Facilitating Leadership: A Community Capacity Building Approach

Vogt M¹*, Binns T²*

1. Launceston City Council, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
2. Aged, Rural and Community Health – Department of Health and Human Services, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

The paper will focus on community capacity building initiatives developed in partnership between various stakeholders (all tiers of government, service providers, community members, et cetera). With reference to relevant theory and practical case studies, attention will be paid to facilitating community leadership in a way that genuinely engages community members as citizens. Focus areas will include: participatory health promotion practice; shared vision building & its role in facilitating effective program/service delivery; the development of sustainable community-based partnerships; and the development and use of innovative community engagement methods/ resources.

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