COMMUNITY & CULTURAL LIFE

WHO ARE WE?

Our aim is to plan for and empower the people of Shellharbour to support healthy, inclusive, creative, vibrant and safe neighbourhoods and communities.

Using an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) model, we focus on identifying the collective strengths, skills and assets within our community and build on these.

The team is made up of 7 community enthusiasts who work across a number of core activities.

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COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT

OFFICER(aka our grassroots guru)

MeetAILEEN

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & CAPACITY BUILDINGAileen works to support and facilitate a range of community led and place based programs and events celebrating local people and places. She also undertakes initiatives that contribute to Shellharbour being a child friendly city.

Focus: Children, Families, Men & Women

Projects include: Shellharbour Kids WebsiteInternational Women’s DayBarrack Heights Community Garden Parent Services InteragencyKidsFest & Grandparent’s PicnicChild Friendly City ActionsChildren’s Networks, Partnerships and Initiatives

P: 4221 6311E: aileen.gleeson@shellharbour.nsw.gov.auH: Tuesday - Friday

COMMUNITYSAFETY OFFICER

(aka our safety superhero)

MeetMEEGAN

COMMUNITY SAFETY & CRIME PREVENTION Meegan implements a range of community safety initiatives in line with council’s Crime Prevention and Community Safety Strategies. This includes graffiti management, good neighbour projects and provision of community safety and crime prevention information.

Focus: Community Safety, Crime Prevention & Graffiti Management

Projects include: Crime Prevention Plan Graffiti Management Plan Graffiti ReportingCrime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)Safety InformationShellharbour Crime Prevention PartnershipCommunity Safety Pop Up MeetingsGood Neighbour Initiatives

P: 4221 6036E: meegan.martinez@shellharbour.nsw.gov.auH: Monday - Friday

ARTS AND CULTURAL

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

(aka our creative champion)

MeetSARAH

ARTS & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Sarah develops and implements a range of programs, events and strategies which reflect the cultural aspirations of Shellharbour. This includes managing the Shellharbour Village Exhibition Space, our first and only public exhibition space.

Focus: Cultural Development, Public Art, Exhibitions

Projects include: Arts and Cultural Development StrategyShellharbour Village Exhibition SpaceLake Illawarra Art Trail ProjectPublic Art ProjectsCommunity Cultural WorkshopsCultural Network Development

P: 4221 6310E: sarah.davis@shellharbour.nsw.gov.auH: Part Time 21 Hours

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

OFFICER (aka our partnerships pro)

Position Vacant

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & NETWORKS This position facilitates a range of interagency and partnership networks as well as our community website Shellharbour Connect. They also support community organisations to seek grants for the expansion of local community initiatives.

Focus: Interagencies & Networks, Grants & Resources, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse

Projects include: Shellharbour Connect WebsiteIllawarra InteragencyNetworks & PartnershipsClubGRANTS Community Harmony & Multicultural ProjectsCommunity Connections E NewsletterSocial Procurement and Enterprise Opportunities

COMMUNITY PLANNING OFFICER

(aka our savvy strategist)

MeetLAUREN

COMMUNITY PLANNING & STRATEGY Lauren provides advice and advocates on the changing social needs and demographics of the Shellharbour community. She is also implementing a range of community wellbeing programs to support healthy ageing.

Focus: Social Planning, Strategy Development, Health & Wellbeing

Projects include: Social Impact AssessmentsStrategic Planning InputStrategy Development Community Wellbeing IndicatorsDemographics RequestsPositive Ageing InitiativesSocial Procurement and Enterprise OpportunitiesCross Departmental Projects

P: 4221 6006E: lauren.puglisi@shellharbour.nsw.gov.auH: Monday - Friday

ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY

LIAISON OFFICER(aka ourdeadly diva)

MeetVERONICA

ABORIGINAL LIAISON & INITIATIVES Veronica implements a range of community events and activities that celebrate and support the local Aboriginal community. She also ensures Aboriginal culture and heritage is considered in current and future planning.

Focus: Aboriginal liaison, networks and celebrations

Projects include: Aboriginal Advisory CommitteeReconciliation WeekNAIDOC WeekAboriginal Liaison, Partnerships and NetworksAboriginal Culture and Heritage ToolkitAboriginal Culture and Heritage Submissions

P: 4221 6093E: veronica.bird@shellharbour.nsw.gov.auH: Monday - Friday

MANAGER COMMUNITY &

CULTURAL LIFE(aka our motivational mentor)

MeetNICOLE

TEAM MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIPNicole manages the 7 community enthusiasts within the Community and Cultural Life Team. She encourages cross departmental work as well as works on team strategy, planning and promotion. Don’t know who to contact? Contact Nicole.

Projects include: Team management and leadershipCommunity engagement and liaisonCross departmental projectsPerformance planning and reportingBudget managementTeam meetings

P: 4221 6035E: nicole.collins@shellharbour.nsw.gov.auH: Monday - Friday

Lamerton Crescent, Shellharbour City Centre

Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday

Email: communityprojects@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au

Phone: 4221 6170

www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.auwww.shellharbourconnect.com.au

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