Table 1 Summary of case study projects
‘Yangara reserve’ (O’Sullivan’s Beach, Southern suburbs) | |
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Partners: | Local government, non-government, community |
Main focus: | Redevelopment of outdoor space |
Context: | Isolated from neighbouring areas; Indigenous population & significance of reserves; high unemployment; poor access to public transport |
Objectives: | Community engagement; connect community groups; redevelop Reserve; sense of community pride & ownership; attract external funding |
‘Parks Helix’ (‘The Parks’ estate, Woodville, western suburbs) | |
Partners: | Local government, State government (Arts, Health, Education), Community Sector (state and local funding), Private Industry (housing developer) |
Main focus: | Art and cultural program linked to redevelopment |
Context: | Major urban renewal causing community upheaval; concentrated social disadvantage; issues of crime & safety |
Objectives: | Social inclusion; community capacity building; formal & informal networks; individual & community wellbeing; partnerships among services; raise profile of arts & culture |
‘KBA community capacity building’ (Kilburn Blair Athol, northern suburbs) | |
Partners: | State government (Health, Housing) |
Main focus: | Series of projects involving different population groups |
Context: | Urban regeneration; community consultation identified multiple issues; community development workers employed |
Objectives: | Health & wellbeing; new & existing networks; sharing resources & skills; social outlets; projects addressing issues of drugs, alcohol, violence |