Community Development Update
Welcome to our Community Development Update page. We'll be sharing news, events and asking for your feedback.
So, what is Community Development?
Community development in local government involves individuals, families with children, youth, seniors, groups and clubs, networks, businesses, community services and organisations, non-government, and government (State and Federal) organisations, ratepayers and residents, seasonal visitors and tourists.
Community development aims to generate outcomes that enable the community to come together to be active, to participate, to engage and to be supportive and sustainable; to develop active environments in which people live, work, play and invest.
What is the role of a Community Development Officer?
We are not the experts in your immediate community. Council’s Community Development Team walks with the community, listening for shared concerns, gaps and barriers. We support community’s ability to engage with their wider networks, services, local assets and provide guidance on developing projects to address concerns.
The Council’s Community Development team do this by responding to demand. Council encourage community members to participate in changing the issues that affect their lives through participatory action groups. This is where YOU can get involved with making a difference to your community!
Council collaborates with community groups to uncover place based opportunities for sustainable outcomes. As groups gain confidence, access funding, share resources, strengthen their partnerships, learn new skills, and participate, the rewards are broadly cast throughout the Bundaberg Region because of, the valuable partnerships developed.
The Council’s Community Development Team also facilitate and attend many forum meetings within the Bundaberg Region, such as the Community Youth Collective, All Abilities Alliance, Local Level Alliance, Housing and Homeless Forum, and many more.
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Welcome to our Community Development Update page. We'll be sharing news, events and asking for your feedback.
So, what is Community Development?
Community development in local government involves individuals, families with children, youth, seniors, groups and clubs, networks, businesses, community services and organisations, non-government, and government (State and Federal) organisations, ratepayers and residents, seasonal visitors and tourists.
Community development aims to generate outcomes that enable the community to come together to be active, to participate, to engage and to be supportive and sustainable; to develop active environments in which people live, work, play and invest.
What is the role of a Community Development Officer?
We are not the experts in your immediate community. Council’s Community Development Team walks with the community, listening for shared concerns, gaps and barriers. We support community’s ability to engage with their wider networks, services, local assets and provide guidance on developing projects to address concerns.
The Council’s Community Development team do this by responding to demand. Council encourage community members to participate in changing the issues that affect their lives through participatory action groups. This is where YOU can get involved with making a difference to your community!
Council collaborates with community groups to uncover place based opportunities for sustainable outcomes. As groups gain confidence, access funding, share resources, strengthen their partnerships, learn new skills, and participate, the rewards are broadly cast throughout the Bundaberg Region because of, the valuable partnerships developed.
The Council’s Community Development Team also facilitate and attend many forum meetings within the Bundaberg Region, such as the Community Youth Collective, All Abilities Alliance, Local Level Alliance, Housing and Homeless Forum, and many more.
Subscribe in the "Follow Project" section to be kept up to date.
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This survey was developed by a group of young people as part of this project, Anchors and Knots, to engage in conversations with other young people under 25 years of age.
The aim of this survey is to gain an understanding of young peoples feelings about mental health, social isolation and socialising, as well as idea's around potential events, or activities.
From this survey, the Youth project group will come together to discuss the responses and decide on an event or activity to be delivered for young people later in 2025.
The youth group will plan, organise and deliver the activity or event for other young people, meaning this is a project managed and delivered by young people for young people.
Thank you!
Collection Notice:
Council is collecting your personal information if you choose to provide it, which will be used for the purposes of informing the FRRR ABC Heywire Youth innovation project participants to deliver an event, or activity for the young people of Bundaberg. This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and will be handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009. Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information. Any questions regarding this survey can be directed to Council's Community Development Unit at comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.
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Bundaberg Regional Council is conducting this survey to better understand a) the level of awareness about the domestic and family violence continuum and b) what domestic and family violence primary prevention, early intervention, response, and recovery and healing interventions exist within the Bundaberg Local Government Area.
A pre and post survey will be administered, and the results will assist us to understand any change in levels of awareness at the end of the project.
Collection Notice:
Council is collecting your personal information (e.g. name, phone number etc.) if you choose to provide it, which will be used for the purposes of contacting you to either clarify information you have provided in the pre-project survey and/or to administer the post project survey. This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and will be handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009. Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information. Any questions regarding this survey can be directed to Council's Community Development Unit at comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.
Information is being collected from stakeholders about their awareness (prior to and post the project) of what primary prevention, early intervention, response and recovery and healing interventions are and their awareness of what exists in the Bundaberg Local Government Area domestic and family violence ecosystem. This information will inform our evaluation of the project and non-identifiable data will be provided to the funding body and project stakeholders as part of our evaluation of the project.
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Bundaberg Regional Council, in conjunction with the Bundaberg Seniors Alliance, is conducting this survey to better understand the communication, engagement and participation preferences and interests of Seniors; and to identify Seniors who may be interested in joining the Seniors Alliance to assist us in identifying and working with us to address issues being experienced by our ageing population.
The results of the survey will assist us to facilitate, partner, support and/or promote opportunities for increased social inclusion.
Collection Notice:
Council is collecting your personal information (e.g. name, phone number etc.) if you choose to provide it, which will be used for the purposes of contacting you about being involved in the Seniors Alliance; or to give you information about volunteering opportunities at Bundaberg Neighbourhood Centre . This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and/or Bundaberg Neighbourhood Centre and handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009. Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information.
Any questions regarding this survey can be directed to Council's Community Engagement team at engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
Bundaberg Regional Council is conducting a survey to gauge use of new accessible barbecues and picnic tables at Baldwin Swamp Shelter Shed, Boreham Park and South Head Parklands (Burnett Heads).
