Community Development Team
Our principles
Our Community Development team favours measures that aim to decrease or eliminate inequity; promote inclusiveness of diversity; and establish environments that are supportive of all people.
We ensure everything we do embodies the Social Justice Principles of:
- Participation
- Equity
- Access
- Rights
How we work
Organisation-wide Initiatives
- We plan, participate in and coordinate organisation-wide initiatives, policies, and actions to ensure Council is accessible and responsive to Alexandrina’s diverse community.
Strengths-based Approach
- We connect and build relationships with community members and organisations to identify strengths, resources and shared priorities that build community.
Connecting Community
- We promote and support a network of Neighbourhood and Community Centres, Art Galleries and Recreation Facilities that connect and engage people in community life.
Capacity Building
- We work in partnership with organisations and community groups to build their capacity through sharing knowledge, skills and resources.
- We support the delivery of projects that deliver on the wellbeing aspirations of our community through access to funding opportunities and expertise.
Strategic Advice
- We research and keep abreast of social and community trends, initiatives and priorities in order to provide strategic connections, advice, and information to both Council and community stakeholders.
Active and Healthy Programs
- We facilitate opportunities for community members to engage with regular free and low-cost activities that enhance health, wellbeing, learning, connection and inclusion.
Who we are
Community Development Team Leader - Anna Schmidt anna.schmidt@alexandrina.sa.gov.au
Community Development Officer - Kylie Markow kylie.markow@alexandrina.sa.gov.au
Community Development Officer- Deb Gregory debra.gregory@alexandrina.sa.gov.au
Grants Officer - Bev Boag bev.boag@alexandrina.sa.gov.au