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Bridging the Gap: Addressing poverty and disadvantage in NSW communities

Bridging the Gap: Addressing poverty and disadvantage in NSW communities. Genevieve Nelson Annette Michaux Andrew Anderson. Our purpose…. To create caring and inclusive communities and a just society. Place Poverty. Social and economic disadvantage is geographically concentrated

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Bridging the Gap: Addressing poverty and disadvantage in NSW communities

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  1. Bridging the Gap: Addressing poverty and disadvantage in NSW communities Genevieve Nelson Annette Michaux Andrew Anderson

  2. Our purpose… • To create caring and inclusive communities and a just society

  3. Place Poverty • Social and economic disadvantage is geographically concentrated • Tony Vinson’s Social Disadvantage Indicators • 1.7% of communities are substantially overrepresented

  4. Social inclusion Social cohesion Social exclusion Social marginalisation Social alienation Social isolation

  5. Project Bridging the Gap Research Advocacy

  6. Why is “social cohesion” so important?

  7. 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!

  8. 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

  9. Review of the Literature… Contact: GenevieveN@bensoc.org.au to request a copy

  10. P.L.A.C.E • P – Prevention and early intervention • L – Long term commitment • A – Approach whole of community • C – Community owned • E – Evaluation

  11. Project areas…

  12. Project areas…

  13. 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

  14. Research & Evaluation Multidimensional Measurement Longitudinal: Establish Causality Mixed-Method: Quantitative & Qualitative Control Group & Communities

  15. 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

  16. Project Bridging the Gap Research Advocacy

  17. GenevieveN@bensoc.org.auAnnetteM@bensoc.org.auAndrewA@bensoc.org.auGenevieveN@bensoc.org.auAnnetteM@bensoc.org.auAndrewA@bensoc.org.au

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