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How to use
This toolkit can be used in many ways.
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Community Engagement
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Vision statement
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Raise awareness and
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Engagement
Funding
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Grants
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and wellbeing.
Community
engagement
have your say and make an impact
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INFORM CONSULT INVOLVE COLLABORATE EMPOWER
INCREASING LEVEL OF PUBLIC IMPACTINCREASING LEVEL OF PUBLIC IMPACT
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Planning and design
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and more connected community.
Community
asset mapping
discover existing skills and resources
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INDIVIDUAL activity worksheet
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List 2-4 things in each category
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GROUP activity worksheet
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Vision statement
a reference point for future decision making
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Develop a Vision statement
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Governance
communities actively planning for their future
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Project plan
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INCLUDES: EXCLUDES:
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Communication plan
how information will be shared, with who and why
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Contact Details
Project Timeline
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Key Messages
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Media release
announce important information to media sources
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Project Title:
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Social media &
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community in your work.
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social media frequently.
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Instagram
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Grant writing
prepare and write a grant application
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Funding options
many funding options are available
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Local Council Community Grants
for local council grants.
Community Grantwww.
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Budget
allocate resources
Victorian Sustainability Grants
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Income
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Income Source Budget amount
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EXPENDITURE
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Catering
Folding Chairs
Trestle tables
Fairy Lights
Marker Pens
Paint
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Levels of
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understanding levels of government
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Advocacy
raise awareness, gain support, or lobby for change
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Events
bring your neighbourhood together
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Risk assessment
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Likelihood to occur
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Possible 34 - 66%
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Risk Management Plan.
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List each risk
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Celebrate
appreciate, recognize, reflect
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Contact us
T: 03 9217 2170
F: 03 9217 2111
TTY: 133 677 (ask for 03 9217 2170)
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm
Postal address
Locked Bag 1, Bundoora MDC VIC 3083
25 Ferres Boulevard
South Morang VIC 3752
