community engagement AND cultural planning course 10, 11 & 12 August, and 13 & 14 September 2010 >> what is community engagement and cultural planning? Community engagement is about providing opportunities for people to participate in the decision-making, planning and development processes that affect their lives. This approach seeks to be creative and inclusive of the diversity that exists in communities. Cultural planning is a strategic planning process that aims to facilitate partnerships between community, local government and the private sector; identify and promote community values and cultural resources; and transform community ideas, initiatives and visions into real outcomes. Cultural planning employs a range of creative community engagement techniques, including cultural mapping. These techniques allow for an empowering process, which grows community capacity and spirit.
>> course details The course covers the following concepts: • Culture • Community cultural development • Creative community consultation and engagement • Cultural mapping • Cultural planning • Evaluation CAN WA uses a practical teaching approach that combines the theory and practice of cultural planning in an interactive, hands-on, and creative way. Speakers and participants from previous courses have come from a multitude of backgrounds including local government, planning, sustainable development, health, youth, education, Indigenous, environment, community services, and cultural and art related fields.
>> units of competency The Community Engagement and Cultural Planning Course addresses the following Units of Competency from the nationally endorsed Local Government Training Package: LGAGOVA606B Develop and Maintain a Community Cultural Plan LGACOM502B Devise and Conduct Community Consultations Upon successful completion of the course assessments, participants are awarded a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.
> > C o m m u n i t y A rt s N e t wo rk WA the peak body for community arts and cultural development in WA King Street Arts Centre Ground Floor 357-365 Murray Street Perth WA 6000 t 08 9226 2422 f 08 9226 2230 country callers 1800 681 021 For further information regarding the Community Engagement and Cultural Planning Course, please contact CAN WA’s Arts and Cultural Development Manager, Sian Brown. e sian@canwa.com.au
GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Department of Culture and the Arts
>> participant feedback ‘The course was a great balance of theory, practical experience and discussion. It has opened my eyes up to new ways of engaging and consulting the community and pushed me to think “outside the square”. I feel confident that I now have the skills to develop a Cultural Plan and understand the underpinning principles that can ensure an approach that it is both strategic and inclusive.’ Jeanette Entwhistle, Community Development Officer, Shire of Harvey
‘I would encourage any organisation that works with communities whether a local government authority, a state government agency or a nongovernment agency to consider sending a staff member … Participants can expect to be extended beyond their comfort zone to build up skills that they will be able to apply when they return to their organisation.’ G. Wallace, WA Museums
10, 11 & 12 August, and 13 & 14 September 2010 9am - 5pm (King Street Arts Centre, Large Meeting Room) Please note that there is a limited number of places per course, so be sure to register your interest early. All enrolments must be received with payment or arrangement of payment by Monday, 9 July 2010.. A no refund policy applies with cancellation less than 48 hours before the commencement of the course, with the exception of illness supported by a medical certificate. CAN WA reserves the right to defer the course if participant numbers are insufficient, in which case fees will be refunded in full, unless the course is rescheduled.
>> Knowledge and skills in community engagement and cultural planning provides us with tools for building vibrant, creative and stronger communities.
registration form $800 Individual CAN WA member / concession (student or senior)
$1600 Organisational CAN WA member
$1000 Individual non member Creative Network Fund applicant
$1800 Organisational non-member
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