Professional development short course for community practitioners
The course is a comprehensive 3 day workshop for community and economic development practitioners working in local government, community organisations, community centres, and state or federal agencies.
The short course covers ‘real world’ issues in community development using case studies and practitioner experiences from Australia and overseas. It provides a wide range of tools for community engagement, economic analysis, supporting community action and fostering community participation.
Over 500 people have attended the short course in Australia over the last five years.
Program
| Day 1 (March 24) | Day 2 (March 25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding community dynamics | Group development and fostering community organisations | Community economics and economic development |
| The elements of a vibrant community | Leadership and entrepreneurship in communities | Role of the community practitioner |
| The process of community development | Community development methods | Power and conflict management |
| Understanding and managing community change | The role of government in community development | Access to funding and resources |
| Planning and conducting community engagement | Contemporary issues in community | Measurement and evaluation of community outcomes. |
About the Speaker – Dr Jim Cavaye
Jim Cavaye is one of Australia’s leading community development practitioners and educators and has worked with over 100 communities and organisations across Australia.
He has a Ph.D. from the United States in community development and is an international speaker and author.
Details:
March 24-26 2009
La Trobe University
Kingsbury Drive
Bundoora 3086
Register Online at: www.communitydevelopment.com.au.
Cost: $790 (GST inclusive) which includes comprehensive notes; lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea and a certificate of attendance.
For more information, please contact:
Dr Jim Cavaye:
T: (07) 463 87722
M: (04) 283 7722
E: cavaye@bigpond.com
