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Community Development

Council's Community Development Officer provides a positive link between Council and community groups, whilst working proactively with residents, community groups and other interested individuals throughout the Shire of Irwin area.

The Community Development Officer prepares grant applications and acquittals for Council and will assist community organisations under the auspice of Council. Our aim is for the community and Council to work together to improve the range of community facilities, services and infrastructure which are necessary to deliver both quality of lifestyles and new opportunities for employment and growth.

Community development initiatives provide the community with:

  • opportunities for participation/interaction;
  • opportunities to be involved in local decision making;
  • the capacity for collective action to achieve the development of new projects, activities and other opportunities;
  • access to information and knowledge;
  • opportunities for collaboration to achieve common goals;
  • shared community pride and the development of neighbourhood capacities for problem solving.

The Shire's Community Development area, in simple terms, aims to assist the community to reach its potential through the use of community development principles and practice.

Some areas of involvement include: Seniors, Youth Development, Arts and Culture, Tourism, Community funding, Community Safety and Crime Prevention and Volunteers.

Youth

Support projects, events and activities for youth.

Seniors

Support projects and events for Seniors.

Community Events

Coordinate and assist various community events.

Promotion

Promote Dongara/Denison as a great place to live and visit through various events and media.

Funding

Maintaining an up to date register of funding opportunities for the community and make applications for projects that are in line with the Shire's Strategic Plan and that will benefit the community. For further information:

For more information contact:
 Manager Community Services: Coralie Palmer
Phone: (08) 9927 0000
Fax: (08) 9927 1453
Email: managercommunity@irwin.wa.gov.au

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