Advanced Diversity Services Feedback

Participation in community life helps people get to know what’s happening in the community

To feel connected to the community and get support from others – connection is essential for building belonging

Many traditional cultures have community as the first most important part of their life – community life is essential for wellbeing (family and community overlap)

For those with no family around them, community is even more important

Recognition of belonging is important, eg certificates for elders returning overseas (recognises they will always be part of our community)

Opportunities to proudly share culture and community with others (provides appreciation from others and opportunity to ‘give back’ for those sharing)

Translation is important

Use appropriate social media channels: Arabic – Whatsapp; Chinese – WeChat

Need consultation around what platforms different communities use

Use NAATI qualified translators

Website text should be pitched at age 11 for ease of understanding

Minimise and simplify wording

Weekend events are easier to attend than weekday

Simplify access to Council venues

Are there pop up spaces, empty spaces, re-purposing of spaces available for community use