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Community Development

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The Practice of Community Development

Community development work is not new. It is a humble method of work that has its origins in principles that have come from the poor of the world – from hundreds of different cultures, from hundreds of thousands of different villages and communities, in all points of the globe.

Community development is a way of working that has been practiced for centuries. Each society, culture and time provides a different set of opportunities and constraints for its application.

The challenge for the community development method of work within this context of opportunities and constraints is to provide ‘bottom up’ processes, which strengthen community structuring and pursue social justice outcomes. An ongoing process of action-reflection has created a constantly evolving method of work, which emphasises the public dimension of social change.

 
Testimonials

“Greater Whitsunday Communities has long supported the Bowen community with support for management committees, professional development for workers and emerging leaders, community events and ensuring our regional community concerns and issues are heard at local and state government levels. They are a valuable resource for regional community groups.”

- Chris Coventry, President of Bowen Community Council/Bowen Neighbourhood Centre