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Creatively Connecting Communities Team Ready

The Team’s role is to assist and resource the work of the CCC Project’s four action networks

By Bass Coast Shire Council - 9th July 2002 - Back to News

The Creatively Connecting Communities (CCC) Project Team came together for the first time this week. The Team’s role is to assist and resource the work of the CCC Project’s four action networks. These four action networks are groups of local residents who are committed to finding solutions to issues relating to transport, employment, community support systems and community cohesion.

The Project Team reports to the Planning Group, the 10 local residents responsible for guiding and monitoring the project through its 3-year life cycle.

The three-team members bring a diverse range of skills and experience to their role.

Terry Earl is the Project Coordinator and has lived in the Wonthaggi area with his family since 1988. In recent years he has worked with a number of community development agencies. His work has centred on employment and rehabilitation for people with disabilities and injuries, as well as working with young people at local secondary colleges. Terry has been involved in the coordination of the popular Human Powered Vehicle Grand Prix event.

Terry believes that the extensive network he has developed throughout the shire will assist in the facilitation of the CCC Project.

"I sought the position of Project Coordinator because its about building bridges and bringing people together for the benefit of the community as a whole", said Terry.

The Project also has two part-time Facilitators, Geraldine Archibald and Gill Heal.

Geraldine Archibald has grown up on the Bass Coast. Geraldine’s background is in small business and community work. She has worked on a range of projects involving young people in the Shire, most notably coordinating Wonthaggi’s highly successful Internet Café.

"I’m looking forward to sinking my teeth into the project as it’s a really good opportunity to work in the community and effect some real change," said Geraldine.

Gill Heal is a former industry training consultant and editor of the Flemington Kensington News, an inner suburb community newspaper. She has extensive experience in the development of community events that celebrate local culture.

"Most of us need a sense of belonging and identity," said Gill. "There are few things more satisfying than creating events that help us value who we are and what we’ve got."

The team will meet with the Planning Group for the first time on Tuesday 9th July 9. Those people who expressed interest at the Project’s recent workshop at the Philip Island Adventure Resort will be contacted immediately after Tuesday’s meeting with details of the next stage of the Project.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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