Building Connections: Schools as Community Hubs. ARC Linkage Project 2019-2022 at @LEaRNUnimelb of @unimelb.
Melbourne, Australia
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This is a fascinating development in Australian learning environments. What do you think?
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Hard copies of our new book just arrived! 🎉
If you're interested in schools + communities + good design then you'll love it!
Retweets appreciated to spread the word.
Read 'Schools As Community Hubs' for free here:
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Our @PippyChandler is *live* now at #nswschoolplanning conference with @fa_aminpour from UNSW's Cities Futures Research Centre, urban designer Ben Coulston + Griffith Uni's @drtonymatthews re. schools as community hubs! informa.com.au/event/confere…
Yesterday our team visited the Hume Community Hubs 10th Anniversary Exhibition at Hume Global Learning Centre in Craigieburn & 2 busy #communityhubs at local schools. Photo: us & an English language class at Mount Ridley Community Hub. Learn more at lnkd.in/g5hmW3Uc
It's free & includes 24 diverse examples of #schools as #communityhubs (SaCH), our #evidencebased Development Framework & Journey Map for SaCH, & expert advice on challenges & benefits: the Sharing Schools, Building Communities #ebook go.unimelb.edu.au/6m2e
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Our #SharingSchools, Building Communities #exhibition ended recently, but its legacy lives on through (a) this marvellous montage video, and (b) a FREE #ebook based on the exhibition, filled with info, insights and inspiration: lnkd.in/ghv8B6nx @msdsocial @EduMelb
Available at go.unimelb.edu.au/bi2e: videos of enlightening events including 'Why hubs matter for #schools' + 'Designing hubs with #communities'. Our related #SharingSchools, Building Communities exhibition is over, but don't be sad: the #ebook is imminent!
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Video of 'Why #hubs matters for #communities', another thought-provoking discussion supporting the #SharingSchools, Building Communities exhibition @UniMelb See related, upcoming FREE events at go.unimelb.edu.au/2c8e
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Video of 'Why #design matters for #schools as #community hubs' discussion supporting the #SharingSchools, Building Communities exhibition @UniMelb See related, upcoming FREE events at go.unimelb.edu.au/2c8e
@msdsocial @EduMelb
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Dr Tara Fritchitthavong says that @MaribyrnongCC receives multiple requests a week from community groups looking for a space to meet. If more schools could open up after hours, it would help! She says its early days, and she hopes #sharingschools will be more common in future.
Audience question: "We're developing a school-based community hub but have scant resources. We're working long hours. What is your advice?" The panellists ask the audience member some great questions, and give advice #sharingschools
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Having welcoming and accessible foyer spaces is SO important for welcoming families to schools & community hubs, say Laurence Robinson (Brand Architects) and Caroline Menassa (Hub Coordinator, Broadmeadows) #sharingschools
Ruth Hamilton says that it creates a sense of cultural safety and respect, when children and families contribute to the design of a facility. The welcome starts as soon as the family get out of the car @OurPlaceAust @GreaterGeelong
Laurence Robinson from Brand Architects has extensive experience designing schools that function as community hubs. He recalls dropping his daughter at creche and - as an over involved father - ended up redesigning the facility. He's discussing his work on @OurPlaceAust projects.
A powerful statement by Community Hub Coordinator and Arabic speaker Caroline Menassa @HumeCityCouncil
“We don’t just enrol the child, we enrol the whole family” Community Hub Coordinator Caroline Menassa St Dominic’s School @BC_ARCProject #schoolsascommunityhubs
Caroline Menassa (Hub Coordinator at St Dominic's School) speaks powerfully about her experiences as an Arabic speaker and community hub coordinators, and forming close relationships with families to help them feel at home in Broadmeadows @HumeCityCouncil #sharingschools
Ruth Hamilton from @GreaterGeelong is describing families accessing playgroups and services, thanks to the "one door approach" championed by @OurPlaceAust. Families only need to walk through one door to access a wide range of supports @msdsocial @UniMelb #sharingschools
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“Can’t imagine any project being successful without the support of community.” @BC_ARCProject #sharingschools
Now we have Ruth Hamilton from @GreaterGeelong. She's Coordinator of Early Childhood Education & Care Services. Her work in the prison system motivated her to switch to early childhood, to help people earlier in their lives, for greater impact @msdsocial @UniMelb #sharingschools