We are interested to find out if you have used them and, if so, any feedback, as well as any ideas you have.
We would appreciate if you could fill out this survey online by Sunday 22 October 2023. (NB: if you would prefer a paper copy, please email engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 883 699).
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
Thanks for attending Council's Learn to Skate Workshop. We'd love to hear what you thought of it.
Whether you're a participant or a parent/carer of a participant, please fill in this feedback form so we can continually improve.
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
We'd love your feedback on Youth Chronicles 2022.
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
The Community Youth Collective is a network of local youth-based services, schools and Bundaberg Regional Council. Our aim is to share information, identify gaps and trends in Bundaberg, develop projects and initiatives for our youth.
This survey is a locally driven initiative of the Collective created due to a lack of evidence within the local youth sector and has two main purposes.
- Develop an evidence base on local youth issues, trends and service gaps, particularly around homelessness.
- To identify if the region’s youth would benefit from a ‘Youth Hub’ and what they would want from this initiative.
A ‘Youth Hub’ would be a physical building, aimed at providing a safe and fun space for youth by breaking down social barriers. This will be accomplished through encouraging social activities and opportunities for you to better connect with other youth and local services.
The proposed hub will also provide a location for community programs and workshops to address youth-based issues, educate on important life-skills (tax, rental applications, etc), create opportunities to better connect with their families, the workforce, wider community, and service providers.
For information on an example of a youth hub space, please view the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centres purpose-built facility, ‘Reconnect Youth Centre’.
*Please note the following survey is anonymous. Your comments will remain anonymous unless you include your name or other information that identifies you in your responses. Identifiable information will not be disclosed to services, schools, family or community, and will be handled by Council in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 and Council’s Privacy Statement.
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
Thank you for your interest in being involved in the planning stages of a Youth Hub.
Council's Community Development team will be in touch in due course.
Council is collecting your personal information (e.g. name, address, phone number etc.) as you have expressed interest in being involved in the planning stages of a youth hub. This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009. Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information.
Any questions regarding this survey can be directed to Council's Community Engagement team at engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
Thank you for attending the Seniors Roadshow. We would appreciate if you could fill out the feedback form please, to give us valuable insights and suggestions for next year's event.
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
Thanks for taking part in Colour Run - Belong Fest. We'd love to get to know you and get your feedback on the event. Please complete the survey by Sunday 7th April, 2024.
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
Thanks for taking part in the Youth Week Colour Run 2022. We'd love to get to know you and get your feedback on the event. Please complete the survey by Monday 9th May, 2022.
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2024 Timeline
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February
Community Development Update has finished this stage- Community Grants Consultations 5-9 February
- Welcome Baby Celebration Registration Open
- (Friday 23rd) Community Services Grants Round 3 Closes
- Rainbow Community Cafe's
- 21 Feb at Bargara Cultural Centre
- 27 Feb at Bundaberg Regional Art Galleries
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March
Community Development Update has finished this stage- Governance and Strategic Planning Workshop Saturday 2 March
- Rainbow Community Cafes
- 5 March - Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre
- 6 March - Oodies Cafe, North Bundaberg
- Harmony Week
- Sunday 24th March - Belong Fest at Nielsen's Beach, Bargara.
- Neighbour Day - Connecting Neighbours For Resilience Campaign
- Get Ready for disasters with your neighbours
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April
Community Development Update has finished this stage- Supporting Youth Justice T2S League Tag Tournament
- Youth Homelessness awareness
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May
Community Development Update has finished this stageBundaberg's Views survey
In this quick survey, you'll be asked what you believe makes somewhere a good place to live, how you experience your local area, and what needs to happen to improve quality of life.
This survey is administered by ‘.id – informed decisions’ on behalf of Bundaberg Regional Council, who will use the insights to integrate the community’s views into Council’s policy work.Fill out the survey here.
Embrace Cultural Diversity Workshop 15th May
DFV Month - 'Boiling Point' movie and local panel discussion
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June
Community Development Update has finished this stage- Flourish Family Fun Day - RE-SCHEDULED
- Welcome Baby Celebration - Registrations CLOSE 17th June
- Community Services Grant Round 1 June Closes
- Pride Month Creating Safe Spaces 24 June
- 2024 Bundaberg Multicultural World Cup 29th June
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July
Community Development Update has finished this stage -
August
Community Development Update has finished this stage- Grants Consultations/Workshops TBC
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September
Community Development Update has finished this stageRUOK? Day TBC
Options Day (All Abilities) 10th September
Flourish Family Fun Day Thursday 26th September
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October
Community Development Update has finished this stageQueensland Mental Health Week - 'Connect 4 Wellbeing'
Seniors Month:
- Walk for Life
- COC Seniors Expo
- Launched 'The Wall' Project encouraging Seniors to share the best thing about being their age to promote positive ageing.
Adopted NEW Community Development Strategy 2024-2028
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November
Community Development Update has finished this stage -
December
Community Development Update is currently at this stageNEW DFV Project Officer to start soon
Council's organisational restructure finalised
Annual planning for 2025
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January 2025
this is an upcoming stage for Community Development UpdateWelcome Baby Registrations OPEN(Flourish Family Fun Day)
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February 2025
this is an upcoming stage for Community Development UpdateFRRR ABC Heywire Youth innovation Project begins
Grant Consultations
Community Services Program (Grant) Round 4 Closes last Friday of the month
Who's Listening
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Phone (07) 4130 4150 Email comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au