Welcome to the Connecting Communities Conference 2016
In strong resilient communities, people feel connected to each other and to the institutions and services that meet their everyday needs and aspirations. Neighbourhood and Community Centres play a vital role in building this sense of connectedness and trust. They nourish community relationships, encourage a collaborative environment, foster inclusion and build capacity. They create opportunities for all sectors within the community to work together to bring about change.
The Connecting Communities Conference will showcase the strength of Neighbourhood Centres to engage with residents in local neighbourhoods, create conditions for lasting change, and connect people and services together for greater impact.
Participants will explore the role of Neighbourhood and Community Centres to create a supportive environment where the voice of vulnerable families and children is heard and they are involved in taking action to improve their lives.
The conference aims to increase the capacity of Neighbourhood Centres to meet the challenges that will come as a result of the TEI Reform process and step forward into 2017 with renewed enthusiasm for the work of community development and the role they play in creating connected communities.
Connecting Communities Organising Committee
Asha Fonseka, Lyn Lormer and Can Yasmut
Local Community Services Association
