Community Development
Centre for Community Research and Evaluation
Works with the social service sector to increase research and evaluation capacity. Hosted by the School of Counselling, Human Services and Social Work in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland.
Community Matters
Website for Department of Internal Affairs work in community development with lots of resources. Advisory teams are located around Aotearoa New Zealand.
Whanake The Pacific Journal of Community Development
Powering Up Communities to Deliver Local Wellbeing
SociaLink collaborated with Western Bay of Plenty District Council (WBOPDC) and Powerdigm, the consulting arm of Inspiring Communities to shape this project. Powerdigm took the lead on the project and took a case study approach, involving reaching out to six locally-led initiatives doing amazing things to enhance wellbeing in their part of Aotearoa.
Their insights, combined with Inspiring Communities, offer new guidance for councils and others, on how to work with and effectively support local ‘anchor’ organisations. We hope this Think Piece will inspire further exploration of collaborative community-led approaches and experimentation in supporting local communities in the Western Bay and across Aotearoa.