2015-16 Objectives In 2015-16, our Resident Engagement team will continue to focus on sustaining our residents’ tenancies and strengthening the communities in which they live. Our aim is to build communities that are inclusive and harmonious. Residents Council For Residents Council to operate independent of Resident Engagement as a more autonomous and empowered member of the Evolve Housing team, by providing specific training in the key functions of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.
Building Socially Active Communities Deliver up to 4 resident engagement activities over the next 12 months that include three school holiday activities for youth, with direct input from Residents Council.
Local Resident Groups Establish two more Local Resident Groups (LRG) so that we can continue to decentralise some of our training and workshops previously held in our Parramatta office and take them directly to residents. Increasing accessibility increases participation of residents in our life skill programmes and activities.
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Health And Wellbeing Deliver 6 cooking workshops to assist in budgeting and meal planning with Taste Tours.
Sustaining Tenancies And Breaking The Cycle Of Unemployment Develop 3 key strategies to improve access for residents in the area of Employment and training. Facilitate money management programs for tenancies at risk. Establish new partnerships with at least two new Registered Training Organisations that facilitate courses that will help provide resident employment opportunities - Aged Care, Community Services, business skills, English language, and job ready courses.