Priorities and outcomes
Priorities
The following priorities are used in allocating funding:
- older adults
- children and youth
- people with disabilities
- ethnic and culturally diverse groups
- disadvantage and/or social exclusion
- the capacity of community organisations
- civic engagement.
These priorities were developed from the key challenges to Building Strong Communities identified in the 2006-16 LTCCP - they will continue to be reviewed in line with the LTCCP.
Outcomes
The Council is not able to meet the needs and expectations of all not-for-profit and voluntary groups. Therefore, it focuses assistance on key activities and initiatives that contribute to and align with the community outcomes in the Long-Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) and with other Council strategies.The following funding outcomes are used to evaluate and assess applications:
- Support, develop and promote the capacity and sustainability of community, recreation, sports, arts, heritage and environment groups.
- Increase participation in and awareness of community, recreation, sports, arts, heritage and environment groups, programmes and local events.
- Increase community engagement in local decision making.
- Enhance community and neighbourhood safety.
- Provide community based programmes which enhance basic life skills.
- Reduce or overcome barriers to participation.
- Foster collaborative responses to areas of need.
The Strengthening Communities Strategy is a framework to guide the Council's work with community organisations, which in turn work in a range of ways to help develop strong communities. Strong communities give people a sense of belonging and encourage them to take part in social, cultural, economic and political life.
In addition, community boards have their own objectives that are used in the prioritisation of local projects.
Authorising Unit: Community Support
Last reviewed: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Next review: Tuesday, March 30, 2010
