Community Development Services

Funded by:
Department of Communities

Location:                                                                                                        

The Community Development and Youth Development Office is located next to the library at 124b Eagle Street, Longreach.

Services:

The Community Development Officer provides information and support services to individuals, families and community organisations                                                                             .

1. Information Services include:                                                                      

  • General community advice                                                               
  • Referrals to human service organisations                                     
  • Production of an annual New Residents' Guide
  • State and Federal funding information                                  

2. Group Support includes:

  • Facilitation of community education and other training/ programs
  • Coordination of the bi-monthly Regional Multi Agency Network Meetings and Luncheons
  • Chairing the Central West Domestic/Family Violence Network
  • Activity planning, implementation and evaluation assistance for organisations
  • Cultural awareness and promotional activities
  • Assisting groups with funding applications.
  • Distribution and promotion of organisational activities, events, training etc.
  • Working with human service organisations to achieve better outcomes for community members.NAIDOC 2007 Celebrations

Contact Details:                     

Gayle Burling
Community Development Officer
Ph: 07 4658 2637
Email:
cdo@longreach.qld.gov.au