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Welcome to the website of the Illawarra Forum
We are a regional peak and resource organisation for community organisations, groups and individuals who work in providing social and welfare services for disadvantaged communities and people in the Illawarra and the Shoalhaven.
The roles of the Forum include:
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Supporting and resourcing community organisations and their committees
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Building expertise in the community and in the sector
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Facilitating cross-agency and coordinated planning
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Promoting innovative approaches in service systems
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Advocacy in social issues
Our practice reflects our values of social justice, community development and cultural diversity. We support self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The Forum works with local community managed organisations by providing:
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Individual support to organisations in governance issues
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Facilitation of organisational, interagency and issue based planning
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Resources for development of the community sector
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Advocacy in community issues across the region
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A venue for discussion and debate at the biennial Conference
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Development and publication of research
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Information on current issues
The work of the Forum is a collaborative effort, ultilising the knowledge and skills of members, the committee and staff.