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1 Bridging the Gap: Addressing poverty and disadvantage in NSW communities Genevieve Nelson Annette Michaux Andrew Anderson
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Bridging the Gap: Addressing poverty and disadvantage in NSW communities
Genevieve Nelson
Annette Michaux
Andrew Anderson
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Our purpose…
To create caring and inclusive communities
and a just society
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Place Poverty
Social and economic disadvantage is geographically concentrated
Tony Vinson’s Social Disadvantage Indicators
1.7% of communities are substantially overrepresented
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Social inclusion
Social exclusion
Social cohesion
Social alienation
Social marginalisation
Social isolation
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Bridging the Gap
Project
AdvocacyResearch
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Why is “social cohesion” so important?
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Social Cohesion
Many terms used to describe social cohesion
Social Cohesion (Social capital + Networks)
Bonding Social Capital
Bridging Social Capital
Linking Social Capital
Need all 3 together!
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Are there any solutions?
Social capital has been shown to positively influence:
• physical health• education• employment• reduced crime• safety perceptions• psychosocial benefits (self-esteem,
motivation, aspirations)• quality of life• well-being• mental health• family functioning
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P.L.A.C.E
P – Prevention and early intervention
L – Long term commitment
A – Approach whole of community
C – Community owned
E – Evaluation
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Project areas…
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Project areas…
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Project ideas…
• Sports in the Neighbourhood • Strengthening Neighbourhoods • Cross-Cultural Exchange Program • Money Minded Financial Inclusion • Little Steps to Big School • Oral History Program • Cultural Events • MARS (Men Accessing Resources and Services) • Anti-bullying/discrimination school based interventions• Star-gazing for youth @ risk
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Research & Evaluation
Multidimensional Measurement
Longitudinal: EstablishCausality
Mixed-Method:Quantitative &
Qualitative
Control Group &Communities
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Advocacy
Research to practice – finding a common language
Translate findings to other disadvantaged communities in Australia – BTG as a template
Fill a gap in the national and international literature
Inform and change social policy and practice in Australia
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Bridging the Gap
Project
AdvocacyResearch
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