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🗞️ COMMUNITY SATISFACTION SURVEY REVEALS THAT LOCALS LOVE THE WOLLONDILLY LIFESTYLE, SATISFACTION WITH COUNCIL IS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER 🗞️ The results of Wollondilly Shire Council’s annual Community Satisfaction Survey have revealed that residents love the Wollondilly lifestyle, with 95% rating their quality of life as good or excellent. Satisfaction with the Council itself has increased significantly, with 81% of residents satisfied with Council’s performance over the last 12 months; a 9% increase from 2023. In other positive news, 78% of residents say they are satisfied with the performance of Wollondilly’s elected Councillors, up from 73% in 2023. The annual independent Community Satisfaction Survey is one way that Council gathers direct feedback and data from residents to help guide future direction. 👉 Read more https://lnkd.in/g-2QREKn

It was an honor to co-facilitate this session with Tia Cintron HMA's Managing Director for Housing Supports and Services. It was a great discussion. Here are a few snippets of actions you can take to advance healthcare and housing: 1) develop shared language; 2) build trust among partners; 3) understand housing is healthcare; 4) employ people who have lived experience/were previously unhoused; 5) Contact Enterprise Community Partners or contact Tia Cintron to advance housing in your community. 6) "think about the most you can do; think about the least you can do; go do something!" Jennifer Ho

When I first started in my job around 6 and a half years ago, the term place-based had begun emerging as a new way of working. Government, human services and academia were all discussing ways they could do things differently and involve communities in 'place'. For Neighbourhood Centres, it was all really seen as a return to the way we had always been working. From Settlement Houses in the late 1800s, to post-war memorial community centres in the 1930s, to the rise of Neighbourhood Houses and Centres during the Australian Assistance Plan in the 1970s, we've always been place-based in our approach and led by communities. As the term becomes more popular (and funding becomes available for it), more and more organisations are stating they are place-based in approach. But there seems to be a range of definitions about what this means. In the new shared vision for Neighbourhood Centres, we are described as being place-based and community-led. In the context of so many definitions, we wanted to articulate what this means for our sector and those wishing to work with us. Our position paper articulates what we mean by place and how we are community-led. We unpack how this relates to core community development approaches that are unique to the sector. But we also unpack what place-based community-led work means for procurement (including new Neighbouhood Centre procurement), training and education, collective impact models and the way that state-wide initiatives are rolled out through the sector.

How “public” is public comment? It’s clear from the results of our community engagement survey that the way our industry is gathering public comments isn’t working – it’s time-intensive and ineffective. To tackle the housing crisis, we need to embrace new and innovative ways of engaging community members. Most community members have (limited) time to offer constructive feedback, but not the time to attend a 3-hour public meeting. With staff time being the reported biggest barrier to community engagement, we need tools that not only reach more people, but also streamline the reporting and analysis. Check out this year’s survey report to learn what our network has to say about the challenges they face around community engagement, and our key takeaways.

🚀 We’re excited to present our latest social value report from our Communities and Neighbourhoods team! This report showcases the incredible work we’ve done to support our community, beyond building homes. We’re dedicated to creating opportunities, offering services, and providing spaces where our residents can truly thrive. Some highlights from the report include: ·224 people have managed to find employment through the Hive, our Ofsted rated ‘outstanding’ employment and training service ·2,911 young people have engaged with Spotlight, our youth service ·over 2,000 residents were supported by our Community Development & Wellbeing team during the cost of living crisis and beyond 💡 We invite you all to dive into the report to see the difference we’re making together. Check out the full report below. 📄 Let’s continue working together to create thriving communities! #CommunityImpact #SocialValue #CommunitySupport #LocalInitiatives #TowerHamlets #YouthDevelopment #EmploymentSupport #CommunityWellbeing #SocialImpact #UrbanDevelopment

Digital transformation represents a fundamental shift in how housing services leverage technology to meet the evolving needs of residents and communities. This transformation is reshaping the landscape of housing and community development, ushering in an era of efficiency, accessibility, and innovation. Read more... ➡ https://lnkd.in/gNeg43Ak #nidhousinghq #digitaltransformation #community #development

Is your local government struggling to meet resident needs and safety concerns? Fragmented processes and outdated technology can create roadblocks for community development initiatives. Use seamless self-service options for requests and complaints to empower residents to self-serve their requests digitally and free up valuable staff time. Get our infographic today and discover how integrated solutions can transform your community. #CommunityDevelopment #LocalGovernment #GovTech https://lnkd.in/gTZ5BAtS

The results of our 2024 community engagement survey are in, and of the 90 real estate developers and planners who responded, ⅔ said that affordable and supportive housing will be their most active projects in the next 6 months – but that these are also the most challenging projects for community engagement. Given the current housing crisis, it’s crucial to look beyond the strategies respondents identified as ineffective to activate more community members and remove risk. Achieving success requires planners and developers to utilize translation tools, offer opportunities to engage that aren’t limited to a single point in time, and clearly show how community feedback will be/has been incorporated into project plans. For more learnings from this year’s community engagement survey, you can download the full report here:

Is your local government struggling to meet resident needs and safety concerns? Fragmented processes and outdated technology can create roadblocks for community development initiatives. Use seamless self-service options for requests and complaints to empower residents to self-serve their requests digitally and free up valuable staff time. Get our infographic today and discover how integrated solutions can transform your community. #CommunityDevelopment #LocalGovernment #GovTech https://lnkd.in/gUJZYu4m

BUILDING COMMUNITIES THE SCDC WAY The Community Development Process involves creating and implementing plans to enhance the lives of people in a community. This process includes steps such as conducting research, setting objectives, engaging stakeholders, designing projects, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes. Each step is crucial to ensuring the success of any community improvements. Effective community development can have numerous positive impacts, including improved infrastructure, better access to services, enhanced public safety, more diverse job opportunities, and increased social capital. It also helps unite local residents from various backgrounds, fostering stronger relationships within the community. Ultimately, good community development can provide lasting benefits for everyone involved. The SCDC community development process is superior because it focuses on strengthening multifamily communities to make them feel more like single-family homes and improving the lives of their residents. It addresses the individual needs of community members and provides access to recreational activities that encourage civic engagement and participation. SCDC's community development projects will also lead to economic growth, job creation, and increased public engagement. Additionally, we promote collaboration between different organizations and individuals to drive sustainable change. Our apartment investor-purchase program is till available for a limited time. Book your free no-obligation presentation call to learn more about this amazing opportunity - https://buff.ly/3zSCQpP #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateTips #InvestmentProperties #HouseFlipping #RealEstateInvestor #PassiveIncome #RealEstateWealth #InvestmentStrategy #RealEstateHustle