Indicators of community strength in Victoria: framework and evidence

Why social capital can build more resilient families and communities 2011

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21 October 2011This report provides the underpinning framework and evidence for DPCD's community development work and Indicators of Community Strength.  It shows that building community participation and collaborative governance have significant outcomes.  These include better physical and mental health, positive parenting, improved child development, success at school, better employment outcomes and positive ageing.  For communities outcomes include the spread of information and innovation, social cohesion and improved community planning that turns assets into outcomes such as jobs, educational achievement and satisfaction, etc.

Publication typeReport
Publisher TypeGovernment or Gov agency
CoverageAustralia, Victoria
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/26900
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