Lifelong Learning - Townsville City Council - Queensland Government

MethodologyTownsville City Council has used a multi-faceted,inclusive, community engagement methodology toinform the development of the Lifelong LearningStrategic Action Plan 2012-2014.The objective of the methodology is to achieverich community engagement that adheres to theTownsville City Council Community EngagementPolicy, and a planning document that reflectsthe values and aspirations of the Townsvillecommunity.Townsville City Council believes in, andis committed to, fostering democraticrepresentation, social inclusion and meaningfulcommunity engagement to assist in the delivery ofa high quality local government.Townsville City Council’s Community EngagementPolicy is based on the following principles:>> provision of inclusive opportunities forinformed community involvement in council’sdecision making>> ensuring that all groups in the community areprovided with opportunities to engage withTownsville City Council>> commitment to the provision of culturallyappropriate processes to encourage increasedaccess by Aboriginal people, Torres Straitand South Sea Islander people, peoplefrom culturally and linguistically diversebackgrounds and people with disabilities,to participate in discussions about councilinitiatives>> adherence to an organisational communityengagement policy and framework thatfocuses on achieving meaningful communityengagement>> to foster a council-wide culture of communityengagementThe Lifelong Learning Strategic ActionPlan outlines actions that respond to theissues identified by the community and keystakeholders. The community engagementprocess included both broad-based and targetedengagement, and multiple techniques relevant tothe target groups. A comprehensive outline of thisengagement process can be found in the LearningAudit Report.4 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014