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City of Greater Shepparton
URL: http://greatershepparton.com.au/residents/cultureandcommunitystrengthening/communitydevelopmentproject/
Community Development
The Community Development Department program provides a range of services within the community.
Delivery of multicultural settlement programs
• Support newly arrived skilled migrant families with settlement into the Goulburn Valley region.
• A local "Welcome Resource kit" is available to newly arrived migrants.
• Orientation to Goulburn Valley region trips and social events.
• An opportunity for newly arrived migrants to practice their English skills at "Cuppa and Chat" sessions held at the local library.
Support for volunteers in the community
• Developing further connections within the volunteer network.
• Support of agencies and staff who have volunteers.
Community advisory role
• Advisory role from the Greater Shepparton City Council for community groups planning events and programs.
• Involvement in events such as the Women's Suffrage Event, Women Matter in Local Democracy, Reducing Aggressive behaviours, Midnight Basketball and Men's Shed.
Small towns support
• Support small towns in their initiatives and future development through community based projects.
• Develop or support of community action plans.
Related Links
This file contains a list of neighbourhood houses and their locations in Greater Shepparton.