Local Government Case Studies
City of Holroyd
Increasing understanding about the local council
Goal
To help local communities understand governance in Australia, particularly local government, what it is and what it does.
How?
Through a series of interactive presentations made to a selected community delivered in both English and the community language.
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The Getting to Know Your Local Council community education program is designed to improve understanding of systems and processes in government. It facilitates two-way communication, relationships between council and local communities and residents, and develops pathways for information transfer between local communities and council.
The program is tailored to the specific needs of a target group, and delivered over three or four weeks for two hours on nominated days. Each council department makes a presentation on its roles responsibilities, services and functions. The program provides time for role-play and questions.
Media releases promote the event and encourage participation. Participants are presented with a certificate of attendance by the mayor, and evaluations by the participants, workers and presenters provide continuing feedback.
Contact
Lucy Maguire
Ethnic Communities Development Officer
Holroyd City Council
Telephone: 02 9840 9948
Email: lucy.maguire@holroyd.nsw.gov.au