Coastal residents work on issues

CASEY’S coastal residents are working on issues identified at a recent community workshop run by the City of Casey.
The environment, community facilities and information sharing were among the priority areas identified at the workshop, which was attended by more than 60 local residents.
The workshop is just one aspect of the Coastal Communities Coming Together Community Building Initiative, a collaborative project between the Department for Victorian Communities, the City of Casey and the communities of Blind Bight, Cannons Creek, Cranbourne South, Devon Meadows, Pearcedale, Tooradin and Warneet.
Casey manager of community development Janette Green said the aim of the initiative was to achieve broad community participation.
“The Community Building Initiative is about getting people involved, encouraging community ownership, promoting learning through experience and supporting community-driven projects,” Ms Green said.
A local steering committee is guiding the direction of the program and local groups have been formed to focus efforts on particular issues.
“Although only in its initial stages, the benefits of the initiative are already being seen and the enthusiasm of the community is growing in momentum,” she said.
Casey’s facilitator of the initiative, Leah Scott, is based at the Blind Bight Community Centre every Tuesday and Thursday.
Community members are welcome to visit the centre for a chat or to ask for advice or support regarding community issues.
The project teams and steering committee welcome any new members who would like to become part of this exciting project.
For more information contact Leah Scott on 9705 5200 or lscott@casey.vic.gov.au