QUESTION
Please briefly describe in 1200-1500 words
This essay allows you to demonstrate your understanding of Capacity building in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities, and why community development of this kind is an appropriate approach in these communities.
It also allows you to demonstrate your ability to analyse community development programs and their impacts in the areas of health, education and employment amongst disadvantaged and marginalised groups.[AP1]This is from the Learning Outcomes.
For this assessment, you are required to discuss:
· In relation to Community Development, what is Capacity building?
· Why is this important when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities?
· Briefly outline the current experiences and ongoing impacts of colonisation on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities in the areas of health, education or employment.
· Research one (1) Community Development project which focuses on health, education or employment in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
· Discuss how this project is relevant and supportive to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.