Merredin Helps Wheatbelt Families Thrive With Performing Arts Cummins Theatre Merredin shows how performing arts for families is an essential part of liveability in regional communities https://vimeo.com/447419080 ... How Arts Narrogin Used Performing Arts to Connect Its Elders Arts Narrogin introduces Take Your Seats to improve the lives of the towns seniors and bring them into the community where they belong. https://vimeo.com/446373868 How Harvey handled one of the biggest challenges to people in rural towns The performing arts team at Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre, along with partners from the Shire, the WA College of Agriculture and Headspace show how performing arts can change lives and help with serious community issues. https://vimeo.com/446732564

06.01.2022 Have you ever thought about joining the Community Development Network Committee? Well now is your chance - get your nomination in by Friday 25 September. Please contact LG Professionals WA for details on how to attend the upcoming AGM on Thursday 1 October via zoom.

06.01.2022 Community Development - Call for Papers Last month LG Professionals WA made the decision to postpone the 2020 Community Development Conference, however we are excited to confirm that the conference will now take place on 9-10 September 2021 at Crown Perth! Despite the postponement, we still welcome and encourage your paper submissions. LG Professionals WA and the CDN WA (Community Development Network Committee) are very keen to offer our members a series of webinars to remai...n engaged, motivated and supported. Topics for webinars will be chosen from the papers submitted. If you were planning on submitting a paper for the conference, please continue to do so. For more info click on the link below.

05.01.2022 Are you interested in learning about social impact? Or how to demonstrate social value? If so, join the Town of Victoria Park and Impact Seed for Outcome Measurement training, 12 February 2020, 9:30am-3:00pm (Cost: free).

04.01.2022 Resource Hubs LG Professionals WA has established a member portal for the sharing of resources and we encourage you to consider publishing some from your LGA in order that others might use them in adoption of their own models. The portal contains some excellent examples of local governments taking a leadership role and stepping up to meet the challenges currently faced. Some wonderful examples of this include: - The Shire of Augusta-Margaret Rivers Community Care Packages ... - The City of Fremantles Neighbour to Neighbour project, connecting community helpers in its community with those who are vulnerable and/or isolated - The City of Joondalups Emerge Stronger community resource including a digital helpline, support services and information about volunteering in the community Visit https://www.lgprofessionalswa.org.au/ to access the portal.

04.01.2022 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year and is a United Nations sanctioned day that is celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. The theme for 2019 is Promoting the participation of persons with disabilities and their leadership: taking action on the 2030 Development Agenda. According to the United Nat...ions, 2019s theme focuses on the empowerment of persons with disabilities for inclusive, equitable and sustainable development as envisaged in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which pledges to leave no one behind and recognises disability as a cross-cutting issues, to be considered in the implementation of its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Visit www.idpwd.com.au for more information See more

04.01.2022 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: The Department of Communities will fund The Council on the Ageing WA (COTA WA) to take on new responsibilities in combatting elder abuse.... This comes at a critical time, as the requirements for isolation and for social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic make seniors especially vulnerable to elder abuse. This is the first time a peak body has been given a specific brief for advocacy regarding elder abuse in Western Australia. For information on elder abuse, including support services that seniors can turn to, visit www.communities.wa.gov.au/elderabuse

04.01.2022 Call for Papers The 2020 Community Development Conference will take place at Crown Hotel, Perth on Thursday 10 - Friday 11 September 2020. This professional development event will showcase an educational and informative program, designed specifically for local government officers working in community development. The conference committee are currently working on the conference program and engaging with guest speakers who can present motivational, inspirational and educational... sessions aligned to the conference theme 'Creating community impact - awareness, action, influence.' This specialised biennial conference will also feature several practical sessions focusing on current and emerging, community development issues. We are now seeking papers from practitioners who are interested in the opportunity of presenting a session at the event. Papers should address one or more of the three conference streams: Social Innovation: Share your creative and innovative projects to foster resilient communities Partnerships: Working in cross-sector partnerships to deliver community outcomes and measurements Outcome Measurement: How have you implemented outcome measurement and what tools did you use? What are we looking for? Our key aim for the 2020 Conference is to achieve a valuable and beneficial balance of papers from the rural/remote, regional and metropolitan areas which focus on our three streams. We invite you to share your learnings; what worked well, the barriers you overcame and the practical framework and tools you applied. Important Dates Paper Submissions Close: Friday 17 April 2020 Notification of acceptance of paper: Late April 2020 Paper synopsis for inclusion in conference program due by: Friday 22 May 2020 Papers should be emailed to [email protected] and be received by Friday 17 April 2020.

04.01.2022 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT As part of the State Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commissi...on), the Department of Communities and other key government agencies have developed an online resource which includes comprehensive information on child sexual abuse and links to relevant information including reporting, eSafety, services and supports. Safer WA for Children and Young People provides information related to the prevention of child sexual abuse and the work that government is doing to implement the recommendations of the Royal Commission. There is also information for children and young people about keeping safe online, how to reach out for help, and assistance with reporting allegations of abuse. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/yyosuwlw

03.01.2022 An update from LG Professionals WA: We announced earlier this week that all programs/events that have been scheduled up to end of April 2020 will be cancelled, this has now been extended for the foreseeable future, as per the Government's guidelines of non-essential gatherings. LG Professionals WA has since 2018 been proactively implementing online engagement solutions. We are now working hard to look at implementing various of our regular face-to-face training programs via ...online platforms. Because the work of local governments don't stop even the world has been turned upside down, and as your Association, we feel strongly that we have a duty to continue to support you during this critical time with information, tools and knowledge to help you achieve. For our members, don't forget to continue using the online portal to connect and share information. There's a COVID-19 discussion under the General Membership portal and the Governance Portal with useful information.

03.01.2022 Our CDN Spotlight session on 'Embedding an evaluation culture in local government' is underway at the City of Canning. What a great turnout of CD professionals discussing how we measure social impact.

02.01.2022 LG Professionals WA Honour Awards 2020 - Last day to nominate! Nominations close today, Tuesday 20 October 2020. There is no better way to celebrate the achievements of your local government and reward those local government officers who have gone above and beyond. Don't miss the opportunity to share the stories of your impactful initiatives, innovative projetcs and the achievements of passionate officers in your local government with your colleagues across the local governme...nt sector and beyond. Nominate today! Find out more: https://www.lgprofessionalswa.org.au/stateconference/awards See less

02.01.2022 WA Showcase 2020 is on again! Do you have something awesome to pitch or know someone within your local government that does? Nominations are now open. Spread the word to friends and colleagues. The Showcase is your chance to tell your story to the people who present performing arts across WA. In June 2020, the stage at Subiaco Arts Centre will come alive with WAs finest producers pitching the best WA work to almost every venue that presents performing arts in the CircuitWes...t WA Showcase. Find out how here: www.showcasewa.com.au